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cardinal health australia 503 pty ltd - 47179 - hevea-latex surgical glove, powdered - a sterile device made of hevea natural rubber latex (nrl) intended as a protective barrier when worn on the hands of healthcare providers at the surgical site; its inner surface is covered with talcum powder primarily to facilitate donning and removal. the device is used mainly as a two-way barrier to protect both the patient and the staff against contamination from microorganisms. it will have appropriate characteristics regarding tactility and comfort of use, and should provide adequate conditions of sterility, appropriate physical properties (e.g., tensile strength, resistance to puncture, elasticity), and uniformity of dimensions (i.e., sizing consistency). this is a single-use device.

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cardinal health australia 503 pty ltd - 47178 - hevea-latex surgical glove, non-powdered - a sterile device made of hevea natural rubber latex (nrl) intended as a protective barrier when worn on the hands of healthcare providers at the surgical site; its inner surface is not covered with talcum powder. the device is used mainly as a two-way barrier to protect both the patient and the staff against contamination from microorganisms. it will have appropriate characteristics regarding tactility and comfort of use, and should provide adequate conditions of sterility, appropriate physical properties (e.g., tensile strength, resistance to puncture, elasticity), and uniformity of dimensions (i.e., sizing consistency). this is a single-use device.

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cardinal health - trazodone hydrochloride (unii: 6e8zo8lrnm) (trazodone - unii:ybk48bxk30) - trazodone hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults. trazodone hydrochloride tablets are contraindicated in: pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405- 6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants/ risk summary published prospective cohort studies, case series, and case reports over several decades with trazodone use in pregnant women have not identified any drug-associated risks of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see data). trazodone hydrochloride has been shown to cause increased fetal resorption and other adverse effects on the fetus in the rat when given at dose levels approximately 7.3 to 11

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cardinal health 107, llc - olanzapine (unii: n7u69t4szr) (olanzapine - unii:n7u69t4szr) - oral olanzapine is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. efficacy was established in three clinical trials in adult patients with schizophrenia: two 6-week trials and one maintenance trial. in adolescent patients with schizophrenia (ages 13 to 17), efficacy was established in one 6-week trial [ see clinical studies (14.1)].    when deciding among the alternative treatments available for adolescents, clinicians should consider the increased potential (in adolescents as compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia. clinicians should consider the potential long-term risks  when prescribing to adolescents, and in many cases this may lead them to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents [see  warnings and precautions ( 5.5) ].  oral olanzapine is indicated for the acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder and maintenance treatment of bipolar i disorder. efficacy was established in three clinical trials in adult patients with manic or mixed episodes of bipolar i disorder: two 3- to 4-week trials and one monotherapy maintenance trial. in adolescent patients with manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder (ages 13 to 17), efficacy was established in one 3-week trial [see clinical studies (14.2) ].  when deciding among the alternative treatments available for adolescents, clinicians should consider the increased potential (in adolescents as compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia. clinicians should consider the potential long-term risks when prescribing to adolescents, and in many cases this may lead them  to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents [see warnings and precautions (5.5) ]. oral olanzapine is indicated for the treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder as an adjunct to lithium or valproate. efficacy was established in two 6-week clinical trials in adults. the effectiveness of adjunctive therapy for longer-term use has not been systematically evaluated in controlled trials [see clinical studies (14.2) ]. pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are serious mental disorders; however, diagnosis can be challenging. for pediatric schizophrenia, symptom profiles can be variable, and for bipolar i disorder, pediatric patients may have variable patterns of periodicity of manic or mixed symptoms. it is recommended that medication therapy for pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder be initiated only after a thorough diagnostic evaluation has been performed and careful consideration given to the risks associated with medication treatment. medication treatment for both pediatric schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder should be part of a total treatment program that often includes psychological, educational and social interventions. oral olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder, based on clinical studies. when using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax. olanzapine monotheraphy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. oral olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination is indicated for the treatment of treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in patients who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode), based on clinical studies in adult patients. when using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax. olanzapine monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of treatment resistant depression.  when using olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the use in specific populations section of the package insert for symbyax. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including olanzapine, during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by contacting the national pregnancy registry for atypical antipsychotics at 1-866-961-2388 or visit http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/. risk summary neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including olanzapine, during the third trimester are at risk for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms following delivery (see clinical considerations ). overall available data from published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to olanzapine have not established a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes (see data ). there are risks to the mother associated with untreated schizophrenia or bipolar i disorder and with exposure to antipsychotics, including olanzapine, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations ). olanzapine was not teratogenic when administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits at doses that are 9- and 30-times the daily oral maximum recommended human dose (mrhd), based on mg/m2 body surface area; some fetal toxicities were observed at these doses (see data ). the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, 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 disease-associated maternal and embryo/fetal risk there is a risk to the mother from untreated schizophrenia or bipolar i disorder, including increased risk of relapse, hospitalization, and suicide. schizophrenia and bipolar i disorder are associated with increased adverse perinatal outcomes, including preterm birth. it is not known if this is a direct result of the illness or other comorbid factors. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms, including agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor, somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder have been reported in neonates who were exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including olanzapine, during the third trimester of pregnancy. these symptoms have varied in severity. monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms and manage symptoms appropriately. some neonates recovered within hours or days without specific treatment; others required prolonged hospitalization. data human data placental passage has been reported in published study reports; however, the placental passage ratio was highly variable ranging between 7% to 167% at birth following exposure during pregnancy. the clinical relevance of this finding is unknown. published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports that have evaluated the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not establish an increased risk of major birth defects. a retrospective cohort study from a medicaid database of 9258 women exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy did not indicate an overall increased risk for major birth defects. animal data in oral reproduction studies in rats at doses up to 18 mg/kg/day and in rabbits at doses up to 30 mg/kg/day (9 and 30 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m2 body surface area, respectively), no evidence of teratogenicity was observed. in an oral rat teratology study, early resorptions and increased numbers of nonviable fetuses were observed at a dose of 18 mg/kg/day (9 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m2 body surface area), and gestation was prolonged at 10 mg/kg/day (5 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m2 body surface area). in an oral rabbit teratology study, fetal toxicity manifested as increased resorptions and decreased fetal weight, occurred at a maternally toxic dose of 30 mg/kg/day (30 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m2 body surface area). risk summary olanzapine is present in human milk. there are reports of excess sedation, irritability, poor feeding and extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors and abnormal muscle movements) in infants exposed to olanzapine through breast milk (see clinical considerations ). there is no information on the effects of olanzapine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for olanzapine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from olanzapine or from the mother’s underlying condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to olanzapine should be monitored for excess sedation, irritability, poor feeding, and extrapyramidal symptoms (tremors and abnormal muscle movements). infertility females based on the pharmacologic action of olanzapine (d2 receptor antagonism), treatment with olanzapine may result in an increase in serum prolactin levels, which may lead to a reversible reduction in fertility in females of reproductive potential [see warnings and precautions (5.15 )]. the safety and effectiveness of oral olanzapine in the treatment of schizophrenia and manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder were established in short-term studies in adolescents (ages 13 to 17 years). use of olanzapine in adolescents is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of olanzapine in which 268 adolescents received olanzapine in a range of 2.5 to 20 mg/day [see clinical studies (14.1, 14.2) ]. recommended starting dose for adolescents is lower than that for adults [see dosage and administration (2.1, 2.2) ]. compared to patients from adult clinical trials, adolescents were likely to gain more weight, experience increased sedation, and have greater increases in total cholesterol, triglycerides, ldl cholesterol, prolactin and hepatic aminotransferase levels [see warnings and precautions (5.5, 5.15, 5.17) and adverse reactions (6.1 ]. when deciding among the alternative treatments available for adolescents, clinicians should consider the increased potential (in adolescents as compared with adults) for weight gain and dyslipidemia. clinicians should consider the potential long-term risks when prescribing to adolescents, and in many cases this may lead them to consider prescribing other drugs first in adolescents [see indications and usage (1.1, 1.2) ].  safety and effectiveness of olanzapine in children <13 years of age have not been established [see patient counseling information (17) ]. safety and efficacy of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination in children and adolescents (10 to 17 years of age) have been established for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. safety and effectiveness of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination in children <10 years of age have not been established.   of the 2500 patients in premarketing clinical studies with oral olanzapine, 11% (263) were 65 years of age or over. in patients with schizophrenia, there was no indication of any different tolerability of olanzapine in the elderly compared to younger patients. studies in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis have suggested that there may be a different tolerability profile in this population compared to younger patients with schizophrenia. elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with olanzapine are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. in placebo-controlled studies of olanzapine in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis, there was a higher incidence of cerebrovascular adverse events (e.g., stroke, transient ischemic attack) in patients treated with olanzapine compared to patients treated with placebo. in 5 placebo-controlled studies of olanzapine in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis (n=1184), the following adverse reactions were reported in olanzapine-treated patients at an incidence of at least 2% and significantly greater than placebo-treated patients: falls, somnolence, peripheral edema, abnormal gait, urinary incontinence, lethargy, increased weight, asthenia, pyrexia, pneumonia, dry mouth and visual hallucinations. the rate of discontinuation due to adverse reactions was greater with olanzapine than placebo (13% vs 7%). elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis treated with olanzapine are at an increased risk of death compared to placebo. olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis [ see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1), and patient counseling information (17)] . olanzapine is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. also, the presence of factors that might decrease pharmacokinetic clearance or increase the pharmacodynamic response to olanzapine should lead to consideration of a lower starting dose for any geriatric patient [ see boxed warning, dosage and administration (2.1), and warnings and precautions (5.1)].   clinical studies of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination did not include sufficient numbers of patients ≥65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. in studies prospectively designed to assess abuse and dependence potential, olanzapine was shown to have acute depressive cns effects but little or no potential of abuse or physical dependence in rats administered oral doses up to 15 times the daily oral mrhd (20 mg) and rhesus monkeys administered oral doses up to 8 times the daily oral mrhd based on mg/m2 body surface area.  olanzapine has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the clinical trials did not reveal any tendency for any drug-seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic, and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns-active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, patients should be evaluated carefully for a history of drug abuse, and such patients should be observed closely for signs of misuse or abuse of olanzapine (e.g., development of tolerance, increases in dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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cardinal health 107, llc - mirtazapine (unii: a051q2099q) (mirtazapine - unii:a051q2099q) - mirtazapine tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults [see clinical studies (14)]. mirtazapine 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 (5.3), drug interactions (7)], drug interactions ( 7)]. • with a known hypersensitivity to mirtazapine or to any of the excipients in mirtazapine tablets. severe skin reactions, including stevens-johnson syndrome, bullous dermatitis, erythema multiforme and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported following the use of mirtazapine tablets [see adverse reactions (6.2)]. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling thenational pregnancy registry for antidepressants a

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cardinal health 107, llc - bupropion hydrochloride (unii: zg7e5poy8o) (bupropion - unii:01zg3tpx31) - bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (sr) are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd), as defined by the diagnostic and statistical manual (dsm) . the efficacy of bupropion in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in two 4-week controlled inpatient trials and one 6-week controlled outpatient trial of adult subjects with mdd [see clinical studies (14)]. the efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (sr) in maintaining an antidepressant response for up to 44 weeks following 8 weeks of acute treatment was demonstrated in a placebo-controlled trial [see clinical studies (14)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is an independent pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to any antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clini

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cardinal health 107, llc - bupropion hydrochloride (unii: zg7e5poy8o) (bupropion - unii:01zg3tpx31) - bupropion hydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd), as defined by the diagnostic and statistical manual (dsm). the efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride tablets in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in two 4-week controlled inpatient trials and one 6-week controlled outpatient trial of adult subjects with mdd [see clinical studies (14)]. pregnancy exposure registry   there is an independent pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to any antidepressants during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the national pregnancy registry for antidepressants at 1-844-4056185 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-researchprograms/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants.   risk summary data from epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to bupropion in the first trimester have not identified an increased risk of congenital malformations overa

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cardinal health - gabapentin (unii: 6cw7f3g59x) (gabapentin - unii:6cw7f3g59x) - gabapentin 300 mg - gabapentin is indicated for: gabapentin is contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. pregnancy category c there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. in nonclinical studies in mice, rats, and rabbits, gabapentin was developmentally toxic when administered to pregnant animals at doses similar to or lower than those used clinically. gabapentin should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. when pregnant mice received oral doses of gabapentin (500, 1000, or 3000 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, embryo-fetal toxicity (increased incidences of skeletal variations) was observed at the two highest doses. the no-effect dose for embryo-fetal developmental toxicity in mice was 500 mg/kg/day or approximately ½ of the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 3600 mg/kg on a body surface area (mg/m2 ) basis. in studies in which rats received oral doses of gabapentin (500

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cardinal health 107, llc - sertraline hydrochloride (unii: uti8907y6x) (sertraline - unii:quc7nx6wmb) - sertraline tablets are indicated for the treatment of the following [see clinical studies (14)]: sertraline is contraindicated in patients: risk summary overall, available published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to sertraline in the first trimester suggest no difference in major birth defect risk compared to the background rate for major birth defects in comparator populations. some studies have reported increases for specific major birth defects; however, these study results are inconclusive [see data] . there are clinical considerations regarding neonates exposed to ssris and snris, including sertraline, during the third trimester of pregnancy [see clinical considerations]. although no teratogenicity was observed in animal reproduction studies, delayed fetal ossification was observed when sertraline was administered during the period of organogenesis at doses less than the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) in rats and doses 3.1 times the mrhd in rabbits on a mg/m 2 basis in adolescents. when sertraline was administered to female rats during the last third of gestation, there was an increase in the number of stillborn pups and pup deaths during the first four days after birth at the mrhd [see data] . the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are unknown. 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. advise a pregnant woman of possible risks to the fetus when prescribing sertraline. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk a prospective longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depression who were euthymic taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. the women who discontinued antidepressants during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressants. consider the risks of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. fetal/neonatal adverse reactions exposure to ssris and snris, including sertraline in late pregnancy may lead to an increased risk for neonatal complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding, and/or persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn). when treating a pregnant woman with sertraline during the third trimester, carefully consider both the potential risks and benefits of treatment. monitor neonates who were exposed to sertraline in the third trimester of pregnancy for pphn and drug discontinuation syndrome [see data]. data human data third trimester exposure neonates exposed to sertraline and other ssris or snris late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. these findings are based on post-marketing reports. 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. in some cases, the clinical picture was consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2)]. exposure during late pregnancy to ssris 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. a study of 831,324 infants born in sweden in 1997-2005 found a pphn risk ratio of 2.4 (95% ci 1.2-4.3) associated with patient-reported maternal use of ssris “in early pregnancy” and a pphn risk ratio of 3.6 (95% ci 1.2-8.3) associated with a combination of patient-reported maternal use of ssris “in early pregnancy” and an antenatal ssri prescription “in later pregnancy”. first trimester exposure the weight of evidence from epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to sertraline in the first trimester suggest no difference in major birth defect risk compared to the background rate for major birth defects in pregnant women who were not exposed to sertraline. a meta-analysis of studies suggest no increase in the risk of total malformations (summary odds ratio=1.01, 95% ci=0.88-1.17) or cardiac malformations (summary odds ratio=0.93, 95% ci=0.70-1.23) among offspring of women with first trimester exposure to sertraline. an increased risk of congenital cardiac defects, specifically septal defects, the most common type of congenital heart defect, was observed in some published epidemiologic studies with first trimester sertraline exposure; however, most of these studies were limited by the use of comparison populations that did not allow for the control of confounders such as the underlying depression and associated conditions and behaviors, which may be factors associated with increased risk of these malformations. animal data reproduction studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at doses up to 80 mg/kg/day and 40 mg/kg/day, respectively. these doses correspond to approximately 3.1 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 200 mg/day on a mg/m 2 basis in adolescents. there was no evidence of teratogenicity at any dose level. when pregnant rats and rabbits were given sertraline during the period of organogenesis, delayed ossification was observed in fetuses at doses of 10 mg/kg (0.4 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis) in rats and 40 mg/kg (3.1 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis) in rabbits. when female rats received sertraline during the last third of gestation and throughout lactation, there was an increase in stillborn pups and pup deaths during the first 4 days after birth. pup body weights were also decreased during the first four days after birth. these effects occurred at a dose of 20 mg/kg (0.8 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis). the no effect dose for rat pup mortality was 10 mg/kg (0.4 times the mrhd on a mg/m 2 basis). the decrease in pup survival was shown to be due to in utero exposure to sertraline. the clinical significance of these effects is unknown. risk summary available data from published literature demonstrate low levels of sertraline and its metabolites in human milk [see data] . there are no data on the effects of sertraline on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for sertraline and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition. data in a published pooled analysis of 53 mother-infant pairs, exclusively human milk-fed infants had an average of 2% (range 0% to 15%) of the sertraline serum levels measured in their mothers. no adverse reactions were observed in these infants. the safety and efficacy of sertraline have been established in the treatment of ocd in pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.2)]. safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients in patients with ocd below the age of 6 have not been established. safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients for indications other than ocd. two placebo-controlled trials were conducted in pediatric patients with mdd, but the data were not sufficient to support an indication for use in pediatric patients. monitoring pediatric patients treated with sertraline monitor all patients being treated with antidepressants for clinical worsening, suicidal thoughts, and unusual changes in behavior, especially during the initial few months of treatment, or at times of dose increases or decreases [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.1)]. decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed with the use of ssris. monitor weight and growth in pediatric patients treated with an ssri such as sertraline. weight loss in studies in pediatric patients with mdd in a pooled analysis of two 10-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, flexible dose (50-200 mg) outpatient trials for mdd (n=373), there was a difference in weight change between sertraline and placebo of roughly 1 kg, for both children (ages 6-11) and adolescents (ages 12-17), in both age groups representing a slight weight loss for the sertraline group compared to a slight gain for the placebo group. for children, about 7% of the sertraline-treated patients had a weight loss greater than 7% of body weight compared to 0% of the placebo-treated patients; for adolescents, about 2% of sertraline-treated patients had a weight loss > 7% of body weight compared to about 1% of placebo-treated patients. a subset of patients who completed the randomized controlled trials in patients with mdd (sertraline n=99, placebo n=122) were continued into a 24-week, flexible-dose, open-label, extension study. those subjects who completed 34 weeks of sertraline treatment (10 weeks in a placebo-controlled trial + 24 weeks open-label, n=68) had weight gain that was similar to that expected using data from age-adjusted peers. however, there are no studies that directly evaluate the long-term effects of sertraline on the growth, development, and maturation in pediatric patients. juvenile animal data a study conducted in juvenile rats at clinically relevant doses showed delay in sexual maturation, but there was no effect on fertility in either males or females. in this study in which juvenile rats were treated with oral doses of sertraline at 0, 10, 40 or 80 mg/kg/day from postnatal day 21 to 56, a delay in sexual maturation was observed in males treated with 80 mg/kg/day and females treated with doses ≥10 mg/kg/day. there was no effect on male and female reproductive endpoints or neurobehavioral development up to the highest dose tested (80 mg/kg/day), except a decrease in auditory startle response in females at 40 and 80 mg/kg/day at the end of treatment but not at the end of the drug –free period. the highest dose of 80 mg/kg/day produced plasma levels (auc) of sertraline 5 times those seen in pediatric patients (6 – 17 years of age) receiving the maximum recommended dose of sertraline (200 mg/day). of the total number of patients in clinical studies of sertraline in patients with mdd, ocd, pd, ptsd, sad and pmdd, 797 (17%) were ≥ 65 years old, while 197 (4%) were ≥ 75 years old. no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects, and 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 conservative, 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. in 354 geriatric subjects treated with sertraline in mdd placebo-controlled trials, the overall profile of adverse reactions was generally similar to that shown in table 3 [see adverse reactions (6.1)], except for tinnitus, arthralgia with an incidence of at least 2% and at a rate greater than placebo in geriatric patients. snris and ssris, including sertraline, 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 (5.8)]. the recommended dosage in patients with mild hepatic impairment (child-pugh score 5 or 6) is half the recommended dosage due to increased exposure in this patient population. the use of sertraline in patients with moderate (child-pugh score 7 to 10) or severe hepatic impairment (child-pugh score 10-15) is not recommended, because sertraline is extensively metabolized, and the effects of sertraline in patients with moderate and severe hepatic impairment have not been studied [see dosage and administration (2.4), clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. no dose adjustment is needed in patients with mild to severe renal impairment. sertraline exposure does not appear to be affected by renal impairment [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. sertraline is not a controlled substance. in a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized study of the comparative abuse liability of sertraline, alprazolam, and d-amphetamine in humans, sertraline did not produce the positive subjective effects indicative of abuse potential, such as euphoria or drug liking, that were observed with the other two drugs.

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cardinal health 107, llc - duloxetine hydrochloride (unii: 9044sc542w) (duloxetine - unii:o5tnm5n07u) - duloxetine delayed-release capsules are indicated for the treatment of: additional pediatric use information is approved for eli lilly and company, inc.’s cymbalta (duloxetine) delayed-release capsules. however, due to eli lilly and company inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with duloxetine delayed-release capsules or within 5 days of stopping treatment with duloxetine delayed-release capsules is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of duloxetine delayed-release capsules within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is contraindicated [see dosage and administration (2.8) and warnings and precautions (5.4)] . starting duloxetine delayed-release capsules in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration (2.9) and warnings and precautions (5.4)] . risk summary data from a postmarketing retrospective cohort study indicate that use of duloxetine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage. data from published literature and from a postmarketing retrospective cohort study have not identified a clear drug-associated risk of major birth defects or other adverse developmental outcomes (see data) . there are risks associated with untreated depression and fibromyalgia in pregnancy, and with exposure to snris and ssris, including duloxetine delayed-release capsules, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . in rats and rabbits treated with duloxetine during the period of organogenesis, fetal weights were decreased but there was no evidence of developmental effects at doses up to 3 and 6 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 120 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. when duloxetine was administered orally to pregnant rats throughout gestation and lactation, pup weights at birth and pup survival to 1 day postpartum were decreased at a dose 2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. at this dose, pup behaviors consistent with increased reactivity, such as increased startle response to noise and decreased habituation of locomotor activity were observed. post-weaning growth was not adversely affected. 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 disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. this finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. pregnant women with fibromyalgia are at increased risk for adverse maternal and infant outcomes including preterm premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, small for gestational age, intrauterine growth restriction, placental disruption, and venous thrombosis. it is not known if these adverse maternal and fetal outcomes are a direct result of fibromyalgia or other comorbid factors. maternal adverse reactions use of duloxetine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.5)] . fetal/neonatal adverse reaction neonates exposed to duloxetine delayed-release capsules and other snris or ssris 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 findings are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of the snris or ssris, 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 (5.4)] . data human data data from a postmarketing retrospective claims-based cohort study found an increased risk for postpartum hemorrhage among 955 pregnant women exposed to duloxetine in the last month of pregnancy compared to 4,128,460 unexposed pregnant women (adjusted relative risk: 1.53; 95% ci: 1.08 to 2.18). the same study did not find a clinically meaningful increase in the risk for major birth defects in the comparison of 2532 women exposed to duloxetine in the first trimester of pregnancy to 1,284,827 unexposed women after adjusting for several confounders. methodologic limitations include possible residual confounding, misclassification of exposure and outcomes, lack of direct measures of disease severity, and lack of information about alcohol use, nutrition, and over-the-counter medication exposures. animal data in animal reproduction studies, duloxetine has been shown to have adverse effects on embryo/fetal and postnatal development. when duloxetine was administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis, there was no evidence of malformations or developmental variations at doses up to 45 mg/kg/day [3 and 6 times, respectively, the mrhd of 120 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis]. however, fetal weights were decreased at this dose, with a no-effect dose of 10 mg/kg/day (approximately equal to the mrhd in rats and 2 times the mrhd in rabbits). when duloxetine was administered orally to pregnant rats throughout gestation and lactation, the survival of pups to 1 day postpartum and pup body weights at birth and during the lactation period were decreased at a dose of 30 mg/kg/day (2 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis); the no-effect dose was 10 mg/kg/day. furthermore, behaviors consistent with increased reactivity, such as increased startle response to noise and decreased habituation of locomotor activity, were observed in pups following maternal exposure to 30 mg/kg/day. post-weaning growth and reproductive performance of the progeny were not affected adversely by maternal duloxetine treatment. risk summary data from published literature report the presence of duloxetine in human milk (see data) . there are reports of sedation, poor feeding, and poor weight gain in infants exposed to duloxetine through breast milk (see clinical considerations) . there are no data on the effect of duloxetine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for duloxetine delayed-release capsules and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from duloxetine delayed-release capsules or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to duloxetine delayed-release capsules should be monitored for sedation, poor feeding and poor weight gain. data disposition of duloxetine delayed-release capsules was studied in 6 lactating women who were at least 12 weeks postpartum and had elected to wean their infants. the women were given 40 mg of duloxetine delayed-release capsules twice daily for 3.5 days. the peak concentration measured in breast milk occurred at a median of 3 hours after the dose. the amount of duloxetine delayed-release capsules in breast milk was approximately 7 mcg/day while on that dose; the estimated daily infant dose was approximately 2 mcg/kg/day, which is less than 1% of the maternal dose. the presence of duloxetine delayed-release capsules metabolites in breast milk was not examined. the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine delayed-release capsules have been established for treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (gad) in patients 7 to 17 years of age. the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine delayed-release capsules have not been established in pediatric patients with major depressive disorder (mdd), diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, or chronic musculoskeletal pain. antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric patients. monitor all pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially during the initial few months of treatment, or at times of dosage changes [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . perform regular monitoring of weight and growth in pediatric patients treated with duloxetine delayed-release capsules [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . generalized anxiety disorder use of duloxetine delayed-release capsules for the treatment of gad in patients 7 to 17 years of age is supported by one 10-week, placebo-controlled trial (gad-6). the study included 272 pediatric patients with gad of which 47% were 7 to 11 years of age (53% were 12 to 17 years of age). duloxetine delayed-release capsules demonstrated superiority over placebo as measured by greater improvement in the pediatric anxiety rating scale (pars) for gad severity score [see clinical studies (14.3)] . the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine delayed-release capsules for the treatment of gad in pediatric patients less than 7 years of age have not been established. fibromyalgia the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine delayed-release capsules for the treatment of fibromyalgia in patients less than 13 years of age have not been established. major depressive disorder the safety and effectiveness of duloxetine delayed-release capsules have not been established in pediatric patients for the treatment of mdd. efficacy of duloxetine delayed-release capsules was not demonstrated in two 10-week, placebo-controlled trials with 800 pediatric patients aged 7 to 17 years old with mdd (mdd-6 and mdd-7). neither duloxetine delayed-release capsules nor an active control (approved for treatment of pediatric mdd) was superior to placebo. the most frequently observed adverse reactions in the mdd pediatric clinical trials included nausea, headache, decreased weight, and abdominal pain. decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of ssris and snris. juvenile animal toxicology data duloxetine administration to young rats from post-natal day 21 (weaning) through post-natal day 90 (adult) resulted in decreased body weights that persisted into adulthood, but recovered when drug treatment was discontinued; slightly delayed (~1.5 days) sexual maturation in females, without any effect on fertility; and a delay in learning a complex task in adulthood, which was not observed after drug treatment was discontinued. these effects were observed at the high dose of 45 mg/kg/day (2 times the mrhd, for a child); the no-effect-level was 20 mg/kg/day (≈1 times the mrhd, for a child). additional pediatric use information is approved for eli lilly and company, inc.’s cymbalta (duloxetine) delayed-release capsules. however, due to eli lilly and company inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that pediatric information. geriatric exposure in premarketing clinical trials of duloxetine delayed-release capsules in the mdd, gad, dpnp, fm, oa, and clbp studies, no overall differences in safety or effectiveness were generally observed between these patients and younger adult patients, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between these geriatric and younger adult patients, but greater sensitivity of some older patients cannot be ruled out. ssris and snris, including duloxetine delayed-release capsules have been associated with clinically significant hyponatremia in geriatric patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse reaction [see warnings and precautions (5.13)] . in an analysis of data from all placebo-controlled-trials, duloxetine delayed-release capsules-treated patients reported a higher rate of falls compared to placebo-treated patients. the increased risk appears to be proportional to a patient’s underlying risk for falls. underlying risk appears to increase steadily with age. as geriatric patients tend to have a higher prevalence of risk factors for falls such as medications, medical comorbidities and gait disturbances, the impact of increasing age by itself on falls during duloxetine delayed-release capsules treatment is unclear. falls with serious consequences including bone fractures and hospitalizations have been reported with duloxetine delayed-release capsules use [see warnings and precautions (5.3) and adverse reactions (6.1)] . the pharmacokinetics of duloxetine after a single dose of 40 mg were compared in healthy elderly females (65 to 77 years) and healthy middle-age females (32 to 50 years). there was no difference in the cmax , but the auc of duloxetine was somewhat (about 25%) higher and the half-life about 4 hours longer in the elderly females. population pharmacokinetic analyses suggest that the typical values for clearance decrease by approximately 1% for each year of age between 25 to 75 years of age; but age as a predictive factor only accounts for a small percentage of between-patient variability. dosage adjustment based on the age of the adult patient is not necessary. duloxetine’s half-life is similar in men and women. dosage adjustment based on gender is not necessary. duloxetine bioavailability (auc) appears to be reduced by about one-third in smokers. dosage modifications are not recommended for smokers. no specific pharmacokinetic study was conducted to investigate the effects of race. patients with clinically evident hepatic impairment have decreased duloxetine metabolism and elimination. after a single 20 mg dose of duloxetine delayed-release capsules, 6 cirrhotic patients with moderate liver impairment (child-pugh class b) had a mean plasma duloxetine clearance about 15% that of age- and gender-matched healthy subjects, with a 5-fold increase in mean exposure (auc). although cmax was similar to normals in the cirrhotic patients, the half-life was about 3 times longer [see dosage and administration (2.7) and warnings and precautions (5.14)] . limited data are available on the effects of duloxetine delayed-release capsules in patients with end-stage renal disease (esrd). after a single 60 mg dose of duloxetine delayed-release capsules, cmax and auc values were approximately 100% greater in patients with esrd receiving chronic intermittent hemodialysis than in subjects with normal renal function. the elimination half-life, however, was similar in both groups. the aucs of the major circulating metabolites, 4-hydroxy duloxetine glucuronide and 5-hydroxy, 6-methoxy duloxetine sulfate, largely excreted in urine, were approximately 7- to 9-fold higher and would be expected to increase further with multiple dosing. population pk analyses suggest that mild to moderate degrees of renal impairment (estimated crcl 30 to 80 ml/min) have no significant effect on duloxetine apparent clearance [see dosage and administration (2.7) and warnings and precautions (5.14)] . in animal studies, duloxetine did not demonstrate barbiturate-like (depressant) abuse potential. while duloxetine delayed-release capsules have not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, there was no indication of drug-seeking behavior in the clinical trials. however, it is not possible to predict on the basis of premarketing experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, physicians should carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of duloxetine delayed-release capsules (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior). in drug dependence studies, duloxetine did not demonstrate dependence-producing potential in rats.