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remedyrepack inc. - diazepam (unii: q3jtx2q7tu) (diazepam - unii:q3jtx2q7tu) - diazepam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorders or for the short-term relief of the symptoms of anxiety. anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. in acute alcohol withdrawal, diazepam tablets may be useful in the symptomatic relief of acute agitation, tremor, impending or acute delirium tremens and hallucinosis. diazepam is a useful adjunct for the relief of skeletal muscle spasm due to reflex spasm to local pathology (such as inflammation of the muscles or joints, or secondary to trauma), spasticity caused by upper motor neuron disorders (such as cerebral palsy and paraplegia), athetosis, and stiff-man syndrome. oral diazepam may be used adjunctively in convulsive disorders, although it has not proved useful as the sole therapy. the effectiveness of diazepam in long-term use, that is, more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. the physician should periodically reassess the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient. diazepam tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to diazepam and, because of lack of sufficient clinical experience, in pediatric patients under 6 months of age. diazepam tablets are also contraindicated in patients with myasthenia gravis, severe respiratory insufficiency, severe hepatic insufficiency, and sleep apnea syndrome. they may be used in patients with open-angle glaucoma who are receiving appropriate therapy, but are contraindicated in acute narrow-angle glaucoma. diazepam tablets contain diazepam, a schedule iv controlled substance. diazepam is a benzodiazepine and a cns depressant with a potential for abuse and addiction. 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. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. even taking benzodiazepines as prescribed may put patients at risk for abuse and misuse of their medication. abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines may lead to addiction. abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines often (but not always) involve the use of doses greater than the maximum recommended dosage and commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes, including respiratory depression, overdose, or death. benzodiazepines are often sought by individuals who abuse drugs and other substances, and by individuals with addictive disorders (see warnings: abuse, misuse, and addiction ). the following adverse reactions have occurred with benzodiazepine abuse and/or misuse: abdominal pain, amnesia, anorexia, anxiety, aggression, ataxia, blurred vision, confusion, depression, disinhibition, disorientation, dizziness, euphoria, impaired concentration and memory, indigestion, irritability, muscle pain, slurred speech, tremors, and vertigo. the following severe adverse reactions have occurred with benzodiazepine abuse and/or misuse: delirium, paranoia, suicidal ideation and behavior, seizures, coma, breathing difficulty, and death. death is more often associated with polysubstance use (especially benzodiazepines with other cns depressants such as opioids and alcohol). diazepam may produce physical dependence from continued therapy. 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. abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of benzodiazepines or administration of flumazenil, a benzodiazepine antagonist, may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, including seizures, which can be life-threatening. patients at an increased risk of withdrawal adverse reactions after benzodiazepine discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction include those who take higher dosages (i.e., higher and/or more frequent doses), those who have had longer durations of use (see warnings: dependence and withdrawal reactions ). to reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue diazepam tablets or reduce the dosage (see dosage and administration: discontinuation or dosage reduction of diazepam tablets  and warnings: dependence and withdrawal reactions ). acute withdrawal signs and symptoms associated with benzodiazepines have included abnormal involuntary movements, anxiety, blurred vision, depersonalization, depression, derealization, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal adverse reactions (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, decreased appetite), headache, hyperacusis, hypertension, irritability, insomnia, memory impairment, muscle pain and stiffness, panic attacks, photophobia, restlessness, tachycardia, and tremor. more severe acute withdrawal signs and symptoms, including life-threatening reactions, have included catatonia, convulsions, delirium tremens, depression, hallucinations, mania, psychosis, seizures, and suicidality. protracted withdrawal syndrome associated with benzodiazepines is characterized by anxiety, cognitive impairment, depression, insomnia, formication, motor symptoms (e.g., weakness, tremor, muscle twitches), paresthesia, and tinnitus that persists beyond 4 to 6 weeks after initial benzodiazepine withdrawal. protracted withdrawal symptoms may last weeks to more than 12 months. as a result, there may be difficulty in differentiating withdrawal symptoms from potential re-emergence or continuation of symptoms for which the benzodiazepine was being used. tolerance to diazepam may develop from continued therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). tolerance to the therapeutic effect of diazepam may develop; however, little tolerance develops to the amnestic reactions and other cognitive impairments caused by benzodiazepines.

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remedyrepack inc. - abacavir sulfate (unii: j220t4j9q2) (abacavir - unii:wr2tip26vs) - abacavir tablets usp 300 mg, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, are indicated for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (hiv-1) infection. abacavir tablet is contraindicated in patients: - who have the hla-b*5701 allele [see warnings and precautions ( 5.1)] . - with prior hypersensitivity reaction to abacavir [see warnings and precautions ( 5.1)] . - with moderate or severe hepatic impairment [see use in specific populations ( 8.6)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to abacavir sulfate during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the antiretroviral pregnancy registry (apr) at 1-800-258-4263. risk summary available data from the apr show no difference in the overall risk of birth defects for abacavir compared with the background rate for birth defects of 2.7% in the metropolitan atlanta congenital defects program (macdp) reference population (see data) . the apr uses the macdp as the u.s. reference population for birth defects in the general population. the macdp evaluates women and infants from a limited geographic area and does not include outcomes for births that occurred at less than 20 weeks' gestation. the rate of miscarriage is not reported in the apr. the estimated background rate of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies in the u.s. general population is 15% to 20%. the background risk for major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. in animal reproduction studies, oral administration of abacavir to pregnant rats during organogenesis resulted in fetal malformations and other embryonic and fetal toxicities at exposures 35 times the human exposure (auc) at the recommended clinical daily dose. however, no adverse developmental effects were observed following oral administration of abacavir to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, at exposures approximately 9 times the human exposure (auc) at the recommended clinical dose (see data) . data human data: based on prospective reports to the apr of exposures to abacavir during pregnancy resulting in live births (including over 1,300 exposed in the first trimester and over 1,300 exposed in second/third trimester), there was no difference between the overall risk of birth defects for abacavir compared with the background birth defect rate of 2.7% in the u.s. reference population of the macdp. the prevalence of defects in live births was 3.2% (95% ci: 2.3% to 4.3%) following first trimester exposure to abacavir-containing regimens and 2.9% (95% ci: 2.1% to 4.0%) following second/third trimester exposure to abacavir-containing regimens. abacavir has been shown to cross the placenta and concentrations in neonatal plasma at birth were essentially equal to those in maternal plasma at delivery [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3)] . animal data: abacavir was administered orally to pregnant rats (at 100, 300, and 1,000 mg per kg per day) and rabbits (at 125, 350, or 700 mg per kg per day) during organogenesis (on gestation days 6 through 17 and 6 through 20, respectively). fetal malformations (increased incidences of fetal anasarca and skeletal malformations) or developmental toxicity (decreased fetal body weight and crown-rump length) were observed in rats at doses up to 1,000 mg per kg per day, resulting in exposures approximately 35 times the human exposure (auc) at the recommended daily dose. no developmental effects were observed in rats at 100 mg per kg per day, resulting in exposures (auc) 3.5 times the human exposure at the recommended daily dose. in a fertility and early embryo-fetal development study conducted in rats (at 60, 160, or 500 mg per kg per day), embryonic and fetal toxicities (increased resorptions, decreased fetal body weights) or toxicities to the offspring (increased incidence of stillbirth and lower body weights) occurred at doses up to 500 mg per kg per day. no developmental effects were observed in rats at 60 mg per kg per day, resulting in exposures (auc) approximately 4 times the human exposure at the recommended daily dose. studies in pregnant rats showed that abacavir is transferred to the fetus through the placenta. in pregnant rabbits, no developmental toxicities and no increases in fetal malformations occurred at up to the highest dose evaluated, resulting in exposures (auc) approximately 9 times the human exposure at the recommended dose. risk summary the centers for disease control and prevention recommends that hiv-1-infected mothers in the united states not breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of hiv-1 infection. abacavir is present in human milk. there is no information on the effects of abacavir on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production. because of the potential for (1) hiv-1 transmission (in hiv-negative infants), (2) developing viral resistance (in hiv-positive infants), and (3) adverse reactions in a breastfed infant, instruct mothers not to breastfeed if they are receiving abacavir tablets. the safety and effectiveness of abacavir sulfate have been established in pediatric patients aged 3 months and older. use of abacavir sulfate is supported by pharmacokinetic trials and evidence from adequate and well-controlled trials of abacavir sulfate in adults and pediatric subjects [see dosage and administration ( 2.3), adverse reactions ( 6.2), clinical pharmacology ( 12.3), clinical studies ( 14.2)] . clinical trials of abacavir sulfate did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. in general, caution should be exercised in the administration of abacavir sulfate in elderly patients reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. a dose reduction is required for patients with mild hepatic impairment (child-pugh class a) [see dosage and administration ( 2.4)] . the safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetic properties of abacavir have not been established in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment; therefore, abacavir sulfate is contraindicated in these patients [see contraindications ( 4), clinical pharmacology ( 12.3)] .

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remedyrepack inc. - gabapentin (unii: 6cw7f3g59x) (gabapentin - unii:6cw7f3g59x) - gabapentin capsules are 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 capsules are 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

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remedyrepack inc. - 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)]. - with a known hypersensitivity to mirtazapine or to any of the excipients in mirtazapine tablets. severe skin reactions, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (dress), stevens-johnson syndrome, bullous dermatitis, erythema multiforme and toxic epidermal necrolysishavebeen reported following the use of mirtazapine tablets [see warnings and precautions (5.6), 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 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 prolonged experience with mirtazapine in pregnant women, based on published observational studies and postmarketing reports, has not reliably identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. there are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see clinical considerations). in animal reproduction studies, oral administration of mirtazpine to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis revealed no evidence of teratogenic effects up to 20 and 17 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 45 mg, respectively, based on mg/m 2 body surface area. however, in rats, there was an increase in postimplantation loss at 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. oral administration of mirtazapine to pregnant rats during pregnancy and lactation resulted in an increase in pup deaths and a decrease in pup birth weights at doses 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area (see data). 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. data animal data mirtazapine was administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses of 2.5, 15, and 100 mg/kg/day and 2.5, 10, and 40 mg/kg/day, respectively, which are up to 20 and 17 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 45 mg based on mg/m 2 body surface area, respectively. no evidence of teratogenic effects was observed. however, in rats, there was an increase in postimplantation loss in dams treated with mirtazapine at 100 mg/kg/day which is 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. oral administration of mirtazapine at doses of 2.5, 15, and 100 mg/kg/day to pregnant rats during pregnancy and lactation resulted in an increase in pup deaths during the first 3 days of lactation and a decrease in pup birth weights at 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. the cause of these deaths is not known. the no effect dose level is 3 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. risk summary data from published literature report the presence of mirtazapine in human milk at low levels with relative infant doses for mirtazapine ranging between 0.6 and 2.8% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose (see data) . no adverse effects on the breastfed infant have been reported in most cases of maternal use of mirtazapine. there are no data on the effects of mirtazapine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for mirtazapine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from mirtazapine or from the underlying maternal condition. data in a published pooled analysis of 8 breastfeeding mother-infant pairs, the mean (min, max) total relative infant doses for mirtazapine and its desmethyl metabolite were 1.5% (0.6%, 2.8%) and 0.4% (0.1%, 0.7%) of the maternal weight-adjusted dose (median (min, max) dose of 38 mg (30 mg, 120 mg), respectively). no adverse drug effects were reported for any of the infants. the safety and effectiveness of mirtazapine have not been established in pediatric patients with mdd. two placebo-controlled trials in 258 pediatric patients with mdd have been conducted with mirtazapine, and the data were insufficient to establish the safety and effectiveness of mirtazapine in pediatric patients with mdd. antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see  boxed warningand warnings and precautions (5.1)]. in an 8-week-long clinical trial in pediatric patients receiving doses between 15 to 45 mg per day, 49% of mirtazapine-treated patients had a weight gain of at least 7%, compared to 5.7% of placebo-treated patients. the mean increase in weight was 4 kg (2 kg sd) for mirtazapine-treated patients versus 1 kg (2 kg sd) for placebo-treated patients [see warnings and precautions (5.7)]. approximately 190 patients ≥65 years of age participated in clinical studies with mirtazapine. mirtazapine is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney (75%), and the risk of decreased clearance of this drug is greater in patients with impaired renal function. pharmacokinetic studies revealed a decreased clearance of mirtazapine in the elderly [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. sedating drugs, including mirtazapine, may cause confusion and over-sedation in the elderly. elderly patients may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia. caution is indicated when administering mirtazapine to elderly patients [see warnings and precautions (5.12),  (5.15)and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . 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. the clearance of mirtazapine is reduced in patients with moderate to severe renal or hepatic impairment. consequently, plasma mirtazapine levels may be increased in these patient groups, compared to levels observed in patients without renal or hepatic impairment. dosage decrease may be necessary when administering mirtazapine to patients with moderate to severe renal or hepatic impairment [see warnings and precautions (5.13), use in specific populations (8.5), and clinical pharmacology (12.3)].

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remedyrepack inc. - aripiprazole (unii: 82vfr53i78) (aripiprazole - unii:82vfr53i78) - aripiprazole oral tablets are indicated for the treatment of: - schizophrenia  - acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder  - adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder  - irritability associated with autistic disorder  - treatment of tourette's disorder  aripiprazole is contraindicated in patients with a history of a hypersensitivity reaction to aripiprazole. reactions have ranged from pruritus/urticaria to anaphylaxis [see adverse reactions ( 6.2) ]. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to atypical antipsychotics, including aripiprazole, 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-researchprograms/pregnancyregistry/. risk summary neonates exposed to antipsychotic drugs, including aripiprazole, during the third trimester of pregnancy 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 aripiprazole 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, bipolar i disorder, or major depressive disorder, and with exposure to antipsychotics, including aripiprazole, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations) . in animal reproduction studies, oral and intravenous aripiprazole administration during organogenesis in rats and/or rabbits at doses 10 and 19 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 30 mg/day based on mg/m 2 body  surface area, produced fetal death, decreased fetal weight, undescended testicles, delayed skeletal ossification, skeletal abnormalities, and diaphragmatic hernia. oral and intravenous aripiprazole administration during the pre- and post- natal period in rats at doses 10 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2  body surface area, produced prolonged gestation, stillbirths, decreased pup weight, and decreased pup survival (see data) . 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 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. a prospective, longitudinal study followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and 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 risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. 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 aripiprazole) 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. monitor neonates for extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms. data human data published data from observational studies, birth registries, and case reports on the use of atypical antipsychotics during pregnancy do not report a clear association with antipsychotics and major birth defects. a retrospective study from a medicaid database of 9,258 women exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy did not indicate an overall increased risk for major birth defects. animal data in animal studies, aripiprazole demonstrated developmental toxicity, including possible teratogenic effects in rats and rabbits. in pregnant rats treated orally with aripiprazole during organogenesis at doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day, which are approximately 1, 3 and 10 times the mrhd of 30 mg/day based on mg/m 2  body surface area, a slight prolongation of gestation and delay in fetal development, as evidenced by decreased fetal weight and undescended testes, were observed at 10 times the mrhd. delayed skeletal ossification was observed at 3 and 10 times the mrhd. delivered offspring had increased incidences of hepatodiaphragmatic nodules and diaphragmatic hernia were observed at 10 times the mrhd (the other dose groups were not examined for these findings). postnatally, delayed vaginal opening was seen at 3 and 10 times the mrhd. impaired reproductive performance (decreased fertility rate, corpora lutea, implants, live fetuses, and increased post-implantation loss, likely mediated through effects on female offspring) were observed at 10 times the mrhd; however, there was no evidence to suggest that these developmental effects were secondary to maternal toxicity. in pregnant rats injected intravenously with aripiprazole during organogenesis at doses of 3, 9, and 27 mg/kg/day, which are 1, 3, and 9 times the mrhd of 30 mg/day based on mg/m 2  body surface area, decreased fetal weight and delayed skeletal ossification were observed at 9 times the mrhd; this dose also caused maternal toxicity. in pregnant rabbits treated orally with aripiprazole during organogenesis at doses of 10, 30, and 100 mg/kg/day which are 6, 19, and 65 times the mrhd of 30 mg/day based on mg/m 2  body surface area, decreased maternal food consumption, and increased abortions as well as increased fetal mortality were observed at 65 times the mrhd. decreased fetal weight and increased incidence of fused sternebrae were observed at 19 and 65 times the mrhd. in pregnant rabbits injected intravenously with aripiprazole during organogenesis at doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day, which are 2, 6, and 19 times the mrhd of 30 mg/day based on mg/m 2  body surface area, decreased fetal weight, increased fetal abnormalities (primarily skeletal), and decreased fetal skeletal ossification were observed at 19 times the mrhd; this dose also caused maternal toxicity. the fetal no-effect dose was 10 mg/kg/day, which is 6 times the mrhd. in rats treated orally with aripiprazole peri- and post-natally from gestation day 17 through postpartum day 21 at doses of 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day which are 1, 3, and 10 times the mrhd of 30 mg/day based on mg/m 2  body surface area slight maternal toxicity and slightly prolonged gestation were observed at 10 times the mrhd. an increase in stillbirths and, decreases in pup weight (persisting into adulthood) and survival were also seen at this dose. in rats injected intravenously with aripiprazole from gestation day 6 through lactation day 20 at doses of 3, 8, and 20 mg/kg/day, which are 1, 3, and 6 times the mrhd of 30 mg/day based on mg/m 2  body surface area, increased stillbirths were observed at 3 and 6 times the mrhd; and decreases in early postnatal pup weight and survival were observed at 6 times the mrhd; these doses also caused some maternal toxicity. there were no effects on postnatal behavioral and reproductive development. risk summary limited data from published literature report the presence of aripiprazole in human breast milk, at relative infant doses ranging between 0.7% to 8.3% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage. there are reports of poor weight gain in breastfed infants exposed to aripiprazole and reports of inadequate milk supply in lactating women taking aripiprazole. the development and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for aripiprazole and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from aripiprazole or from the underlying maternal condition.  safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients with major depressive disorder or agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania have not been established. the pharmacokinetics of aripiprazole and dehydro-aripiprazole in pediatric patients, 10 to 17 years of age, were similar to those in adults after correcting for the differences in body weight [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ] . schizophrenia safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients with schizophrenia were established in a 6 week, placebo-controlled clinical trial in 202 pediatric patients aged 13 to 17 years [see dosage and administration ( 2.1), adverse reactions ( 6.1) , and clinical studies ( 14.1) ] . although maintenance efficacy in pediatric patients has not been systematically evaluated, maintenance efficacy can be extrapolated from adult data along with comparisons of aripiprazole pharmacokinetic parameters in adult and pediatric patients. bipolar i disorder safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients with bipolar mania were established in a 4 week, placebo-controlled clinical trial in 197 pediatric patients aged 10 to 17 years [see dosage and administration ( 2.2), adverse reactions ( 6.1) , and clinical studies ( 14.2)] . although maintenance efficacy in pediatric patients has not been systematically evaluated, maintenance efficacy can be extrapolated from adult data along with comparisons of aripiprazole pharmacokinetic parameters in adult and pediatric patients. the efficacy of adjunctive aripiprazole with concomitant lithium or valproate in the treatment of manic or mixed episodes in pediatric patients has not been systematically evaluated. however, such efficacy and lack of pharmacokinetic interaction between aripiprazole and lithium or valproate can be extrapolated from adult data, along with comparisons of aripiprazole pharmacokinetic parameters in adult and pediatric patients. irritability associated with autistic disorder safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients demonstrating irritability associated with autistic disorder were established in two 8 week, placebo-controlled clinical trials in 212 pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years [see indications and usage ( 1), dosage and administration ( 2.4), adverse reactions ( 6.1) , and clinical studies ( 14.4)] . a maintenance trial was conducted in pediatric patients (6 to 17 years of age) with irritability associated with autistic disorder. the first phase of this trial was an open-label, flexibly dosed (aripiprazole 2 to 15 mg/day) phase in which patients were stabilized (defined as >25% improvement on the abc-i subscale, and a cgi-i rating of "much improved" or "very much improved") on aripiprazole for 12 consecutive weeks. overall, 85 patients were stabilized and entered the second, 16 week, double-blind phase where they were randomized to either continue aripiprazole treatment or switch to placebo. in this trial, the efficacy of aripiprazole for the maintenance treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder was not established. tourette's disorder safety and effectiveness of aripiprazole in pediatric patients with tourette's disorder were established in one 8 week (aged 7 to 17 years) and one 10 week trial (aged 6 to 18 years) in 194 pediatric patients [see dosage and administration ( 2.5), adverse reactions ( 6.1), and clinical studies ( 14.5) ]. maintenance efficacy in pediatric patients has not been systematically evaluated. juvenile animal studies aripiprazole in juvenile rats caused mortality, cns clinical signs, impaired memory and learning, and delayed sexual maturation when administered at oral doses of 10, 20, 40 mg/kg/day from weaning (21 days old) through maturity (80 days old). at 40 mg/kg/day, mortality, decreased activity, splayed hind limbs, hunched posture, ataxia, tremors and other cns signs were observed in both genders. in addition, delayed sexual maturation was observed in males. at all doses and in a dose-dependent manner, impaired memory and learning, increased motor activity, and histopathology changes in the pituitary (atrophy), adrenals (adrenocortical hypertrophy), mammary glands (hyperplasia and increased secretion), and female reproductive organs (vaginal mucification, endometrial atrophy, decrease in ovarian corpora lutea) were observed. the changes in female reproductive organs were considered secondary to the increase in prolactin serum levels. a no observed adverse effect level (noael) could not be determined and, at the lowest tested dose of 10 mg/kg/day, there is no safety margin relative to the systemic exposures (auc 0 to 24 ) for aripiprazole or its major active metabolite in adolescents at the maximum recommended pediatric dose of 15 mg/day. all drug-related effects were reversible after a 2 month recovery period, and most of the drug effects in juvenile rats were also observed in adult rats from previously conducted studies. aripiprazole in juvenile dogs (2 months old) caused cns clinical signs of tremors, hypoactivity, ataxia, recumbency and limited use of hind limbs when administered orally for 6 months at 3, 10, 30 mg/kg/day. mean body weight and weight gain were decreased up to 18% in females in all drug groups relative to control values. a noael could not be determined and, at the lowest tested dose of 3 mg/kg/day, there is no safety margin relative to the systemic exposures (auc 0 to 24 ) for aripiprazole or its major active metabolite in adolescents at the maximum recommended pediatric dose of 15 mg/day. all drug-related effects were reversible after a 2 month recovery period. no dosage adjustment is recommended for elderly patients [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions ( 5.1) , and clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ] . of the 13,543 patients treated with oral aripiprazole in clinical trials, 1,073 (8%) were ≥65 years old and 799 (6%) were ≥75 years old. placebo-controlled studies of oral aripiprazole in schizophrenia, bipolar mania, or major depressive disorder did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. aripiprazole is not approved for the treatment of patients with psychosis associated with alzheimer's disease [see boxed warning and warnings and precautions ( 5.1) ] . dosage adjustment is recommended in known cyp2d6 poor metabolizers due to high aripiprazole concentrations. approximately 8% of caucasians and 3 to 8% of black/african americans cannot metabolize cyp2d6 substrates and are classified as poor metabolizers (pm) [see dosage and administration ( 2.7) and clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ]. no dosage adjustment for aripiprazole is required on the basis of a patient's hepatic function (mild to severe hepatic impairment, child-pugh score between 5 and 15), or renal function (mild to severe renal impairment, glomerular filtration rate between 15 and 90 ml/minute) [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ] . no dosage adjustment for aripiprazole is required on the basis of a patient's sex, race, or smoking status [see clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ] . aripiprazole is not a controlled substance. aripiprazole has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. consequently, patients should be evaluated carefully for a history of drug abuse, and such patients should be observed closely for signs of aripiprazole misuse or abuse (e.g., development of tolerance, increases in dose, drug-seeking behavior). in physical dependence studies in monkeys, withdrawal symptoms were observed upon abrupt cessation of dosing. 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.

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remedyrepack inc. - aripiprazole (unii: 82vfr53i78) (aripiprazole - unii:82vfr53i78) - aripiprazole oral tablets are indicated for the treatment of: - schizophrenia [see clinical studies ( 14.1) ] - acute treatment of manic and mixed episodes associated with bipolar i disorder [see clinical studies ( 14.2) ] - adjunctive treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies ( 14.3)

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remedyrepack inc. - 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)]. - with a known hypersensitivity to mirtazapine or to any ofthe excipients in mirtazapine tablets. severe skin reactions, including drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (dress), stevens-johnson syndrome, bullous dermatitis, erythema multiforme and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported following the use of mirtazapine tablets [see warnings and precautions (5.6), 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 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 prolonged experience with mirtazapine in pregnant women, based on published observational studies and postmarketing reports, has not reliably identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. there are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see clinical considerations). in animal reproduction studies, oral administration of mirtazpine to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis revealed no evidence of teratogenic effects up to 20 and 17 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 45 mg, respectively, based on mg/m 2 body surface area. however, in rats, there was an increase in postimplantation loss at 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. oral administration of mirtazapine to pregnant rats during pregnancy and lactation resulted in an increase in pup deaths and a decrease in pup birth weights at doses 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area (see data). 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. data animal data mirtazapine was administered orally to pregnant rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis at doses of 2.5, 15, and 100 mg/kg/day and 2.5, 10, and 40 mg/kg/day, respectively, which are up to 20 and 17 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 45 mg based on mg/m 2 body surface area, respectively. no evidence of teratogenic effects was observed. however, in rats, there was an increase in postimplantation loss in dams treated with mirtazapine at 100 mg/kg/day which is 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. oral administration of mirtazapine at doses of 2.5, 15, and 100 mg/kg/day to pregnant rats during pregnancy and lactation resulted in an increase in pup deaths during the first 3 days of lactation and a decrease in pup birth weights at 20 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. the cause of these deaths is not known. the no effect dose level is 3 times the mrhd based on mg/m 2 body surface area. risk summary data from published literature report the presence of mirtazapine in human milk at low levels with relative infant doses for mirtazapine ranging between 0.6 and 2.8% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose (see data) . no adverse effects on the breastfed infant have been reported in most cases of maternal use of mirtazapine. there are no data on the effects of mirtazapine on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for mirtazapine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from mirtazapine or from the underlying maternal condition. data in a published pooled analysis of 8 breastfeeding mother-infant pairs, the mean (min, max) total relative infant doses for mirtazapine and its desmethyl metabolite were 1.5% (0.6%, 2.8%) and 0.4% (0.1%, 0.7%) of the maternal weight-adjusted dose (median (min, max) dose of 38 mg (30 mg, 120 mg), respectively). no adverse drug effects were reported for any of the infants. the safety and effectiveness of mirtazapine have not been established in pediatric patients with mdd. two placebo-controlled trials in 258 pediatric patients with mdd have been conducted with mirtazapine, and the data were insufficient to establish the safety and effectiveness of mirtazapine in pediatric patients with mdd. antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see  boxed warningand warnings and precautions (5.1)]. in an 8-week-long clinical trial in pediatric patients receiving doses between 15 to 45 mg per day, 49% of mirtazapine-treated patients had a weight gain of at least 7%, compared to 5.7% of placebo-treated patients. the mean increase in weight was 4 kg (2 kg sd) for mirtazapine-treated patients versus 1 kg (2 kg sd) for placebo-treated patients [see warnings and precautions (5.7)]. approximately 190 patients ≥65 years of age participated in clinical studies with mirtazapine. mirtazapine is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney (75%), and the risk of decreased clearance of this drug is greater in patients with impaired renal function. pharmacokinetic studies revealed a decreased clearance of mirtazapine in the elderly [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. sedating drugs, including mirtazapine, may cause confusion and over-sedation in the elderly. elderly patients may be at greater risk of developing hyponatremia. caution is indicated when administering mirtazapine to elderly patients [see warnings and precautions (5.12),  (5.15)and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . 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. the clearance of mirtazapine is reduced in patients with moderate to severe renal or hepatic impairment. consequently, plasma mirtazapine levels may be increased in these patient groups, compared to levels observed in patients without renal or hepatic impairment. dosage decrease may be necessary when administering mirtazapine to patients with moderate to severe renal or hepatic impairment [see warnings and precautions (5.13), use in specific populations (8.5), and clinical pharmacology (12.3)].

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remedyrepack inc. - clonazepam (unii: 5pe9fde8gb) (clonazepam - unii:5pe9fde8gb) - clonazepam is 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 may be useful. some loss of effect may occur during the course of clonazepam treatment (see precautions: loss of effect ). clonazepam is 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 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 characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks, i.e., a discrete period of intense fear or discomfort in which four (or more) of the following symptoms develop abruptly and reach a peak within 10 minutes:  (1) palpitations, pounding heart or accelerated heart rate; (2) sweating; (3) trembling or shaking; (4) sensations of shortness of breath or smothering; (5) feeling of choking; (6) chest pain or discomfort; (7) nausea or abdominal distress; (8) feeling dizzy, unsteady, lightheaded or faint; (9) derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being detached from oneself); (10) fear of losing control; (11) fear of dying; (12) paresthesias (numbness or tingling sensations); (13) chills or hot flushes. the effectiveness of clonazepam in long-term use, that is, for more than 9 weeks, has not been systematically studied in controlled clinical trials. the physician who elects to use clonazepam for extended periods should periodically re-evaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient (see dosage and administration). clonazepam is contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: - history of sensitivity to benzodiazepines - clinical or biochemical evidence of significant liver disease - acute narrow angle glaucoma (it may be used in patients with open angle glaucoma who are receiving appropriate therapy). clonazepam is a schedule iv controlled substance. clonazepam is a benzodiazepine and a cns depressant with a potential for abuse and addiction. 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. drug addiction is a cluster of behavioral, cognitive, and physiological phenomena that may include a strong desire to take the drug, difficulties in controlling drug use (e.g., continuing drug use despite harmful consequences, giving a higher priority to drug use than other activities and obligations), and possible tolerance or physical dependence. even taking benzodiazepines as prescribed may put patients at risk for abuse and misuse of their medication. abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines may lead to addiction. abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines often (but not always) involve the use of doses greater than the maximum recommended dosage and commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes, including respiratory depression, overdose, or death. benzodiazepines are often sought by individuals who abuse drugs and other substances, and by individuals with addictive disorders (see warnings: abuse, misuse, and addiction ). the following adverse reactions have occurred with benzodiazepine abuse and/or misuse: abdominal pain, amnesia, anorexia, anxiety, aggression, ataxia, blurred vision, confusion, depression, disinhibition, disorientation, dizziness, euphoria, impaired concentration and memory, indigestion, irritability, muscle pain, slurred speech, tremors, and vertigo. the following severe adverse reactions have occurred with benzodiazepine abuse and/or misuse: delirium, paranoia, suicidal ideation and behavior, seizures, coma, breathing difficulty, and death. death is more often associated with polysubstance use (especially benzodiazepines with other cns depressants such as opioids and alcohol) physical dependence clonazepam may produce physical dependence from continued therapy. 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. abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of benzodiazepines or administration of flumazenil, a benzodiazepine antagonist, may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, including seizures, which can be life-threatening. patients at an increased risk of withdrawal adverse reactions after benzodiazepine discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction include those who take higher dosages (i.e., higher and/or more frequent doses) and those who have had longer durations of use (see warnings: dependence and withdrawal reactions ) . to reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue clonazepam or reduce the dosage (see dosage and administration: discontinuation or dosage reduction of clonazepam and warnings: dependence and withdrawal reactions ) . - acute withdrawal signs and symptoms - acute withdrawal signs and symptoms associated with benzodiazepines have included abnormal involuntary movements, anxiety, blurred vision, depersonalization, depression, derealization, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal adverse reactions (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, decreased appetite), headache, hyperacusis, hypertension, irritability, insomnia, memory impairment, muscle pain and stiffness, panic attacks, photophobia, restlessness, tachycardia, and tremor. more severe acute withdrawal signs and symptoms, including life-threatening reactions, have included catatonia, convulsions, delirium tremens, depression, hallucinations, mania, psychosis, seizures, and suicidality. - protracted withdrawal syndrome - protracted withdrawal syndrome associated with benzodiazepines is characterized by anxiety, cognitive impairment, depression, insomnia, formication, motor symptoms (e.g., weakness, tremor, muscle twitches), paresthesia, and tinnitus that persists beyond 4 to 6 weeks after initial benzodiazepine withdrawal. protracted withdrawal symptoms may last weeks to more than 12 months. as a result, there may be difficulty in differentiating withdrawal symptoms from potential re-emergence or continuation of symptoms for which the benzodiazepine was being used. tolerance tolerance to clonazepam may develop from continued therapy. tolerance is a physiological state characterized by a reduced response to a drug after repeated administration (i.e., a higher dose of a drug is required to produce the same effect that was once obtained at a lower dose). tolerance to the therapeutic effect of clonazepam may develop; however, little tolerance develops to the amnestic reactions and other cognitive impairments caused by benzodiazepines. following the short-term treatment of patients with panic disorder in studies 1 and 2 (see  clinical pharmacology: clinical trials ), patients were gradually withdrawn during a 7-week downward-titration (discontinuance) period. overall, the discontinuance period was associated with good tolerability and a very modest clinical deterioration, without evidence of a significant rebound phenomenon. however, there are not sufficient data from adequate and well-controlled long-term clonazepam studies in patients with panic disorder to accurately estimate the risks of withdrawal symptoms and dependence that may be associated with such use.

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remedyrepack inc. - meloxicam (unii: vg2qf83cgl) (meloxicam - unii:vg2qf83cgl) - meloxicam is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis [ see clinical studies (14.1)]. meloxicam is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis [ see clinical studies (14.1) ]. meloxicam is indicated for relief of the signs and symptoms of pauciarticular or polyarticular course juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients who weighs ≥ 60 kg [ see dosage and administration ( 2.4) and clinical studies (14.2)]. meloxicam is contraindicated in the following patients: - known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylactic reactions and serious skin reactions) to meloxicam or 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 coronary artery bypass graft (cabg) surgery [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.1) ] risk summary use of nsaids, including meloxicam, 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 meloxicam use between about 20 and 30 weeks of gestation, and avoid meloxicam 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 meloxicam, 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 potential embryofetal risks of nsaid use in women in the first or second trimesters of pregnancy are inconclusive. in animal reproduction studies, embryofetal death was observed in rats and rabbits treated during the period of organogenesis with meloxicam at oral doses equivalent to 0.65- and 6.5-times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of meloxicam. increased incidence of septal heart defects were observed in rabbits treated throughout embryogenesis with meloxicam at an oral dose equivalent to 78-times the mrhd. in pre- and post-natal reproduction studies, there was an increased incidence of dystocia, delayed parturition, and decreased offspring survival at 0.08-times mrhd of meloxicam. no teratogenic effects were observed in rats and rabbits treated with meloxicam during organogenesis at an oral dose equivalent to 2.6 and 26-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 meloxicam, 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(s) 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 meloxicam, 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 meloxicam treatment extends beyond 48 hours, consider monitoring with ultrasound for oligohydramnios. if oligohydramnios occurs, discontinue meloxicam and follow up according to clinical practice ( see data ). labor or delivery there are no studies on the effects of meloxicam during labor or delivery. in animal studies, nsaids, including meloxicam, inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, cause delayed parturition, and increase the incidence of stillbirth. data human data 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 postmarketing 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 postmarketing 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 meloxicam was not teratogenic when administered to pregnant rats during fetal organogenesis at oral doses up to 4 mg/kg/day (2.6-fold greater than the mrhd of 15 mg of meloxicam based on bsa comparison). administration of meloxicam to pregnant rabbits throughout embryogenesis produced an increased incidence of septal defects of the heart at an oral dose of 60 mg/kg/day (78-fold greater than the mrhd based on bsa comparison). the no effect level was 20 mg/kg/day (26-fold greater than the mrhd based on bsa conversion). in rats and rabbits, embryolethality occurred at oral meloxicam doses of 1 mg/kg/day and 5 mg/kg/day, respectively (0.65- and 6.5-fold greater, respectively, than the mrhd based on bsa comparison) when administered throughout organogenesis. oral administration of meloxicam to pregnant rats during late gestation through lactation increased the incidence of dystocia, delayed parturition, and decreased offspring survival at meloxicam doses of 0.125 mg/kg/day or greater (0.08-times mrhd based on bsa comparison). risk summary there are no human data available on whether meloxicam is present in human milk, or on the effects on breastfed infants, or on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for meloxicam and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the meloxicam or from the underlying maternal condition. data animal data meloxicam was present in the milk of lactating rats at concentrations higher than those in plasma. infertility females based on the mechanism of action, the use of prostaglandin-mediated nsaids, including meloxicam, 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 meloxicam, in women who have difficulties conceiving or who are undergoing investigation of infertility. the safety and effectiveness of meloxicam in pediatric jra patients from 2 to 17 years of age has been evaluated in three clinical trials [ see dosage and administration ( 2.3), adverse reactions ( 6.1) and clinical studies ( 14.2) ]. 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) ]. no dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. patients with severe hepatic impairment have not been adequately studied. since meloxicam is significantly metabolized in the liver and hepatotoxicity may occur, use meloxicam with caution in patients with hepatic impairment [ see warnings and precautions ( 5.3) and clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ]. no dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment. patients with severe renal impairment have not been studied. the use of meloxicam in subjects with severe renal impairment is not recommended. in patients on hemodialysis, meloxicam should not exceed 7.5 mg per day. meloxicam is not dialyzable [ see dosage and administration ( 2.1) and clinical pharmacology ( 12.3) ].

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remedyrepack inc. - citalopram hydrobromide (unii: i1e9d14f36) (citalopram - unii:0dhu5b8d6v) - citalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults [see clinical studies ( 14)] . citalopram tablets are contraindicated in patients: • taking, or within 14 days of stopping, maois (including maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions ( 5.3), drug interactions ( 7)] . • taking pimozide because of risk of qt prolongation [see drug interactions ( 7)] . • with known hypersensitivity to citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients in citalopram tablets. reactions have included angioedema and anaphylaxis [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 the national pregnancy registry for an