Monday, 30 July 2012

Climara Transdermal


Generic Name: estradiol (Transdermal route)

es-tra-DYE-ol

Transdermal route(Emulsion)

Estrogens increase the risk of endometrial cancer; monitor for abnormal vaginal bleeding. Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia. Increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) have been reported. An increased risk of developing probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age or older has also been reported. Risks should be assumed to be similar for other doses, combinations, and dosage forms of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens, with or without progestins, should be prescribed at the lowest effective doses and for the shortest duration possible .


Transdermal route(Patch, Extended Release)

Estrogens increase the risk of endometrial cancer; monitor for abnormal vaginal bleeding. Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia. Increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) have been reported. An increased risk of developing probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age or older has also been reported. Risks should be assumed to be similar for other doses, combinations, and dosage forms of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens, with or without progestins, should be prescribed at the lowest effective doses and for the shortest duration possible.


Transdermal route(Gel/Jelly)

Estrogens increase the risk of endometrial cancer; monitor for abnormal vaginal bleeding. Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) have been reported. Risks should be assumed to be similar for other doses, combinations, and dosage forms of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens, with or without progestins, should be prescribed at the lowest effective doses and for the shortest duration possible .


Transdermal route(Spray)

Unopposed estrogens increase the risk of endometrial cancer. Adding a progestin will reduce the risk of endometrial hyperplasia, which may be a precursor to endometrial cancer. Diagnostic measures should be undertaken to rule out malignancy in postmenopausal women with undiagnosed persistent or recurring abnormal genital bleeding. Estrogens with or without progestins should not be used for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or dementia. Increased risks of stroke and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) using estrogen alone have been reported. Increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, invasive breast cancer, pulmonary emboli, and deep vein thrombosis in postmenopausal women (50 to 79 years of age) using estrogens combined with progestins have been reported. An increased risk of developing probable dementia in postmenopausal women 65 years of age or older has also been reported in women receiving estrogen alone or estrogen combined with progestins. Risks should be assumed to be similar for other doses, combinations, and dosage forms of estrogens and progestins. Estrogens, with or without progestins, should be prescribed at the lowest effective doses and for the shortest duration possible. Breast budding and breast masses in prepubertal females and gynecomastia and breast masses in prepubertal males have been reported following unintentional secondary exposure. Patients should strictly adhere to recommended instructions for use .



Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Alora

  • Climara

  • Divigel

  • Elestrin

  • Esclim

  • Estraderm

  • Estrasorb

  • EstroGel

  • Evamist

  • Menostar

  • Vivelle

  • Vivelle-Dot

In Canada


  • Estradot Transdermal

  • Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic System

  • Estradot Transdermal Therapeutic System

  • Oesclim

  • Rhoxal-Estradiol Derm 50

  • Rhoxal-Estradiol Derm 75

  • Roxal-Estradiol Derm 100

  • Vivelle 100 Mcg

  • Vivelle 25 Mcg

  • Vivelle 37.5 Mcg

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Patch, Extended Release

  • Gel/Jelly

  • Spray

  • Emulsion

Therapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent


Pharmacologic Class: Estrogen


Uses For Climara


Estradiol transdermal spray is used to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen.


Estradiol is an estrogen hormone. The hormone from the spray is absorbed through your skin into your body. It works by preventing symptoms, such as feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest, or sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating ("hot flashes") in women during menopause.


This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.


Before Using Climara


In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Use of estradiol transdermal spray is not indicated in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.


Geriatric


Although appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of estradiol transdermal spray have not been performed in the geriatric population, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date. However, elderly patients are more likely to have breast cancer, stroke, or dementia, which may require caution in patients receiving estradiol transdermal spray.


Pregnancy








Pregnancy CategoryExplanation
All TrimestersXStudies in animals or pregnant women have demonstrated positive evidence of fetal abnormalities. This drug should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant because the risk clearly outweighs any possible benefit.

Breast Feeding


Studies suggest that this medication may alter milk production or composition. If an alternative to this medication is not prescribed, you should monitor the infant for side effects and adequate milk intake.


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Isotretinoin

  • Theophylline

  • Tizanidine

  • Tranexamic Acid

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Alprazolam

  • Amoxicillin

  • Ampicillin

  • Amprenavir

  • Aprepitant

  • Atazanavir

  • Bacampicillin

  • Betamethasone

  • Bexarotene

  • Bosentan

  • Carbamazepine

  • Clarithromycin

  • Colesevelam

  • Cyclosporine

  • Darunavir

  • Delavirdine

  • Doxycycline

  • Efavirenz

  • Etravirine

  • Fosamprenavir

  • Fosaprepitant

  • Fosphenytoin

  • Ginseng

  • Griseofulvin

  • Itraconazole

  • Ketoconazole

  • Lamotrigine

  • Levothyroxine

  • Licorice

  • Minocycline

  • Modafinil

  • Mycophenolate Mofetil

  • Mycophenolic Acid

  • Nelfinavir

  • Nevirapine

  • Oxcarbazepine

  • Oxytetracycline

  • Phenobarbital

  • Phenytoin

  • Pioglitazone

  • Prednisolone

  • Primidone

  • Rifabutin

  • Rifampin

  • Rifapentine

  • Ritonavir

  • Rosuvastatin

  • Rufinamide

  • Selegiline

  • St John's Wort

  • Tacrine

  • Telaprevir

  • Tetracycline

  • Tipranavir

  • Topiramate

  • Troglitazone

  • Troleandomycin

  • Voriconazole

  • Warfarin

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.


  • Caffeine

  • Grapefruit Juice

Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding or

  • Blood clots (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), active or history of or

  • Breast cancer, known or suspected, or a history of or

  • Heart attack, active or recent (within the past 12 months) or

  • Liver disease or

  • Stroke, active or recent (within the past 12 months) or

  • Surgery with a long period of inactivity or

  • Tumors (estrogen-dependent), known or suspected—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

  • Asthma or

  • Cancer, history of or

  • Diabetes or

  • Edema (fluid retention or body swelling) or

  • Endometriosis or

  • Epilepsy (seizures) or

  • Gallbladder disease or

  • Heart disease or

  • Hypercalcemia (high calcium in the blood) or

  • Hypertension (high blood pressure) or

  • Hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides or fats in the blood) or

  • Hypocalcemia (low calcium in the blood), severe or

  • Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or

  • Jaundice during pregnancy or from using hormonal therapy in the past or

  • Liver tumors or

  • Migraine headache or

  • Porphyria (an enzyme problem) or

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

Proper Use of estradiol

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain estradiol. It may not be specific to Climara. Please read with care.


It is very important that you use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects.


This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, breast, or vagina. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water.


This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the instructions in the insert carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.


Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.


To use the spray:


  • The spray form of this medicine comes in an applicator that delivers a measured amount of estradiol to the skin with each spray. When using a new spray applicator, prime the pump by holding the spray upright and pumping 3 times. Priming is only necessary the first time you use a new spray applicator; do not prime again.

  • Apply the medicine to clean, dry, and unbroken skin on the inside of the forearm between the elbow and the wrist. Do not apply the medicine directly to your breasts or in or around the vagina.

  • Allow the medicine to dry for at least 2 minutes before dressing, and at least 1 hour before washing.

  • If your doctor tells you to increase your dose, move the applicator to an area of the skin next to your previous application site, before applying the second or third spray.

  • Do not rub Evamist® spray into your skin.

  • Do not allow your child to touch the area of the arm where the medicine was sprayed. If you cannot avoid being close with your child, wear clothes with long sleeves to cover the application site.

  • If your child comes in direct contact with the arm where the medicine was sprayed, wash your child's skin right away with soap and water.

  • Do not allow your pets to lick or touch the arm where the medicine was sprayed.

  • Always place the protective cover back on the applicator of the spray.

  • Do not use the applicator for more than 75 sprays.

  • Apply sunscreen at least 1 hour before applying Evamist®.

The spray contains alcohol and is flammable. Avoid using it near an open flame or while smoking.


Dosing


The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.


  • For transdermal dosage form (spray):
    • For hot flashes and other symptoms caused by menopause:
      • Adults—At first, one spray once a day, usually in the morning. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.

      • Children—Use is not recommended.



Missed Dose


If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Do not use Evamist® spray if it has been more than 12 hours since you missed your last dose.


Storage


Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.


Keep out of the reach of children.


Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.


Precautions While Using Climara


It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and does not cause unwanted effects. Pelvic exam, breast exam, and mammogram (breast x-ray) may be needed to check for unwanted effects, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.


It is unlikely that a postmenopausal woman may become pregnant. But, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm your unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.


Using large doses of this medicine over a long period of time may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, blood clots, dementia, breast cancer, or uterine cancer. Talk with your doctor about this risk. If you still have your uterus (womb), ask your doctor if you should also use a progestin medicine.


Your risk of heart disease or stroke from this medicine is higher if you smoke. Your risk is also increased if you have diabetes or high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Talk with your doctor about ways to stop smoking. Keep your diabetes under control. Ask your doctor about diet and exercise to control your weight and blood cholesterol level.


Tell the medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are using this medicine before any kind of surgery (including dental surgery) or emergency treatment. Your doctor will decide whether you should continue using this medicine.


This medicine may also increase your risk of certain types of cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.


Using this medicine alone may increase your risk of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Check with your doctor right away if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while you are using this medicine.


Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor immediately if severe headache or sudden loss of vision or any other change in vision occurs while you are using this medicine. Your doctor may want you to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor).


Check with your child's doctor right away if your child starts to have the following symptoms: nipple or breast swelling or tenderness in females, or enlargement of the breasts in males. Your child may have been exposed to this medicine.


Do not allow your pets to lick or touch the arm where this medicine was applied. Small pets may be sensitive to this medicine. Call your pet's veterinarian if your pet starts to have the following symptoms: nipple or breast enlargement, swelling of the vulva, or any signs of illness.


Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine. The results of some tests may be affected by this medicine.


Do not take other medicines or drink grapefruit juice unless you discuss it with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal (e.g., St. John's wort) or vitamin supplements.


Climara Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


Incidence not known
  • Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain

  • acid or sour stomach

  • anxiety

  • backache

  • belching

  • blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin

  • bloating

  • blurred vision

  • breast tenderness, enlargement, pain, or discharge

  • change in vaginal discharge

  • changes in skin color

  • changes in vision

  • chest pain or discomfort

  • chills

  • clay-colored stools

  • clear or bloody discharge from the nipple

  • confusion

  • constipation

  • convulsions

  • cough

  • darkening of the urine

  • diarrhea

  • difficulty with breathing

  • difficulty with swallowing

  • dimpling of the breast skin

  • dizziness or lightheadedness

  • double vision

  • fainting

  • fast heartbeat

  • fever

  • fluid-filled skin blisters

  • full or bloated feeling or pressure in the stomach

  • headache

  • headache, severe and throbbing

  • heartburn

  • hives

  • indigestion

  • inverted nipple

  • irregular heartbeats

  • itching of the skin

  • itching of the vagina or genital area

  • joint or muscle pain

  • large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

  • light-colored stools

  • loss of appetite

  • loss of bladder control

  • lump in the breast or under the arm

  • migraine headache

  • mood or mental changes

  • muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face

  • muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities

  • nausea

  • noisy breathing

  • numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet

  • pain during sexual intercourse

  • pain in the ankles or knees

  • pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck

  • pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis

  • pain, redness, or swelling in the arm, foot, or leg

  • painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs

  • pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back

  • persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple

  • poor insight and judgment

  • problems with memory or speech

  • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

  • rash

  • red, irritated eyes

  • redness or swelling of the breast

  • sensitivity to the sun

  • shortness of breath

  • skin thinness

  • sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal

  • sore throat

  • sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips

  • stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

  • sudden loss of consciousness

  • sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing

  • sweating

  • swelling

  • swelling of the abdominal or stomach area

  • thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor

  • tightness in the chest

  • tremor

  • trouble recognizing objects

  • trouble thinking and planning

  • trouble walking

  • unexpected or excess milk flow from the breasts

  • unpleasant breath odor

  • unusual tiredness or weakness

  • unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding

  • vaginal bleeding or spotting

  • vomiting

  • vomiting of blood

  • wheezing

  • yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


Less common
  • Back pain

  • difficulty with moving

  • muscle aches

  • muscle pain or stiffness

  • stuffy or runny nose

Incidence not known
  • Decreased interest in sexual intercourse

  • heavy bleeding

  • hives or welts

  • inability to have or keep an erection

  • increased hair growth, especially on the face

  • increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

  • increased interest in sexual intercourse

  • irritability

  • leg cramps

  • loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

  • loss of scalp hair

  • mental depression

  • mood disturbances

  • patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of the skin

  • redness of the skin

  • twitching, uncontrolled movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs

  • weight changes

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.



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Sunday, 29 July 2012

Jevtana


Generic Name: cabazitaxel (Intravenous route)

ka-baz-i-TAX-el

Intravenous route(Solution)

Neutropenic deaths have been reported. Obtain frequent blood counts to monitor for neutropenia. Do not give cabazitaxel if neutrophil counts are 1,500 cells/mm(3) or less. Severe hypersensitivity can occur and may include generalized rash/erythema, hypotension and bronchospasm. Discontinue cabazitaxel if severe reactions occur, and administer appropriate therapy. Cabazitaxel is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to cabazitaxel or to drugs formulated with polysorbate 80 .



Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Jevtana

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Solution

Therapeutic Class: Antineoplastic Agent


Pharmacologic Class: Mitotic Inhibitor


Uses For Jevtana


Note: Women of childbearing potential should not use or handle this medicine. Cabazitaxel can cause birth defects in male fetuses.


Cabazitaxel injection is given together with a steroid medicine (e.g., prednisone, Deltasone®, Sterapred®) to treat men with metastatic (cancer that has already spread) prostate cancer. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other medicines that did not work well.


Cabazitaxel belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It interferes with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Since the growth of normal body cells may also be affected, other unwanted effects will also occur. Some of these may be serious and must be reported to your doctor.


This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.


Before Using Jevtana


In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of cabazitaxel injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.


Geriatric


Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of cabazitaxel injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have unwanted side effects, which may require caution in patients receiving cabazitaxel.


Pregnancy








Pregnancy CategoryExplanation
All TrimestersDStudies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy in a life threatening situation or a serious disease, may outweigh the potential risk.

Breast Feeding


There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Atazanavir

  • Carbamazepine

  • Clarithromycin

  • Indinavir

  • Itraconazole

  • Ketoconazole

  • Nefazodone

  • Nelfinavir

  • Phenobarbital

  • Phenytoin

  • Rifabutin

  • Rifampin

  • Rifapentine

  • Ritonavir

  • Saquinavir

  • St John's Wort

  • Telithromycin

  • Voriconazole

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Anemia or

  • Diarrhea or

  • Dehydration or

  • Kidney disease, severe or

  • Neutropenia (low white blood cells) or

  • Thrombocytopenia (low platelets in the blood) or

  • Weak immune system—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

  • Infection—May decrease your body's ability to fight an infection.

  • Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

Proper Use of Jevtana


Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many unwanted effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.


A doctor or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a hospital or cancer treatment center. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.


This medicine is usually given every three weeks and taken together with oral prednisone. Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.


You may also receive other medicines to help prevent allergic reactions and nausea from the injection.


Precautions While Using Jevtana


It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.


Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid touching or handling this medicine. This medicine can get into the body through the skin and may harm an unborn male baby.


Cabazitaxel can temporarily lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the chance of getting an infection. If you can, avoid people with infections. Check with your doctor immediately if you think you are getting an infection or if you have a fever or chills; a cough or hoarseness; lower back or side pain; or painful or difficult urination.


This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions. Tell your doctor right away if you start to have a cough; dizziness; wheezing; trouble with breathing; chest or throat tightness; swelling in your face or hands; fever; chills; rash; itching or hives; skin redness; or lightheadedness or faintness while you are receiving this medicine.


Kidney failure may occur while you are receiving this medicine. Check with your doctor right away if you have agitation; confusion; decreased urine output; dizziness; a headache; hostility; irritability; lethargy; muscle twitching; nausea; rapid weight gain; seizures; stupor; swelling of the face, ankles, or hands; or unusual tiredness or weakness.


Cancer medicines can cause diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting in most people, sometimes even after receiving medicines to prevent it. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control these unwanted effects.


Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal (e.g., St. John's wort) or vitamin supplements.


Jevtana Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


More common
  • Black, tarry stools

  • bleeding gums

  • bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

  • blood in the urine or stools

  • burning while urinating

  • burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations

  • chest pain

  • chills

  • cough

  • difficult or labored breathing

  • difficult or painful urination

  • fever

  • lower back or side pain

  • pale skin

  • pinpoint red spots on the skin

  • rapid weight gain

  • shortness of breath

  • sore throat

  • sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth

  • swollen glands

  • tightness in the chest

  • tingling of the hands or feet

  • troubled breathing with exertion

  • unsteadiness or awkwardness

  • unusual bleeding or bruising

  • unusual tiredness or weakness

  • unusual weight gain or loss

  • weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

  • wheezing

Less common
  • Blurred vision

  • confusion

  • decreased urination

  • dizziness

  • dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

  • dry mouth

  • fainting

  • fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat

  • increase in heart rate

  • lightheadedness

  • rapid breathing

  • sunken eyes

  • sweating

  • thirst

  • wrinkled skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


More common
  • Abdominal or stomach pain

  • acid or sour stomach

  • belching

  • change in taste

  • constipation

  • cracked lips

  • decreased weight

  • diarrhea

  • difficulty with swallowing

  • hair loss

  • headache

  • heartburn

  • indigestion

  • lack or loss of strength

  • loss of appetite

  • nausea

  • stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

  • thinning of the hair

  • vomiting

  • weight loss

Less common
  • Back pain

  • difficulty with moving

  • muscle pain or stiffness

  • muscle spasms

  • pain in the joints

  • pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Monday, 23 July 2012

Migard






Migard 2.5 mg film-coated tablets


Frovatriptan



Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.


  • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

  • If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

  • This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

  • If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.



In this leaflet:


  • 1. What Migard is and what it is used for

  • 2. Before you take Migard

  • 3. How to take Migard

  • 4. Possible side effects

  • 5. How to store Migard

  • 6. Further information




What Migard Is And What It Is Used For


Migard 2.5 mg tablets contain frovatriptan, an anti-migraine treatment belonging to the class of triptans (5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT1) selective receptor agonists).


Migard 2.5 mg tablets is a medicine for the treatment of the headache phase of a migraine attack with or without aura (a temporary strange feeling before a migraine, which varies from person to person but can affect, for example, vision, smell, hearing).


Migard 2.5 mg tablets should not be used to prevent a migraine attack.




Before You Take Migard


The diagnosis of migraine must have been clearly established by your doctor



Do not take Migard


  • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to frovatriptan or any of the other ingredients of Migard 2.5 mg tablets.

  • if you have had a heart attack, or suffer or have suffered from certain cardiovascular diseases such as angina pectoris (characterised by crushing pain in the chest which can extend into the left arm), or circulation disorders of the legs or arms (especially in the fingers and toes),

  • if you have had a stroke or a transient ischaemic attack (TIA),

  • if you have severely or moderately high blood pressure, or if your blood pressure is not adequately controlled,

  • if you have severe liver disease,

  • in combination with certain other medicines also used in the treatment of migraine (ergotamine and ergotamine derivatives (including methysergide) or other triptans (5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT1) agonists).



Take special care with Migard


  • if you are a patient at risk of coronary artery disease, including if:

> you are a heavy smoker or a user of nicotine substitution therapy


> you are a post-menopausal female or a male aged over 40 years


In any of these cases ask for your doctor’s advice before taking Migard.


In very rare cases a feeling of tightness or pain in the chest can occur when taking triptans, even in patients with no history of cardio-vascular disease. If this occurs contact your doctor and do not take an additional dose of this medicine.




Using other medicines


Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.


You should not take this medicine at the same time as certain other medicines used for the treatment of migraine:


  • especially ergotamine, ergotamine derivatives (including methysergide); you should allow at least 24 hours to elapse between the discontinuation of these medicines and the administration of Migard 2.5 mg tablets. Similarly, you should not take these medicines within 24 hours following a dose of Migard 2.5 mg tablets.

  • especially other triptans (5-HT1 agonists, such as sumatriptan, almotriptan, eletriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan or zolmitriptan).

Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, you should not take this medicine at the same time as monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medicines used in the treatment of depression (phenelzine, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, moclobemide).


  • you should also tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking oral contraceptives or selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (citalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline).

It is recommended that you do not take Migard 2.5 mg tablets at the same time as taking St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum).


Concomitant use of Migard with the medicines listed above (especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors, selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors and hypericum perforatum) may also increase the risk of serotonin syndrome (the symptoms of serotonin syndrome include: shivering, sweating, agitation, trembling and abrubt contraction of muscles, nausea, fever, confusion).


If you have any doubt about taking other medicines with Migard 2.5 mg tablets, consult your doctor or pharmacist.




Taking Migard with food and drink


Migard 2.5 mg tablets can be taken with food or on an empty stomach, always with an adequate amount of water.




Pregnancy and breast-feeding


Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.


Migard 2.5 mg tablets should not be used during pregnancy or when breast feeding, unless you are told so by your doctor. In any case, you should not breastfeed for 24 hours after taking Migard and during this time any breast milk expressed should be discarded.




Driving and using machines


Migard 2.5 mg tablets and the migraine itself can cause drowsiness. If affected, driving or operating machinery can be dangerous and should be avoided.




Important information about some of the ingredients of Migard


This product contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.





How To Take Migard


Always take Migard 2.5 mg tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor if you are not sure.


Take Migard 2.5 mg tablets as early as possible after the onset of the migraine headache. Swallow one tablet whole with water.


If the first dose does not give you any relief, do not take a second dose during the same attack. You can use Migard 2.5 mg tablet for any following attacks.


If you obtain relief after the first dose, but later on suffer from the re-appearance of a headache within 24 hours, you can take a second dose provided that at least 2 hours have elapsed between the 2 doses.


Do not exceed the maximum dose of 5 mg (two tablets) in 24 hours.


Excessive use (repeated use over several consecutive days) of Migard 2.5 mg tablets constitutes incorrect use of this medicine and may cause an increase in side effects and lead to chronic daily headaches requiring the temporary discontinuation of treatment. Consult your doctor if you start having too frequent or daily headaches as you may be suffering from medication overuse headache.


Migard should not be used in patients under 18 years of age.


As there is little experience in patients over 65 years, the use of Migard is not recommended in patients in this age group.



If you take more Migard than you should


If you accidentally take an overdose of this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately or go to the emergency department of your nearest hospital. Please remember to take the remaining tablets or this leaflet with you.




If you stop taking Migard


No special precautions are necessary when stopping the drug.



If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.




Migard Side Effects


Like all medicines, Migard 2.5 mg tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.


A feeling of tightness or pains in the chest, sometimes intense and potentially extending to the throat, can occur within minutes of taking the medicine; if this occurs contact your doctor and do not take an additional dose of this medicine.


The side-effects reported during clinical studies with Migard 2.5 mg tablets were temporary, generally mild to moderate and disappeared spontaneously. Some symptoms reported may be caused by the migraine itself.


The following side-effects were commonly observed (estimated frequency is more than 1 person out of 100 and less than 1 person out of 10):


  • nausea (feeling sick), dry mouth, digestion problems, stomach pain,

  • fatigue, chest discomfort (sensation of slight heaviness, pressure or tightness in the chest),

  • headache, dizziness, sensation of pins and needles, most frequently in the arms and legs, reduction or exaggeration of the sensations of touch, extreme sleepiness,

  • hot flushes,

  • tightness in the throat,

  • sight disturbances,

  • increased sweating.

The following were uncommonly observed (estimated frequency is more than 1 person out of 1000 and less than 1 person out of 100):


  • altered sense of taste, trembling, poor concentration, lethargy, increased sensation of touch, drowsiness, involuntary muscle contractions,

  • diarrhoea, difficulty in swallowing, gas in stomach or bowel, stomach discomfort, bloated stomach,

  • awareness of heart beat (palpitations), fast heart beat, increased blood pressure, chest pain (intense tightness or feeling of pressure in the chest),

  • feeling hot, reduced tolerance of heat and cold, pain, weakness, fever, thirst, sluggishness, increased energy, generally feeling unwell, foggy head or lightheadedness, sensation of spinning,

  • anxiety, inability to sleep, confusion, nervousness, agitation, depression, loss of sense of personal identity,

  • coldness in the hands and feet,

  • irritation of the nose, inflamed sinus, sore throat and/or voice box,

  • muscle stiffness, muscle and joint pain, pain in the hands and feet, back pain, painful joints,

  • eye pain, eye irritation, painful oversensitivity to light,

  • itchiness,

  • ringing in the ears, earache,

  • dehydration,

  • passing urine frequently, production of large amounts of urine.

  • high blood pressure.

The following were rare (estimated frequency is more than 1 person out of 10,000 and less than 1 person out of 1000):


  • muscle spasm, floppy muscles, diminution of reflexes (hyporeflexia), movement problems,

  • constipation, burping, heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, lip blisters, lip pain, spasm of the gullet, blisters in the mouth, ulcer in the stomach or upper part of the small intestine, pain in the salivary gland, inflammation of the mouth, toothache,

  • fever

  • loss of memory, abnormal dreams, personality disorder,

  • nosebleed, hiccups, overbreathing, breathing disorder, sore throat,

  • night blindness,

  • skin reddening, sensation of hairs standing on end, purplish spots or patches on skin and mucous surfaces of the body, hives,

  • slow heart beat,

  • ear discomfort, earache, ear itchiness, sensitive hearing,

  • increase in bilirubin (a substance produced by the liver) in the blood, decrease of calcium in the blood, abnormal urine analysis,

  • low sugar in the blood,

  • passing urine frequently at night, pain in the kidneys,

  • self-inflicted injury (eg bite or bruising),

  • swollen lymph nodes,

  • breast pain or discomfort.

There have been a very few cases of allergic reactions to Migard, with skin rash and sometimes serious whole-body allergic-type reactions (anaphylaxis), with possible sudden difficulty in breathing, fast heart beat and palpitations. If this occurs, get medical help immediately.


If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.




How To Store Migard


Do not use Migard 2.5 mg tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.


Do not store above 30°C.


Blister: store in the original package.


Bottle: keep the container tightly closed.


Keep out of the reach and sight of children.


Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.




Further Information



What Migard contains


The active substance is 2.5 mg of frovatriptan as succinate monohydrate per tablet.


The other ingredients are: anhydrous lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, sodium starch glycollate (type A), silica colloidal anhydrous. Film coating: OPADRY white: titanium dioxide (E171), anhydrous lactose, hypromellose (E464), macrogol 3000, triacetin.




What Migard looks like and contents of the pack


Migard 2.5 mg tablets are available in the form of round film-coated tablets, debossed with "m" on one side and "2.5" on the other.


Each blister pack contains 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 or 12 tablets.


Each child-proof bottle contains 30 tablets.


Not all pack sizes may be marketed.




Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer



Marketing Authorisation Holder:



Menarini International Operations Luxembourg S.A.

1, Avenue de la Gare

L-1611

Luxembourg



Manufacturer:



Almac Pharma Services Limited

Almac House

20 Seagoe Industrial Estate

Craigavon – County Armagh

Northern Ireland

BT63 5UA

United Kingdom


or



Berlin-Chemie AG

Glienicker Weg 125 – D-12489 Berlin

Germany


or



A.Menarini Manufacturing Logistics and services s.r.l.

Via Campo di Pile – L’Aquila (AQ)

Italy


or



Laboratorios Menarini S.A.

Alfonso XII

587, E-08918 Badalona (Barcelona)

Spain



This medicinal product is authorised in the Member States of the EEA under the following names:


France (RMS) : Isimig


Austria : Eumitan


Belgium : Migard


Czech Republic : Recur


Estonia : Migard


Denmark : Migard


Finland : Migard


Germany : Migard


Greece : Pitunal


Hungary : Migard


Iceland : Migard


Ireland : Miguar


Italy : Rilamig


Latvia : Migard


Lithuania : Migard


Luxembourg : Migard


Norway : Migard


Poland : Migard


Portugal : Migard


Slovakia : Migard


Slovenia : Migard


Spain : Forvey


Sweden : Migard


The Netherlands : Migard


United Kingdom : Migard




This leaflet was last approved in June 2009.


Frovatriptan developed by Vernalis Ltd





Sunday, 22 July 2012

Potassium Chloride Injection




Dosage Form: injection, solution
Potassium Chloride 2 mEq/mL Injection Concentrate, USP 5 mL Single dose Vial

Description


Concentrate Must Be Diluted Before Use


For Intravenous Infusion Only


Must Be Diluted Prior To Injection


Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic concentrated solution of Potassium chloride, SUP in Water for Injection to be administered by intravenous infusion only after dilution in a larger volume of fluid. 


Each mL of Potassium chloride for Injection Concentrate contains 2 mEq of K+ and CL-equivalent to 149 mg of potassium chloride and has an osmalarity of 4000 mOsmol/L (calc).  A more concentrated Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate is also available.  Each mL of this injection contains 3 mEq of K+ and CL- equivalent to 224 mg of potassium chloride and has an osmolarity of 6000 mOsmol/L (calc).


pH (4.0-8.0) may have been adjusted with hydrochloric acid and if necessary, potassium hydroxide.


Some packages are intended for multiple dose use and contain preservatives (0,05% methylparaben and 0.005% propylparaben).  A summary of the available products is presented in the HOW SUPPLIED section.


Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate (appropriately diluted) is a parenteral fluid and electrolyte replenisher.



Clinical Pharmacology


Potassium is the chief cation of body cells (160 mEq/L) of intracellular water) and is concenrtned with the maintenance of body fluid composition and electrolyte balance.  Potassium participates in carbohydrate utilization and protein synthesis, and is critical in the regulation of nerve conduction and muscle contraction, particularly in the heart.  Chloride, the major extracellular anion, closely follows the metabolism of sodium, and changes in the acid-base balance of the body are reflected by changes in the chloride concentration.


Normally about 80-90% of the potassium intake is excreted in the urine, the remainder in the stools and to a small extent, in the perspiration.  The kidney does not conserve potassium well, so that during fasting, or in patients on a potassium-free diet, potassium loss from the body continues resulting in potassium depletion.  A deficiency of either potassium or chloride will lead to a deficit of the other. 



Indications and Usage


Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate, USP is indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. 



Contraindications


Potassium chloride for Injection Concentrate is contraindicated in diseases where high potassium levels may be encountered, and in patients with hyperkalemia, renal failure and in conditions in which potassium retention is present. 



Warnings


WARNING: This product contains aluminum  that may be toxic.  Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired.  Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum. 


Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 mcg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity.  Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.


To avoid potassium intoxication, do not infuse these solutions rapidly.  In patients with renal insufficiency , administration of potassium chloride may cause potassium intoxication and life-threatening hyperkalemia.  


The administration of intravenous solutions can cause fluid and/or solute overload resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states or pulmonary edema.  The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentration.  The risk of solute overload causing congested states with peripheral and pulmonary edema is directly proportional to the electrolyte concentration. 



Precautions


General

Clinical evaluation and periodic laboratory determinations are necessary to monitor changes in fluid balance, electrolyte concentrations, and acid-base balance during prolonged parenteral therapy or whenever the condition of the patient warrants such evaluation.  Significant deviations from normal concentrations may require the use of additional electrolyte supplements, or the use of electrolyte-free dextrose solutions to which individualized electrolyte supplements may be added. 


Potassium therapy should be guided primarily by serial electrocardiograms, especially in patients receiving digitalis.  Serum potassium levels are not necessarily indicative of tissue potassium levels.  Solutions containing potassium should be used with caution in the presence of cardiac disease, particularly in the presence of renal disease, and in such instances, cardiac monitoring is recommended. 


Solutions containing dextrose should be used with caution in patients with overt or known subclinical diabetes mellitus, or carbohydrate intolerance for any reason. 


If the administration is controlled by a pumping device, care must be taken to discontinue pumping action before the container runs dry or air embolism may result. 


Pregnancy

Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C- Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with potassium chloride.  It is also not known whether potassium chloride can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity.  Potassium chloride should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed. 



Adverse Reactions


Reactions which may occur because of the solution or the technique of administration include febrile response, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phelbitis extending from the site of injection, extravasation, hypervolemia, and hyperkalemia.


Too rapid infusion of hypertonic solutions may cause local pain and, rarely, vein irritation.  Rate of administration should be adjusted according to tolerance. 


Reactions reported with the use of potassium-containing solutions include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.  The signs and symptoms of potassium intoxication include paresthesias of the extremities, areflexia, muscular or respiratory paralysis, mental confusion, weakness, hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, heart block, electrocardiographic abnormalities and cardiac arrest.  Potassium deficits result in disruption or neuromuscular function, and intestinal ileus and dilatation. 


If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary. 



Overdosage


In the event of fluid overload during parenteral therapy, reevaluate the patient's condition, and institute appropriate corrective treatment. 


In the even of overdosage with potassium-containing solutions, discontinue the infusion immediately and institute corrective therapy to reduce serum potassium levels. 


Treatment of hyperkalemia includes the following;
  1. Dextrose Injection, USP 10% or 25%, containing 10 units of crystalline insulin per 20 grams of dextrose administered intravenously, 300 to 500 mL/hour.

  2. Absorption and exchange of potassium using sodium or ammonium cycle cation exchange resin, orally and as retention enema. 

  3. Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.  The use of potassium-containing foods or medications must be eliminated.  However, in cases of digitalization, too rapid a lowering of plasma potassium concentration can cause digitalis toxicity. 


Dosage and Administration


Potassium Chloride for Injection Concentrate must be diluted before administration.  Care must be taken to ensure there is complete mixing of the potassium chloride with the large volume fluid, particularly if soft of bag type containers are used.


The dose and rate of administration are dependent upon the specific condition of each patient.


If the serum potassium level is greater than 2.5 mEq/L, potassium can be given at a rate not to exceed 10 mEq/hour and in a concentration of up to 40 mEq/L.  The 24 hour total dose should not exceed 200 mEq.


If urgent treatment is indicated (serum potassium level less than 2mEq/L and electrocardiographic changes and/or muscle paralysis), potassium chloride may be infused very cautiously at a rate of up to 40 mEq/hour.  In such cases, continuous cardiac monitoring is essential.  As much as 400 mEq may be administered in a 24 hour period.  In critical conditions, potassium chloride may be administered in saline (unless contraindicated) rather than in dextrose containing fluids, as a dextrose may lower serum potassium levels. 


Prior to entering a vial, cleanse the rubber closure with a suitable antiseptic agent.


Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit. 



How Supplied




The following are packaged in plastic vials.



























Product No.
NDC No.
Total

Potassium

Ion
Potassium

Chloride

per mL
Volume

95505
63323-965-05
10 mEq (0.39 g)
149 mg
5 mL in a 10 mL vial
96510
63323-965-10
20 mEq (0.78)
149 mg
10 mL in a 10 mL vial
96515
63323-965-1530 mEq (1.17)
149 mg15 mL in a 20 mL vial
96520
63323-965-20
40 mEq (1.56)
149 mg20 mL in a 20 mL vial

These are Single Dose Vials, no preservative added, packaged 25 vials per tray.  Unused portion of vial should be discarded.












Product No.
NDC No.
Total

Potassium

Ion
Potassium

Chloride

per mL
Volume
96730
63323-967-30
60 mEq (2.35g)
149 mg30 mL in a 30 mL vial


This is a Multiple Dose Vial, preserved with 0.05% methylparaben and 0.005% propylparaben, packaged 25 vials per tray.


Store at 20o to 25o C (68o to 77o F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]


Use only if solution is clear, seal intact and undamaged.


Vial stoppers do not contain natural rubber latex.


APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Schaumburg, IL 60173  


45767F

Revised April 2008

Sample Outer Label















POTASSIUM CHLORIDE 
potassium chloride  injection, solution










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)52584-965 (63323-965)
Route of AdministrationINTRAVENOUSDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Potassium Chloride (Potassium Cation)Potassium Chloride2 meq  in 1 mL





Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
No Inactive Ingredients Found


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      






















Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
152584-965-051 VIAL In 1 BAGcontains a VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
15 mL In 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEThis package is contained within the BAG (52584-965-05)
252584-965-101 VIAL In 1 BAGcontains a VIAL, SINGLE-DOSE
210 mL In 1 VIAL, SINGLE-DOSEThis package is contained within the BAG (52584-965-10)










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA08890108/01/2010


Labeler - General Injectables & Vaccines, Inc (108250663)
Revised: 04/2011General Injectables & Vaccines, Inc

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Gavilyte N





Dosage Form: powder, for solution
GaviLyteTM –N with Flavor Pack

Rx Only



DESCRIPTION


GaviLyte –N is a white powder for reconstitution containing 420 g polyethylene glycol 3350, 5.72 g sodium bicarbonate, 11.2 g sodium chloride, 1.48 g potassium chloride and one 2 g flavor pack (optional). When dissolved in water to a volume of 4 liters, GaviLyte –N (PEG-3350, sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride for oral solution) is an isosmotic solution, for oral administration, having a pleasant mineral water taste. GaviLyte –N is administered orally or via nasogastric tube as a gastrointestinal lavage. GaviLyte –N Flavor Pack is available in lemon flavor. This preparation can be used without the addition of a GaviLyte –N Flavor Pack.



CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY


GaviLyte –N induces a diarrhea which rapidly cleanses the bowel, usually within four hours. The osmotic activity of polyethylene glycol 3350 and the electrolyte concentration result in virtually no net absorption or excretion of ions or water. Accordingly, large volumes may be administered without significant changes in fluid or electrolyte balance.



INDICATIONS AND USAGE


GaviLyte –N is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy.



CONTRAINDICATIONS


GaviLyte –N is contraindicated in patients known to be hypersensitive to any of the components. GaviLyte –N is contraindicated in patients with ileus, gastrointestinal obstruction, gastric retention, bowel perforation, toxic colitis or toxic megacolon.



WARNINGS


GaviLyte –N Flavor Pack is for use only in combination with the contents of the accompanying 4 liter container. No additional ingredients, e.g. flavorings, should be added to the solution. GaviLyte –N should be used with caution in patients with severe ulcerative colitis. Use of GaviLyte –N in children younger than 2 years of age should be carefully monitored for occurrence of possible hypoglycemia, as this solution has no caloric substrate. Dehydration has been reported in 1 child and hypokalemia has been reported in 3 children.



PRECAUTIONS



General


Patients with impaired gag reflex, unconscious, or semiconscious patients, and patients prone to regurgitation or aspiration should be observed during the administration of GaviLyte –N, especially if it is administered via nasogastric tube. If a patient experiences severe bloating, distention or abdominal pain, administration should be slowed or temporarily discontinued until the symptoms abate. If gastrointestinal obstruction or perforation is suspected, appropriate studies should be performed to rule out these conditions before administration of GaviLyte –N.



Information for Patients


GaviLyte –N produces a watery stool which cleanses the bowel before examination. Prepare the solution according to the instructions on the bottle. It is more palatable if chilled. For best results, no solid food should be consumed during the 3 to 4 hour period before drinking the solution, but in no case should solid foods be eaten within 2 hours of taking GaviLyte –N.


Adults drink 240 mL (8 oz.) every 10 minutes. Continue drinking until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter. This usually requires at least 3 liters. Any unused portion should be discarded. Pediatric patients (aged 6 months or greater) drink 25 mL/kg/hour. Continue drinking until the watery stool is clear and free of solid matter. Any unused portion should be discarded. Rapid drinking of each portion is better than drinking small amounts continuously. The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after the start of GaviLyte –N administration. You may experience some abdominal bloating and distention before the bowels start to move. If severe discomfort or distention occur, stop drinking temporarily or drink each portion at longer intervals until these symptoms disappear.


Use of GaviLyte –N in children younger than 2 years of age should be carefully monitored for occurrence of possible hypoglycemia, as this solution has no caloric substrate. Dehydration has been reported in 1 child and hypokalemia has been reported in 3 children.



Drug Interactions


Oral medication administered within one hour of the start of administration of GaviLyte –N may be flushed from the gastrointestinal tract and not absorbed.



Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


Carcinogenic and reproductive studies with animals have not been performed.



Pregnancy


Category C. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with GaviLyte –N. It is also not known whether GaviLyte –N can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproductive capacity. GaviLyte –N should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.



Pediatric Use


Safety and effectiveness of GaviLyte –N in pediatric patients aged 6 months and older is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled clinical trials of GaviLyte –N in adults with additional safety and efficacy data from published studies of similar formulations.



ADVERSE REACTIONS


Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating are the most common adverse reactions (occurring in up to 50% of patients) to administration of GaviLyte –N. Abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation occur less frequently. These adverse reactions are transient and subside rapidly. Isolated cases of urticaria, rhinorrhea, dermatitis and (rarely) anaphylactic reaction have been reported which may represent allergic reactions. Published literature contains isolated reports of serious adverse reaction following the administration of PEG-ELS products in patients over 60 years of age. These adverse events include upper GI bleeding from Mallory-Weiss Tear, esophageal perforation, asystole, sudden dyspnea with pulmonary edema, and "butterfly-like” infiltrate on chest X-ray after vomiting and aspirating PEG.



DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION


GaviLyte –N is usually administered orally, but may be given via nasogastric tube to patients who are unwilling or unable to drink the solution. Ideally, the patient should fast for approximately three or four hours prior to GaviLyte –N administration, but in no case should solid food be given for at least two hours before the solution is given.


Oral administration


Adults: At a rate of 240 mL (8 oz.) every 10 minutes, until the rectal effluent is clear or 4 liters are consumed. Pediatric Patients(aged 6 months or greater): At a rate of 25 mL/kg/hour, until the rectal effluent is clear. Rapid drinking of each portion is preferred to drinking small amounts continuously. Nasogastric tube administration:Adults: At a rate of 20 to 30 mL per minute (1.2 to 1.8 liters per hour). Pediatric Patients(aged 6 months or greater): At a rate of 25 mL/kg/hour, until the rectal effluent is clear.


The first bowel movement should occur approximately one hour after the start of GaviLyte –N administration. Ingestion of 4 liters of GaviLyte –N solution prior to gastrointestinal examination produces satisfactory preparation in over 95% of patients.


Various regimens have been used. One method is to schedule patients for examination in midmorning or later, allowing the patients three hours for drinking and an additional one hour period for complete bowel evacuation. Another method is to administer GaviLyte –N on the evening before the examination.


Preparation of the solution: GaviLyte –N solution is prepared by filling the container to the 4 liter mark with water and shaking vigorously several times to insure that the ingredients are dissolved. Dissolution is facilitated by using lukewarm water. The solution is more palatable if chilled before administration. However, chilled solution is not recommended for infants. The reconstituted solution should be refrigerated and used within 48 hours. Discard any unused portion.



HOW SUPPLIED


GaviLyte –N with Flavor Pack is supplied in a disposable jug, in powdered form, for oral administration as a solution following reconstitution. Each jug has an attached lemon flavor pack, in powdered form, for the addition of the flavor pack by the pharmacist prior to dispensing.


GaviLyte –N with Flavor Pack: PEG 3350 420 g, sodium bicarbonate 5.72 g, sodium chloride 11.2 g, potassium chloride 1.48 g and lemon flavor pack 2 g (optional). When made up to 4 liters volume with water, the solution contains PEG-3350 31.3 mmol/L, sodium 65 mmol/L, chloride 53 mmol/L, bicarbonate 17 mmol/L and potassium 5 mmol/L.


STORAGE: Store in sealed container at 25°C. When reconstituted, keep solution refrigerated. Use within 48 hours. Discard unused portion.


NDC 43386-050-19


Manufactured by:


Novel Laboratories, Inc.


Somerset, NJ 08873


Distributed by:


GAVIS Pharmaceuticals, LLC


Somerset, NJ 08873


GLB-050-4L-02



PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL











GAVILYTE - N 
polyethylene glycol-3350, sodium chloride, potassium chloride and sodium bicarbonate  powder, for solution










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)43386-050
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    

















Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 (POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350)POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350420 g  in 438.4 g
SODIUM CHLORIDE (CHLORIDE ION)SODIUM CHLORIDE11.2 g  in 438.4 g
SODIUM BICARBONATE (SODIUM CATION)SODIUM BICARBONATE5.72 g  in 438.4 g
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (POTASSIUM CATION)POTASSIUM CHLORIDE1.48 g  in 438.4 g












Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL, DL- 
SACCHARIN SODIUM 
MALTODEXTRIN 
ACACIA 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorLEMONImprint Code
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
143386-050-19438.4 g In 1 BOTTLENone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA09001905/28/2009


Labeler - GAVIS Pharmaceuticals, LLC (829838551)

Registrant - Novel Laboratories, Inc. (793518643)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Novel Laboratories, Inc.793518643MANUFACTURE, REPACK









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Dow Chemical Company801038019API MANUFACTURE









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Mallinckrodt Baker Inc.001213481API MANUFACTURE









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
Church and Dwight Co, Inc.001211952API MANUFACTURE
Revised: 05/2009GAVIS Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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Thursday, 19 July 2012

Eth-Oxydose


Generic Name: oxycodone (Oral route)


ox-i-KOE-done hye-droe-KLOR-ide


Oral route(Tablet, Extended Release)

Oxycodone hydrochloride is an opioid agonist and a Schedule II controlled substance with an abuse potential similar to morphine. Patients should be assessed for their clinical risks for opioid abuse or addiction prior to being prescribed opioids. Oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release tablets are indicated for continuous, around the clock analgesia for an extended period of time; not for use on an as needed basis. The 60 mg and 80 mg tablets, a single dose greater than 40 mg, or a total daily dose greater than 80 mg, are only for use in opioid-tolerant patients as they may cause fatal respiratory depression when administered to patients who are not tolerant to the respiratory depressant effects of opioids. Oxycodone hydrochloride controlled-release tablets must be swallowed whole to avoid a rapid release of the drug which can be potentially fatal. Concomitant use with CYP3A4 inhibitors may result in an increase in oxycodone plasma concentrations and may cause potentially fatal respiratory depression .



Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Dazidox

  • Eth-Oxydose

  • Oxecta

  • Oxycontin

  • Oxycontin CR

  • Oxydose

  • Oxyfast

  • Oxy IR

  • Roxicodone

  • Roxicodone Intensol

In Canada


  • Oxy-IR

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Tablet, Extended Release

  • Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Solution

Therapeutic Class: Analgesic


Chemical Class: Oxycodone


Uses For Eth-Oxydose


Oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medicines). Oxycodone acts on the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.


When oxycodone is used for a long time, it may become habit-forming, causing mental or physical dependence. However, people who have continuing pain should not let the fear of dependence keep them from using narcotics to relieve their pain. Mental dependence (addiction) is not likely to occur when narcotics are used for this purpose. Physical dependence may lead to withdrawal side effects if treatment is stopped suddenly. However, severe withdrawal side effects can usually be prevented by gradually reducing the dose over a period of time before treatment is stopped completely.


This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.


Before Using Eth-Oxydose


In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:


Allergies


Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.


Pediatric


Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of oxycodone in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.


Geriatric


Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of oxycodone in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver or kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving oxycodone.


Pregnancy








Pregnancy CategoryExplanation
All TrimestersBAnimal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus.

Breast Feeding


Studies in women breastfeeding have demonstrated harmful infant effects. An alternative to this medication should be prescribed or you should stop breastfeeding while using this medicine.


Interactions with Medicines


Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.


  • Naltrexone

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Acetophenazine

  • Adinazolam

  • Alfentanil

  • Alprazolam

  • Amobarbital

  • Anileridine

  • Aprobarbital

  • Atazanavir

  • Brofaromine

  • Bromazepam

  • Brotizolam

  • Buprenorphine

  • Buspirone

  • Butabarbital

  • Butalbital

  • Butorphanol

  • Carisoprodol

  • Chloral Hydrate

  • Chlordiazepoxide

  • Chlorpromazine

  • Chlorzoxazone

  • Clarithromycin

  • Clobazam

  • Clonazepam

  • Clorazepate

  • Clorgyline

  • Codeine

  • Dantrolene

  • Desflurane

  • Dexmedetomidine

  • Dezocine

  • Diazepam

  • Diphenhydramine

  • Doxylamine

  • Enflurane

  • Erythromycin

  • Escitalopram

  • Estazolam

  • Eszopiclone

  • Ethchlorvynol

  • Ethopropazine

  • Fentanyl

  • Flumazenil

  • Flunitrazepam

  • Fluphenazine

  • Flurazepam

  • Fluvoxamine

  • Fospropofol

  • Furazolidone

  • Halazepam

  • Halothane

  • Hydrocodone

  • Hydromorphone

  • Hydroxyzine

  • Indinavir

  • Iproniazid

  • Isocarboxazid

  • Isoflurane

  • Itraconazole

  • Ketamine

  • Ketazolam

  • Ketoconazole

  • Lazabemide

  • Levorphanol

  • Linezolid

  • Lorazepam

  • Lormetazepam

  • Medazepam

  • Meperidine

  • Mephenesin

  • Mephobarbital

  • Meprobamate

  • Mesoridazine

  • Metaxalone

  • Methdilazine

  • Methocarbamol

  • Methohexital

  • Midazolam

  • Moclobemide

  • Morphine

  • Morphine Sulfate Liposome

  • Nalbuphine

  • Nefazodone

  • Nelfinavir

  • Nialamide

  • Nitrazepam

  • Nitrous Oxide

  • Nordazepam

  • Opium

  • Oxazepam

  • Oxycodone

  • Oxymorphone

  • Pargyline

  • Pentazocine

  • Pentobarbital

  • Perphenazine

  • Phenelzine

  • Phenobarbital

  • Prazepam

  • Procarbazine

  • Prochlorperazine

  • Promazine

  • Promethazine

  • Propiomazine

  • Propofol

  • Propoxyphene

  • Quazepam

  • Ramelteon

  • Rasagiline

  • Remifentanil

  • Ritonavir

  • Saquinavir

  • Secobarbital

  • Selegiline

  • Sertraline

  • Sevoflurane

  • Sodium Oxybate

  • Sufentanil

  • Tapentadol

  • Telithromycin

  • Temazepam

  • Thiethylperazine

  • Thiopental

  • Thioridazine

  • Toloxatone

  • Tranylcypromine

  • Triazolam

  • Trifluoperazine

  • Triflupromazine

  • Trimeprazine

  • Zaleplon

  • Zolpidem

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.


  • Miconazole

  • Rifampin

  • St John's Wort

  • Voriconazole

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol


Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.


Using this medicine with any of the following is usually not recommended, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.


  • Ethanol

Other Medical Problems


The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:


  • Addison's disease (adrenal gland problem) or

  • Alcohol abuse, or history of or

  • Brain tumor, history of or

  • Breathing problems (e.g., hypoxia) or

  • Cancer of the esophagus or colon or

  • Central nervous system (CNS) depression or

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or

  • Cor pulmonale (serious heart condition) or

  • Drug dependence, especially with narcotics, or history of or

  • Enlarged prostate (BPH, prostatic hypertrophy) or

  • Gallbladder disease or gallstones or

  • Head injuries, history of or

  • Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) or

  • Hypovolemia (low blood volume) or

  • Kyphoscoliosis (curvature of the spine with breathing problems) or

  • Problems with passing urine or

  • Psychosis (a mental disease) or

  • Trouble with swallowing or

  • Weakened physical condition—Use with caution. May increase risk for more serious side effects.

  • Asthma, severe or

  • Hypercarbia (high carbon dioxide in the blood) or

  • Paralytic ileus (intestine stops working and may be blocked) or

  • Respiratory depression (very slow breathing)—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.

  • Hypotension (low blood pressure) or

  • Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or

  • Seizures, history of—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.

  • Kidney disease, severe or

  • Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.

Proper Use of oxycodone

This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain oxycodone. It may not be specific to Eth-Oxydose. Please read with care.


Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. This is especially important for elderly patients, who may be more sensitive to the effects of pain medicines. If too much of this medicine is taken for a long time, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence).


This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.


Oxycodone extended-release tablets should only be used by patients who have already been taking narcotic pain medicines, also called opioids. These patients are called opioid-tolerant. If you are uncertain whether or not you are opioid-tolerant, check with your doctor before using this medicine.


Measure the oral liquid concentrate with the calibrated dropper that comes with the package. Your doctor may have you mix the concentrate with a small amount of liquid or food. Carefully follow the instructions and take the medicine mixture right away.


Measure the oral liquid with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.


Swallow the Oxecta® or OxyContin® tablet whole with water. Do not break, crush, cut, chew, or dissolve it. Do not pre-soak, lick, or wet the tablet before placing it in the mouth. Take one tablet at a time. Also, do not give this medicine through nasogastric or feeding tubes.


Oxycodone extended-release tablets work differently from the regular oxycodone oral solution or tablets, even at the same dose. Do not switch from one brand or form to the other unless your doctor tells you to.


Dosing


The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.


The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.


  • For oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
    • For moderate to severe pain:
      • Patients switching from regular oxycodone forms:
        • Adults—The tablet is given every 12 hours. The total amount of milligrams (mg) per day is the same as the total amount of regular oxycodone that is taken per day. The total amount per day will be divided and given as 2 doses during the day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.


      • Patients switching from other narcotic medicines:
        • Adults—The tablet is given every 12 hours. The total amount of milligrams (mg) per day will be determined by your doctor and depends on which narcotic you were using. The total amount per day will be divided and given as 2 doses during the day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.


      • Patients who are not taking narcotic medicines:
        • Adults—At first, 10 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.




  • For oral dosage form (immediate-release tablets):
    • For moderate to severe pain:
      • Patients who are not taking narcotic medicines:
        • Adults—At first, 5 to 15 milligrams (mg) every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.


      • Patients switching from fixed-ratio oral narcotic/non-narcotic combinations:
        • Adults—Your doctor will determine whether or not to continue the non-narcotic pain medicine. Also, the total amount of milligrams (mg) per day will be determined by your doctor and depends on which narcotic you were using. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.


      • Patients switching from other narcotic medicines:
        • Adults—The total amount of milligrams (mg) per day will be determined by your doctor and depends on which narcotic you were using. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.




  • For oral dosage forms (liquid concentrate, solution, or tablets):
    • For moderate to severe pain:
      • Adults—10 to 30 milligrams (mg) every 4 hours as needed. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed.

      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.



Missed Dose


If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.


Storage


Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.


Keep out of the reach of children.


Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.


Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.


Oxycodone can cause serious unwanted effects if taken by adults who are not used to strong narcotic pain medicines, children, or pets. Make sure you store the medicine in a safe and secure place to prevent others from getting it.


Flush the unused extended-release tablets and immediate-release tablets down the toilet.


Precautions While Using Eth-Oxydose


It is very important that your doctor check your progress while you are taking this medicine. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.


This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that can make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for allergies or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; other prescription pain medicine or narcotics; medicine for seizures or barbiturates; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of these medicines while you are using this medicine.


This medicine may be habit-forming. If you feel that the medicine is not working as well, do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor for instructions.


Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem. Also, lying down for a while may relieve the dizziness or lightheadedness.


This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or not alert.


Using narcotics for a long time can cause severe constipation. To prevent this, your doctor may direct you to take laxatives, drink a lot of fluids, or increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Be sure to follow the directions carefully, because continuing constipation can lead to more serious problems.


If you have been using this medicine regularly for several weeks or longer, do not change your dose or suddenly stop using it without checking with your doctor. Your doctor may want you to gradually reduce the amount you are using before stopping it completely. This may help prevent worsening of your condition and reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms, such as abdominal or stomach cramps, anxiety, fever, nausea, runny nose, sweating, tremors, or trouble with sleeping.


Using this medicine while you are pregnant may cause serious unwanted effects in your newborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you think you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.


Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.


Eth-Oxydose Side Effects


Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.


Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:


Less common
  • Chills

  • cold sweats

  • confusion

  • difficult or labored breathing

  • dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

  • fever

  • shortness of breath

  • tightness in the chest

  • twitching

  • wheezing

Rare
  • Abdominal or stomach pain

  • bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

  • blood in the urine

  • burning while urinating burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

  • chest pain

  • convulsions

  • cough

  • decrease in the frequency of urination

  • decrease in urine volume

  • decreased urine output

  • difficult or painful urination

  • difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)

  • difficulty with swallowing

  • dizziness

  • dry mouth

  • fainting

  • fast or irregular heartbeat

  • fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse

  • feeling of warmth or heat

  • flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck

  • frequent urination

  • headache

  • hives

  • increase in heart rate

  • increased thirst

  • increased volume of pale, dilute urine

  • itching

  • lightheadedness

  • muscle pain or cramps

  • nausea or vomiting

  • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

  • rapid breathing

  • rapid weight gain

  • severe constipation

  • severe vomiting

  • shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

  • skin rash

  • sunken eyes

  • sweating

  • swelling or puffiness of the face

  • swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin

  • thirst

  • tingling of the hands or feet

  • trembling or shaking of the hands or feet

  • unusual tiredness or weakness

  • unusual weight gain or loss

  • wrinkled skin

Incidence not known
  • Blurred vision

  • choking

  • clay-colored stools

  • cold, clammy skin

  • dark urine

  • diarrhea

  • fast, weak pulse

  • gagging

  • irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing

  • loss of appetite

  • low blood pressure or pulse

  • pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin

  • trouble with swallowing

  • unconsciousness

  • unpleasant breath odor

  • very slow breathing

  • very slow heartbeat

  • yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:


Symptoms of overdose
  • Change in consciousness

  • chest pain or discomfort

  • constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)

  • decreased awareness or responsiveness

  • extreme drowsiness

  • loss of consciousness

  • no muscle tone or movement

  • severe sleepiness

  • slow or irregular heartbeat

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:


More common
  • Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

  • drowsiness

  • lack or loss of strength

  • relaxed and calm feeling

  • sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Less common
  • Abnormal dreams

  • acid or sour stomach

  • anxiety

  • belching

  • burning feeling in the chest or stomach

  • false or unusual sense of well-being

  • heartburn

  • hiccups

  • indigestion

  • nervousness

  • sleeplessness

  • stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

  • tenderness in the stomach area

  • trouble with sleeping

  • unable to sleep

  • weight loss

Rare
  • Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods

  • bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste

  • bloated or full feeling

  • body aches or pain

  • change in taste

  • change in walking and balance

  • changes in vision

  • clumsiness or unsteadiness

  • congestion

  • continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears

  • cracks in the skin

  • crying

  • decreased interest in sexual intercourse

  • dental caries or tooth decay

  • depersonalization

  • depression

  • difficulty with speaking

  • dry skin

  • dryness or soreness of the throat

  • dysphoria

  • excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines

  • excessive muscle tone

  • feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings

  • feeling of unreality

  • general feeling of discomfort or illness

  • headache, severe and throbbing

  • hearing loss

  • hives or welts

  • hoarseness

  • hyperventilation

  • inability to have or keep an erection

  • increase in body movements

  • increased appetite

  • increased cough

  • irritability

  • loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

  • loss of heat from the body

  • loss of memory

  • loss of strength or energy

  • mental depression

  • muscle pain or weakness

  • muscle stiffness

  • muscle tension or tightness

  • neck pain

  • paranoia

  • passing of gas

  • problems with memory

  • quick to react or overreact emotionally

  • rapidly changing moods

  • red, swollen skin

  • restlessness

  • runny nose

  • scaly skin

  • sensation of spinning

  • sense of detachment from self or body

  • severe sleepiness

  • stomach pain, fullness, or discomfort

  • stopping of menstrual bleeding

  • swelling or inflammation of the mouth

  • tender, swollen glands in the neck

  • unusual weak feeling

  • voice changes

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Eth-Oxydose side effects (in more detail)



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