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amneal pharmaceuticals ny llc - buprenorphine (unii: 40d3scr4gz) (buprenorphine - unii:40d3scr4gz) - buprenorphine transdermal system is indicated for the management of severe and persistent pain that requires an extended treatment period with a daily opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. limitations of use - because of the risks of addiction, abuse and misuse with opioids, which can occur at any dosage or duration, and because of the greater risk of overdose and death with extended-release/long-acting opioid formulations [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] , reserve buprenorphine transdermal system for use in patients for whom alternative treatment options (e.g., non-opioid analgesics or immediate-release opioids) are ineffective, not tolerated, or would be otherwise inadequate to provide sufficient management of pain. - buprenorphine transdermal system is not indicated as an as-needed (prn) analgesic buprenorphine transdermal system is contraindicated in patients with: - significant respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] - acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence of resuscitative equipment [see warnings and precautions (5.10)] -   known or suspected gastrointestinal obstruction, including paralytic ileus [see warnings and precautions (5.15)] -   hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to buprenorphine [see warnings and precautions (5.18), adverse reactions (6)] risk summary use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy may cause neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.4)]. available data with buprenorphine transdermal system in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk for major birth defects and miscarriage. in animal reproduction studies, buprenorphine caused an increase in the number of stillborn offspring, reduced litter size, and reduced offspring growth in rats at maternal exposure levels that were approximately 10 times that of human subjects who received one buprenorphine transdermal system 20 mcg/hour, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) [see data]. based on animal data, advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions use of opioid analgesics for an extended period of time during pregnancy for medical or nonmedical purposes can result in physical dependence in the neonate and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome shortly after birth. neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome presents as irritability, hyperactivity and abnormal sleep pattern, high pitched cry, tremor, vomiting, diarrhea, and failure to gain weight. the onset, duration, and severity of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome vary based on the specific opioid used, duration of use, timing and amount of last maternal use, and rate of elimination of the drug by the newborn. observe newborns for symptoms of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome and manage accordingly [see warnings and precautions (5.4)]. labor and delivery opioids cross the placenta and may produce respiratory depression in neonates. an opioid antagonist such as naloxone must be available for reversal of opioid-induced respiratory depression in the neonate. buprenorphine transdermal system is not recommended for use in women immediately prior to labor, when shorter acting analgesics or other analgesic techniques are more appropriate. opioid analgesics, including buprenorphine transdermal system, can prolong labor through actions that temporarily reduce the strength, duration, and frequency of uterine contractions. however, this effect is not consistent and may be offset by an increased rate of cervical dilatation, which tends to shorten labor. animal data studies in rats and rabbits demonstrated no evidence of teratogenicity following buprenorphine transdermal system  or subcutaneous (sc) administration of buprenorphine during the period of organogenesis. rats were administered up to one buprenorphine transdermal system 20 mcg/hour every 3 days (gestation days 6, 9, 12, & 15) or received daily sc buprenorphine up to 5 mg/kg (gestation days 6 to 17). rabbits were administered four buprenorphine transdermal systems 20 mcg/hour every 3 days (gestation days 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, and 19) or received daily sc buprenorphine up to 5 mg/kg (gestation days 6 to 19). no teratogenicity was observed at any dose. auc values for buprenorphine with buprenorphine transdermal system application and sc injection were approximately 110 and 140 times, respectively, that of human subjects who received the mrhd of one buprenorphine transdermal system 20 mcg/hour. in a pre- and post-natal study conducted in pregnant and lactating rats, administration of buprenorphine either as buprenorphine transdermal system or sc buprenorphine was associated with toxicity to offspring. buprenorphine was present in maternal milk. pregnant rats were administered 1/4 of one buprenorphine transdermal system 5 mcg/hour every 3 days or received daily sc buprenorphine at doses of 0.05, 0.5, or 5 mg/kg from gestation day 6 to lactation day 21 (weaning). administration of buprenorphine transdermal system or sc buprenorphine at 0.5 or 5 mg/kg caused maternal toxicity and an increase in the number of stillborns, reduced litter size, and reduced offspring growth at maternal exposure levels that were approximately 10 times that of human subjects who received the mrhd of one buprenorphine transdermal system 20 mcg/hour. maternal toxicity was also observed at the no observed adverse effect level (noael) for offspring. risk summary because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, including excess sedation and respiratory depression in a breastfed infant, advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with buprenorphine transdermal system. clinical considerations monitor infants exposed to buprenorphine transdermal system through breast milk for excess sedation and respiratory depression. withdrawal symptoms can occur in breastfed infants when maternal administration of buprenorphine is stopped or when breast-feeding is stopped. infertility use of opioids for an extended period of time may cause reduced fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. it is not known whether these effects on fertility are reversible [see adverse reactions (6.2), preclinical pharmacology (12.2), nonclinical toxicology (13.1)] . the safety and efficacy of buprenorphine transdermal system in patients under 18 years of age has not been established. buprenorphine transdermal system has been evaluated in an open-label clinical trial in pediatric patients. however, definitive conclusions are not possible because of the small sample size. of the total number of subjects in the clinical trials (5,415), buprenorphine transdermal system was administered to 1,377 patients aged 65 years and older. of those, 457 patients were 75 years of age and older. in the clinical program, the incidences of selected buprenorphine transdermal system-related aes were higher in older subjects. the incidences of application site aes were slightly higher among subjects < 65 years of age than those ≥ 65 years of age for both buprenorphine transdermal system and placebo treatment groups. in a single-dose study of healthy elderly and healthy young subjects treated with buprenorphine transdermal system 10 mcg/hour, the pharmacokinetics were similar. in a separate dose-escalation safety study, the pharmacokinetics in the healthy elderly and hypertensive elderly subjects taking thiazide diuretics were similar to those in the healthy young adults. in the elderly groups evaluated, adverse event rates were similar to or lower than rates in healthy young adult subjects, except for constipation and urinary retention, which were more common in the elderly. although specific dose adjustments on the basis of advanced age are not required for pharmacokinetic reasons, use caution in the elderly population to ensure safe use [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . respiratory depression is the chief risk for elderly patients treated with opioids and has occurred after large initial doses were administered to patients who were not opioid-tolerant or when opioids were co-administered with other agents that depress respiration. titrate the dosage of buprenorphine transdermal system slowly in geriatric patients and frequently reevaluate the patient for signs of central nervous system and respiratory depression [see warnings and precautions (5.10)] . in a study utilizing intravenous buprenorphine, peak plasma levels (cmax ) and exposure (auc) of buprenorphine in patients with mild and moderate hepatic impairment did not increase as compared to those observed in subjects with normal hepatic function. buprenorphine transdermal system has not been evaluated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. as buprenorphine transdermal system is intended for 7-day dosing, consider the use of alternate analgesic therapy in patients with severe hepatic impairment [see dosage and administration (2.6)   and clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. buprenorphine transdermal system contains buprenorphine, a schedule iii controlled substance. buprenorphine transdermal system contains buprenorphine, a substance with high potential for misuse and abuse, which can lead to the development of substance use disorder, including addiction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a healthcare provider or for whom it was not prescribed. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. 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. misuse and abuse of buprenorphine transdermal system increases risk of overdose, which may lead to central nervous system and respiratory depression, hypotension, seizures, and death. the risk is increased with concurrent abuse of buprenorphine transdermal system with alcohol and/or other cns depressants. abuse of and addiction to opioids in some individuals may not be accompanied by concurrent tolerance and symptoms of physical dependence. in addition, abuse of opioids can occur in the absence of addiction. all patients treated with opioids require careful and frequent reevaluation for signs of misuse, abuse, and addiction, because use of opioid analgesic products carries the risk of addiction even under appropriate medical use. patients at high risk of buprenorphine transdermal system abuse include those with a history of prolonged use of any opioid, including products containing buprenorphine, those with a history of drug or alcohol abuse, or those who use buprenorphine transdermal system in combination with other abused drugs. “drug-seeking” behavior is very common in persons with substance use disorders. drug-seeking tactics include emergency calls or visits near the end of office hours, refusal to undergo appropriate examination, testing, or referral, repeated “loss” of prescriptions, tampering with prescriptions, and reluctance to provide prior medical records or contact information for other treating healthcare providers(s). “doctor shopping” (visiting multiple prescribers to obtain additional prescriptions) is common among people who abuse drugs and people with substance use disorder. preoccupation with achieving adequate pain relief can be appropriate behavior in a patient with inadequate pain control. buprenorphine transdermal system, like other opioids, can be diverted for nonmedical use into illicit channels of distribution. careful record-keeping of prescribing information, including quantity, frequency, and renewal requests, as required by state and federal law, is strongly advised. proper assessment of the patient, proper prescribing practices, periodic reevaluation of therapy, and proper dispensing and storage are appropriate measures that help to limit abuse of opioid drugs. risks specific to abuse of buprenorphine transdermal system abuse of buprenorphine transdermal system poses a risk of overdose and death. this risk is increased with the concurrent use of buprenorphine transdermal system with alcohol and/or other substances including other opioids and benzodiazepines [see warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.3), drug interactions (7)] . buprenorphine transdermal system is approved for transdermal use only. intentional compromise of the transdermal delivery system will result in the uncontrolled delivery of buprenorphine and pose a significant risk to the abuser that could result in overdose and death [see warnings and precautions (5.1)]. abuse may occur by applying the transdermal system in the absence of legitimate purpose, or by chewing, swallowing, snorting, or injecting buprenorphine extracted from the transdermal system. parenteral drug abuse is commonly associated with transmission of infectious diseases such as hepatitis and hiv. both tolerance and physical dependence can develop during use of opioid 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). physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of a 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. withdrawal may be precipitated through the administration of drugs with opioid antagonist activity (e.g., naloxone), mixed agonist/antagonist analgesics (e.g., pentazocine, butorphanol, nalbuphine), or partial agonists (e.g., buprenorphine). physical dependence may not occur to a clinically significant degree until after several days to weeks of continued use. do not abruptly discontinue buprenorphine transdermal system in a patient physically dependent on opioids. rapid tapering of buprenorphine transdermal system in a patient physically dependent on opioids may lead to serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and suicide. rapid discontinuation has also been associated with attempts to find other sources of opioid analgesics, which may be confused with drug-seeking for abuse. when discontinuing buprenorphine transdermal system, gradually taper the dosage using a patient-specific plan that considers the following: the dose of buprenorphine transdermal system the patient has been taking, the duration of treatment, and the physical and psychological attributes of the patient. to improve the likelihood of a successful taper and minimize withdrawal symptoms, it is important that the opioid tapering schedule is agreed upon by the patient. in patients taking opioids for an extended period of time at high doses, ensure that a multimodal approach to pain management, including mental health support (if needed), is in place prior to initiating an opioid analgesic taper [see dosage and administration (2.1), warnings and precautions (5.19)] . infants born to mothers physically dependent on opioids will also be physically dependent and may exhibit respiratory difficulties and withdrawal signs [see use in specific populations (8.1)]. buprenorphine (bue" pre nor' feen) transdermal system, ciii   be sure that you read, understand, and follow these instructions for use before you use buprenorphine transdermal system. talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have any questions. before applying buprenorphine transdermal system: - do not use soap, alcohol, lotions, oils, or other products to remove any leftover adhesive from a patch because this may cause more buprenorphine transdermal system to pass through the skin. - each patch is sealed in its own protective pouch. do not remove a patch from the pouch until you are ready to use it. - do not use a patch if the seal on the protective pouch is broken or if the patch is cut, damaged or changed in any way. - buprenorphine transdermal system patches are available in different strengths and patch sizes. make sure you have the right strength patch that has been prescribed for you. where to apply buprenorphine transdermal system: - buprenorphine transdermal system should be applied to the upper outer arm, upper chest, upper back, or the side of the chest (see figure a ). these 4 sites (located on both sides of the body) provide 8 possible buprenorphine transdermal system application sites. figure a - do not apply more than 1 patch at the same time unless your healthcare provider tells you to. however, if your healthcare provider tells you to do so, you may use 2 patches as prescribed, applied at the same site (see figure a for application sites) right next to each other (see figure b for an example of patch position when applying 2 patches). always apply and remove the two patches together at the same time. figure b   - you should change the skin site where you apply buprenorphine transdermal system each week, making sure that at least 3 weeks (21 days) pass before you re-use the same skin site. - apply buprenorphine transdermal system to a hairless or nearly hairless skin site . if needed, you can clip the hair at the skin site (see figure c ). do not shave the area. the skin site should not be irritated. use only water to clean the application site. you should not use soaps, alcohol, oils, lotions, or abrasive devices. allow the skin to dry before you apply the patch. figure c - the skin site should be free of cuts and irritation (rashes, swelling, redness, or other skin problems). when to apply a new patch: when to apply a new patch: - when you apply a new patch, write down the date and time that the patch is applied. use this to remember when the patch should be removed. - change the patch at the same time of day, one week (exactly 7 days) after you apply it. - after removing and disposing of the patch, write down the time it was removed and how it was disposed. how to apply buprenorphine transdermal system: - if you are wearing a patch, remember to remove it before applying a new one. - each patch is sealed in its own protective pouch. - if you are using two patches, remember to apply them at the same site right next to each other. always apply and remove the two patches together at the same time. - use scissors to cut open the pouch along the dotted line (see figure d ) and remove the patch. do not remove the patch from the pouch until you are ready to use it. do not use patches that have been cut or damaged in any way. figure d   - hold the patch with the protective liner facing you. - gently bend the patch (see figures e and f ) along the faint line and slowly peel the larger portion of the liner, which covers the sticky surface of the patch. figure e   figure f - do not touch the sticky side of the patch with your fingers. - using the smaller portion of the protective liner as a handle (see figure g ), apply the sticky side of the patch to one of the 8 body locations described above (see “where to apply buprenorphine transdermal system” ). figure g   - while still holding the sticky side down, gently fold back the smaller portion of the patch. grasp an edge of the remaining protective liner and slowly peel it off (see figure h ). figure h - press the entire patch firmly into place with the palm (see figure i ) of your hand over the patch, for about 15 seconds. do not rub the patch. figure i   - make sure that the patch firmly sticks to the skin. - go over the edges with your fingers to assure good contact around the patch. - if you are using two patches, follow the steps in this section to apply them right next to each other. - always wash your hands after applying or handling a patch. - after the patch is applied, write down the date and time that the patch is applied. use this to remember when the patch should be removed. if the patch falls off right away after applying, throw it away and put a new one on at a different skin site (see “disposing of buprenorphine transdermal system patch” ). if a patch falls off, do not touch the sticky side of the patch with your fingers. a new patch should be applied to a different site. patches that fall off should not be re-applied. they must be thrown away correctly. short-term exposure of the buprenorphine transdermal system patch to water, such as when bathing or showering, is permitted. if the edges of the buprenorphine transdermal system patch start to loosen: - apply first aid tape only to the edges of the patch. - if problems with the patch not sticking continue, cover the patch with special see-through adhesive dressings (for example bioclusive or tegaderm). - remove the backing from the transparent adhesive dressing and place it carefully and completely over the buprenorphine transdermal system patch, smoothing it over the patch and your skin. - never cover a buprenorphine transdermal system patch with any other bandage or tape. it should only be covered with a special see-through adhesive dressing. talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist about the kinds of dressing that should be used. if your patch falls off later, but before 1 week (7 days) of use, throw it away properly (see “disposing of buprenorphine transdermal system patch” ) and apply a new patch at a different skin site. be sure to let your healthcare provider know that this has happened. do not replace the new patch until 1 week (7 days) after you put it on (or as directed by your healthcare provider). disposing of buprenorphine transdermal system patch:   buprenorphine transdermal system patches should be disposed of by using the patch-disposal unit. alternatively, the patches can be flushed down the toilet if a drug take-back option is not readily available.   to dispose of buprenorphine transdermal system patches in household trash using the patch-disposal unit: remove your patch and follow the directions printed on the patch-disposal unit (see figure j ) or see complete instructions below. use one patch-disposal unit for each patch. figure j   1. fold used patch in half with sticky sides together (see figure k ). figure k   2. on flat surface, lay back cover of disposal unit and center folded patch on inside cover (see figure l ). figure l   3. remove the white instruction sheet to expose the sticky side of the disposal unit (see figure m ). figure m   4. close disposal unit containing used patch by firmly pressing together to seal (see figure n ). figure n 5. discard in trash receptacle (see figure o ). figure o     do not put expired, unwanted or unused patches in household trash without first sealing them in the patch-disposal unit. always remove the leftover patches from their protective pouch and remove the protective liner. the pouch and liner can be disposed of separately in the trash and should not be sealed in the patch-disposal unit. to flush your buprenorphine transdermal system patches down the toilet: remove your buprenorphine transdermal system patch, fold the sticky sides of a used patch together and flush it down the toilet right away (see figure p ). figure p when disposing of unused buprenorphine transdermal system patches you no longer need, remove the leftover patches from their protective pouch and remove the protective liner. fold the patches in half with the sticky sides together, and flush the patches down the toilet. do not flush the pouch or the protective liner down the toilet. these items can be thrown away in the trash. if you prefer not to flush the used patch down the toilet , and if there is not a drug take-back option readily available, you must use the patch-disposal unit provided to you to discard the patch. never put used buprenorphine transdermal system patches in the trash without first sealing them in the patch-disposal unit. this “instructions for use” has been approved by the u.s. food and drug administration. manufactured by: amneal pharmaceuticals llc piscataway, nj 08854 distributed by: amneal pharmaceuticals llc glasgow, ky 42141 rev. 03-2020-02

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - lacosamide (unii: 563ks2pqy5) (lacosamide - unii:563ks2pqy5) - lacosamide tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. lacosamide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. additional pediatric use information is approved for ucb, inc.’s vimpat® (lacosamide) tablets. however, due to ucb, inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. none.  pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), such as lacosamide, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking lacosamide during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. risk summary available data from the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry, a prospective cohort study, case reports, and a case series with lacosamide use in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. lacosamide produced developmental toxicity (increased embryofetal and perinatal mortality, growth deficit) in rats following administration during pregnancy. developmental neurotoxicity was observed in rats following administration during a period of postnatal development corresponding to the third trimester of human pregnancy. these effects were observed at doses associated with clinically relevant plasma exposures (see data) . the 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. animal data  oral administration of lacosamide to pregnant rats (20, 75, or 200 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (6.25, 12.5, or 25 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis did not produce any effects on the incidences of fetal structural abnormalities. however, the maximum doses evaluated were limited by maternal toxicity in both species and embryofetal death in rats. these doses were associated with maternal plasma lacosamide exposures (auc) approximately 2 and 1 times (rat and rabbit, respectively) that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 400 mg/day. in two studies in which lacosamide (25, 70, or 200 mg/kg/day and 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day) was orally administered to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation, increased perinatal mortality and decreased body weights in the offspring were observed at the highest dose tested. the no-effect dose for pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity in rats (70 mg/kg/day) was associated with a maternal plasma lacosamide auc similar to that in humans at the mrhd.  oral administration of lacosamide (30, 90, or 180 mg/kg/day) to rats during the neonatal and juvenile periods of development resulted in decreased brain weights and long-term neurobehavioral changes (altered open field performance, deficits in learning and memory). the early postnatal period in rats is generally thought to correspond to late pregnancy in humans in terms of brain development. the no-effect dose for developmental neurotoxicity in rats was associated with a plasma lacosamide auc less than that in humans at the mrhd.  in vitro data  lacosamide has been shown in vitro  to interfere with the activity of collapsin response mediator protein-2 (crmp-2), a protein involved in neuronal differentiation and control of axonal outgrowth. potential adverse effects on cns development related to this activity cannot be ruled out.  risk summary data from published literature indicate that lacosamide is present in human milk. there are reports of increased sleepiness in breastfed infants exposed to lacosamide (see clinical considerations). there is no information on the effects of lacosamide on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for lacosamide and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from lacosamide or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations monitor infants exposed to lacosamide through breastmilk for excess sedation. partial-onset seizures safety and effectiveness of lacosamide for the treatment of partial-onset seizures have been established in pediatric patients 4 years to less than 17 years of age. use of lacosamide in this age group is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of lacosamide in adults with partial-onset seizures, pharmacokinetic data from adult and pediatric patients, and safety data in 328 pediatric patients 4 years to less than 17 years of age [see adverse reactions (6.1),  clinical pharmacology (12.3),  and clinical studies (14.1, 14.2)] . safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below 1 month of age have not been established. primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures safety and effectiveness of lacosamide as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in pediatric patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsy 4 years of age and older was established in a 24-week double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multi-center study (study 5), which included 37 pediatric patients 4 years to less than 17 years of age [see adverse reactions (6.1)  and clinical  studies (14.3)] . safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 4 years have not been established. animal data  lacosamide has been shown in vitro  to interfere with the activity of collapsin response mediator protein-2 (crmp-2), a protein involved in neuronal differentiation and control of axonal outgrowth. potential related adverse effects on cns development cannot be ruled out. administration of lacosamide to rats during the neonatal and juvenile periods of postnatal development (approximately equivalent to neonatal through adolescent development in humans) resulted in decreased brain weights and long-term neurobehavioral changes (altered open field performance, deficits in learning and memory). the no-effect dose for developmental neurotoxicity in rats was associated with a plasma lacosamide exposure (auc) less than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose of 400 mg/day.  additional pediatric use information is approved for ucb, inc.’s vimpat® (lacosamide) tablets. however, due to ucb, inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. there were insufficient numbers of elderly patients enrolled in partial-onset seizure trials (n=18) to adequately determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. no lacosamide dose adjustment based on age is necessary. in elderly patients, dose titration should be performed with caution, usually starting at the lower end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic function, decreased renal function, increased cardiac conduction abnormalities, and polypharmacy [see dosage and administration (2.1, 2.4, 2.5)  and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] .  no dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (clcr ≥30 ml/min). in patients with severe renal impairment (clcr <30 ml/min as estimated by the cockcroft-gault equation for adults; clcr less than 30 ml/min/1.73m2 as estimated by the schwartz equation for pediatric patients) and in those with end-stage renal disease, a reduction of 25% of the maximum dosage is recommended  [see dosage and administration (2.4)  and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . in all patients with renal impairment, dose initiation and titration should be based on clinical response and tolerability. lacosamide is effectively removed from plasma by hemodialysis. dosage supplementation of up to 50% following hemodialysis should be considered. for adult and pediatric patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, a reduction of 25% of the maximum dosage is recommended. patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment should be observed closely for adverse reactions, and dose initiation and titration should be based on clinical response and tolerability [see dosage and administration (2.5), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the pharmacokinetics of lacosamide has not been evaluated in severe hepatic impairment. lacosamide use is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. lacosamide tablets contain lacosamide, a schedule v controlled substance. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. in a human abuse potential study, single doses of 200 mg (equal to the maximum single dosage) and 800 mg lacosamide (equal to twice the recommended daily maintenance dosage) produced euphoria-type subjective responses that differentiated statistically from placebo; at 800 mg, these euphoria-type responses were statistically indistinguishable from those produced by alprazolam, a schedule iv drug. the duration of the euphoria-type responses following lacosamide was less than that following alprazolam. a high rate of euphoria was also reported as an adverse event in the human abuse potential study following single doses of 800 mg lacosamide (15% [5/34]) compared to placebo (0%) and in two pharmacokinetic studies following single and multiple doses of 300 to 800 mg lacosamide (ranging from 6% [2/33] to 25% [3/12]) compared to placebo (0%). however, the rate of euphoria reported as an adverse event in the lacosamide development program at therapeutic doses was less than 1%. 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 termination of lacosamide in clinical trials with diabetic neuropathic pain patients produced no signs or symptoms that are associated with a withdrawal syndrome indicative of physical dependence. however, psychological dependence cannot be excluded due to the ability of lacosamide to produce euphoria-type adverse events in humans.

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - warfarin sodium (unii: 6153cwm0cl) (warfarin - unii:5q7zvv76ei) - warfarin sodium 1 mg - warfarin sodium tablets are indicated for: - prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, pulmonary embolism (pe). - prophylaxis and treatment of thromboembolic complications associated with atrial fibrillation (af) and/or cardiac valve replacement. - reduction in the risk of death, recurrent myocardial infarction (mi), and thromboembolic events such as stroke or systemic embolization after myocardial infarction. limitations of use warfarin sodium tablets have no direct effect on an established thrombus, nor does it reverse ischemic tissue damage. once a thrombus has occurred, however, the goals of anticoagulant treatment are to prevent further extension of the formed clot and to prevent secondary thromboembolic complications that may result in serious and possibly fatal sequelae. warfarin sodium is contraindicated in: - pregnancy warfarin sodium is contraindicated in women who are pregnant except in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves, who are at high risk of thromboembolism [see warnings and precautions (5.7) and use in specific populations (8.1)] . warfarin sodium can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. warfarin sodium exposure during pregnancy causes a recognized pattern of major congenital malformations (warfarin embryopathy and fetotoxicity), fatal fetal hemorrhage, and an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and fetal mortality. if warfarin sodium is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to a fetus [see use in specific populations (8.1)] .  warfarin sodium is contraindicated in patients with: - hemorrhagic tendencies or blood dyscrasias - recent or contemplated surgery of the central nervous system or eye, or traumatic surgery resulting in large open surfaces [see warnings and precautions (5.8)] - bleeding tendencies associated with: − active ulceration or overt bleeding of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or respiratory tract − central nervous system hemorrhage − cerebral aneurysms, dissecting aorta − pericarditis and pericardial effusions − bacterial endocarditis − active ulceration or overt bleeding of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or respiratory tract − central nervous system hemorrhage − cerebral aneurysms, dissecting aorta − pericarditis and pericardial effusions − bacterial endocarditis - threatened abortion, eclampsia, and preeclampsia - unsupervised patients with conditions associated with potential high level of non-compliance - spinal puncture and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures with potential for uncontrollable bleeding - hypersensitivity to warfarin or to any other components of this product (e.g., anaphylaxis) [see adverse reactions (6)] - major regional or lumbar block anesthesia - malignant hypertension risk summary warfarin sodium is contraindicated in women who are pregnant except in pregnant women with mechanical heart valves, who are at high risk of thromboembolism, and for whom the benefits of warfarin sodium may outweigh the risks [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . warfarin sodium can cause fetal harm. exposure to warfarin during the first trimester of pregnancy caused a pattern of congenital malformations in about 5% of exposed offspring. because these data were not collected in adequate and well-controlled studies, this incidence of major birth defects is not an adequate basis for comparison to the estimated incidences in the control group or the u.s. general population and may not reflect the incidences observed in practice. consider the benefits and risks of warfarin sodium and possible risks to the fetus when prescribing warfarin sodium to a pregnant woman. adverse outcomes in pregnancy occur regardless of the health of the mother or the use of medications. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is 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. clinical considerations fetal/neonatal adverse reactions in humans, warfarin crosses the placenta, and concentrations in fetal plasma approach the maternal values. exposure to warfarin during the first trimester of pregnancy caused a pattern of congenital malformations in about 5% of exposed offspring. warfarin embryopathy is characterized by nasal hypoplasia with or without stippled epiphyses (chondrodysplasia punctata) and growth retardation (including low birth weight). central nervous system and eye abnormalities have also been reported, including dorsal midline dysplasia characterized by agenesis of the corpus callosum, dandy-walker malformation, midline cerebellar atrophy, and ventral midline dysplasia characterized by optic atrophy. mental retardation, blindness, schizencephaly, microcephaly, hydrocephalus, and other adverse pregnancy outcomes have been reported following warfarin exposure during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy [see contraindications (4)]. risk summary warfarin was not present in human milk from mothers treated with warfarin from a limited published study. because of the potential for serious adverse reactions, including bleeding in a breastfed infant, consider the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding along with the mother’s clinical need for warfarin sodium and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from warfarin sodium or from the underlying maternal condition before prescribing warfarin sodium to a lactating woman. clinical considerations monitor breastfeeding infants for bruising or bleeding. data human data based on published data in 15 nursing mothers, warfarin was not detected in human milk. among the 15 full-term newborns, 6 nursing infants had documented prothrombin times within the expected range. prothrombin times were not obtained for the other 9 nursing infants. effects in premature infants have not been evaluated. pregnancy testing warfarin sodium can cause fetal harm [see use in specific populations (8.1)]. verify the pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential prior to initiating warfarin sodium therapy. contraception females advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for at least 1 month after the final dose of warfarin sodium.  adequate and well-controlled studies with warfarin sodium have not been conducted in any pediatric population, and the optimum dosing, safety, and efficacy in pediatric patients is unknown. pediatric use of warfarin sodium is based on adult data and recommendations, and available limited pediatric data from observational studies and patient registries. pediatric patients administered warfarin sodium should avoid any activity or sport that may result in traumatic injury. the developing hemostatic system in infants and children results in a changing physiology of thrombosis and response to anticoagulants. dosing of warfarin in the pediatric population varies by patient age, with infants generally having the highest, and adolescents having the lowest milligram per kilogram dose requirements to maintain target inrs. because of changing warfarin requirements due to age, concomitant medications, diet, and existing medical condition, target inr ranges may be difficult to achieve and maintain in pediatric patients, and more frequent inr determinations are recommended. bleeding rates varied by patient population and clinical care center in pediatric observational studies and patient registries. infants and children receiving vitamin k-supplemented nutrition, including infant formulas, may be resistant to warfarin therapy, while human milk-fed infants may be sensitive to warfarin therapy. of the total number of patients receiving warfarin sodium in controlled clinical trials for which data were available for analysis, 1885 patients (24.4%) were 65 years and older, while 185 patients (2.4%) were 75 years and older. no overall differences in effectiveness or safety were observed between these patients and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. patients 60 years or older appear to exhibit greater than expected inr response to the anticoagulant effects of warfarin [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . warfarin sodium is contraindicated in any unsupervised patient with senility. conduct more frequent monitoring for bleeding with administration of warfarin sodium to elderly patients in any situation or with any physical condition where added risk of hemorrhage is present. consider lower initiation and maintenance doses of warfarin sodium in elderly patients [see dosage and administration (2.2, 2.3)] . renal clearance is considered to be a minor determinant of anticoagulant response to warfarin. no dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment. instruct patients with renal impairment taking warfarin to monitor their inr more frequently [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . hepatic impairment can potentiate the response to warfarin through impaired synthesis of clotting factors and decreased metabolism of warfarin. conduct more frequent monitoring for bleeding when using warfarin sodium in these patients.

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - aripiprazole (unii: 82vfr53i78) (aripiprazole - unii:82vfr53i78) - aripiprazole 2 mg - aripiprazole oral tablets are indicated for the treatment of: - schizophrenia - irritability associated with autistic disorder - treatment of tourette’s disorder aripiprazole tablets are 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-research-programs/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) .

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - clopidogrel bisulfate (unii: 08i79htp27) (clopidogrel - unii:a74586sno7) - clopidogrel 75 mg - - clopidogrel tablets are indicated to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction (mi) and stroke in patients with non-st-segment elevation acs [unstable angina (ua)/non-st-elevation myocardial infarction (nstemi)], including patients who are to be managed medically and those who are to be managed with coronary revascularization. clopidogrel tablets should be administered in conjunction with aspirin. - clopidogrel tablets are indicated to reduce the rate of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with acute st-elevation myocardial infarction (stemi) who are to be managed medically. clopidogrel tablets should be administered in conjunction with aspirin. in patients with established peripheral arterial disease or with a history of recent myocardial infarction (mi) or recent stroke clopidogrel tablets are indicated to reduce the rate of mi and stroke. clopidogrel is contraindicated in patients with active pathological bleeding such as peptic ulcer or intracranial hemorrhage. clopidogrel tablets are contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to clopidogrel or any component of the product [see adverse reactions (6.2)] . risk summary available data from cases reported in published literature and post-marketing surveillance with clopidogrel use in pregnant women have not identified any drug-associated risks for major birth defects or miscarriage [see data]. there are risks to the pregnant woman and fetus associated with myocardial infarction and stroke [see clinical considerations] . no evidence of fetotoxicity was observed when clopidogrel was administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at doses corresponding to 65 and 78 times the recommended daily human dose [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/or embryo/fetal risk myocardial infarction and stroke are medical emergencies. therapy for the pregnant woman should not be withheld because of potential concerns regarding the effects of clopidogrel on the fetus. labor or delivery clopidogrel use during labor or delivery will increase the risk of maternal bleeding and hemorrhage. avoid neuraxial blockade during clopidogrel use because of the risk of spinal hematoma. when possible, discontinue clopidogrel 5 to 7 days prior to labor, delivery, or neuraxial blockade. data human data the available data from published case reports over two decades of post-marketing use have not identified an association with clopidogrel use in pregnancy and major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse fetal outcomes. animal data embryo-fetal developmental toxicology studies were performed in pregnant rats and rabbits with doses up to 500 and 300 mg/kg/day, respectively, administered during organogenesis. these doses, corresponding to 65 and 78 times the recommended daily human dose, respectively, on a mg/m2 basis, revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or fetotoxicity due to clopidogrel. risk summary there are no data on the presence of clopidogrel in human milk or the effects on milk production. no adverse effects on breastfed infants have been observed with maternal clopidogrel use during lactation in a small number of post-marketing cases. studies in rats have shown that clopidogrel and/or its metabolites are present in the milk. when a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with mother’s clinical need for clopidogrel and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from clopidogrel or from underlying maternal condition. safety and effectiveness in pediatric populations have not been established. a randomized, placebo-controlled trial (clarinet) did not demonstrate a clinical benefit of clopidogrel in neonates and infants with cyanotic congenital heart disease palliated with a systemic-to-pulmonary arterial shunt. possible factors contributing to this outcome were the dose of clopidogrel, the concomitant administration of aspirin and the late initiation of therapy following shunt palliation. it cannot be ruled out that a trial with a different design would demonstrate a clinical benefit in this patient population. of the total number of subjects in the caprie and cure controlled clinical studies, approximately 50% of patients treated with clopidogrel were 65 years of age and older, and 15% were 75 years and older. in commit, approximately 58% of the patients treated with clopidogrel were 60 years and older, 26% of whom were 70 years and older. the observed risk of bleeding events with clopidogrel plus aspirin versus placebo plus aspirin by age category is provided in table 1 and table 2 for the cure and commit trials, respectively [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . no dosage adjustment is necessary in elderly patients. experience is limited in patients with severe and moderate renal impairment [see clinical pharmacology (12.2)] . no dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with hepatic impairment [see clinical pharmacology (12.2)] .

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - nevirapine (unii: 99dk7fvk1h) (nevirapine - unii:99dk7fvk1h) - nevirapine 200 mg - nevirapine tablets, usp are indicated for use in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of hiv-1 infection. this indication is based on one principal clinical trial (bi 1090) that demonstrated prolonged suppression of hiv-1 rna and two smaller supportive trials, one of which (bi 1046) is described below. additional important information regarding the use of nevirapine tablets, usp for the treatment of hiv-1 infection: - based on serious and life-threatening hepatotoxicity observed in controlled and uncontrolled trials, nevirapine tablets, usp should not be initiated in adult females with cd4+ cell counts greater than 250 cells/mm3 or in adult males with cd4+ cell counts greater than 400 cells/mm3 unless the benefit outweighs the risk [see boxed warning and warnings and precautions (5.1) ]. - the 14-day lead-in period with nevirapine tablets, usp 200 mg daily dosing must be strictly followed; it has been demonstrated to reduce the frequency of rash [see dosage and administration (2.4) and warnings and precautions (5.2) ]. - if rash persists beyond the 14-day lead-in period, do not dose escalate to 200 mg twice daily. the 200 mg once-daily dosing regimen should not be continued beyond 28 days, at which point an alternative regimen should be sought. nevirapine, usp is contraindicated in patients with moderate or severe (child-pugh class b or c, respectively) hepatic impairment [see warnings and precautions (5.1) and use in specific populations (8.7) ]. nevirapine, usp is contraindicated for use as part of occupational and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (pep) regimens [see warnings and precautions (5.1) ]. teratogenic effects, pregnancy category b. no observable teratogenicity was detected in reproductive studies performed in pregnant rats and rabbits. the maternal and developmental no-observable-effect level dosages produced systemic exposures approximately equivalent to or approximately 50% higher in rats and rabbits, respectively, than those seen at the recommended daily human dose (based on auc). in rats, decreased fetal body weights were observed due to administration of a maternally toxic dose (exposures approximately 50% higher than that seen at the recommended human clinical dose). there are no adequate and well-controlled trials of nevirapine in pregnant women. the antiretroviral pregnancy registry, which has been surveying pregnancy outcomes since january 1989, has not found an increased risk of birth defects following first trimester exposures to nevirapine. the prevalence of birth defects after any trimester exposure to nevirapine is comparable to the prevalence observed in the general population. severe hepatic events, including fatalities, have been reported in pregnant women receiving chronic nevirapine therapy as part of combination treatment of hiv-1 infection. regardless of pregnancy status, women with cd4+ cell counts greater than 250 cells/mm3 should not initiate nevirapine unless the benefit outweighs the risk. it is unclear if pregnancy augments the risk observed in non-pregnant women [see boxed warning ]. nevirapine should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. antiretroviral pregnancy registry to monitor maternal-fetal outcomes of pregnant women exposed to nevirapine, an antiretroviral pregnancy registry has been established. physicians are encouraged to register patients by calling 1-800-258-4263. the centers for disease control and prevention recommend that hiv-1 infected mothers not breastfeed their infants to avoid risking postnatal transmission of hiv-1. nevirapine is excreted in breast milk. because of both the potential for hiv-1 transmission and the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, mothers should be instructed not to breastfeed if they are receiving nevirapine. the safety, pharmacokinetic profile, and virologic and immunologic responses of nevirapine have been evaluated in hiv-1 infected pediatric subjects age 3 months to 18 years [see adverse reactions (6.2) and clinical studies (14.2) ]. the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of nevirapine has been evaluated in hiv-1 infected pediatric subjects age 15 days to less than 3 months [see adverse reactions (6.2) and clinical studies (14.2) ]. the most frequently reported adverse events related to nevirapine in pediatric subjects were similar to those observed in adults, with the exception of granulocytopenia, which was more commonly observed in children receiving both zidovudine and nevirapine [see adverse reactions (6.2) and clinical studies (14.2) ]. clinical trials of nevirapine did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and older to determine whether elderly subjects respond differently from younger subjects. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. in subjects with renal impairment (mild, moderate or severe), there were no significant changes in the pharmacokinetics of nevirapine. nevirapine is extensively metabolized by the liver and nevirapine metabolites are extensively eliminated by the kidney. nevirapine metabolites may accumulate in patients receiving dialysis; however, the clinical significance of this accumulation is not known. no adjustment in nevirapine dosing is required in patients with crcl greater than or equal to 20 ml/min. in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis, an additional 200 mg dose following each dialysis treatment is indicated [see dosage and administration (2.4) and clinical pharmacology (12.3) ]. because increased nevirapine levels and nevirapine accumulation may be observed in patients with serious liver disease, do not administer nevirapine to patients with moderate or severe (child-pugh class b or c, respectively) hepatic impairment [see contraindications (4.1), warnings and precautions (5.1), and clinical pharmacology (12.3) ].

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - divalproex sodium (unii: 644vl95ao6) (valproic acid - unii:614oi1z5wi) - valproic acid 250 mg - divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are a valproate and are indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar disorder, with or without psychotic features. a manic episode is a distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood. typical symptoms of mania include pressure of speech, motor hyperactivity, reduced need for sleep, flight of ideas, grandiosity, poor judgment, aggressiveness, and possible hostility. a mixed episode is characterized by the criteria for a manic episode in conjunction with those for a major depressive episode (depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities). the efficacy of divalproex sodium extended-release tablets is based in part on studies of divalproex sodium delayed-release tablets in this indication, and was confirmed in a 3-week trial with patients meeting dsm-iv tr criteria for bipolar i disorder, manic or mixed type, who were hospitalized for acute mania [see clinical studies (14.1)] . the effectiveness of valproate for long-term use in mania, i.e. more than 3 weeks, has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials. therefore, healthcare providers who elect to use divalproex sodium extended-release tablets for extended periods should continually reevaluate the long-term risk-benefits of the drug for the individual patient. divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of adult patients and pediatric patients down to the age of 10 years with complex partial seizures that occur either in isolation or in association with other types of seizures. divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are also indicated for use as sole and adjunctive therapy in the treatment of simple and complex absence seizures in adults and children 10 years of age or older, and adjunctively in adults and children 10 years of age or older with multiple seizure types that include absence seizures. simple absence is defined as very brief clouding of the sensorium or loss of consciousness accompanied by certain generalized epileptic discharges without other detectable clinical signs. complex absence is the term used when other signs are also present. divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are indicated for prophylaxis of migraine headaches. there is no evidence that divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are useful in the acute treatment of migraine headaches. because of the risk to the fetus of decreased iq, neurodevelopmental disorders, neural tube defects, and other major congenital malformations, which may occur very early in pregnancy, valproate should not be used to treat women with epilepsy or bipolar disorder who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant unless other medications have failed to provide adequate symptom control or are otherwise unacceptable. valproate should not be administered to a woman of childbearing potential unless other medications have failed to provide adequate symptom control or are otherwise unacceptable [see warnings and precautions (5.2, 5.3, 5.4), use in specific populations (8.1)  and patient counseling information (17)] . for prophylaxis of migraine headaches, divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are contraindicated  in women who are pregnant and in women of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception [see contraindications (4)] . - divalproex sodium extended-release tablets should not be administered to patients with hepatic disease or significant hepatic dysfunction [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . - divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients known to have mitochondrial disorders caused by mutations in mitochondrial dna polymerase γ (polg; e.g., alpers-huttenlocher syndrome) and children under two years of age who are suspected of having a polg-related disorder [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . - divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug [see warnings and precautions (5.12)] . - divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with known urea cycle disorders [see warnings and precautions (5.6)] . - for use in prophylaxis of migraine headaches: divalproex sodium extended-release tablets are contraindicated in women who are pregnant and in women of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception [see warnings and precautions (5.2, 5.3, 5.4) and use in specific populations (8.1)] . pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), including divalproex sodium extended-release, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking divalproex sodium extended-release during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling toll-free 1-888-233-2334 or visiting the website, http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. this must be done by the patient herself. risk summary for use in prophylaxis of migraine headaches, valproate is contraindicated in women who are pregnant and in women of childbearing potential who are not using effective contraception [see contraindications (4)] . for use in epilepsy or bipolar disorder, valproate should not be used to treat women who are pregnant or who plan to become pregnant unless other medications have failed to provide adequate symptom control or are otherwise unacceptable [see boxed warning and warnings and precautions (5.2, 5.3)] . women with epilepsy who become pregnant while taking valproate should not discontinue valproate abruptly, as this can precipitate status epilepticus with resulting maternal and fetal hypoxia and threat to life. maternal valproate use during pregnancy for any indication increases the risk of congenital malformations, particularly neural tube defects including spina bifida, but also malformations involving other body systems (e.g., craniofacial defects including oral clefts, cardiovascular malformations, hypospadias, limb malformations). this risk is dose-dependent; however, a threshold dose below which no risk exists cannot be established. in utero exposure to valproate may also result in hearing impairment or hearing loss. valproate polytherapy with other aeds has been associated with an increased frequency of congenital malformations compared with aed monotherapy. the risk of major structural abnormalities is greatest during the first trimester; however, other serious developmental effects can occur with valproate use throughout pregnancy. the rate of congenital malformations among babies born to epileptic mothers who used valproate during pregnancy has been shown to be about four times higher than the rate among babies born to epileptic mothers who used other anti-seizure monotherapies [see warnings and precautions (5.2) and data (human)] . epidemiological studies have indicated that children exposed to valproate in utero have lower iq scores and a higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders compared to children exposed to either another aed in utero or to no aeds in utero [see warnings and precautions (5.3) and data (human)] . an observational study has suggested that exposure to valproate products during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorders [see data (human)] . in animal studies, valproate administration during pregnancy resulted in fetal structural malformations similar to those seen in humans and neurobehavioral deficits in the offspring at clinically relevant doses [see data (animal)] . there have been reports of hypoglycemia in neonates and fatal cases of hepatic failure in infants following maternal use of valproate during pregnancy. pregnant women taking valproate may develop hepatic failure or clotting abnormalities including thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia, and/or decrease in other coagulation factors, which may result in hemorrhagic complications in the neonate including death [see warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.8)] . available prenatal diagnostic testing to detect neural tube and other defects should be offered to pregnant women using valproate. evidence suggests that folic acid supplementation prior to conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy decreases the risk for congenital neural tube defects in the general population. it is not known whether the risk of neural tube defects or decreased iq in the offspring of women receiving valproate is reduced by folic acid supplementation. dietary folic acid supplementation both prior to conception and during pregnancy should be routinely recommended for patients using valproate [see warnings and precautions (5.2, 5.4)]. 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 to prevent major seizures, women with epilepsy should not discontinue valproate abruptly, as this can precipitate status epilepticus with resulting maternal and fetal hypoxia and threat to life. even minor seizures may pose some hazard to the developing embryo or fetus [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] . however, discontinuation of the drug may be considered prior to and during pregnancy in individual cases if the seizure disorder severity and frequency do not pose a serious threat to the patient. maternal adverse reactions pregnant women taking valproate may develop clotting abnormalities including thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogenemia, and/or decrease in other coagulation factors, which may result in hemorrhagic complications in the neonate including death [see warnings and precautions (5.8)] . if valproate is used in pregnancy, the clotting parameters should be monitored carefully in the mother. if abnormal in the mother, then these parameters should also be monitored in the neonate. patients taking valproate may develop hepatic failure [see boxed warning and warnings and precautions (5.1)] . fatal cases of hepatic failure in infants exposed to valproate in utero have also been reported following maternal use of valproate during pregnancy. hypoglycemia has been reported in neonates whose mothers have taken valproate during pregnancy. data human neural tube defects and other structural abnormalities there is an extensive body of evidence demonstrating that exposure to valproate in utero increases the risk of neural tube defects and other structural abnormalities. based on published data from the cdc’s national birth defects prevention network, the risk of spina bifida in the general population is about 0.06% to 0.07% (6 to 7 in 10,000 births) compared to the risk following in utero valproate exposure estimated to be approximately 1% to 2% (100 to 200 in 10,000 births). the naaed pregnancy registry has reported a major malformation rate of 9% to 11% in the offspring of women exposed to an average of 1,000 mg/day of valproate monotherapy during pregnancy. these data show an up to a five-fold increased risk for any major malformation following valproate exposure in utero compared to the risk following exposure in utero to other aeds taken as monotherapy. the major congenital malformations included cases of neural tube defects, cardiovascular malformations, craniofacial defects (e.g., oral clefts, craniosynostosis), hypospadias, limb malformations (e.g., clubfoot, polydactyly), and other malformations of varying severity involving other body systems [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] . effect on iq and neurodevelopmental effects published epidemiological studies have indicated that children exposed to valproate in utero have lower iq scores than children exposed to either another aed in utero or to no aeds in utero . the largest of these studies1 is a prospective cohort study conducted in the united states and united kingdom that found that children with prenatal exposure to valproate (n=62) had lower iq scores at age 6 (97 [95% c.i. 94 to 101]) than children with prenatal exposure to the other anti-epileptic drug monotherapy treatments evaluated: lamotrigine (108 [95% c.i. 105 to 110]), carbamazepine (105 [95% c.i. 102 to 108]) and phenytoin (108 [95% c.i. 104 to 112]). it is not known when during pregnancy cognitive effects in valproate-exposed children occur. because the women in this study were exposed to aeds throughout pregnancy, whether the risk for decreased iq was related to a particular time period during pregnancy could not be assessed [see warnings and precautions (5.3)] . although the available studies have methodological limitations, the weight of the evidence supports a causal association between valproate exposure in utero and subsequent adverse effects on neurodevelopment, including increases in autism spectrum disorders and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd). an observational study has suggested that exposure to valproate products during pregnancy increases the risk of autism spectrum disorders. in this study, children born to mothers who had used valproate products during pregnancy had 2.9 times the risk (95% confidence interval [ci]: 1.7 to 4.9) of developing autism spectrum disorders compared to children born to mothers not exposed to valproate products during pregnancy. the absolute risks for autism spectrum disorders were 4.4% (95% ci: 2.6% to 7.5%) in valproate-exposed children and 1.5% (95% ci: 1.5% to 1.6%) in children not exposed to valproate products. another observational study found that children who were exposed to valproate in utero had an increased risk of adhd (adjusted hr 1.48; 95% ci, 1.09 to 2.00) compared with the unexposed children. because these studies were observational in nature, conclusions regarding a causal association between in utero valproate exposure and an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder and adhd cannot be considered definitive. other there are published case reports of fatal hepatic failure in offspring of women who used valproate during pregnancy. animal in developmental toxicity studies conducted in mice, rats, rabbits, and monkeys, increased rates of fetal structural abnormalities, intrauterine growth retardation, and embryo-fetal death occurred following administration of valproate to pregnant animals during organogenesis at clinically relevant doses (calculated on a body surface area [mg/m2 ] basis). valproate induced malformations of multiple organ systems, including skeletal, cardiac, and urogenital defects. in mice, in addition to other malformations, fetal neural tube defects have been reported following valproate administration during critical periods of organogenesis, and the teratogenic response correlated with peak maternal drug levels. behavioral abnormalities (including cognitive, locomotor, and social interaction deficits) and brain histopathological changes have also been reported in mice and rat offspring exposed prenatally to clinically relevant doses of valproate. risk summary   valproate is excreted in human milk. data in the published literature describe the presence of valproate in human milk (range: 0.4 mcg/ml to 3.9 mcg/ml), corresponding to 1% to 10% of maternal serum levels. valproate serum concentrations collected from breastfed infants aged 3 days postnatal to 12 weeks following delivery ranged from 0.7 mcg/ml to 4 mcg/ml, which were 1% to 6% of maternal serum valproate levels. a published study in children up to six years of age did not report adverse developmental or cognitive effects following exposure to valproate via breast milk [see data (human)] . there are no data to assess the effects of divalproex sodium delayed-release on milk production or excretion. clinical considerations the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for divalproex sodium delayed-release and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from divalproex sodium delayed-release or from the underlying maternal condition. monitor the breastfed infant for signs of liver damage including jaundice and unusual bruising or bleeding. there have been reports of hepatic failure and clotting abnormalities in offspring of women who used valproate during pregnancy [see use in specific populations (8.1)] . data human in a published study, breast milk and maternal blood samples were obtained from 11 epilepsy patients taking valproate at doses ranging from 300 mg/day to 2,400 mg/day on postnatal days 3 to 6. in 4 patients who were taking valproate only, breast milk contained an average valproate concentration of 1.8 mcg/ml (range: 1.1 mcg/ml to 2.2 mcg/ml), which corresponded to 4.8% of the maternal plasma concentration (range: 2.7% to 7.4%). across all patients (7 of whom were taking other aeds concomitantly), similar results were obtained for breast milk concentration  (1.8 mcg/ml, range: 0.4 mcg/ml to 3.9 mcg/ml) and maternal plasma ratio (5.1%, range: 1.3% to 9.6%). a published study of 6 breastfeeding mother-infant pairs measured serum valproate levels during maternal treatment for bipolar disorder (750 mg/day or 1,000 mg/day). none of the mothers received valproate during pregnancy, and infants were aged from 4 weeks to 19 weeks at the time of evaluation. infant serum levels ranged from 0.7 mcg/ml to 1.5 mcg/ml. with maternal serum valproate levels near or within the therapeutic range, infant exposure was 0.9% to 2.3% of maternal levels. similarly, in 2 published case reports with maternal doses of 500 mg/day or 750 mg/day during breastfeeding of infants aged 3 months and 1 month, infant exposure was 1.5% and 6% that of the mother, respectively. a prospective observational multicenter study evaluated the long-term neurodevelopmental effects of aed use on children. pregnant women receiving monotherapy for epilepsy were enrolled with assessments of their children at ages 3 years and 6 years. mothers continued aed therapy during the breastfeeding period. adjusted iqs measured at 3 years for breastfed and non-breastfed children were 93 (n=11) and 90 (n=24), respectively. at 6 years, the scores for breastfed and non-breastfed children were 106 (n=11) and 94 (n=25), respectively (p=0.04). for other cognitive domains evaluated at 6 years, no adverse cognitive effects of continued exposure to an aed (including valproate) via breast milk were observed. contraception women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception while taking valproate [see boxed warning, warnings and precautions (5.4), drug interactions (7)  and use in specific populations (8.1)] . this is especially important when valproate use is considered for a condition not usually associated with permanent injury or death such as prophylaxis of migraine headaches [see contraindications (4)] . infertility there have been reports of male infertility coincident with valproate therapy [see adverse reactions (6.4)] . in animal studies, oral administration of valproate at clinically relevant doses resulted in adverse reproductive effects in males [see nonclinical toxicology (13.1)] . experience has indicated that pediatric patients under the age of two years are at a considerably increased risk of developing fatal hepatotoxicity, especially those with the aforementioned conditions [see boxed warning  and warnings and precautions (5.1)] . when divalproex sodium extended-release is used in this patient group, it should be used with extreme caution and as a sole agent. the benefits of therapy should be weighed against the risks. above the age of 2 years, experience in epilepsy has indicated that the incidence of fatal hepatotoxicity decreases considerably in progressively older patient groups. younger children, especially those receiving enzyme inducing drugs, will require larger maintenance doses to attain targeted total and unbound valproate concentrations. pediatric patients (i.e. between 3 months and 10 years) have 50% higher clearances expressed on weight (i.e. ml/min/kg) than do adults. over the age of 10 years, children have pharmacokinetic parameters that approximate those of adults. the variability in free fraction limits the clinical usefulness of monitoring total serum valproic acid concentrations. interpretation of valproic acid concentrations in children should include consideration of factors that affect hepatic metabolism and protein binding. pediatric clinical trials divalproex sodium delayed-release was studied in seven pediatric clinical trials. two of the pediatric studies were double-blinded placebo-controlled trials to evaluate the efficacy of divalproex sodium extended-release for the indications of mania (150 patients aged 10 to 17 years, 76 of whom were on divalproex sodium extended-release) and migraine (304 patients aged 12 to 17 years, 231 of whom were on divalproex sodium extended-release). efficacy was not established for either the treatment of migraine or the treatment of mania. the most common drug-related adverse reactions (reported >5% and twice the rate of placebo) reported in the controlled pediatric mania study were nausea, upper abdominal pain, somnolence, increased ammonia, gastritis and rash. the remaining five trials were long term safety studies. two six-month pediatric studies were conducted to evaluate the long-term safety of divalproex sodium extended-release for the indication of mania (292 patients aged 10 to 17 years). two twelve-month pediatric studies were conducted to evaluate the long-term safety of divalproex sodium extended-release for the indication of migraine (353 patients aged 12 to 17 years). one twelve-month study was conducted to evaluate the safety of divalproex sodium sprinkle capsules in the indication of partial seizures (169 patients aged 3 to 10 years). in these seven clinical trials, the safety and tolerability of divalproex sodium delayed-release in pediatric patients were shown to be comparable to those in adults [see adverse reactions (6)] . juvenile animal toxicology in studies of valproate in immature animals, toxic effects not observed in adult animals included retinal dysplasia in rats treated during the neonatal period (from postnatal day 4) and nephrotoxicity in rats treated during the neonatal and juvenile (from postnatal day 14) periods. the no-effect dose for these findings was less than the maximum recommended human dose on a mg/m2 basis. no patients above the age of 65 years were enrolled in double-blind prospective clinical trials of mania associated with bipolar illness. in a case review study of 583 patients, 72 patients (12%) were greater than 65 years of age. a higher percentage of patients above 65 years of age reported accidental injury, infection, pain, somnolence, and tremor. discontinuation of valproate was occasionally associated with the latter two events. it is not clear whether these events indicate additional risk or whether they result from preexisting medical illness and concomitant medication use among these patients. a study of elderly patients with dementia revealed drug related somnolence and discontinuation for somnolence [see warnings and precautions (5.14)] . the starting dose should be reduced in these patients, and dosage reductions or discontinuation should be considered in patients with excessive somnolence [see dosage and administration (2.5)] . there is insufficient information available to discern the safety and effectiveness of valproate for the prophylaxis of migraines in patients over 65. the capacity of elderly patients (age range: 68 to 89 years) to eliminate valproate has been shown to be reduced compared to younger adults (age range: 22 to 26 years) [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . liver disease liver disease impairs the capacity to eliminate valproate [see boxed warning, contraindications (4), warnings and precautions (5.1), and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] .

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - escitalopram oxalate (unii: 5u85dbw7lo) (escitalopram - unii:4o4s742any) - escitalopram 5 mg -   escitalopram tablets are indicated for the treatment of: - major depressive disorder (mdd) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. - generalized anxiety disorder (gad) in adults. additional pediatric use information is approved for abbvie inc.’s lexapro (escitalopram) tablets. however, due to abbvie inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information.   escitalopram tablets are contraindicated in patients: - taking maois with escitalopram or within 14 days of stopping treatment with escitalopram because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of escitalopram within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see dosage and administration (2.7)  and warnings and precautions (5.2)] . starting escitalopram 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 (2.6), and warnings and precautions (5.2)] . - taking pimozide [see drug interactions (7)] . - with a hypersensitivity to escitalopram or citalopram or any of the inactive ingredients in escitalopram tablets. 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 based on data from published observational studies, exposure to ssris, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.7) and clinical considerations] . available data from published epidemiologic studies and post-marketing reports have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. there are risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn) (see data) and poor neonatal adaptation (see clinical considerations) with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), including escitalopram, during pregnancy. there are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy (see clinical considerations). in animal reproduction studies, both escitalopram and racemic citalopram have been shown to have adverse effects on embryo/fetal and postnatal development, including fetal structural abnormalities, when administered at doses greater than human therapeutic doses (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 the clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal risk and/or embryo/fetal risk women who discontinue antidepressants are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. this finding is from a prospective longitudinal study of 201 pregnant women with a history of major depression, 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. maternal adverse reactions use of escitalopram in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see warnings and precautions (5.7)] . fetal/neonatal adverse reactions neonates exposed to ssris or snris, including escitalopram, late in third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these features are consistent with either a direct toxic effect of ssris and snris or, possibly, a drug discontinuation syndrome. it should be noted that, in some cases, the clinical picture is consistent with serotonin syndrome [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] . data human data exposure to ssris, particularly later in pregnancy, may increase the risk for pphn. pphn occurs in 1 to 2 per 1,000 live births in the general populations and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality. animal data in a rat embryo/fetal development study, oral administration of escitalopram (56, 112, or 150 mg/kg/day) to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis resulted in decreased fetal body weight and associated delays in ossification at the two higher doses [approximately ≥ 55 times the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 20 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis]. maternal toxicity (clinical signs and decreased body weight gain and food consumption), mild at 56 mg/kg/day, was present at all dose levels. the developmental no-effect dose of 56 mg/kg/day is approximately 27 times the mrhd of 20 mg on a mg/m2 basis. no malformations were observed at any of the doses tested (as high as 73 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis). when female rats were treated with escitalopram (6, 12, 24, or 48 mg/kg/day) during pregnancy and through weaning, slightly increased offspring mortality and growth retardation were noted at 48 mg/kg/day which is approximately 23 times the mrhd of 20 mg on a mg/m2 basis. slight maternal toxicity (clinical signs and decreased body weight gain and food consumption) was seen at this dose. slightly increased offspring mortality was also seen at 24 mg/kg/day. the no-effect dose was 12 mg/kg/day which is approximately 6 times the mrhd of 20 mg on a mg/m2 basis. in two rat embryo/fetal development studies, oral administration of racemic citalopram (32, 56, or 112 mg/kg/day) to pregnant animals during the period of organogenesis resulted in decreased embryo/fetal growth and survival and an increased incidence of fetal abnormalities (including cardiovascular and skeletal defects) at the high dose, which is approximately 18 times the mrhd of 60 mg/day on a mg/m2 basis. this dose was also associated with maternal toxicity (clinical signs, decreased body weight gain). the developmental no-effect dose was 56 mg/kg/day is approximately 9 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. in a rabbit study, no adverse effects on embryo/fetal development were observed at doses of racemic citalopram of up to 16 mg/kg/day, or approximately 5 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. thus, developmental effects of racemic citalopram were observed at a maternally toxic dose in the rat and were not observed in the rabbit. when female rats were treated with racemic citalopram (4.8, 12.8, or 32 mg/kg/day) from late gestation through weaning, increased offspring mortality during the first 4 days after birth and persistent offspring growth retardation were observed at the highest dose, which is approximately 5 times the mrhd of 60 mg on a mg/m2 basis. the no-effect dose was 12.8 mg/kg/day is approximately 2 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. similar effects on offspring mortality and growth were seen when dams were treated throughout gestation and early lactation at doses ≥ 24 mg/kg/day, approximately 4 times the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. a no-effect dose was not determined in that study. risk summary data from the published literature report the presence of escitalopram and desmethylescitalopram in human milk (see data) . there are reports of excessive sedation, restlessness, agitation, poor feeding and poor weight gain in infants exposed to escitalopram, through breast milk (see clinical considerations) . there are no data on the effects of escitalopram or its metabolites on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for escitalopram and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from escitalopram or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to escitalopram should be monitored for excess sedation, restlessness, agitation, poor feeding and poor weight gain. data a study of 8 nursing mothers on escitalopram with daily doses of 10 mg/day to 20 mg/day showed that exclusively breast-fed infants receive approximately 3.9% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose of escitalopram and 1.7% of the maternal weight-adjusted dose of desmethylcitalopram. major depressive disorder the safety and effectiveness of escitalopram for the treatment of major depressive disorder have been established in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. use of escitalopram for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional evidence from an 8-week, flexible-dose, placebo-controlled study that compared escitalopram 10 mg to 20 mg once daily to placebo in pediatric patients 12 to 17 years of age with major depressive disorder [see clinical studies (14.1)] . the safety of escitalopram was similar to adult patients with mdd [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of escitalopram for the treatment of major depressive disorder have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 12 years of age. in a 24-week, open-label safety study in 118 pediatric patient (aged 7 to 11 years) who had major depressive disorder, the safety findings were consistent with the known safety and tolerability profile for escitalopram. generalized anxiety disorder the safety and effectiveness of escitalopram for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 7 years of age. antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . decreased appetite and weight loss have been observed in association with the use of ssris. consequently, regular monitoring of weight and growth should be performed in children and adolescents treated with an ssri such as escitalopram. juvenile animal toxicity data in a juvenile animal study, male and female rats were administered escitalopram at 5, 40, or 80 mg/kg/day by oral gavage from postnatal day (pnd) 21 to pnd 69. a delay in sexual maturation was observed in both males and females at ≥ 40 mg/kg/day with a no observed adverse effect level (noael) of 5 mg/kg/day. this noael was associated with plasma auc levels less than those measured at the maximum recommended dose (mrhd) in pediatrics (20 mg). however, there was no effect on reproductive function. increased motor activity (both ambulatory and fine movements) was observed in females prior to daily dosing at ≥ 40 mg/kg/day (3.5 times the mrhd based on auc levels). a reversible disruption of learning and memory function was observed in males at 80 mg/kg/day with a noael of 40 mg/kg/day, which was associated with an auc level 3.5 times those measured at the mrhd in pediatrics. there was no effect on learning and memory function in treated female rats. additional pediatric use information is approved for abbvie inc.’s lexapro (escitalopram) tablets. however, due to abbvie inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. approximately 69 patients (6%) of the 1,144 patients receiving escitalopram in controlled trials of  escitalopram in major depressive disorder and gad were 60 years of age or older [see clinical studies (14.1, 14.2)] . the number of elderly patients in these trials was insufficient to adequately assess for possible differential efficacy and safety measures on the basis of age. nevertheless, greater sensitivity of some elderly individuals to effects of escitalopram cannot be ruled out. in two pharmacokinetic studies, escitalopram half-life was increased by approximately 50% in subjects 65 years and older as compared to young subjects and cmax was unchanged [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the recommended dosage of escitalopram for elderly patients is 10 mg daily [see dosage and administration (2.5)] . ssris, including escitalopram, 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 (5.6)] . of 4,422 patients in clinical studies of racemic citalopram, 1,357 were 60 and over, 1,034 were 65 and over, and 457 were 75 and over. 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 geriatric and younger patients, but again, greater sensitivity of some elderly individuals cannot be ruled out. increased citalopram exposure occurs in patients with hepatic impairment [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the recommended dosage of escitalopram in patients with hepatic impairment is 10 mg daily [see dosage and administration (2.5)] . pharmacokinetics of escitalopram in patients with a creatinine clearance less than 20 ml/minute has not been evaluated. no dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment [see dosage and administration (2.5), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . physical and psychological dependence animal studies suggest that the abuse liability of racemic citalopram is low. escitalopram has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. the premarketing clinical experience with escitalopram did not reveal any drug-seeking behavior. however, 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, physicians should carefully evaluate escitalopram patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementations of dose, drug-seeking behavior).

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - rabeprazole sodium (unii: 3l36p16u4r) (rabeprazole - unii:32828355ll) - rabeprazole sodium 20 mg - rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for short-term (4 to 8 weeks) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd). for those patients who have not healed after 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 8-week course of rabeprazole sodium may be considered. rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for maintaining healing and reduction in relapse rates of heartburn symptoms in patients with erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd maintenance). controlled studies do not extend beyond 12 months. rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of daytime and nighttime heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd in adults for up to 4 weeks. rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for short-term (up to four weeks) treatment in the healing and symptomatic relief of duodenal ulcers. most patients heal within four weeks. rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin as a three drug regimen, are indicated for the treatment of patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history within the past 5 years) to eradicate h. pylori . eradication of h. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. in patients who fail therapy, susceptibility testing should be done. if resistance to clarithromycin is demonstrated or susceptibility testing is not possible, alternative antimicrobial therapy should be instituted [see clinical pharmacology (12.2) and the full prescribing information for clarithromycin]. rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including zollinger-ellison syndrome. rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptomatic gerd in adolescents 12 years of age and above for up to 8 weeks. - rabeprazole delayed-release sodium tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to rabeprazole, substituted benzimidazoles, or to any component of the formulation. hypersensitivity reactions may include anaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, angioedema, bronchospasm, acute tubulointerstitial nephritis, and urticaria [see warnings and precautions (5.3), adverse reactions (6)]. - ppis, including rabeprazole sodium, are contraindicated with rilpivirine-containing products [see drug interactions (7)]. - for information about contraindications of antibacterial agents (clarithromycin and amoxicillin) indicated in combination with rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, refer to the contraindications section of their package inserts. risk summary there are no available human data on rabeprazole sodium use in pregnant women to inform the drug associated risk. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations are unknown. however, the background risk in the u.s. general population of major birth defects is 2% to 4% and of miscarriage is 15% to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies. no evidence of adverse developmental effects were seen in animal reproduction studies with rabeprazole administered during organogenesis at 13 and 8 times the human area under the plasma concentration-time curve (auc) at the recommended dose for gerd, in rats and rabbits, respectively [see data]. changes in bone morphology were observed in offspring of rats treated with oral doses of a different ppi through most of pregnancy and lactation. when maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age [see data]. data animal data embryo-fetal developmental studies have been performed in rats during organogenesis at intravenous doses of rabeprazole up to 50 mg/kg/day (plasma auc of 11.8 µg•hr/ml, about 13 times the human exposure at the recommended oral dose for gerd) and rabbits at intravenous doses up to 30 mg/kg/day (plasma auc of 7.3 µg•hr/ml, about 8 times the human exposure at the recommended oral dose for gerd) and have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus due to rabeprazole. administration of rabeprazole to rats in late gestation and during lactation at an oral dose of 400 mg/kg/day (about 195-times the human oral dose based on mg/m2 ) resulted in decreases in body weight gain of the pups. a pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity study in rats with additional endpoints to evaluate bone development was performed with a different ppi at about 3.4 to 57 times an oral human dose on a body surface area basis. decreased femur length, width and thickness of cortical bone, decreased thickness of the tibial growth plate, and minimal to mild bone marrow hypocellularity were noted at doses of this ppi equal to or greater than 3.4 times an oral human dose on a body surface area basis. physeal dysplasia in the femur was also observed in offspring after in utero and lactational exposure to the ppi at doses equal to or greater than 33.6 times an oral human dose on a body surface area basis. effects on maternal bone were observed in pregnant and lactating rats in a pre- and postnatal toxicity study when the ppi was administered at oral doses of 3.4 to 57 times an oral human dose on a body surface area basis. when rats were dosed from gestational day 7 through weaning on postnatal day 21, a statistically significant decrease in maternal femur weight of up to 14% (as compared to placebo treatment) was observed at doses equal to or greater than 33.6 times an oral human dose on a body surface area basis. a follow-up developmental toxicity study in rats with further time points to evaluate pup bone development from postnatal day 2 to adulthood was performed with a different ppi at oral doses of 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose on a body surface area basis) where drug administration was from either gestational day 7 or gestational day 16 until parturition. when maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age. risk summary lactation studies have not been conducted to assess the presence of rabeprazole in human milk, the effects of rabeprazole on the breastfed infant, or the effects of rabeprazole on milk production. rabeprazole is present in rat milk. the development and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for rabeprazole sodium and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from rabeprazole sodium or from the underlying maternal condition. the safety and effectiveness of rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets have been established in pediatric patients for adolescent patients 12 years of age and older for the treatment of symptomatic gerd. use of rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets in this age group is supported by adequate and well controlled studies in adults and a multicenter, randomized, open-label, parallel-group study in 111 adolescent patients 12 to 16 years of age. patients had a clinical diagnosis of symptomatic gerd, or suspected or endoscopically proven gerd and were randomized to either 10 mg or 20 mg once daily for up to 8 weeks for the evaluation of safety and efficacy. the adverse reaction profile in adolescent patients was similar to that of adults. the related reported adverse reactions that occurred in ≥ 2% of patients were headache (5%) and nausea (2%). there were no adverse reactions reported in these studies that were not previously observed in adults. the safety and effectiveness of rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets have not been established in pediatric patients for: - healing of erosive or ulcerative gerd - maintenance of healing of erosive or ulcerative gerd - treatment of symptomatic gerd - healing of duodenal ulcers - helicobacter pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence - treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including zollinger-ellison syndrome rabeprazole sodium delayed-release 20 mg tablets are not recommended for use in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age because the tablet strength exceeds the recommended dose for these patients [see dosage and administration (2)]. for pediatric patients 1 year to less than 12 years of age consider another rabeprazole formulation. the safety and effectiveness of a different dosage form and dosage strength of rabeprazole has been established in pediatric patients 1 to 11 years for the treatment of gerd. juvenile animal data studies in juvenile and young adult rats and dogs were performed. in juvenile animal studies rabeprazole sodium was administered orally to rats for up to 5 weeks and to dogs for up to 13 weeks, each commencing on day 7 post-partum and followed by a 13-week recovery period. rats were dosed at 5 mg/kg/day, 25 mg/kg/day, or 150 mg/kg/day and dogs were dosed at 3 mg/kg/day, 10 mg/kg/day, or 30 mg/kg/day. the data from these studies were comparable to those reported for young adult animals. pharmacologically mediated changes, including increased serum gastrin levels and stomach changes, were observed at all dose levels in both rats and dogs. these observations were reversible over the 13-week recovery periods. although body weights and/or crown-rump lengths were minimally decreased during dosing, no effects on the development parameters were noted in either juvenile rats or dogs. when juvenile animals were treated for 28 days with a different ppi at doses equal to or greater than 34 times the daily oral human dose on a body surface area basis, overall growth was affected and treatment-related decreases in body weight (approximately 14%) and body weight gain, and decreases in femur weight and femur length were observed. of the total number of subjects (n=2,009) in clinical studies of rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, 19% were 65 years and over, while 4% were 75 years and over. 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, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. administration of rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets to patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment (child-pugh class a and b, respectively) resulted in increased exposure and decreased elimination [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. no dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. there is no information in patients with severe hepatic impairment (child-pugh class c). avoid use of rabeprazole sodium delayed-release tablets in patients with severe hepatic impairment; however, if treatment is necessary, monitor patients for adverse reactions [see warnings and precautions (5), adverse reactions (6)].

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - lacosamide (unii: 563ks2pqy5) (lacosamide - unii:563ks2pqy5) - lacosamide 10 mg in 1 ml - lacosamide oral solution is indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. additional pediatric use information is approved for ucb, inc.’s vimpat® (lacosamide) oral solution. however, due to ucb, inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. lacosamide oral solution is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients 4 years of age and older. none. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), such as lacosamide, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking lacosamide during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/. risk summary available data from the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry, a prospective cohort study, case reports, and a case series with lacosamide use in pregnant women are insufficient to identify a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. lacosamide produced developmental toxicity (increased embryofetal and perinatal mortality, growth deficit) in rats following administration during pregnancy. developmental neurotoxicity was observed in rats following administration during a period of postnatal development corresponding to the third trimester of human pregnancy. these effects were observed at doses associated with clinically relevant plasma exposures (see  data) . the 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. animal data oral administration of lacosamide to pregnant rats (20, 75, or 200 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (6.25, 12.5, or 25 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis did not produce any effects on the incidences of fetal structural abnormalities. however, the maximum doses evaluated were limited by maternal toxicity in both species and embryofetal death in rats. these doses were associated with maternal plasma lacosamide exposures (auc) approximately 2 and 1 times (rat and rabbit, respectively) that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 400 mg/day. in two studies in which lacosamide (25, 70, or 200 mg/kg/day and 50, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day) was orally administered to rats throughout pregnancy and lactation, increased perinatal mortality and decreased body weights in the offspring were observed at the highest dose tested. the no-effect dose for pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity in rats (70 mg/kg/day) was associated with a maternal plasma lacosamide auc similar to that in humans at the mrhd. oral administration of lacosamide (30, 90, or 180 mg/kg/day) to rats during the neonatal and juvenile periods of development resulted in decreased brain weights and long-term neurobehavioral changes (altered open field performance, deficits in learning and memory). the early postnatal period in rats is generally thought to correspond to late pregnancy in humans in terms of brain development. the no-effect dose for developmental neurotoxicity in rats was associated with a plasma lacosamide auc less than that in humans at the mrhd. in vitro data lacosamide has been shown in vitro  to interfere with the activity of collapsin response mediator protein-2 (crmp-2), a protein involved in neuronal differentiation and control of axonal outgrowth. potential adverse effects on cns development related to this activity cannot be ruled out. risk summary data from published literature indicate that lacosamide is present in human milk. there are reports of increased sleepiness in breastfed infants exposed to lacosamide (see clinical considerations). there is no information on the effects of lacosamide on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for lacosamide and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from lacosamide or from the underlying maternal condition. monitor infants exposed to lacosamide through breastmilk for excess sedation. partial-onset seizures safety and effectiveness of lacosamide for the treatment of partial-onset seizures have been established in pediatric patients 4 years to less than 17 years of age. use of lacosamide in this age group is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of lacosamide in adults with partial-onset seizures, pharmacokinetic data from adult and pediatric patients, and safety data in 328 pediatric patients 4 years to less than 17 years of age [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), and clinical studies (14.1, 14.2)] . safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below 1 month of age have not been established. primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures safety and effectiveness of lacosamide as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in pediatric patients with idiopathic generalized epilepsy 4 years of age and older was established in a 24-week double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multi-center study (study 5), which included 37 pediatric patients 4 years to less than 17 years of age [see adverse reactions (6.1)  andclinical studies (14.3)] . safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 4 years have not been established. animal data lacosamide has been shown in vitro to interfere with the activity of collapsin response mediator protein-2 (crmp-2), a protein involved in neuronal differentiation and control of axonal outgrowth. potential related adverse effects on cns development cannot be ruled out. administration of lacosamide to rats during the neonatal and juvenile periods of postnatal development (approximately equivalent to neonatal through adolescent development in humans) resulted in decreased brain weights and long-term neurobehavioral changes (altered open field performance, deficits in learning and memory). the no-effect dose for developmental neurotoxicity in rats was associated with a plasma lacosamide exposure (auc) less than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose of 400 mg/day. additional pediatric use information is approved for ucb, inc.’s vimpat® (lacosamide) oral solution. however, due to ucb, inc.’s marketing exclusivity rights, this drug product is not labeled with that information. there were insufficient numbers of elderly patients enrolled in partial-onset seizure trials (n=18) to adequately determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. no lacosamide dose adjustment based on age is necessary. in elderly patients, dose titration should be performed with caution, usually starting at the lower end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic function, decreased renal function, increased cardiac conduction abnormalities, and polypharmacy [see dosage and administration (2.1, 2.4, 2.5) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . no dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (clcr ≥ 30 ml/min). in patients with severe renal impairment (clcr < 30 ml/min as estimated by the cockcroft-gault equation for adults; clcr < 30 ml/min/1.73m2 as estimated by the schwartz equation for pediatric patients) and in those with end-stage renal disease, a reduction of 25% of the maximum dosage is recommended [see dosage and administration (2.4) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . in all patients with renal impairment, dose initiation and titration should be based on clinical response and tolerability. lacosamide is effectively removed from plasma by hemodialysis. dosage supplementation of up to 50% following hemodialysis should be considered. for adult and pediatric patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment, a reduction of 25% of the maximum dosage is recommended. patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment should be observed closely for adverse reactions, and dose initiation and titration should be based on clinical response and tolerability  [see dosage and administration (2.5), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . the pharmacokinetics of lacosamide has not been evaluated in severe hepatic impairment. lacosamide use is not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment. lacosamide oral solution contains lacosamide, a schedule v controlled substance. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. in a human abuse potential study, single doses of 200 mg (equal to the maximum single dosage) and 800 mg lacosamide (equal to twice the recommended daily maintenance dosage) produced euphoria-type subjective responses that differentiated statistically from placebo; at 800 mg, these euphoria-type responses were statistically indistinguishable from those produced by alprazolam, a schedule iv drug. the duration of the euphoria-type responses following lacosamide was less than that following alprazolam. a high rate of euphoria was also reported as an adverse event in the human abuse potential study following single doses of 800 mg lacosamide (15% [5/34]) compared to placebo (0%) and in two pharmacokinetic studies following single and multiple doses of 300 mg to 800 mg lacosamide (ranging from 6% [2/33] to 25% [3/12]) compared to placebo (0%). however, the rate of euphoria reported as an adverse event in the lacosamide development program at therapeutic doses was less than 1%. 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 termination of lacosamide in clinical trials with diabetic neuropathic pain patients produced no signs or symptoms that are associated with a withdrawal syndrome indicative of physical dependence. however, psychological dependence cannot be excluded due to the ability of lacosamide to produce euphoria-type adverse events in humans.