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torrent pharmaceuticals limited - amlodipine besylate (unii: 864v2q084h) (amlodipine - unii:1j444qc288), valsartan (unii: 80m03yxj7i) (valsartan - unii:80m03yxj7i), hydrochlorothiazide (unii: 0j48lph2th) (hydrochlorothiazide - unii:0j48lph2th) - amlodipine 5 mg - amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. these benefits have been seen in controlled trials of antihypertensive drugs from a wide variety of pharmacologic classes, including amlodipine, hydrochlorothiazide, and the arb class to which valsartan principally belongs. there are no controlled trials demonstrating risk reduction with amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets. control of high blood pressure should be part of comprehensive cardiovascular risk management, including, as appropriate, lipid control, diabetes management, antithrombotic therapy, smoking cessation, exercise, and limited sodium intake. many patients will require more than 1 drug to achieve blood pressure goals. for specific advice on goals and management, see published guidelines, such as those of the national high

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dr. reddy's laboratories limited - esomeprazole magnesium (unii: r6dxu4way9) (esomeprazole - unii:n3pa6559ft) - esomeprazole 20 mg - healing of erosive esophagitis esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) in the healing and symptomatic resolution of diagnostically confirmed erosive esophagitis. for those patients who have not healed after 4 to 8 weeks of treatment, an additional 4 to 8 week course of esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules may be considered.   in infants 1 month to less than 1 year, esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (up to 6 weeks) of erosive esophagitis due to acid-mediated gerd.   maintenance of healing of erosive esophagitis esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated to maintain symptom resolution and healing of erosive esophagitis. controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months.   symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of heartburn and other symptoms associated with ger

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torrent pharmaceuticals limited - pioglitazone hydrochloride (unii: jqt35npk6c) (pioglitazone - unii:x4ov71u42s) - pioglitazone 15 mg - monotherapy and combination therapy pioglitazone tablets are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in multiple clinical settings [see clinical studies (14)] . important limitation of use pioglitazone tablets exert its antihyperglycemic effect only in the presence of endogenous insulin. pioglitazone tablets should not be used to treat type 1 diabetes or diabetic ketoacidosis, as it would not be effective in these settings. use caution in patients with liver disease [see warnings and precautions (5.3)] . - – initiation in patients with established nyha class iii or iv heart failure [see boxed warning] . - – use in patients with known hypersensitivity to pioglitazone or any other component of pioglitazone hydrochloride. risk summary limited data with pioglitazone hydrochloride in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine a drug-associated risk for major birth defects or miscarriage. th

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aurobindo pharma limited - 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 is contraindicated in patients: - taking maois with escitalopram tablets or within 14 days of stopping treatment with escitalopram tablets because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of escitalopram tablets 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 tablets 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/clnical-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 postmarketing 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 oxalate, 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 oxalate 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 oxalate, 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 1000 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 oxalate and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from escitalopram oxalate or from the underlying maternal condition. clinical considerations infants exposed to escitalopram oxalate 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 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 oxalate for the treatment of major depressive disorder have been established in pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. use of escitalopram oxalate 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 oxalate 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 oxalate was similar to adult patients with mdd [see adverse reactions (6.1)] . the safety and effectiveness of escitalopram oxalate 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 oxalate. generalized anxiety disorder the safety and effectiveness of escitalopram oxalate 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 oxalate. 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 oxalate 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 oxalate 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 oxalate for elderly patients is 10 mg daily [see dosage and administration (2.5)] . ssris, including escitalopram oxalate, 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 oxalate in patients with hepatic impairment is 10 mg daily [see dosage and administration (2.5)] . pharmacokinetics of escitalopram oxalate 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 oxalate has not been systematically studied in humans for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. the premarketing clinical experience with escitalopram oxalate 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 oxalate 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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aurobindo pharma limited - alendronate sodium (unii: 2uy4m2u3ra) (alendronic acid - unii:x1j18r4w8p) - alendronic acid 10 mg - alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women, alendronate sodium tablets increase bone mass and reduce the incidence of fractures, including those of the hip and spine (vertebral compression fractures). [see clinical studies (14.1).] alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.2)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis [see clinical studies (14.3)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women receiving glucocorticoids in a daily dosage equivalent to 7.5 mg or greater of prednisone and who have low bone mineral density [see clinical studies (14.4)] . alendronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment of paget’s disease of bone in men and women. treatment is indicated in patients with paget's disease of bone who have alkaline phosphatase at least two times the upper limit of normal, or those who are symptomatic, or those at risk for future complications from their disease. [see clinical studies (14.5).] the optimal duration of use has not been determined. the safety and effectiveness of alendronate sodium tablets for the treatment of osteoporosis are based on clinical data of four years duration. all patients on bisphosphonate therapy should have the need for continued therapy re-evaluated on a periodic basis. patients at low-risk for fracture should be considered for drug discontinuation after 3 to 5 years of use. patients who discontinue therapy should have their risk for fracture re-evaluated periodically. alendronate sodium tablets are contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: - abnormalities of the esophagus which delay esophageal emptying such as stricture or achalasia [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] - inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes [see dosage and administration (2.6); warnings and precautions (5.1)] - hypocalcemia [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] - hypersensitivity to any component of this product. hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria and angioedema have been reported [see adverse reactions (6.2)] . risk summary   available data on the use of alendronate sodium in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. discontinue alendronate sodium when pregnancy is recognized. in animal reproduction studies, daily oral administration of alendronate to rats from before mating through the end of gestation or lactation showed decreased postimplantation survival and decreased pup body weight gain starting at doses equivalent to less than half of the highest recommended 40 mg clinical daily dose (based on body surface area, mg/m2 ). oral administration of alendronate to rats during organogenesis resulted in reduced fetal ossification starting at doses 3 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose. no similar fetal effects were observed in pregnant rabbits dosed orally during organogenesis at doses equivalent to approximately 10 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose. delayed or failed delivery of offspring, protracted parturition, and late pregnancy maternal and fetal deaths due to maternal hypocalcemia occurred in rats at oral doses as low as one tenth the 40 mg clinical daily dose (see data).   bisphosphonates are incorporated into the bone matrix, from which they are gradually released over a period of years. the amount of bisphosphonate incorporated into adult bone and available for release into the systemic circulation is directly related to the dose and duration of bisphosphonate use. consequently, based on the mechanism of action of bisphosphonates, there is a potential risk of fetal harm, predominantly skeletal, if a woman becomes pregnant after completing a course of bisphosphonate therapy. the impact of variables such as time between cessation of bisphosphonate therapy to conception, the particular bisphosphonate used, and the route of administration (intravenous versus oral) on the risk has not been studied. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population(s) is unknown. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. data animal data reproduction studies in rats dosed orally from before mating to the end of gestation or lactation showed decreased postimplantation survival starting at 2 mg/kg/day and decreased body weight gain starting at 1 mg/kg/day, doses equivalent to less than half the 40 mg clinical daily dose based on body surface area, mg/m2 . incidence of incomplete fetal ossification in vertebral, skull, and sternebral bones were increased in rats dosed orally during organogenesis starting at 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 3 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose). no similar fetal effects were observed in pregnant rabbits dosed orally during organogenesis at up to 35 mg/kg/day (equivalent to approximately 10 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose). both total and ionized calcium decreased in pregnant rats dosed orally with 15 mg/kg/day alendronate (approximately 4 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose) resulting in delays and failures of delivery. protracted parturition due to maternal hypocalcemia was observed when rats were treated from before mating through gestation starting at 0.5 mg/kg/day (approximately one tenth the 40 mg clinical daily dose). maternotoxicity (late pregnancy deaths) also occurred in female rats treated orally with 15 mg/kg/day (approximately 4 times the 40 mg clinical daily dose) for varying gestational time periods. these maternal deaths were lessened but not eliminated by cessation of treatment. calcium supplementation in the drinking water or by subcutaneous minipump to rats dosed orally with 15 mg/kg/day alendronate could not ameliorate the hypocalcemia or prevent the dystocia-related maternal and neonatal deaths. however, intravenous calcium supplementation prevented maternal, but not neonatal deaths. risk summary   it is not known whether alendronate is present in human breast milk, affects human milk production, or has effects on the breastfed infant. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for alendronate sodium and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from alendronate sodium or from the underlying maternal condition. alendronate sodium is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. the safety and efficacy of alendronate sodium were examined in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled two-year study of 139 pediatric patients, aged 4 to 18 years, with severe osteogenesis imperfecta (oi). one-hundred-and-nine patients were randomized to 5 mg alendronate daily (weight less than 40 kg) or 10 mg alendronate daily (weight greater than or equal to 40 kg) and 30 patients to placebo. the mean baseline lumbar spine bmd z-score of the patients was -4.5. the mean change in lumbar spine bmd z-score from baseline to month 24 was 1.3 in the alendronate sodium-treated patients and 0.1 in the placebo-treated patients. treatment with alendronate sodium did not reduce the risk of fracture. sixteen percent of the alendronate sodium patients who sustained a radiologically-confirmed fracture by month 12 of the study had delayed fracture healing (callus remodeling) or fracture non-union when assessed radiographically at month 24 compared with 9% of the placebo-treated patients. in alendronate sodium-treated patients, bone histomorphometry data obtained at month 24 demonstrated decreased bone turnover and delayed mineralization time; however, there were no mineralization defects. there were no statistically significant differences between the alendronate sodium and placebo groups in reduction of bone pain. the oral bioavailability in children was similar to that observed in adults. the overall safety profile of alendronate sodium in osteogenesis imperfecta patients treated for up to 24 months was generally similar to that of adults with osteoporosis treated with alendronate sodium. however, there was an increased occurrence of vomiting in osteogenesis imperfecta patients treated with alendronate sodium compared to placebo. during the 24-month treatment period, vomiting was observed in 32 of 109 (29.4%) patients treated with alendronate sodium and 3 of 30 (10%) patients treated with placebo. in a pharmacokinetic study, 6 of 24 pediatric osteogenesis imperfecta patients who received a single oral dose of alendronate 35 or 70 mg developed fever, flu-like symptoms, and/or mild lymphocytopenia within 24 to 48 hours after administration. these events, lasting no more than 2 to 3 days and responding to acetaminophen, are consistent with an acute-phase response that has been reported in patients receiving bisphosphonates, including alendronate sodium. [see adverse reactions (6.2).] of the patients receiving alendronate sodium in the fracture intervention trial (fit), 71% (n=2302) were greater than or equal to 65 years of age and 17% (n=550) were greater than or equal to 75 years of age. of the patients receiving alendronate sodium in the united states and multinational osteoporosis treatment studies in women, osteoporosis studies in men, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis studies, and paget’s disease studies [see clinical studies (14.1), (14.3), (14.4), (14.5)], 45%, 54%, 37%, and 70%, respectively, were 65 years of age or over. no overall differences in efficacy or safety were observed between these patients and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. alendronate sodium is not recommended for patients with creatinine clearance less than 35 ml/min. no dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with creatinine clearance values between 35 to 60 ml/min [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . as there is evidence that alendronate is not metabolized or excreted in the bile, no studies were conducted in patients with hepatic impairment. no dosage adjustment is necessary [see clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . ndc 65862-328-04 once weekly alendronate sodium tablets, usp 35 mg* pharmacist: dispense the medication guide provided separately  to each patient. rx only                        4 tablets aurobindo ndc 65862-329-04 once weekly alendronate sodium tablets, usp 70 mg* pharmacist: dispense the medication guide provided separately  to each patient. rx only                            4 tablets aurobindo

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aurobindo pharma limited - tramadol hydrochloride (unii: 9n7r477wck) (tramadol - unii:39j1lgj30j) - tramadol hydrochloride 100 mg - tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term opioid treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate. limitations of use - because of the risks of addiction, abuse, and misuse with opioids, even at recommended doses, and because of the greater risks of overdose and death with extended-release opioid formulations [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] , reserve tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets 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. - tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets are not indicated as an as-needed (prn) analgesic. tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated for:   - all children younger than 12 years of  age [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] -

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torrent pharmaceuticals limited - bupropion hydrochloride (unii: zg7e5poy8o) (bupropion - unii:01zg3tpx31) - bupropion hydrochloride 100 mg - bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, usp (sr) are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (mdd), as defined by the diagnostic and statistical manual (dsm ) . the efficacy of bupropion in the treatment of a major depressive episode was established in two 4-week controlled inpatient trials and one 6-week controlled outpatient trial of adult subjects with mdd [see clinical studies (14)] .             the efficacy of bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, usp (sr) in maintaining an antidepressant response for up to 44 weeks following 8 weeks of acute treatment was demonstrated in a placebo-controlled trial [see clinical studies (14)] . - bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (sr) are contraindicated in patients with a seizure disorder. - bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (sr) are contraindicated in patients with a current or prior diagnosis of bulimia or anorexia nervosa as a higher incidence of seizures

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aurobindo pharma limited - gabapentin (unii: 6cw7f3g59x) (gabapentin - unii:6cw7f3g59x) - gabapentin 100 mg - gabapentin capsules are indicated for: - management of postherpetic neuralgia in adults - adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial onset seizures, with and without secondary generalization, in adults and pediatric patients 3 years and older with epilepsy gabapentin capsules are contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug or its ingredients. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antiepileptic drugs (aeds), such as gabapentin, during pregnancy. encourage women who are taking gabapentin during pregnancy to enroll in the north american antiepileptic drug (naaed) pregnancy registry by calling the toll free number 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org/ . risk summary there are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with the use of gabapentin in pregnant women. in nonclinical studies in mice, rats, and rabbits, gabapentin was developmentally toxic (increased fetal skeletal and visceral abnormalities, and increased embryofetal mortality) when administered to pregnant animals at doses similar to or lower than those used clinically [see data]. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. data animal data when pregnant mice received oral doses of gabapentin (500, 1000, or 3000 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis, embryofetal toxicity (increased incidences of skeletal variations) was observed at the two highest doses. the no-effect dose for embryofetal developmental toxicity in mice (500 mg/kg/day) is less than the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 3600 mg on a body surface area (mg/m2 ) basis. in studies in which rats received oral doses of gabapentin (500 to 2000 mg/kg/day) during pregnancy, adverse effect on offspring development (increased incidences of hydroureter and/or hydronephrosis) were observed at all doses. the lowest dose tested is similar to the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. when pregnant rabbits were treated with gabapentin during the period of organogenesis, an increase in embryofetal mortality was observed at all doses tested (60, 300, or 1500 mg/kg). the lowest dose tested is less than the mrhd on a mg/m2 basis. in a published study, gabapentin (400 mg/kg/day) was administered by intraperitoneal injection to neonatal mice during the first postnatal week, a period of synaptogenesis in rodents (corresponding to the last trimester of pregnancy in humans). gabapentin caused a marked decrease in neuronal synapse formation in brains of intact mice and abnormal neuronal synapse formation in a mouse model of synaptic repair. gabapentin has been shown in vitro to interfere with activity of the α2δ subunit of voltage-activated calcium channels, a receptor involved in neuronal synaptogenesis. the clinical significance of these findings is unknown. risk summary gabapentin is secreted in human milk following oral administration. the effects on the breastfed infant and on milk production are unknown. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for gabapentin and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from gabapentin or from the underlying maternal condition. safety and effectiveness of gabapentin in the management of postherpetic neuralgia in pediatric patients have not been established. safety and effectiveness as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in pediatric patients below the age of 3 years has not been established [see clinical studies (14.2)] . the total number of patients treated with gabapentin in controlled clinical trials in patients with postherpetic neuralgia was 336, of which 102 (30%) were 65 to 74 years of age, and 168 (50%) were 75 years of age and older. there was a larger treatment effect in patients 75 years of age and older compared to younger patients who received the same dosage. since gabapentin is almost exclusively eliminated by renal excretion, the larger treatment effect observed in patients ≥75 years may be a consequence of increased gabapentin exposure for a given dose that results from an age-related decrease in renal function. however, other factors cannot be excluded. the types and incidence of adverse reactions were similar across age groups except for peripheral edema and ataxia, which tended to increase in incidence with age. clinical studies of gabapentin in epilepsy did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they responded differently from younger subjects. other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. in general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. this drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and dose should be adjusted based on creatinine clearance values in these patients [see dosage and administration (2.4), adverse reactions (6), and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . dosage adjustment in adult patients with compromised renal function is necessary [see dosage and administration (2.3) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . pediatric patients with renal insufficiency have not been studied. dosage adjustment in patients undergoing hemodialysis is necessary [see dosage and administration (2.3) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . gabapentin is not a scheduled drug. abuse is the intentional, non-therapeutic use of a drug, even once, for its desirable psychological or physiological effects. misuse is the intentional use, for therapeutic purposes, of a drug by an individual in a way other than prescribed by a health care provider or for whom it was not prescribed. gabapentin does not exhibit affinity for benzodiazepine, opioid (mu, delta or kappa), or cannabinoid 1 receptor sites. gabapentin misuse and abuse have been reported in the postmarketing setting and published literature. most of the individuals described in these reports had a history of polysubstance abuse. some of these individuals were taking higher than recommended doses of gabapentin for unapproved uses. when prescribing gabapentin, carefully evaluate patients for a history of drug abuse and observe them for signs and symptoms of gabapentin misuse or abuse (e.g., self-dose escalation and drug-seeking behavior). the abuse potential of gabapentin has not been evaluated in human studies. physical dependence is a state that develops as a result of physiological adaptation in response to repeated drug use, manifested by withdrawal signs and symptoms after abrupt discontinuation or a significant dose reduction of a drug. there are rare postmarketing reports of individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms shortly after discontinuing higher than recommended doses of gabapentin used to treat illnesses for which the drug is not approved. such symptoms included agitation, disorientation and confusion after suddenly discontinuing gabapentin that resolved after restarting gabapentin. the dependence potential of gabapentin has not been evaluated in human studies.

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aurobindo pharma limited - armodafinil (unii: v63xwa605i) (armodafinil - unii:v63xwa605i) - armodafinil 50 mg - armodafinil tablets are indicated to improve wakefulness in adult patients with excessive sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea (osa), narcolepsy, or shift work disorder (swd). limitations of use in osa, armodafinil tablets are indicated to treat excessive sleepiness and not as treatment for the underlying obstruction. if continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) is the treatment of choice for a patient, a maximal effort to treat with cpap for an adequate period of time should be made prior to initiating armodafinil tablets for excessive sleepiness. armodafinil tablets are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to modafinil or armodafinil or its inactive ingredients [see warnings and precautions (5.1, 5.2, 5.3)] . risk summary limited available data on armodafinil use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug associated risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes. intrauterine growth restriction and spontaneous abortion have been reported in association with armodafinil and modafinil. although the pharmacology of armodafinil is not identical to that of the sympathomimetic amines, armodafinil shares some pharmacologic properties with this class [see clinical pharmacology (12.1)] . some sympathomimetics have been associated with intrauterine growth restriction and spontaneous abortions. in animal reproduction studies of armodafinil (r-modafinil) and modafinil (a mixture of r-and s-modafinil) conducted in pregnant rats (armodafinil, modafinil) and rabbits (modafinil) during organogenesis, evidence of developmental toxicity (increased embryofetal and offspring mortality, decreased fetal growth) was observed at clinically relevant plasma exposures. all pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated populations 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. data animal data oral administration of armodafinil (60, 200, or 600 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis resulted in decreased fetal body weight and increased incidences of fetal variations indicative of growth delay at the highest dose, which was also maternally toxic. the highest no-effect dose for embryofetal developmental toxicity in rat (200 mg/kg/day) was associated with a plasma armodafinil exposure (auc) less than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of armodafinil (250 mg/day). modafinil (50, 100, or 200 mg/kg/day) administered orally to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis produced an increase in resorptions and an increased incidence of fetal variations at the highest dose tested. the higher no-effect dose for embryofetal developmental toxicity (100 mg/kg/day) was associated with a plasma armodafinil auc less than that in humans at the mrhd of armodafinil. however, in a subsequent rat study of up to 480 mg/kg/day of modafinil, no adverse effects on embryofetal development were observed. in a study in which modafinil (45, 90, or 180 mg/kg/day) was orally administered to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis, embryofetal death was increased at the highest dose. the highest no-effect dose for developmental toxicity (100 mg/kg/day) was associated with a plasma armodafinil auc less than that in humans at the mrhd of armodafinil. modafinil administration to rats throughout gestation and lactation at oral doses of up to 200 mg/kg/day resulted in decreased viability in the offspring at doses greater than 20 mg/kg/day, a dose resulting in a plasma armodafinil auc less than that in humans at the mrhd of armodafinil. no effects on postnatal developmental and neurobehavioral parameters were observed in surviving offspring. risk summary there are no data on the presence of armodafinil or its metabolites in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effect of this drug on milk production. modafinil was present in rat milk when animals were dosed during the lactation period. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for armodafinil and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from armodafinil or from the underlying maternal condition. the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives may be reduced when used with armodafinil and for one month after discontinuation of therapy. advise women who are using a hormonal method of contraception to use an additional barrier method or an alternative non-hormonal method of contraception during treatment with armodafinil and for one month after discontinuation of armodafinil treatment [see drug interactions (7) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. serious rash has been seen in pediatric patients receiving modafinil [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] . in elderly patients, elimination of armodafinil and its metabolites may be reduced as a consequence of aging. therefore, consideration should be given to the use of lower doses and close monitoring in this population [see dosage and administration (2.4) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. the dosage of armodafinil should be reduced in patients with severe hepatic impairment [see dosage and administration (2.3) and clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . armodafinil is a schedule iv controlled substance. abuse of armodafinil has been reported in patients treated with armodafinil. patterns of abuse have included euphoric mood and use of increasingly large doses or recurrent use of armodafinil for a desired effect. drug diversion has also been noted. during the postmarketing period, misuse of armodafinil has been observed (e.g., taking armodafinil against a physician’s advice, and obtaining armodafinil from multiple physicians). abuse of armodafinil, the active ingredient of armodafinil, poses a risk of overdosage similar to that seen for modafinil, which may lead to tachycardia, insomnia, agitation, dizziness, anxiety, nausea, headache, dystonia, tremor, chest pain, hypertension, seizures, delirium, or hallucinations. other signs and symptoms of cns stimulant abuse include tachypnea, sweating, dilated pupils, hyperactivity, restlessness, decreased appetite, loss of coordination, flushed skin, vomiting, and abdominal pain. in humans, modafinil produces psychoactive and euphoric effects, alterations in mood, perception, thinking and feelings, typical of other cns stimulants. in in vitro binding studies, modafinil binds to the dopamine reuptake site and causes an increase in extracellular dopamine, but no increase in dopamine release. modafinil is reinforcing, as evidenced by its self-administration in monkeys previously trained to self-administer cocaine. in some studies, modafinil was also partially discriminated as stimulant-like. physicians should follow patients closely, especially those with a history of drug and/or stimulant (e.g., methylphenidate, amphetamine, or cocaine) abuse. patients should be observed for signs of misuse or abuse (e.g., incrementation of doses or drug-seeking behavior). the abuse potential of modafinil (200, 400, and 800 mg) was assessed relative to methylphenidate (45 and 90 mg) in an inpatient study in individuals experienced with drugs of abuse. results from this clinical study demonstrated that modafinil produced psychoactive and euphoric effects and feelings consistent with other scheduled cns stimulants (methylphenidate). 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. physical dependence can occur in patients treated with armodafinil. abrupt cessation or dose reduction following chronic use can result in withdrawal symptoms, including shaking, sweating, chills, nausea, vomiting, confusion, aggression, and atrial fibrillation. drug withdrawal convulsions, suicidality, fatigue, insomnia, aches, depression and headache have also been observed during the postmarketing period. also, abrupt withdrawal has caused deterioration of psychiatric symptoms such as depression. 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). multiple cases of development of tolerance to armodafinil have been reported during the postmarketing period.

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aurobindo pharma limited - risedronate sodium (unii: ofg5exg60l) (risedronic acid - unii:km2z91756z) - risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, risedronate sodium tablets reduce the incidence of vertebral fractures and a composite endpoint of nonvertebral osteoporosis-related fractures [see clinical studies (14.1, 14.2)] . risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for treatment to increase bone mass in men with osteoporosis. risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for the treatment and prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in men and women who are either initiating or continuing systemic glucocorticoid treatment (daily dosage of greater than or equal to 7.5 mg of prednisone or equivalent) for chronic diseases. patients treated with glucocorticoids should receive adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin d. risedronate sodium tablets are indicated for treatment of paget’s disease of bone in men and women. the optimal duration of use has not been determined. the safety and effectiveness of risedronate sodium tablets for the treatment of osteoporosis are based on clinical data of three years duration. all patients on bisphosphonate therapy should have the need for continued therapy re-evaluated on a periodic basis. patients at low-risk for fracture should be considered for drug discontinuation after 3 to 5 years of use. patients who discontinue therapy should have their risk for fracture re-evaluated periodically. risedronate sodium tablets are contraindicated in patients with the following conditions: - abnormalities of the esophagus which delay esophageal emptying such as stricture or achalasia [see warnings and precautions (5.1)] - inability to stand or sit upright for at least 30 minutes [see dosage and administration (2), warnings and precautions (5.1)] - hypocalcemia [see warnings and precautions (5.2)] - known hypersensitivity to risedronate sodium tablets or any of its excipients. angioedema, generalized rash, bullous skin reactions, stevens-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis have been reported [see adverse reactions (6.2)] risk summary available data on the use of risedronate in pregnant women are insufficient to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. discontinue risedronate when pregnancy is recognized. in animal reproduction studies, daily oral administration of risedronate to pregnant rats during organogenesis decreased neonatal survival and body weight at doses approximately 5 and 26 times, respectively, the highest recommended human daily dose of 30 mg (based on body surface area, mg/m2 ). a low incidence of cleft palate was observed in fetuses of dams treated at doses approximately equal to the 30 mg human daily dose. delayed skeletal ossification was observed in fetuses of dams treated at approximately 2.5 to 5 times the 30 mg human daily dose. periparturient mortality due to maternal hypocalcemia occurred in dams and neonates upon daily oral administration of risedronate to pregnant rats during mating and/or gestation starting at doses equivalent to the 30 mg daily human dose. bisphosphonates are incorporated into the bone matrix, from which they are gradually released over a period of years. the amount of bisphosphonate incorporated into adult bone and available for release into the systemic circulation is directly related to the dose and duration of bisphosphonate use. consequently, based on the mechanism of action of bisphosphonates, there is a potential risk of fetal harm, predominantly skeletal, if a woman becomes pregnant after completing a course of bisphosphonate therapy. the impact of variables such as time between cessation of bisphosphonate therapy to conception, the particular bisphosphonate used, and the route of administration (intravenous versus oral) on this risk has not been studied. 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 risks of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. data animal data in animal studies, pregnant rats received risedronate sodium during organogenesis at doses equivalent to 1 to 26 times the 30 mg human daily dose (based on body surface area, mg/m2 ). survival of neonates was decreased in dams treated during gestation with oral doses approximately 5 times the human dose, and body weight was decreased in neonates of dams treated with approximately 26 times the human dose. a low incidence of cleft palate was observed in fetuses of dams treated with oral doses approximately equal to the human dose. the number of fetuses exhibiting incomplete ossification of sternebrae or skull of dams treated with approximately 2.5 times the human dose was significantly increased compared to controls. both incomplete ossification and unossified sternebrae were increased in fetuses of dams treated with oral doses approximately 5 times the human dose. no significant ossification effects were seen in fetuses of rabbits treated with oral doses approximately 7 times the human dose (the highest dose tested). however, 1 of 14 litters were aborted and 1 of 14 litters were delivered prematurely. periparturient mortality due to maternal hypocalcemia occurred in dams and neonates when pregnant rats were treated daily during mating and/or gestation with oral doses equivalent to the human dose or higher. risk summary there are no data on the presence of risedronate in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. a small degree of lacteal transfer occurred in nursing rats. the concentration of the drug in animal milk does not necessarily predict the concentration of drug in human milk. however, 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 breast-feeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for risedronate and any potential adverse effects on the breast-fed child from risedronate or from the underlying maternal condition. data animal data risedronate was detected in neonates of lactating rats given a single oral dose of risedronate at 24-hours post-dosing, indicating a small degree of lacteal transfer. risedronate is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. the safety and effectiveness of risedronate was assessed in a one-year, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 143 pediatric patients (94 received risedronate) with osteogenesis imperfecta (oi). the enrolled population was predominantly patients with mild osteogenesis imperfecta (85% type-i), aged 4 to less than 16 years, 50% male and 82% caucasian, with a mean lumbar spine bmd z-score of -2.08 (2.08 standard deviations below the mean for age-matched controls).  patients received either a 2.5 mg (less than or equal to 30 kg body weight) or 5 mg (greater than 30 kg body weight) daily oral dose. after one year, an increase in lumbar spine bmd in the risedronate group compared to the placebo group was observed. however, treatment with risedronate did not result in a reduction in the risk of fracture in pediatric patients with osteogenesis imperfecta. in risedronate-treated subjects, no mineralization defects were noted in paired bone biopsy specimens obtained at baseline and month 12. the overall safety profile of risedronate in oi patients treated for up to 12 months was generally similar to that of adults with osteoporosis. however, there was an increased incidence of vomiting compared to placebo. in this study, vomiting was observed in 15% of children treated with risedronate and 6% of patients treated with placebo. other adverse events reported in greater than or equal to 10% of patients treated with risedronate and with a higher frequency than placebo were: pain in the extremity (21% with risedronate versus 16% with placebo), headache (20% versus 8%), back pain (17% versus 10%), pain (15% versus 10%), upper abdominal pain (11% versus 8%), and bone pain (10% versus 4%). of the patients receiving risedronate in postmenopausal osteoporosis studies [see clinical studies (14)] , 47% were between 65 and 75 years of age, and 17% were over 75. the corresponding proportions were 26% and 11% in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis trials, and 40% and 26% in paget’s disease trials. no overall differences in efficacy between geriatric and younger patients were observed in these studies. in the male osteoporosis trial, 28% of patients receiving risedronate were between 65 and 75 years of age and 9% were over 75. the lumbar spine bmd response for risedronate compared to placebo was 5.6% for subjects less than 65 years and 2.9% for subjects greater than or equal to 65 years. no overall differences in safety between geriatric and younger patients were observed in the risedronate trials, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. risedronate is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 ml/min) because of lack of clinical experience. no dosage adjustment is necessary in patients with a creatinine clearance greater than or equal to 30 ml/min. no studies have been performed to assess risedronate’s safety or efficacy in patients with hepatic impairment. risedronate is not metabolized in human liver preparations. dosage adjustment is unlikely to be needed in patients with hepatic impairment.