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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - clonazepam (unii: 5pe9fde8gb) (clonazepam - unii:5pe9fde8gb) - seizure disorders:   clonazepam tablets are useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the lennox-gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. in patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam tablets may be useful. some loss of effect may occur during the course of clonazepam treatment (see precautions: loss of effect ). panic disorder:  clonazepam tablets are indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, as defined in dsm-v. panic disorder is characterized by the occurrence of unexpected panic attacks and associated concern about having additional attacks, worry about the implications or consequences of the attacks, and/or a significant change in behavior related to the attacks. the efficacy of clonazepam tablets was established in two 6- to 9-week trials in panic disorder patients whose diagnoses corresponded to the dsm-iiir category of panic disorder (see clinical pharmacology:  clinical tri

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - paroxetine hydrochloride hemihydrate (unii: x2els050d8) (paroxetine - unii:41vrh5220h) - paroxetine tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.  the efficacy of paroxetine in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in 6-week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the dsm-iii category of major depressive disorder (see clinical pharmacology: clinical trials ). a major depressive episode implies a prominent and relatively persistent depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks); it should include at least 4 of the following 8 symptoms: change in appetite, change in sleep, psychomotor agitation or retardation, loss of interest in usual activities or decrease in sexual drive, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, and a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation.  the effects of paroxetine in hospitalized depressed patients have not been adequately studied.  the efficacy of paroxetine in m

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - clonazepam (unii: 5pe9fde8gb) (clonazepam - unii:5pe9fde8gb) - clonazepam tablets are useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the lennox-gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. in patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam tablets may be useful. some loss of effect may occur during the course of clonazepam treatment (see precautions: loss of effect ). clonazepam tablets are indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, as defined in dsm-v. panic disorder is characterized by the occurrence of unexpected panic attacks and associated concern about having additional attacks, worry about the implications or consequences of the attacks, and/or a significant change in behavior related to the attacks. the efficacy of clonazepam tablets was established in two 6 to 9 week trials in panic disorder patients whose diagnoses corresponded to the dsm-iiir category of panic disorder (see clinical pharmacology, clinical trials ). panic disorder (dsm-v) is charact

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - clonazepam (unii: 5pe9fde8gb) (clonazepam - unii:5pe9fde8gb) - clonazepam tablets are useful alone or as an adjunct in the treatment of the lennox-gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic, and myoclonic seizures. in patients with absence seizures (petit mal) who have failed to respond to succinimides, clonazepam tablets may be useful. some loss of effect may occur during the course of clonazepam treatment (see precautions: loss of effect ). clonazepam tablets are indicated for the treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia, as defined in dsm-v. panic disorder is characterized by the occurrence of unexpected panic attacks and associated concern about having additional attacks, worry about the implications or consequences of the attacks, and/or a significant change in behavior related to the attacks. the efficacy of clonazepam tablets was established in two 6- to 9-week trials in panic disorder patients whose diagnoses corresponded to the dsm-iiir category of panic disorder (see clinical pharmacology: clinical trials ).

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - paroxetine hydrochloride hemihydrate (unii: x2els050d8) (paroxetine - unii:41vrh5220h) - paroxetine tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.  the efficacy of paroxetine in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in 6-week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the dsm-iii category of major depressive disorder (see clinical pharmacology: clinical trials ). a major depressive episode implies a prominent and relatively persistent depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks); it should include at least 4 of the following 8 symptoms: change in appetite, change in sleep, psychomotor agitation or retardation, loss of interest in usual activities or decrease in sexual drive, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, and a suicide attempt or suicidal ideation.  the effects of paroxetine in hospitalized depressed patients have not been adequately studied.  the efficacy of paroxetine in m

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - mirtazapine (unii: a051q2099q) (mirtazapine - unii:a051q2099q) - mirtazapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder. the efficacy of mirtazapine in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established in  6-week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders-3rd edition (dsm-iii) category of major depressive disorder (see clinical pharmacology). a major depressive episode (dsm-iv) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least 5 of the following 9 symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt, or suicidal ideation. the effectiveness of mirtazapine in hospitalized de

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - celecoxib (unii: jcx84q7j1l) (celecoxib - unii:jcx84q7j1l) - celecoxib capsules are indicated for: for the management of the signs and symptoms of oa [see clinical studies (14.1)] . for the management of the signs and symptoms of ra [see clinical studies (14.2)] . for the management of the signs and symptoms of jra in patients 2 years and older [see clinical studies (14.3)] . for the management of the signs and symptoms of as [see clinical studies (14.4)] . for the management of acute pain in adults [see clinical studies (14.5)] . for the management of primary dysmenorrhea [see clinical studies (14.5)] . celecoxib is contraindicated in the following patients: - known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to celecoxib, any components of the drug product [see warnings and precautions (5.7, 5.9)] . - history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other nsaids. severe, sometimes fatal, anaphylactic reactions to nsaids, have been reported in such patients [see warnings and precautions (5.7, 5.8)] . - in the setting of cabg surgery [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . - in patients who have demonstrated allergic-type reactions to sulfonamides [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . risk summary use of nsaids, including celecoxib, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus and fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios and, in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. because of these risks, limit dose and duration of celecoxib use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation and avoid celecoxib use at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy (see clinical considerations, data) . premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus use of nsaids, including celecoxib, at about 30 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy increases the risk of premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. oligohydramnios/neonatal renal impairment use of nsaids at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy has been associated with cases of fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. data from observational studies regarding other potential embryofetal risks of nsaid use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. in animal reproduction studies, embryo-fetal deaths and an increase in diaphragmatic hernias were observed in rats administered celecoxib daily during the period of organogenesis at oral doses approximately 6 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 200 mg twice daily. in addition, structural abnormalities (e.g., septal defects, ribs fused, sternebrae fused and sternebrae misshapen) were observed in rabbits given daily oral doses of celecoxib during the period of organogenesis at approximately 2 times the mrhd (see data) . based on animal data, prostaglandins have been shown to have an important role in endometrial vascular permeability, blastocyst implantation, and decidualization. in animal studies, administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors such as celecoxib, resulted in increased pre- and post-implantation loss. prostaglandins also have been shown to have an important role in fetal kidney development. in published animal studies, prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors have been reported to impair kidney development when administered at clinically relevant doses. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population,  the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus: avoid use of nsaids in women at about 30 weeks gestation and later in pregnancy, because nsaids, including celecoxib, can cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus (see data) . oligohydramnios/neonatal renal impairment: if an nsaid is necessary at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy, limit the use to the lowest effective dose and shortest duration possible. if celecoxib treatment extends beyond 48 hours, consider monitoring with ultrasound for oligohydramnios. if oligohydramnios occurs, discontinue celecoxib and follow up according to clinical practice (see data) . labor or delivery there are no studies on the effects of celecoxib during labor or delivery. in animal studies, nsaids, including celecoxib, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase the incidence of stillbirth. data human data the available data do not establish the presence or absence of developmental toxicity related to the use of celecoxib. premature closure of fetal ductus arteriosus: published literature reports that the use of nsaids at about 30 weeks of gestation and later in pregnancy may cause premature closure of the fetal ductus arteriosus. oligohydramnios/neonatal renal impairment: published studies and post-marketing reports describe maternal nsaid use at about 20 weeks gestation or later in pregnancy associated with fetal renal dysfunction leading to oligohydramnios, and in some cases, neonatal renal impairment. these adverse outcomes are seen, on average, after days to weeks of treatment, although oligohydramnios has been infrequently reported as soon as 48 hours after nsaid initiation. in many cases, but not all, the decrease in amniotic fluid was transient and reversible with cessation of the drug. there have been a limited number of case reports of maternal nsaid use and neonatal renal dysfunction without oligohydramnios, some of which were irreversible. some cases of neonatal renal dysfunction required treatment with invasive procedures, such as exchange transfusion or dialysis. methodological limitations of these post-marketing studies and reports include lack of a control group; limited information regarding dose, duration, and timing of drug exposure; and concomitant use of other medications. these limitations preclude establishing a reliable estimate of the risk of adverse fetal and neonatal outcomes with maternal nsaid use. because the published safety data on neonatal outcomes involved mostly preterm infants, the generalizability of certain reported risks to the full-term infant exposed to nsaids through maternal use is uncertain. animal data celecoxib at oral doses ≥ 150 mg/kg/day (approximately 2 times the human exposure at 200 mg twice daily as measured by auc0-24 ), caused an increased incidence of ventricular septal defects, a rare event, and fetal alterations, such as ribs fused, sternebrae fused and sternebrae misshapen when rabbits were treated throughout organogenesis. a dose-dependent increase in diaphragmatic hernias was observed when rats were given celecoxib at oral doses ≥ 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 6 times human exposure based on the auc0-24 at 200 mg twice daily for ra) throughout organogenesis. in rats, exposure to celecoxib during early embryonic development resulted in pre-implantation and post-implantation losses at oral doses ≥ 50 mg/kg/day (approximately 6 times human exposure based on the auc0-24 at 200 mg twice daily for ra). celecoxib produced no evidence of delayed labor or parturition at oral doses up to 100 mg/kg in rats (approximately 7-fold human exposure as measured by the auc0-24 at 200 mg twice daily). the effects of celecoxib on labor and delivery in pregnant women are unknown. risk summary limited data from 3 published reports that included a total of 12 breastfeeding women showed low levels of celecoxib in breast milk. the calculated average daily infant dose was 10 to 40 mcg/kg/day, less than 1% of the weight-based therapeutic dose for a two-year old-child. a report of two breastfed infants 17 and 22 months of age did not show any adverse events. caution should be exercised when celecoxib is administered to a nursing woman. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for celecoxib and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the celecoxib or from the underlying maternal condition. infertility females based on the mechanism of action, the use of prostaglandin-mediated nsaids, including celecoxib, may delay or prevent rupture of ovarian follicles, which has been associated with reversible infertility in some women. published animal studies have shown that administration of prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors has the potential to disrupt prostaglandin mediated follicular rupture required for ovulation. small studies in women treated with nsaids have also shown a reversible delay in ovulation. consider withdrawal of nsaids, including celecoxib, in women who have difficulties conceiving or who are undergoing investigation of infertility. celecoxib is approved for relief of the signs and symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients 2 years and older. safety and efficacy have not been studied beyond six months in children. the long-term cardiovascular toxicity in children exposed to celecoxib has not been evaluated and it is unknown if long-term risks may be similar to that seen in adults exposed to celecoxib or other cox-2 selective and non­-selective nsaids [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.5), and clinical studies (14.3) ] . the use of celecoxib in patients 2 years to 17 years of age with pauciarticular, polyarticular course jra or in patients with systemic onset jra was studied in a 12-week, double-blind, active controlled, pharmacokinetic, safety and efficacy study, with a 12-week open-label extension. celecoxib has not been studied in patients under the age of 2 years, in patients with body weight less than 10 kg (22 lbs), and in patients with active systemic features. patients with systemic onset jra (without active systemic features) appear to be at risk for the development of abnormal coagulation laboratory tests. in some patients with systemic onset jra, both celecoxib and naproxen were associated with mild prolongation of activated partial thromboplastin time (aptt) but not prothrombin time (pt). when nsaids including celecoxib are used in patients with systemic onset jra, monitor patients for signs and symptoms of abnormal clotting or bleeding, due to the risk of disseminated intravascular coagulation. patients with systemic onset jra should be monitored for the development of abnormal coagulation tests [see dosage and administration (2.4), warnings and precautions (5.15), adverse reactions (6.1), animal toxicology (13.2), clinical studies (14.3)]. alternative therapies for treatment of jra should be considered in pediatric patients identified to be cyp2c9 poor metabolizers [see poor metabolizers of cyp2c9 substrates (8.8)] . elderly patients, compared to younger patients, are at greater risk for nsaid-associated serious cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and/or renal adverse reactions. if the anticipated benefit for the elderly patient outweighs these potential risks, start dosing at the low end of the dosing range, and monitor patients for adverse effects [see warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.6, 5.14)] . of the total number of patients who received celecoxib in pre-approval clinical trials, more than 3,300 were 65 to 74 years of age, while approximately 1,300 additional patients were 75 years and over. no substantial differences in effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. in clinical studies comparing renal function as measured by the gfr, bun and creatinine, and platelet function as measured by bleeding time and platelet aggregation, the results were not different between elderly and young volunteers. however, as with other nsaids, including those that selectively inhibit cox-2, there have been more spontaneous post-marketing reports of fatal gi events and acute renal failure in the elderly than in younger patients [see warnings and precautions (5.2, 5.6)] . the daily recommended dose of celecoxib capsules in patients with moderate hepatic impairment (child-pugh class b) should be reduced by 50%. the use of  celecoxib in patients with severe hepatic impairment is not recommended [see dosage and administration (2.7)  and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . celecoxib is not recommended in patients with severe renal insufficiency [see warnings and precautions (5.6)  and clinical pharmacology (12.3) ] . in patients who are known or suspected to be poor cyp2c9 metabolizers (i.e. cyp2c9*3/*3), based on genotype or previous history/experience with other cyp2c9 substrates (such as warfarin, phenytoin) administer celecoxib starting with half the lowest recommended dose. alternative management should be considered in jra patients identified to be cyp2c9 poor metabolizers [see dosage and administration (2.7) and clinical pharmacology (12.5)] .

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - gabapentin (unii: 6cw7f3g59x) (gabapentin - unii:6cw7f3g59x) - gabapentin is indicated for: • management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults • adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy gabapentin is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), such as gabapentin, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking gabapentin during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. risk summary there are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with the use of gabapentin in pregnant women. in nonclinical studies in mice, rats, and rabbits, gabapentin was developmentally toxic (increased fetal skeletal and visceral abnormalities, and increased embryofetal mortality) when administered to pregnant animals at doses similar to or lower than those used clinically [see data]. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. data animal data   when pregnant mice received oral doses of gabapentin (500, 1000, or 3000 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, embryofetal toxicity (increased incidences of skeletal variations) was observed at the two highest doses. the no-effect dose for embryofetal developmental toxicity in mice (500 mg/kg/day) is less than the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 3600 mg on a body surface area (mg/m 2 ) basis. in studies in which rats received oral doses of gabapentin (500 to 2000 mg/kg/day) during pregnancy, adverse effect on offspring development (increased incidences of hydroureter and/or hydronephrosis) were observed at all doses. the lowest dose tested is similar to the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis. when pregnant rabbits were treated with gabapentin during the period of organogenesis, an increase in embryofetal mortality was observed at all doses tested (60, 300, or 1500 mg/kg). the lowest dose tested is less than the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis. in a published study, gabapentin (400 mg/kg/day) was administered by intraperitoneal injection to neonatal mice during the first postnatal week, a period of synaptogenesis in rodents (corresponding to the last trimester of pregnancy in humans). gabapentin caused a marked decrease in neuronal synapse formation in brains of intact mice and abnormal neuronal synapse formation in a mouse model of synaptic repair. gabapentin has been shown in vitro to interfere with activity of the α2δ subunit of voltage-activated calcium channels, a receptor involved in neuronal synaptogenesis. the clinical significance of these findings is unknown. risk summary gabapentin is secreted in human milk following oral administration. the effects on the breastfed infant and on milk production are unknown. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for gabapentin and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from gabapentin or from the underlying maternal condition. safety and effectiveness of gabapentin in the management of postherpetic neuralgia in pediatric patients have not been established. safety and effectiveness as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in pediatric patients below the age of 3 years has not been established  [see clinical studies (14.2)]. the total number of patients treated with gabapentin in controlled clinical trials in patients with postherpetic neuralgia was 336, of which 102 (30%) were 65 to 74 years of age, and 168 (50%) were 75 years of age and older. there was a larger treatment effect in patients 75 years of age and older compared to younger patients who received the same dosage.    since gabapentin is almost exclusively eliminated by renal excretion, the larger treatment effect observed in patients ≥ 75 years may be a consequence of increased gabapentin exposure for a given dose that results from an age-related decrease in renal function. however, other factors cannot be excluded. the types and incidence of adverse reactions were similar across age groups except for peripheral edema and ataxia, which tended to increase in incidence with age. clinical studies of gabapentin in epilepsy did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they responded differently from younger subjects. other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. this drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and dose should be adjusted based on creatinine clearance values in these patients [see dosage and administration (2.4), adverse reactions (6), and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . dosage adjustment in adult patients with compromised renal function is necessary [see  dosage and administration (2.3) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . pediatric patients with renal insufficiency have not been studied. dosage adjustment in patients undergoing hemodialysis is necessary [see dosage and administration (2.3) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . gabapentin is not a scheduled drug. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. gabapentin does not exhibit affinity for benzodiazepine, opioid (mu, delta or kappa), or cannabinoid 1 receptor sites. gabapentin misuse and abuse have been reported in the postmarketing setting and published literature. most of the individuals described in these reports had a history of polysubstance abuse. some of these individuals were taking higher than recommended doses of gabapentin for unapproved uses. when prescribing gabapentin, carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and observe them for signs and symptoms of gabapentin misuse or abuse (e.g., self-dose escalation and drug-seeking behavior). the abuse potential of gabapentin has not been evaluated in human studies. physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. there are rare postmarketing reports of individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms shortly after discontinuing higher than recommended doses of gabapentin used to treat illnesses for which the drug is not approved. such symptoms included agitation, disorientation and confusion after suddenly discontinuing gabapentin that resolved after restarting gabapentin. the dependence potential of gabapentin has not been evaluated in human studies.

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - mirtazapine (unii: a051q2099q) (mirtazapine - unii:a051q2099q) - mirtazapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.   the efficacy of mirtazapine tablets in the treatment of major depressive disorder was established in 6-week controlled trials of outpatients whose diagnoses corresponded most closely to the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders – 3rd edition (dsm-iii) category of major depressive disorder (see clinical pharmacology ).  a major depressive episode (dsm-iv) implies a prominent and relatively persistent (nearly every day for at least 2 weeks) depressed or dysphoric mood that usually interferes with daily functioning, and includes at least five of the following nine symptoms: depressed mood, loss of interest in usual activities, significant change in weight and/or appetite, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, increased fatigue, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, slowed thinking or impaired concentration, a suicide attempt, or suicidal ideation.  the effectiveness of mirtazapine tablets i

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pd-rx pharmaceuticals, inc. - paroxetine hydrochloride hemihydrate (unii: x2els050d8) (paroxetine - unii:41vrh5220h) - paroxetine tablets are indicated in adults for the treatment of: - major depressive disorder (mdd) - obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) - panic disorder (pd) - social anxiety disorder (sad) - generalized anxiety disorder (gad) - posttraumatic stress disorder (ptsd) paroxetine tablets are contraindicated in patients: - taking, or within 14 days of stopping, maois (including the maois linezolid and intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2), drug interactions (7)] . - taking thioridazine because of risk of qt prolongation [see warnings and precautions (5.3)and drug interactions (7)] . - taking pimozide because of risk of qt prolongation [see warnings and precautions (5.3), drug interactions (7)] . - with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis, angioedema, stevens-johnson syndrome) to paroxetine or any of the inactive ingredients in paroxetine tablets [see adverse reactions (6.1), (6.2)] . based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.5)and clinical considerations] . epidemiological studies have shown that infants exposed to paroxetine in the first trimester of pregnancy have an increased risk of congenital malformations, particularly cardiovascular malformations. if paroxetine is used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking paroxetine, advise the patient of the potential hazard to the fetus. unless the benefits of paroxetine to the mother justify continuing treatment, consideration should be given to either discontinuing paroxetine therapy or switching to another antidepressant [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . for - a study based on swedish national registry data demonstrated that infants exposed to paroxetine during pregnancy (n = 815) had an increased risk of cardiovascular malformations (2% risk in paroxetine-exposed infants) compared to the entire registry population (1% risk), for an odds ratio (or) of 1.8 (95% confidence interval 1.1 to 2.8). no increase in the risk of overall congenital malformations was seen in the paroxetine-exposed infants. the cardiac malformations in the paroxetine-exposed infants were primarily ventricular septal defects (vsds) and atrial septal defects (asds). septal defects range in severity from those that resolve spontaneously to those which require surgery. - a separate retrospective cohort study from the united states (united healthcare data) evaluated 5,956 infants of mothers dispensed antidepressants during the first trimester (n = 815 for paroxetine). this study showed a trend towards an increased risk for cardiovascular malformations for paroxetine (risk of 1.5%) compared to other antidepressants (risk of 1%), for an or of 1.5 (95% confidence interval 0.8 to 2.9). of the 12 paroxetine-exposed infants with cardiovascular malformations, 9 had vsds. this study also suggested an increased risk of overall major congenital malformations including cardiovascular defects for paroxetine (4% risk) compared to other (2% risk) antidepressants (or 1.8; 95% confidence interval 1.2 to 2.8). - two large case-control studies using separate databases, each with > 9,000 birth defect cases and > 4,000 controls, found that maternal use of paroxetine during the first trimester of pregnancy was associated with a 2- to 3-fold increased risk of right ventricular outflow tract obstructions. in one study the or was 2.5 (95% confidence interval, 1.0 to 6.0, 7 exposed infants) and in the other study the or was 3.3 (95% confidence interval, 1.3 to 8.8, 6 exposed infants). other studies have found varying results as to whether there was an increased risk of overall, cardiovascular, or specific congenital malformations. a meta-analysis of epidemiological data over a 16-year period (1992 to 2008) on first trimester paroxetine use in pregnancy and congenital malformations included the above-noted studies in addition to others (n = 17 studies that included overall malformations and n = 14 studies that included cardiovascular malformations; n = 20 distinct studies). while subject to limitations, this meta-analysis suggested an increased occurrence of cardiovascular malformations (prevalence odds ratio [por] 1.5; 95% confidence interval 1.2 to 1.9) and overall malformations (por 1.2; 95% confidence interval 1.1 to 1.4) with paroxetine use during the first trimester. it was not possible in this meta-analysis to determine the extent to which the observed prevalence of cardiovascular malformations might have contributed to that of overall malformations, nor was it possible to determine whether any specific types of cardiovascular malformations might have contributed to the observed prevalence of all cardiovascular malformations. unless the benefits of paroxetine to the mother justify continuing treatment, consideration should be given to either discontinuing paroxetine therapy or switching to another antidepressant [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . for women who intend to become pregnant or are in their first trimester of pregnancy, paroxetine should only be initiated after consideration of the other available treatment options [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . neonates exposed to ssris or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (snris), including paroxetine tablets, late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these features are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or, possibly, a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] . exposure to ssris in late pregnancy may have an increased risk for persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). pphn occurs in 1 – 2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. in a retrospective case-control study of 377 women whose infants were born with pphn and 836 women whose infants were born healthy, the risk for developing pphn was approximately six-fold higher for infants exposed to ssris after the 20 th week of gestation compared to infants who had not been exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. there have also been postmarketing reports of premature births in pregnant women exposed to paroxetine or other ssris. when treating a pregnant woman with paroxetine during the third trimester, the physician should carefully consider both the potential risks and benefits of treatment . a prospective longitudinal study of 201 women with a history of major depression who were euthymic at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressant medication during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressant medication. use of paroxetine tablets in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.5)] . reproduction studies were performed at doses up to 50 mg/kg/day in rats and 6 mg/kg/day in rabbits administered during organogenesis. these doses are approximately 6 (rat) and less than 2 (rabbit) times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd – 75 mg) on an mg/m 2 basis. these studies have revealed no evidence of developmental effects. however, in rats, there was an increase in pup deaths during the first 4 days of lactation when dosing occurred during the last trimester of gestation and continued throughout lactation. this effect occurred at a dose of 1 mg/kg/day which is than the mrhd on an mg/m 2 basis. the no-effect dose for rat pup mortality was not determined. the cause of these deaths is not known. like many other drugs, paroxetine is secreted in human milk. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from paroxetine tablets, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing infants or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother. the safety and effectiveness of paroxetine tablets in pediatric patients have not been established [see box warning] . effectiveness was not demonstrated in three placebo-controlled trials in 752 paroxetine tablets-treated pediatric patients with mdd. antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1)] . decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of ssris. in placebo-controlled clinical trials conducted with pediatric patients, the following adverse reactions were reported in at least 2% of pediatric patients treated with paroxetine tablets and occurred at a rate at least twice that for pediatric patients receiving placebo: emotional lability (including self-harm, suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide, crying, and mood fluctuations), hostility, decreased appetite, tremor, sweating, hyperkinesia, and agitation. adverse reactions upon discontinuation of treatment with paroxetine tablets in the pediatric clinical trials that included a taper phase regimen, which occurred in at least 2% of patients and at a rate at least twice that of placebo, were: emotional lability (including suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, mood changes, and tearfulness), nervousness, dizziness, nausea, and abdominal pain. in premarketing clinical trials with paroxetine tablets, 17% of patients treated with paroxetine tablets (approximately 700) were 65 years of age or older. pharmacokinetic studies revealed a decreased clearance in the elderly, and a lower starting dose is recommended;, however, no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between elderly and younger patients [see dosage and administration (2.4), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . ssris including paroxetine tablets, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . increased plasma concentrations of paroxetine occur in patients with renal and hepatic impairment. the initial dosage of paroxetine tablets should be reduced in patients with severe renal impairment and in patients with severe hepatic impairment [see dosage and administration (2.4), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] .