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unichem pharmaceuticals (usa), inc. - pramipexole dihydrochloride (unii: 3d867np06j) (pramipexole - unii:83619peu5t) - pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of parkinson's disease. pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets are indicated for the treatment of moderate-to-severe primary restless legs syndrome (rls). none. risk summary there are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets in pregnant women. no adverse developmental effects were observed in animal studies in which pramipexole was administered to rabbits during pregnancy. effects on embryofetal development could not be adequately assessed in pregnant rats; however, postnatal growth was inhibited at clinically relevant exposures [see data ]. in the u.s. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and of 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 oral administration of pramipexole (0.1, 0.5, or 1.5 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in a high incidence of total resorption of embryos at the highest dose tested. this increase in embryolethality is thought to result from the prolactin-lowering effect of pramipexole; prolactin is necessary for implantation and maintenance of early pregnancy in rats but not in rabbits or humans. because of pregnancy disruption and early embryonic loss in this study, the teratogenic potential of pramipexole could not be adequately assessed in rats. the highest no-effect dose for embryolethality in rats was associated with maternal plasma drug exposures (auc) approximately equal to those in humans receiving the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 4.5 mg/day. there were no adverse effects on embryo-fetal development following oral administration of pramipexole (0.1, 1, or 10 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rabbits during organogenesis (plasma auc up to approximately 70 times that in humans at the mrhd). postnatal growth was inhibited in the offspring of rats treated with pramipexole (0.1, 0.5, or 1.5 mg/kg/day) during the latter part of pregnancy and throughout lactation. the no-effect dose for adverse effects on offspring growth (0.1 mg/kg/day) was associated with maternal plasma drug exposures lower than that in humans at the mrhd. risk summary   there are no data on the presence of pramipexole in human milk, the effects of pramipexole on the breastfed infant, or the effects of pramipexole on milk production. however, inhibition of lactation is expected because pramipexole inhibits secretion of prolactin in humans. pramipexole or metabolites, or both, are present in rat milk [see data ]. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets or from the underlying maternal condition. data in a study of radio-labeled pramipexole, pramipexole or metabolites, or both, were present in rat milk at concentrations three to six times higher than those in maternal plasma. safety and effectiveness of pramipexole dihydrochloride in pediatric patients has not been established. pramipexole total oral clearance is approximately 30% lower in subjects older than 65 years compared with younger subjects, because of a decline in pramipexole renal clearance due to an age-related reduction in renal function. this resulted in an increase in elimination half-life from approximately 8.5 hours to 12 hours. in clinical studies with parkinson's disease patients, 38.7% of patients were older than 65 years. there were no apparent differences in efficacy or safety between older and younger patients, except that the relative risk of hallucination associated with the use of pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets was increased in the elderly. in clinical studies with rls patients, 22% of patients were at least 65 years old. there were no apparent differences in efficacy or safety between older and younger patients. the elimination of pramipexole is dependent on renal function. pramipexole clearance is extremely low in dialysis patients, as a negligible amount of pramipexole is removed by dialysis. caution should be exercised when administering pramipexole dihydrochloride tablets to patients with renal disease [see  dosage and administration (2.2), warnings and precautions (5.7), and clinical pharmacology (12.3) ].

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novartis pharmaceuticals corporation - siponimod (unii: rr6p8l282i) (siponimod - unii:rr6p8l282i) - mayzent is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (ms), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. mayzent is contraindicated in patients who have: - a cyp2c9*3/*3 genotype [see use in specific populations (8.6) and clinical pharmacology (12.5)] - in the last 6 months experienced myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, tia, decompensated heart failure requiring hospitalization, or class iii or iv heart failure - presence of mobitz type ii second-degree, third-degree av block, or sick sinus syndrome, unless patient has a functioning pacemaker [see warnings and precautions (5.4)] pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to mayzent during pregnancy. healthcare providers are encouraged to enroll pregnant patients, or pregnant women may register themselves in the mothertobaby pregnancy study in multiple sclerosis by calling

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amneal pharmaceuticals llc - esomeprazole magnesium (unii: r6dxu4way9) (esomeprazole - unii:n3pa6559ft) - adults 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 ee in adults. 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. pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) for the healing of ee in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age. esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the maintenance of healing of ee in adults. controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months.  adults esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd in adults. pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for short-term treatment (4 weeks) of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age.  esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the reduction in the occurrence of gastric ulcers associated with continuous nsaid therapy in adult patients at risk for developing gastric ulcers. patients are considered to be at risk due to their age (60 years and older) and/or documented history of gastric ulcers. controlled studies do not extend beyond 6 months. eradication of h. pylori has been shown to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. triple therapy esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules in combination with amoxicillin and clarithromycin is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with h. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years) to eradicate h. pylori . 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 (12.4)  and the prescribing information for clarithromycin] . esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are indicated for the long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions, including zollinger-ellison syndrome, in adults. - esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to 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 (5.2) , adverse reactions (6.2)] . - for information about contraindications of amoxicillin and clarithromycin, indicated in combination with esomeprazole magnesium for h. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence, refer to the contraindications section of the respective prescribing information. - proton pump inhibitors (ppis), including esomeprazole magnesium, are contraindicated in patients receiving rilpivirine-containing products [see drug interactions (7)] . risk summary there are no adequate and well-controlled studies with esomeprazole in pregnant women. esomeprazole is the s-isomer of omeprazole. available epidemiologic data fail to demonstrate an increased risk of major congenital malformations or other adverse pregnancy outcomes with first trimester omeprazole use (see data ). reproduction studies in rats and rabbits resulted in dose-dependent embryo-lethality at omeprazole doses that were approximately 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg (based on a body surface area for a 60 kg person). teratogenicity was not observed in animal reproduction studies with administration of oral esomeprazole magnesium in rats and rabbits with doses about 68 times and 42 times, respectively, an oral human dose of 40 mg (based on a body surface area basis for a 60 kg person). changes in bone morphology were observed in offspring of rats dosed through most of pregnancy and lactation at doses equal to or greater than approximately 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg. when maternal administration was confined to gestation only, there were no effects on bone physeal morphology in the offspring at any age (see data) . the estimated background risks of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population are 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. data human data esomeprazole is the s-isomer of omeprazole. four epidemiological studies compared the frequency of congenital abnormalities among infants born to women who used omeprazole during pregnancy with the frequency of abnormalities among infants of women exposed to h2 -receptor antagonists or other controls. a population-based retrospective cohort epidemiological study from the swedish medical birth registry, covering approximately 99% of pregnancies, from 1995 to 1999, reported on 955 infants (824 exposed during the first trimester with 39 of these exposed beyond first trimester and 131 exposed after the first trimester) whose mothers used omeprazole during pregnancy. the number of infants exposed in utero to omeprazole that had any malformation, low birth weight, low apgar score, or hospitalization was similar to the number observed in this population. the number of infants born with ventricular septal defects and the number of stillborn infants was slightly higher in the omeprazole-exposed infants than the expected number in this population. a population-based retrospective cohort study covering all live births in denmark from 1996 to 2009, reported on 1,800 live births whose mothers used omeprazole during the first trimester of pregnancy and 837,317 live births whose mothers did not use any proton pump inhibitor. the overall rate of birth defects in infants born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole was 2.9% and 2.6% in infants born to mothers not exposed to any proton pump inhibitor during the first trimester. a retrospective cohort study reported on 689 pregnant women exposed to either h2 -blockers or omeprazole in the first trimester (134 exposed to omeprazole) and 1,572 pregnant women unexposed to either during the first trimester. the overall malformation rate in offspring born to mothers with first trimester exposure to omeprazole, an h2 -blocker, or were unexposed was 3.6%, 5.5% and 4.1% respectively. a small prospective observational cohort study followed 113 women exposed to omeprazole during pregnancy (89% with first trimester exposures). the reported rate of major congenital malformations was 4% in the omeprazole group, 2% in controls exposed to non-teratogens and 2.8% in disease paired controls. rates of spontaneous and elective abortions, preterm deliveries, gestational age at delivery and mean birth weight were similar among the groups. several studies have reported no apparent adverse short-term effects on the infant when single dose oral or intravenous omeprazole was administered to over 200 pregnant women as premedication for cesarean section under general anesthesia. animal data omeprazole reproductive studies conducted with omeprazole in rats at oral doses up to 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) and in rabbits at doses up to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) during organogenesis did not disclose any evidence for a teratogenic potential of omeprazole. in rabbits, omeprazole in a dose range of 6.9 to 69.1 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis produced dose-related increases in embryo-lethality, fetal resorptions and pregnancy disruptions. in rats, dose-related embryo/fetal toxicity and postnatal developmental toxicity were observed in offspring resulting from parents treated with omeprazole at 13.8 to 138.0 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis), administered prior to mating through the lactation period. esomeprazole no effects on embryo-fetal development were observed in reproduction studies with esomeprazole magnesium in rats at oral doses up to 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) or in rabbits at oral doses up to 86 mg/kg/day (about 41 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) administered during organogenesis. a pre- and postnatal developmental toxicity study in rats with additional endpoints to evaluate bone development was performed with esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). neonatal/early postnatal (birth to weaning) survival was decreased at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). body weight and body weight gain were reduced and neurobehavioral or general developmental delays in the immediate post-weaning timeframe were evident at doses equal to or greater than 69 mg/kg/day (about 17 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). in addition, 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 equal to or greater than 14 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). physeal dysplasia in the femur was observed in offspring of rats treated with oral doses of esomeprazole magnesium at doses equal to or greater than 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg 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 esomeprazole magnesium was administered at oral doses of 14 to 280 mg/kg/day (about 3.4 to 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg 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 138 mg/kg/day (about 34 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis). a pre- and postnatal development study in rats with esomeprazole strontium (using equimolar doses compared to esomeprazole magnesium study) produced similar results in dams and pups as described above. 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 esomeprazole magnesium at oral doses of 280 mg/kg/day (about 68 times an oral human dose of 40 mg on a body surface area basis) where esomeprazole 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 esomeprazole is the s-isomer of omeprazole and limited data suggest that omeprazole may be present in human milk. there are no clinical data on the effects of esomeprazole on the breastfed infant or on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for esomeprazole magnesium and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from esomeprazole magnesium or from the underlying maternal condition. healing of ee pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age the safety and effectiveness of esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules have been established in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years for short-term treatment (4 to 8 weeks) for healing of ee. use of esomeprazole magnesium for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional safety and pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age. the safety profile in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age was similar to adults [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.4)] . symptomatic gerd pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age the safety and effectiveness of esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules have been established in pediatric patients 12 years to 17 years of age for the short-term treatment (4 weeks) of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gerd. use of esomeprazole magnesium for this indication is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies in adults with additional safety and pharmacokinetic data in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age. the safety profile in pediatric patients 1 year to 17 years of age was similar to adults [see adverse reactions (6.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3), clinical studies (14.4)] . other conditions the safety and effectiveness of esomeprazole magnesium for the risk reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcer, h. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence and treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions have not been established in pediatric patients. juvenile animal toxicity studies in a juvenile rat toxicity study, esomeprazole was administered with both magnesium and strontium salts at oral doses about 34 to 68 times a daily human dose of 40 mg based on body surface area. increases in death were seen at the high dose and at all doses of esomeprazole, there were decreases in body weight, body weight gain, femur weight and femur length and decreases in overall growth [see nonclinical toxicology (13.2)] . of the total number of patients who received esomeprazole magnesium in clinical trials, 1459 were 65 years to 74 years of age and 354 patients were 75 years of age and older. no overall differences in safety and efficacy were observed between the elderly and younger individuals, and other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients, but greater sensitivity of some older individuals cannot be ruled out. in patients with severe hepatic impairment (child-pugh class c) exposure to esomeprazole substantially increased compared to healthy subjects. dosage modification of esomeprazole magnesium is recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment for the healing of ee, risk reduction of nsaid-associated gastric ulcer, h. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence and pathological hypersecretory conditions including zollinger-ellison syndrome [see dosage and administration (2.1), clinical pharmacology (12.3)] . in patients with mild to moderate liver impairment (child-pugh classes a and b), no dosage adjustment is necessary.

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aphena pharma solutions - tennessee, llc - atenolol (unii: 50vv3vw0ti) (atenolol - unii:50vv3vw0ti) - atenolol tablets, usp are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. lowering blood pressure lowers the risk of fatal and non-fatal 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 atenolol. 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 blood pressure education program’s joint national committee on prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure (jnc). numerous antihypertensive drugs, from a variety of pharmacologic classes and with different

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cvs pharmacy - alcohol (unii: 3k9958v90m) (alcohol - unii:3k9958v90m) - uses to help reduce bacteria on the skin. stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation or redness develops.

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pharmagel international inc - salicylic acid 2.0% - acne medication use for treatment of acne and to decrease bacteria on the skin.

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pharmagel international inc - salicylic acid 2.0% - acne medication use for treatment of acne and to decrease bacteria on the skin.

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pharmagel international inc - salicylic acid 1.0% - acne medication use for treatment of acne. decreases bacteria on the skin.

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pharmagel international inc - salicylic acid 2.0% - acne medication use for treatment of acne and to decrease bacteria on the skin.

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cadila pharmaceuticals limited - fluoxetine hydrochloride (unii: i9w7n6b1kj) (fluoxetine - unii:01k63sup8d) - fluoxetine capsules are indicated for the treatment of: • acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder [see clinical studies (14.1)]. • acute and maintenance treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) [see clinical studies (14.2 )]. • acute and maintenance treatment of binge-eating and vomiting behaviors in patients with moderate to severe bulimia nervosa [see clinical studies (14.3 )]. • acute treatment of panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia [see clinical studies (14.4 ) ]. fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination is indicated for the treatment of: • acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. • treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in patient, who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode). fluoxetine capsules monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder or the treatment of treatment resistant depression. when using fluoxetine capsules and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the clinical studies section of the package insert for symbyax® . when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the contraindications section of the package insert for symbyax. the use of maois intended to treat psychiatric disorders with fluoxetine capsules or within 5 weeks of stopping treatment with fluoxetine capsules is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. the use of fluoxetine capsules within 14 days of stopping an maoi intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see dosage and administration (2.9) and warnings and precautions (5.2)]. starting fluoxetine capsules in a patient who is being treated with maois such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see dosage and administration (2.10) and warnings and precautions (5.2)]. the use of fluoxetine capsules is contraindicated with the following: • pimozide [see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions (7.7, 7.8)] • thioridazine [see warnings and precautions (5.11) and drug interactions (7.7, 7.8)] pimozide and thioridazine prolong the qt interval. fluoxetine capsules can increase the levels of pimozide and thioridazine through inhibition of cyp2d6. fluoxetine capsules can also prolong the qt interval. when using fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination, also refer to the use in specific populations section of the package insert for symbyax. pregnancy exposure registry there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to 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-researchprograms/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 over several decades have not established an increased risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. some studies have reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations; however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship (see data ). there are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and risks of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (pphn) (see data ) and poor neonatal adaptation with exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (ssris), including fluoxetine, during pregnancy (see clinical considerations ). in rats and rabbits treated with fluoxetine during the period of organogenesis, there was no evidence of developmental effects at doses up to 1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the maximum recommended human dose (mrhd) of 60 mg/day given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. however, in other reproductive studies in rats, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths early after birth occurred at doses that are 1.5 times (during gestation) and 0.97 time (during gestation and lactation) the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis. 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 us general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. clinical considerations disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continue antidepressants. this finding is from a prospective, longitudinal study that followed 201 pregnant women with a history of major depressive disorder who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. consider the risk of untreated depression when discontinuing or changing treatment with antidepressant medication during pregnancy and postpartum. maternal adverse reactions  use of fluoxetine 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 fluoxetine and other ssri or snris late in the third trimester have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremors, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying. these findings 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 — it has been shown that ssris (including fluoxetine) can cross the placenta. published epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to fluoxetine have not established an increased risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, and other adverse developmental outcomes. several publications reported an increased incidence of cardiovascular malformations in children with in utero exposure to fluoxetine. however, these studies results do not establish a causal relationship. methodologic limitations of these observational studies include possible exposure and outcome misclassification, lack of adequate controls, adjustment for confounders and confirmatory studies. however, these studies cannot definitely establish or exclude any drug-associated risk during pregnancy. exposure to ssris, particularly later in pregnancy, may have an increased risk for pphn. pphn occurs in 1 to 2 per 1,000 live births in the general population and is associated with substantial neonatal morbidity and mortality.   animal data — in embryofetal development studies in rats and rabbits, there was no evidence of malformations or developmental variations following administration of fluoxetine at doses up to 12.5 and 15 mg/kg/day, respectively (1.6 and 3.9 times, respectively, the mrhd of 60 mg given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis) throughout organogenesis. however, in rat reproduction studies, an increase in stillborn pups, a decrease in pup weight, and an increase in pup deaths during the first 7 days postpartum occurred following maternal exposure to 12 mg/kg/day (1.5 times the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis) during gestation or 7.5 mg/kg/day (0.97 time the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis) during gestation and lactation. there was no evidence of developmental neurotoxicity in the surviving offspring of rats treated with 12 mg/kg/day during gestation. the no-effect dose for rat pup mortality was 5 mg/kg/day (0.65 time the mrhd given to adolescents on a mg/m2 basis). risk summary data from published literature report the presence of fluoxetine and norfluoxetine in human milk (see data ). there are reports of agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight gain in infants exposed to fluoxetine through breast milk (see clinical considerations ). there are no data on the effect of fluoxetine or its metabolites on milk production. the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for fluoxetine and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from fluoxetine or the underlying maternal condition clinical considerations infants exposed to fluoxetine should be monitored for agitation, irritability, poor feeding, and poor weight gain. data a study of 19 nursing mothers on fluoxetine with daily doses of 10 to 60 mg showed that fluoxetine was detectable in 30% of nursing infant sera (range: 1 to 84 ng/ml) whereas norfluoxetine was found in 85% (range: <1 to 265 ng/ml). use of fluoxetine in children  — the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of major depressive disorder was demonstrated in two 8- to 9-week placebo-controlled clinical trials with 315 pediatric outpatients ages 8 to ≤18 [see clinical studies (14.1)]. the efficacy of fluoxetine for the treatment of ocd was demonstrated in one 13-week placebo-controlled clinical trial with 103 pediatric outpatients ages 7 to <18 [see clinical studies (14.2)]. the safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients <8 years of age in major depressive disorder and <7 years of age in ocd have not been established. fluoxetine pharmacokinetics were evaluated in 21 pediatric patients (ages 6 to ≤18) with major depressive disorder or ocd[see clinical pharmacology (12.3)]. the acute adverse reaction profiles observed in the 3 studies (n=418 randomized; 228 fluoxetine-treated, 190 placebo-treated) were generally similar to that observed in adult studies with fluoxetine. the longer-term adverse reaction profile observed in the 19-week major depressive disorder study (n=219 randomized; 109 fluoxetine-treated, 110 placebo-treated) was also similar to that observed in adult trials with fluoxetine [see adverse reactions (6.1)]. manic reaction, including mania and hypomania, was reported in 6 (1 mania, 5 hypomania) out of 228 (2.6%) fluoxetine-treated patients and in 0 out of 190 (0%) placebo-treated patients. mania/hypomania led to the discontinuation of 4 (1.8%) fluoxetine-treated patients from the acute phases of the 3 studies combined. consequently, regular monitoring for the occurrence of mania/hypomania is recommended. as with other ssris, decreased weight gain has been observed in association with the use of fluoxetine in children and adolescent patients. after 19 weeks of treatment in a clinical trial, pediatric subjects treated with fluoxetine gained an average of 1.1 cm less in height and 1.1 kg less in weight than subjects treated with placebo. in addition, fluoxetine treatment was associated with a decrease in alkaline phosphatase levels. the safety of fluoxetine treatment for pediatric patients has not been systematically assessed for chronic treatment longer than several months in duration. in particular, there are no studies that directly evaluate the longer-term effects of fluoxetine on the growth, development and maturation of children and adolescent patients. therefore, height and weight should be monitored periodically in pediatric patients receiving fluoxetine  [see warnings and precautions (5.6)]. fluoxetine is approved for use in pediatric patients with mdd and ocd[see box warning and warnings and precautions (5.1)]. anyone considering the use of fluoxetine in a child or adolescent must balance the potential risks with the clinical need. animal data — significant toxicity on muscle tissue, neurobehavior, reproductive organs, and bone development has been observed following exposure of juvenile rats to fluoxetine from weaning through maturity. oral administration of fluoxetine to rats from weaning postnatal day 21 through adulthood day 90 at 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day was associated with testicular degeneration and necrosis, epididymal vacuolation and hypospermia (at 30 mg/kg/day corresponding to plasma exposures [auc] approximately 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), increased serum levels of creatine kinase (at auc as low as 1 to 2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day), skeletal muscle degeneration and necrosis, decreased femur length/growth and body weight gain (at auc 5 to 10 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd of 20 mg/day). the high dose of 30 mg/kg/day exceeded a maximum tolerated dose. when animals were evaluated after a drug-free period (up to 11 weeks after cessation of dosing), fluoxetine was associated with neurobehavioral abnormalities (decreased reactivity at auc as low as approximately 0.1 to 0.2 times the average auc in pediatric patients at the mrhd and learning deficit at the high dose), and reproductive functional impairment (decreased mating at all doses and impaired fertility at the high dose). in addition, the testicular and epididymal microscopic lesions and decreased sperm concentrations found in high dose group were also observed, indicating that the drug effects on reproductive organs are irreversible. the reversibility of fluoxetine-induced muscle damage was not assessed. these fluoxetine toxicities in juvenile rats have not been observed in adult animals. plasma exposures (auc) to fluoxetine in juvenile rats receiving 3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day doses in this study are approximately 0.1 to 0.2, 1 to 2, and 5 to 10 times, respectively, the average exposure in pediatric patients receiving the mrhd of 20 mg/day. rat exposures to the major metabolite, norfluoxetine, are approximately 0.3 to 0.8, 1 to 8, and 3 to 20 times, respectively, the pediatric exposure at the mrhd. a specific effect on bone development was reported in juvenile mice administered fluoxetine by the intraperitoneal route to 4 week old mice for 4 weeks at doses 0.5 and 2 times the oral mrhd of 20 mg/day on mg/m2 basis. there was a decrease in bone mineralization and density at both doses, but the overall growth (body weight gain or femur length) was not affected. use of fluoxetine in combination with olanzapine in children and adolescents: safety and efficacy of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients 10 to 17 years of age have been established for the acute treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar i disorder. safety and effectiveness of fluoxetine and olanzapine in combination in patients less than 10 years of age have not been established. us fluoxetine clinical trials included 687 patients ≥65 years of age and 93 patients ≥75 years of age. the efficacy in geriatric patients has been established [ see clinical studies (14.1 )]. for pharmacokinetic information in geriatric patients, [see clinical pharmacology (12.4)]. 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. snris and ssris, including fluoxetine, 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 (5.9)]. clinical studies of olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination did not include sufficient numbers of patients ≥65 years of age to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. in subjects with cirrhosis of the liver, the clearances of fluoxetine and its active metabolite, norfluoxetine, were decreased, thus increasing the elimination half-lives of these substances. a lower or less frequent dose of fluoxetine should be used in patients with cirrhosis. caution is advised when using fluoxetine in patients with diseases or conditions that could affect its metabolism [see dosage and administration (2.7) and clinical pharmacology (12.4)]. fluoxetine has not been systematically studied, in animals or humans, for its potential for abuse, tolerance, or physical dependence. while the premarketing clinical experience with fluoxetine did not reveal any tendency for a withdrawal syndrome or any drug seeking behavior, these observations were not systematic and it is not possible to predict on the basis of this limited experience the extent to which a cns active drug will be misused, diverted, and/or abused once marketed. consequently, healthcare providers should carefully evaluate patients for history of drug abuse and follow such patients closely, observing them for signs of misuse or abuse of fluoxetine (e.g., development of tolerance, incrementation of dose, drug-seeking behavior).