Sunday, 27 December 2009

Tenuate




In the US, Tenuate (diethylpropion systemic) is a member of the following drug classes: anorexiants, CNS stimulants and is used to treat Obesity.

US matches:

  • Tenuate

  • Tenuate Dospan Controlled-Release Tablets

  • Tenuate Dospan

Ingredient matches for Tenuate



Amfepramone

Amfepramone is reported as an ingredient of Tenuate in the following countries:


  • United States

Amfepramone hydrochloride (a derivative of Amfepramone) is reported as an ingredient of Tenuate in the following countries:


  • Germany

  • United States

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 26 December 2009

Cevikap




Cevikap may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cevikap



Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Cevikap in the following countries:


  • Lithuania

  • Poland

International Drug Name Search

Friday, 25 December 2009

Benylin Chesty




Benylin Chesty may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Benylin Chesty



Bromhexine

Bromhexine hydrochloride (a derivative of Bromhexine) is reported as an ingredient of Benylin Chesty in the following countries:


  • South Africa

Orciprenaline

Orciprenaline sulfate (a derivative of Orciprenaline) is reported as an ingredient of Benylin Chesty in the following countries:


  • South Africa

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, 24 December 2009

Topra




Topra may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Topra



Cefepime

Cefepime is reported as an ingredient of Topra in the following countries:


  • Georgia

Pantoprazole

Pantoprazole sodium (a derivative of Pantoprazole) is reported as an ingredient of Topra in the following countries:


  • Bangladesh

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

Sertralina Davur




Sertralina Davur may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Sertralina Davur



Sertraline

Sertraline hydrochloride (a derivative of Sertraline) is reported as an ingredient of Sertralina Davur in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search

Sunday, 20 December 2009

Enerbol




Enerbol may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Enerbol



Pyritinol

Pyritinol dihydrochloride (a derivative of Pyritinol) is reported as an ingredient of Enerbol in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

  • Indonesia

  • Poland

  • Romania

International Drug Name Search

Monday, 7 December 2009

Uralyt-U




Uralyt-U may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Uralyt-U



Potassium Sodium Hydrogen Citrate

Potassium Sodium Hydrogen Citrate is reported as an ingredient of Uralyt-U in the following countries:


  • Austria

  • Bahrain

  • Belgium

  • Egypt

  • Germany

  • Israel

  • Italy

  • Kuwait

  • Luxembourg

  • Portugal

  • Qatar

  • Romania

  • Saudi Arabia

  • South Africa

  • Thailand

  • United Arab Emirates

International Drug Name Search

Hamra Blu




Hamra Blu may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

Ingredient matches for Hamra Blu



Chlorhexidine

Chlorhexidine is reported as an ingredient of Hamra Blu in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Minoxidil Cooper




Minoxidil Cooper may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Minoxidil Cooper



Minoxidil

Minoxidil is reported as an ingredient of Minoxidil Cooper in the following countries:


  • France

International Drug Name Search

Monday, 23 November 2009

Imodium lingual




Imodium lingual may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Imodium lingual



Loperamide

Loperamide hydrochloride (a derivative of Loperamide) is reported as an ingredient of Imodium lingual in the following countries:


  • Switzerland

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Sodium (monofluorophosphate de)




Sodium (monofluorophosphate de) may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Sodium (monofluorophosphate de)



Sodium Monofluorophosphate

Sodium (monofluorophosphate de) (DCF) is also known as Sodium Monofluorophosphate (USP)

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCFDénomination Commune Française
USPPharmacopoeia of the United States

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Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Lidocaina Cloridrato Alfa Intes




Lidocaina Cloridrato Alfa Intes may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lidocaina Cloridrato Alfa Intes



Lidocaine

Lidocaine hydrochloride (a derivative of Lidocaine) is reported as an ingredient of Lidocaina Cloridrato Alfa Intes in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, 5 November 2009

Penicillin V-ratiopharm




Penicillin V-ratiopharm may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Penicillin V-ratiopharm



Phenoxymethylpenicillin

Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium (a derivative of Phenoxymethylpenicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Penicillin V-ratiopharm in the following countries:


  • Germany

  • Luxembourg

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 3 November 2009

Bactrim


See also: Generic Bactrim DS


Bactrim is a brand name of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


BACTRIM (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim - tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: MUTUAL PHARM

    Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]

Has a generic version of Bactrim been approved?


Yes. The following products are equivalent to Bactrim:


SEPTRA (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: MONARCH PHARMS

    Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]

SULFAMETHOPRIM (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: NOVEL LABS INC

    Approval date: February 15, 1985

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: AMNEAL PHARMS NY

    Approval date: January 27, 2005

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: AUROBINDO PHARMA

    Approval date: February 16, 2010

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: GLENMARK GENERICS

    Approval date: December 22, 2010

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: VINTAGE

    Approval date: January 25, 2007

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]


  • Manufacturer: VISTA PHARMS

    Approval date: October 7, 2005

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM SINGLE STRENGTH (sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim tablet; oral)



  • Manufacturer: PLANTEX

    Approval date: June 2, 1987

    Strength(s): 400MG;80MG [AB]

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Bactrim. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents

There are no current U.S. patents associated with Bactrim.

See also...

  • Bactrim Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Bactrim Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Bactrim Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Bactrim Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Suspension Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Tablets Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Apo-Sulfatrim Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Novo-Trimel Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Nu-Cotrimox Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Septa Pediatric Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole Intravenous Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Sunday, 1 November 2009

Levofloxacina




Levofloxacina may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Levofloxacina



Levofloxacin

Levofloxacin is reported as an ingredient of Levofloxacina in the following countries:


  • Venezuela

Levofloxacin hemihydrate (a derivative of Levofloxacin) is reported as an ingredient of Levofloxacina in the following countries:


  • Argentina

  • Venezuela

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 27 October 2009

Cemidon B6




Cemidon B6 may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Cemidon B6



Isoniazid

Isoniazid is reported as an ingredient of Cemidon B6 in the following countries:


  • Spain

Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine hydrochloride (a derivative of Pyridoxine) is reported as an ingredient of Cemidon B6 in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 24 October 2009

Mitapop




Mitapop may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Mitapop



Betahistine

Betahistine dimesilate (a derivative of Betahistine) is reported as an ingredient of Mitapop in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search

Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Suprofène




Suprofène may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Suprofène



Suprofen

Suprofène (DCF) is known as Suprofen in the US.

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCFDénomination Commune Française

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Monday, 12 October 2009

Lipenan




Lipenan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Lipenan



Fenproporex

Fenproporex hydrochloride (a derivative of Fenproporex) is reported as an ingredient of Lipenan in the following countries:


  • Ecuador

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 10 October 2009

Colforsin




Scheme

Rec.INN

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0066575-29-9

Chemical Formula

C22-H34-O7

Molecular Weight

410

Therapeutic Categories

Vasodilator

Bronchodilator

Glaucoma treatment

Chemical Names

(3R,4aR,5S,6S,6aS,10S,10aR,10bS)-5-(Acetyloxy)-3-ethenyldodecahydro-6,10,10b-trihydroxy-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-1H-naphtho[2,1-b] pyran-1-one

(3R,4aR,5S,6S,6aS,10S,10aR,10bS)-Dodecahydro-5,6,10,10b-tetrahydroxy-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-3-vinyl-1H-naphtho[2,1-b]pyran-1-one 5-acetate (WHO)

1H-Naphtho[2,1-b]pyran-1-one, 5-(acetyloxy)-3-ethenyldodecahydro-6,10,10b-trihydroxy-3,4a,7,7,10a-pentamethyl-, (3R-(3α,4aß,5ß,6ß,6aα,10α,10aß,10bα))- (USAN)

7ß-acetoxy-8,13-epoxy-1α,6ß,9α-trihydroxylabd-14-en-11-one

Foreign Names

  • Colforsinum (Latin)
  • Colforsin (German)
  • Colforsine (French)
  • Colforsina (Spanish)

Generic Names

  • Colforsin (OS: USAN)
  • Boforsin (IS)
  • Forskolin (IS)
  • HL 362 (IS)
  • L 75 1362B (IS)
  • M 410 (IS)
  • Colforsin Daropate Hydrochloride (OS: JAN)
  • NKH-477 (IS)

Brand Name

  • Adehl
    Nippon Kayaku, Japan

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name
WHOWorld Health Organization

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Tuesday, 6 October 2009

Fluconax




Fluconax may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Fluconax



Fluconazole

Fluconazole is reported as an ingredient of Fluconax in the following countries:


  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

  • Switzerland

International Drug Name Search

Sunday, 4 October 2009

Geftinat




Geftinat may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Geftinat



Gefitinib

Gefitinib is reported as an ingredient of Geftinat in the following countries:


  • India

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 3 October 2009

Atenololo + Clortalidone EG




Atenololo + Clortalidone EG may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Atenololo + Clortalidone EG



Atenolol

Atenolol is reported as an ingredient of Atenololo + Clortalidone EG in the following countries:


  • Italy

Chlortalidone

Chlortalidone is reported as an ingredient of Atenololo + Clortalidone EG in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search

Stamlo




Stamlo may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Stamlo



Amlodipine

Amlodipine is reported as an ingredient of Stamlo in the following countries:


  • Peru

  • Venezuela

Amlodipine besilate (a derivative of Amlodipine) is reported as an ingredient of Stamlo in the following countries:


  • Myanmar

  • Oman

  • Singapore

  • Sri Lanka

  • Venezuela

  • Vietnam

International Drug Name Search

Rociverina




Rociverina may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Rociverina



Rociverine

Rociverina (DCIT) is also known as Rociverine (Rec.INN)

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)

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Thursday, 1 October 2009

Zan




Zan may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Zan



Zaleplon

Zaleplon is reported as an ingredient of Zan in the following countries:


  • Croatia (Hrvatska)

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 26 September 2009

Mescorit




Mescorit may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Mescorit



Metformin

Metformin hydrochloride (a derivative of Metformin) is reported as an ingredient of Mescorit in the following countries:


  • Germany

International Drug Name Search

Nibrevin




Nibrevin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Nibrevin



Vinorelbine

Vinorelbine tartrate (a derivative of Vinorelbine) is reported as an ingredient of Nibrevin in the following countries:


  • Czech Republic

International Drug Name Search

Monday, 21 September 2009

Metronour




Metronour may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Metronour



Metronidazole

Metronidazole is reported as an ingredient of Metronour in the following countries:


  • Germany

International Drug Name Search

Sunday, 20 September 2009

F Varnish




F Varnish may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for F Varnish



Sodium Fluoride

Sodium Fluoride is reported as an ingredient of F Varnish in the following countries:


  • Japan

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 19 September 2009

Rifampin



Pronunciation: rif-AM-pin
Generic Name: Rifampin
Brand Name: Rifadin IV


Rifampin is used for:

Treating all forms of tuberculosis (TB). Rifampin is also used to treat patients who do not have meningitis but carry the meningitis bacteria in their nose and throat and may spread the bacteria to others. Rifampin does not treat meningitis. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Rifampin is a rifamycin antibiotic. It works by killing or stopping the growth of sensitive bacteria.


Do NOT use Rifampin if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Rifampin or to any rifamycin (eg, rifabutin)

  • you are taking atazanavir, cabazitaxel, darunavir, delavirdine, dronedarone, etravirine, fosamprenavir, lurasidone, nifedipine, praziquantel, ranolazine, saquinavir, tipranavir, tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor (eg, lapatinib), or voriconazole

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.



Before using Rifampin:


Some medical conditions may interact with Rifampin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:


  • if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding

  • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement

  • if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

  • if you have adrenal gland problems, the blood disease porphyria, diabetes, liver problems (eg, cirrhosis, jaundice), or inflammation or obstruction of the bile ducts

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Rifampin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:


  • Atazanavir, cabazitaxel, darunavir, delavirdine, dronedarone, etravirine, fosamprenavir, lurasidone, nifedipine, praziquantel, ranolazine, saquinavir, tipranavir, tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitors (eg, lapatinib), or voriconazole because their effectiveness may be decreased by Rifampin

  • Many prescription medicines (eg, used for angina, anxiety, asthma, birth control, blood thinning, cancer, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high iron levels, high uric acid levels, HIV, hormone replacement, immune system suppression, infections, inflammation, irregular heartbeat, low sodium levels, low vitamin D levels, mental or mood problems, nausea and vomiting, pain, seizures, sleep, thyroid) may interact with Rifampin, increasing the risk of side effects or decreasing effectiveness.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Rifampin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.


How to use Rifampin:


Use Rifampin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.


  • Rifampin is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using Rifampin at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use Rifampin. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.

  • Rifampin should be injected into a vein only, not into the muscle or under the skin.

  • Do not use Rifampin if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.

  • To clear up your infection completely, use Rifampin for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.

  • Rifampin works best if it is taken at the same time each day.

  • Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.

  • Do not stop using Rifampin without checking with your doctor. Do not miss any doses. Rarely, kidney problems have occurred when patients started using Rifampin again after therapy was interrupted.

  • If you miss a dose of Rifampin, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Rifampin.



Important safety information:


  • Rifampin may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Rifampin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

  • Rifampin only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).

  • Be sure to use Rifampin for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.

  • Rifampin may produce a reddish coloration of your urine, sweat, saliva, and tears. Rifampin may also permanently stain soft contact lenses.

  • Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.

  • Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills, implants, patches) may not work as well while you are using Rifampin. To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).

  • Tell your doctor or dentist that you use Rifampin before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

  • Diabetes patients - Rifampin may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.

  • Rifampin may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Rifampin.

  • Lab tests, such as complete blood counts, platelet counts, and kidney and liver function tests, may be performed while you use Rifampin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Rifampin while you are pregnant. Rifampin is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Rifampin.


Possible side effects of Rifampin:


All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:



Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; gas; headache; heartburn; menstrual changes; mild upset stomach or cramps.



Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or dark urine; change in the amount of urine produced; confusion; dark, tarry, or bloody stools; fever, chills, or sore throat; joint pain or swelling; muscle pain or weakness; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe diarrhea, stomach pain, or cramps; shortness of breath; swelling of the arms, face, or legs; symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine, loss of appetite, pale stools, yellowing of the eyes or skin); unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; vomiting.



This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.


See also: Rifampin side effects (in more detail)


If OVERDOSE is suspected:


Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; headache; itching; loss of consciousness; nausea; severe or persistent dizziness; seizures; sluggishness; stomach pain; swelling of the eyes or face; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes and skin.


Proper storage of Rifampin:

Rifampin is usually handled and stored by a health care provider. If you are using Rifampin at home, store Rifampin as directed by your pharmacist or health care provider. Keep Rifampin out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


  • If you have any questions about Rifampin, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

  • Rifampin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.

  • If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

  • If using Rifampin for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

  • Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Rifampin. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.



Issue Date: February 1, 2012

Database Edition 12.1.1.002

Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

More Rifampin resources


  • Rifampin Side Effects (in more detail)
  • Rifampin Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
  • Drug Images
  • Rifampin Drug Interactions
  • Rifampin Support Group
  • 4 Reviews for Rifampin - Add your own review/rating


  • Rifampin Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)

  • Rifampin Monograph (AHFS DI)

  • rifampin Intravenous Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information

  • rifampin Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

  • Rifadin Prescribing Information (FDA)

  • Rifadin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information



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Wednesday, 16 September 2009

Omeprazol Uxa




Omeprazol Uxa may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Omeprazol Uxa



Omeprazole

Omeprazole is reported as an ingredient of Omeprazol Uxa in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search

Saturday, 12 September 2009

Adenosin Ebewe




Adenosin Ebewe may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Adenosin Ebewe



Adenosine

Adenosine is reported as an ingredient of Adenosin Ebewe in the following countries:


  • Austria

  • Czech Republic

  • Vietnam

International Drug Name Search

Friday, 11 September 2009

Salpirin




Salpirin may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Salpirin



Aspirin

Acetylsalicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Salpirin in the following countries:


  • Poland

International Drug Name Search

Thursday, 3 September 2009

Vasocedine Naphazoline




Vasocedine Naphazoline may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Vasocedine Naphazoline



Naphazoline

Naphazoline nitrate (a derivative of Naphazoline) is reported as an ingredient of Vasocedine Naphazoline in the following countries:


  • Belgium

International Drug Name Search

Clotrimazolo EG




Clotrimazolo EG may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Clotrimazolo EG



Clotrimazole

Clotrimazole is reported as an ingredient of Clotrimazolo EG in the following countries:


  • Italy

International Drug Name Search

Secubar Diu




Secubar Diu may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Secubar Diu



Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is reported as an ingredient of Secubar Diu in the following countries:


  • Spain

Lisinopril

Lisinopril dihydrate (a derivative of Lisinopril) is reported as an ingredient of Secubar Diu in the following countries:


  • Spain

International Drug Name Search

Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Tripofed




Tripofed may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Tripofed



Pseudoephedrine

Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (a derivative of Pseudoephedrine) is reported as an ingredient of Tripofed in the following countries:


  • Oman

Triprolidine

Triprolidine hydrochloride monohydrate (a derivative of Triprolidine) is reported as an ingredient of Tripofed in the following countries:


  • Oman

International Drug Name Search

Serum 15 CKL




Serum 15 CKL may be available in the countries listed below.


Ingredient matches for Serum 15 CKL



Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid is reported as an ingredient of Serum 15 CKL in the following countries:


  • Chile

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Friday, 28 August 2009

Biseptrin




Biseptrin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Sulfamethoxazole

Sulfamethoxazole is reported as an ingredient of Biseptrin in the following countries:


  • Romania

Trimethoprim

Trimethoprim is reported as an ingredient of Biseptrin in the following countries:


  • Romania

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Naproxen-Akri




Naproxen-Akri may be available in the countries listed below.


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Naproxen

Naproxen is reported as an ingredient of Naproxen-Akri in the following countries:


  • Russian Federation

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Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Valabarb




Valabarb may be available in the countries listed below.


In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

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Pentobarbital

Pentobarbital sodium salt (a derivative of Pentobarbital) is reported as an ingredient of Valabarb in the following countries:


  • Australia

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Monday, 3 August 2009

Nephrotic Syndrome Medications


Definition of Nephrotic Syndrome: Nephrotic syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine (exceeding 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol levels, and swelling. The urine may also contain fat, which is visible under the microscope.

Drugs associated with Nephrotic Syndrome

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Nephrotic Syndrome. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

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Sunday, 26 July 2009

Oyst-Cal-D


Generic Name: calcium and vitamin D combination (KAL see um and VYE ta min D)

Brand Names: Calcarb with D, Calcet, Calcio Del Mar, Calcitrate with D, Calcium 600+D, Caltrate 600 with D, Caltrate 600 with D Plus Soy, Caltrate Colon Health, Citracal + D, Citracal 250 mg + D, Citracal Creamy Bites, Citracal Maximum + D, Citracal Petites, Citrus Calcium with Vitamin D, Dical-D, Os-Cal 250 with D, Os-Cal 500 + D, Os-Cal with D, Oysco 500 with D, Oysco D, Oyst-Cal-D, Oyster Shell Calcium with Vitamin D, Oyster-D, Oystercal-D, Posture-D H/P, Risacal-D


What is Oyst-Cal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?

Calcium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods. Calcium is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially bone formation and maintenance.


Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body.


Calcium and vitamin D combination is used to prevent or to treat a calcium deficiency.


Calcium and vitamin D combination may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Oyst-Cal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, past or present kidney stones, heart disease, circulation problems, a parathyroid disorder, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.


Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.


What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Oyst-Cal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use this medication. Before you take calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you have:


  • kidney disease;

  • past or present kidney stones;


  • heart disease;




  • circulation problems; or




  • a parathyroid gland disorder.




Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor before taking calcium and vitamin D combination if you are breast-feeding.

How should I take Oyst-Cal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.


Take the calcium and vitamin D regular tablet with a full glass of water.

The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.


Store calcium and vitamin D combination at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include irregular heartbeat, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, a metallic taste in your mouth, confusion, loss of appetite, constipation, weakness, headache, confusion, or fainting.


What should I avoid while taking Oyst-Cal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Avoid taking any other vitamin or mineral supplements that contain calcium or vitamin D without first talking to your doctor.

Oyst-Cal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination) side effects


Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may include:



  • an irregular heartbeat;




  • nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;




  • dry mouth;




  • constipation;




  • weakness;




  • headache;




  • a metallic taste;




  • muscle or bone pain; or




  • drowsiness.



This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.


What other drugs will affect Oyst-Cal-D (calcium and vitamin D combination)?


Before taking calcium and vitamin D combination, tell your doctor if you are taking:



  • digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps);




  • antacids containing calcium, aluminum, or magnesium;




  • other calcium supplements;




  • calcitriol (Rocaltrol) or other vitamin D supplements; or




  • a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap).



This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with calcium and vitamin D combination. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



More Oyst-Cal-D resources


  • Oyst-Cal-D Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
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  • Dietary Supplementation
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Where can I get more information?


  • Your pharmacist can provide more information about calcium and vitamin D combination.


Wednesday, 22 July 2009

Stabixin




Stabixin may be available in the countries listed below.


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Cefoperazone

Cefoperazone sodium salt (a derivative of Cefoperazone) is reported as an ingredient of Stabixin in the following countries:


  • Indonesia

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Tuesday, 21 July 2009

Omeprazolo Angenerico




Omeprazolo Angenerico may be available in the countries listed below.


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Omeprazole

Omeprazole is reported as an ingredient of Omeprazolo Angenerico in the following countries:


  • Italy

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Friday, 17 July 2009

SalAc




In the US, SalAc (salicylic acid topical) is a member of the following drug classes: topical acne agents, topical keratolytics and is used to treat Acne and Dermatological Disorders.

US matches:

  • Salac

  • Salac Topical

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Clobetasol

Clobetasol 17α-propionate (a derivative of Clobetasol) is reported as an ingredient of SalAc in the following countries:


  • Argentina

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid is reported as an ingredient of SalAc in the following countries:


  • United States

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Monday, 13 July 2009

Ditropan XL





Dosage Form: tablet, extended release
Ditropan XL®

(oxybutynin chloride)

Extended Release Tablets

Ditropan XL Description


Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) is an antispasmodic, anticholinergic agent. Each Ditropan XL® Extended Release Tablet contains 5 mg, 10 mg, or 15 mg of oxybutynin chloride USP, formulated as a once-a-day controlled-release tablet for oral administration. Oxybutynin chloride is administered as a racemate of R- and S-enantiomers.


Chemically, oxybutynin chloride is d,l (racemic) 4-diethylamino-2-butynyl phenylcyclohexylglycolate hydrochloride. The empirical formula of oxybutynin chloride is C22H31NO3•HCl.


Its structural formula is:



Oxybutynin chloride is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 393.9. It is readily soluble in water and acids, but relatively insoluble in alkalis.


Ditropan XL® also contains the following inert ingredients: cellulose acetate, hypromellose, lactose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polyethylene oxide, synthetic iron oxides, titanium dioxide, polysorbate 80, sodium chloride, and butylated hydroxytoluene.



System Components and Performance


Ditropan XL® uses osmotic pressure to deliver oxybutynin chloride at a controlled rate over approximately 24 hours. The system, which resembles a conventional tablet in appearance, comprises an osmotically active bilayer core surrounded by a semipermeable membrane. The bilayer core is composed of a drug layer containing the drug and excipients, and a push layer containing osmotically active components. There is a precision-laser drilled orifice in the semipermeable membrane on the drug-layer side of the tablet. In an aqueous environment, such as the gastrointestinal tract, water permeates through the membrane into the tablet core, causing the drug to go into suspension and the push layer to expand. This expansion pushes the suspended drug out through the orifice. The semipermeable membrane controls the rate at which water permeates into the tablet core, which in turn controls the rate of drug delivery. The controlled rate of drug delivery into the gastrointestinal lumen is thus independent of pH or gastrointestinal motility. The function of Ditropan XL® depends on the existence of an osmotic gradient between the contents of the bilayer core and the fluid in the gastrointestinal tract. Since the osmotic gradient remains constant, drug delivery remains essentially constant. The biologically inert components of the tablet remain intact during gastrointestinal transit and are eliminated in the feces as an insoluble shell.



Ditropan XL - Clinical Pharmacology


Oxybutynin chloride exerts a direct antispasmodic effect on smooth muscle and inhibits the muscarinic action of acetylcholine on smooth muscle. Oxybutynin chloride exhibits only one-fifth of the anticholinergic activity of atropine on the rabbit detrusor muscle, but four to ten times the antispasmodic activity. No blocking effects occur at skeletal neuromuscular junctions or autonomic ganglia (antinicotinic effects).


Oxybutynin chloride relaxes bladder smooth muscle. In patients with conditions characterized by involuntary bladder contractions, cystometric studies have demonstrated that oxybutynin increases bladder (vesical) capacity, diminishes the frequency of uninhibited contractions of the detrusor muscle, and delays the initial desire to void. Oxybutynin thus decreases urgency and the frequency of both incontinent episodes and voluntary urination.


Antimuscarinic activity resides predominantly in the R-isomer. A metabolite, desethyloxybutynin, has pharmacological activity similar to that of oxybutynin in in vitro studies.



Pharmacokinetics


Absorption

Following the first dose of Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride), oxybutynin plasma concentrations rise for 4 to 6 hours; thereafter steady concentrations are maintained for up to 24 hours, minimizing fluctuations between peak and trough concentrations associated with oxybutynin.


The relative bioavailabilities of R- and S-oxybutynin from Ditropan XL® are 156% and 187%, respectively, compared with oxybutynin. The mean pharmacokinetic parameters for R- and S-oxybutynin are summarized in Table 1. The plasma concentration-time profiles for R- and S-oxybutynin are similar in shape; Figure 1 shows the profile for R-oxybutynin.
































Table 1 Mean (SD) R- and S-Oxybutynin Pharmacokinetic Parameters Following a Single Dose of Ditropan XL® 10 mg (n=43)
Parameters (units)R-OxybutyninS-Oxybutynin
Cmax (ng/mL)1.0(0.6)1.8(1.0)
Tmax (h)12.7(5.4)11.8(5.3)
t1/2 (h)13.2(6.2)12.4(6.1)
AUC (0–48) (ng∙h/mL)18.4(10.3)34.2(16.9)
AUCinf (ng∙h/mL)21.3(12.2)39.5(21.2)


Figure 1. Mean R-oxybutynin plasma concentrations following a single dose of Ditropan XL® 10 mg and oxybutynin 5 mg administered every 8 hours (n=23 for each treatment).

Steady state oxybutynin plasma concentrations are achieved by Day 3 of repeated Ditropan XL® dosing, with no observed drug accumulation or change in oxybutynin and desethyloxybutynin pharmacokinetic parameters.


Ditropan XL® steady state pharmacokinetics were studied in 19 children aged 5–15 years with detrusor overactivity associated with a neurological condition (e.g., spina bifida). The children were on Ditropan XL® total daily dose ranging from 5 to 20 mg (0.10 to 0.77 mg/kg). Sparse sampling technique was used to obtain serum samples. When all available data are normalized to an equivalent of 5 mg per day Ditropan XL®, the mean pharmacokinetic parameters derived for R- and S-oxybutynin and R- and S-desethyloxybutynin are summarized in Table 2. The plasma-time concentration profiles for R- and S-oxybutynin are similar in shape; Figure 2 shows the profile for R-oxybutynin when all available data are normalized to an equivalent of 5 mg per day.
























Table 2 Mean ± SD R- and S-Oxybutynin and R- and S-Desethyloxybutynin Pharmacokinetic Parameters in Children Aged 5–15 Following Administration of 5 to 20 mg Ditropan XL® Once Daily (n=19), All Available Data Normalized to an Equivalent of Ditropan XL® 5 mg Once Daily
R-OxybutyninS-OxybutyninR- DesethyloxybutyninS- Desethyloxybutynin
Cmax (ng/mL)0.7 ± 0.41.3 ± 0.87.8 ± 3.74.2 ± 2.3
Tmax (h)5.05.05.05.0
AUC(ng∙h/mL)12.8 ± 7.023.7 ± 14.4125.1 ± 66.773.6 ± 47.7


Figure 2. Mean steady state (± SD) R-oxybutynin plasma concentrations following administration of 5 to 20 mg Ditropan XL® once daily in children aged 5–15. Plot represents all available data normalized to an equivalent of Ditropan XL® 5 mg once daily.

Food Effects


The rate and extent of absorption and metabolism of oxybutynin are similar under fed and fasted conditions.


Distribution

Oxybutynin is widely distributed in body tissues following systemic absorption. The volume of distribution is 193 L after intravenous administration of 5 mg oxybutynin chloride. Both enantiomers of oxybutynin are highly bound (>99%) to plasma proteins. Both enantiomers of N-desethyloxybutynin are also highly bound (>97%) to plasma proteins. The major binding protein is alpha-1 acid glycoprotein.


Metabolism

Oxybutynin is metabolized primarily by the cytochrome P450 enzyme systems, particularly CYP3A4 found mostly in the liver and gut wall. Its metabolic products include phenylcyclohexylglycolic acid, which is pharmacologically inactive, and desethyloxybutynin, which is pharmacologically active. Following Ditropan XL® administration, plasma concentrations of R- and S-desethyloxybutynin are 73% and 92%, respectively, of concentrations observed with oxybutynin.


Excretion

Oxybutynin is extensively metabolized by the liver, with less than 0.1% of the administered dose excreted unchanged in the urine. Also, less than 0.1% of the administered dose is excreted as the metabolite desethyloxybutynin.


Dose Proportionality

Pharmacokinetic parameters of oxybutynin and desethyloxybutynin (Cmax and AUC) following administration of 5–20 mg of Ditropan XL® are dose proportional.


Special Populations

Geriatric


The pharmacokinetics of Ditropan XL® were similar in all patients studied (up to 78 years of age).



Pediatric


The pharmacokinetics of Ditropan XL® were evaluated in 19 children aged 5–15 years with detrusor overactivity associated with a neurological condition (e.g., spina bifida). The pharmacokinetics of Ditropan XL® in these pediatric patients were consistent with those reported for adults (see Tables 1 and 2, and Figures 1 and 2 above).



Gender


There are no significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of oxybutynin in healthy male and female volunteers following administration of Ditropan XL®.



Race


Available data suggest that there are no significant differences in the pharmacokinetics of oxybutynin based on race in healthy volunteers following administration of Ditropan XL®.



Renal Insufficiency


There is no experience with the use of Ditropan XL® in patients with renal insufficiency.



Hepatic Insufficiency


There is no experience with the use of Ditropan XL® in patients with hepatic insufficiency.



Drug-Drug Interactions


See PRECAUTIONS: Drug Interactions.



Clinical Studies


Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) was evaluated for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency in three controlled studies and one open-label study. The majority of patients were Caucasian (89.0%) and female (91.9%) with a mean age of 59 years (range, 18 to 98 years). Entry criteria required that patients have urge or mixed incontinence (with a predominance of urge) as evidenced by ≥ 6 urge incontinence episodes per week and ≥ 10 micturitions per day. Study 1 was a fixed-dose escalation design, whereas the other studies used a dose-adjustment design in which each patient's final dose was adjusted to a balance between improvement of incontinence symptoms and tolerability of side effects. Controlled studies included patients known to be responsive to oxybutynin or other anticholinergic medications, and these patients were maintained on a final dose for up to 2 weeks.


The efficacy results for the three controlled trials are presented in the following tables and figures.




Indications and Usage for Ditropan XL


Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) is a once-daily controlled-release tablet indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.


Ditropan XL® is also indicated in the treatment of pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with symptoms of detrusor overactivity associated with a neurological condition (e.g., spina bifida).



Contraindications


Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) is contraindicated in patients with urinary retention, gastric retention and other severe decreased gastrointestinal motility conditions, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma and in patients who are at risk for these conditions.


Ditropan XL® is also contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug substance or other components of the product.



Warnings


Angioedema of the face, lips, tongue and/or larynx has been reported with oxybutynin. In some cases, angioedema occurred after the first dose. Angioedema associated with upper airway swelling may be life-threatening. If involvement of the tongue, hypopharynx, or larynx occurs, oxybutynin should be promptly discontinued and appropriate therapy and/or measures necessary to ensure a patent airway should be promptly provided.



Precautions



Central Nervous System Effects


Oxybutynin is associated with anticholinergic central nervous system (CNS) effects (see ADVERSE REACTIONS). A variety of CNS anticholinergic effects have been reported, including hallucinations, agitation, confusion and somnolence. Patients should be monitored for signs of anticholinergic CNS effects, particularly in the first few months after beginning treatment or increasing the dose. If a patient experiences anticholinergic CNS effects, dose reduction or drug discontinuation should be considered.


Ditropan XL® should be used with caution in patients with preexisting dementia treated with cholinesterase inhibitors due to the risk of aggravation of symptoms.



General


Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) should be used with caution in patients with hepatic or renal impairment and in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the risk of symptom aggravation.



Urinary Retention


Ditropan XL® should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction because of the risk of urinary retention (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).



Gastrointestinal Disorders


Ditropan XL® should be administered with caution to patients with gastrointestinal obstructive disorders because of the risk of gastric retention (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).


Ditropan XL®, like other anticholinergic drugs, may decrease gastrointestinal motility and should be used with caution in patients with conditions such as ulcerative colitis and intestinal atony.


Ditropan XL® should be used with caution in patients who have gastroesophageal reflux and/or who are concurrently taking drugs (such as bisphosphonates) that can cause or exacerbate esophagitis.


As with any other nondeformable material, caution should be used when administering Ditropan XL® to patients with preexisting severe gastrointestinal narrowing (pathologic or iatrogenic). There have been rare reports of obstructive symptoms in patients with known strictures in association with the ingestion of other drugs in nondeformable controlled-release formulations.



Information for Patients


Patients should be informed that oxybutynin may produce angioedema that could result in life-threatening airway obstruction. Patients should be advised to promptly discontinue oxybutynin therapy and seek immediate medical attention if they experience edema of the tongue, edema of the laryngopharynx, or difficulty breathing.


Patients should be informed that heat prostration (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating) can occur when anticholinergics such as oxybutynin chloride are administered in the presence of high environmental temperature.


Because anticholinergic agents such as oxybutynin may produce drowsiness (somnolence) or blurred vision, patients should be advised to exercise caution.


Patients should be informed that alcohol may enhance the drowsiness caused by anticholinergic agents such as oxybutynin.


Patients should be informed that Ditropan XL® should be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids. Patients should not chew, divide, or crush tablets. The medication is contained within a nonabsorbable shell designed to release the drug at a controlled rate. The tablet shell is eliminated from the body; patients should not be concerned if they occasionally notice in their stool something that looks like a tablet.


Ditropan XL® should be taken at approximately the same time each day.



Drug Interactions


The concomitant use of oxybutynin with other anticholinergic drugs or with other agents which produce dry mouth, constipation, somnolence (drowsiness), and/or other anticholinergic-like effects may increase the frequency and/or severity of such effects.


Anticholinergic agents may potentially alter the absorption of some concomitantly administered drugs due to anticholinergic effects on gastrointestinal motility. This may be of concern for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index.


Mean oxybutynin chloride plasma concentrations were approximately 2 fold higher when Ditropan XL® was administered with ketoconazole, a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor. Other inhibitors of the cytochrome P450 3A4 enzyme system, such as antimycotic agents (e.g., itraconazole and miconazole) or macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin and clarithromycin), may alter oxybutynin mean pharmacokinetic parameters (i.e., Cmax and AUC). The clinical relevance of such potential interactions is not known. Caution should be used when such drugs are co-administered.



Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


A 24-month study in rats at dosages of oxybutynin chloride of 20, 80, and 160 mg/kg/day showed no evidence of carcinogenicity. These doses are approximately 6, 25, and 50 times the maximum human exposure, based on surface area.


Oxybutynin chloride showed no increase of mutagenic activity when tested in Schizosaccharomyces pompholiciformis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Salmonella typhimurium test systems.


Reproduction studies with oxybutynin chloride in the mouse, rat, hamster, and rabbit showed no definite evidence of impaired fertility.



Pregnancy


Teratogenic Effects

Pregnancy Category B


Reproduction studies with oxybutynin chloride in the mouse, rat, hamster, and rabbit showed no definite evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the animal fetus. The safety of Ditropan XL® administration to women who are or who may become pregnant has not been established. Therefore, Ditropan XL® should not be given to pregnant women unless, in the judgment of the physician, the probable clinical benefits outweigh the possible hazards.



Nursing Mothers


It is not known whether oxybutynin is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Ditropan XL® is administered to a nursing woman.



Pediatric Use


The safety and efficacy of Ditropan XL® were studied in 60 children in a 24-week, open-label trial. Patients were aged 6–15 years, all had symptoms of detrusor overactivity in association with a neurological condition (e.g., spina bifida), all used clean intermittent catheterization, and all were current users of oxybutynin chloride. Study results demonstrated that administration of Ditropan XL® 5 to 20 mg/day was associated with an increase from baseline in mean urine volume per catheterization from 108 mL to 136 mL, an increase from baseline in mean urine volume after morning awakening from 148 mL to 189 mL, and an increase from baseline in the mean percentage of catheterizations without a leaking episode from 34% to 51%.


Urodynamic results were consistent with clinical results. Administration of Ditropan XL® resulted in an increase from baseline in mean maximum cystometric capacity from 185 mL to 254 mL, a decrease from baseline in mean detrusor pressure at maximum cystometric capacity from 44 cm H2O to 33 cm H2O, and a reduction in the percentage of patients demonstrating uninhibited detrusor contractions (of at least 15 cm H2O) from 60% to 28%.


Ditropan XL® is not recommended in pediatric patients who cannot swallow the tablet whole without chewing, dividing, or crushing, or in children under the age of 6 (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).



Geriatric Use


The rate and severity of anticholinergic effects reported by patients less than 65 years old and those 65 years and older were similar (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics, Special Populations: Geriatric).



Adverse Reactions



Adverse Events with Ditropan XL®


The safety and efficacy of Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) were evaluated in a total of 580 participants who received Ditropan XL® in 4 clinical trials (429 patients) and four pharmacokinetic studies (151 healthy volunteers). The 429 patients were treated with 5–30 mg/day for up to 4.5 months. Three of the 4 clinical trials allowed dose adjustments based on efficacy and adverse events and one was a fixed-dose escalation design. Safety information is provided for 429 patients from these three controlled clinical studies and one open-label study in the first column of Table 3 below.


Adverse events from two additional fixed-dose, active-controlled, 12-week treatment duration, postmarketing studies, in which 576 patients were treated with Ditropan XL® 10 mg/day, are also listed in Table 3 (second column). The adverse events are reported regardless of causality.



































































Table 3 Incidence (%) of Adverse Events Reported by ≥ 5% of Patients Using Ditropan XL® (5–30 mg/day) and % of Corresponding Adverse Events in Two Fixed-Dose (10 mg/day) Studies
Ditropan XL®Ditropan XL®
Body SystemAdverse Event5–30 mg/day

(n=429)
10 mg/day

(n=576)
Generalheadache106
asthenia73
pain74
Digestivedry mouth6129
constipation137
diarrhea97
nausea92
dyspepsia75
Nervoussomnolence122
dizziness64
Respiratoryrhinitis62
Special sensesblurred vision81
dry eyes63
Urogenitalurinary tract infection55

The most common adverse events reported by the 429 patients receiving 5–30 mg/day Ditropan XL® were the expected side effects of anticholinergic agents. The incidence of dry mouth was dose-related.


The discontinuation rate for all adverse events was 6.8% in the 429 patients from the 4 studies of efficacy and safety who received 5–30 mg/day. The most frequent adverse event causing early discontinuation of study medication was nausea (1.9%), while discontinuation due to dry mouth was 1.2%.


In addition, the following adverse events were reported by ≥ 1 to < 5% of all patients who received Ditropan XL® in the 6 adjustable and fixed-dose efficacy and safety studies. Infections and infestations: nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, sinusitis, bronchitis, cystitis; Psychiatric disorders: insomnia, depression, nervousness, confusional state; Nervous System Disorders: dysgeusia; Cardiac disorders: palpitations; Vascular disorders: hypertension; Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: nasal dryness, cough, pharyngolaryngeal pain, dry throat; Gastrointestinal Disorders: gastroesophageal reflux disease, abdominal pain, loose stools, flatulence, vomiting; Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: dry skin, pruritis; Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders: back pain, arthralgia, pain in extremity; Renal and urinary disorders: urinary retention, urinary hesitation, dysuria; General disorders and administration site conditions: fatigue, edema peripheral, asthenia, chest pain; Investigations: blood pressure increased.



Postmarketing Surveillance


Because postmarketing reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The following additional adverse drug reactions have been reported from worldwide postmarketing experience with Ditropan XL®: Psychiatric Disorders: psychotic disorder, agitation, hallucinations, memory impairment; Nervous System Disorders: convulsions; Eye Disorders: glaucoma; Cardiac Disorders: arrhythmia, tachycardia, QT interval prolongation; Vascular Disorders: flushing; Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: rash; Renal and Urinary Disorders: impotence; General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions: hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema with airway obstruction, urticaria, and face edema; rare anaphylactic reactions requiring hospitalization for emergency treatment; Injury, poisoning and procedural complications: fall.


Additional adverse events reported with some other oxybutynin chloride formulations include: cycloplegia, mydriasis, and suppression of lactation.



Overdosage


The continuous release of oxybutynin from Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) should be considered in the treatment of overdosage. Patients should be monitored for at least 24 hours. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. Activated charcoal as well as a cathartic may be administered.


Overdosage with oxybutynin chloride has been associated with anticholinergic effects including central nervous system excitation, flushing, fever, dehydration, cardiac arrhythmia, vomiting, and urinary retention.


Ingestion of 100 mg oxybutynin chloride in association with alcohol has been reported in a 13-year-old boy who experienced memory loss, and a 34-year-old woman who developed stupor, followed by disorientation and agitation on awakening, dilated pupils, dry skin, cardiac arrhythmia, and retention of urine. Both patients fully recovered with symptomatic treatment.



Ditropan XL Dosage and Administration


Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) must be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids, and must not be chewed, divided, or crushed.


Ditropan XL® may be administered with or without food.



Adults


The recommended starting dose of Ditropan XL® is 5 or 10 mg once daily at approximately the same time each day. Dosage may be adjusted in 5-mg increments to achieve a balance of efficacy and tolerability (up to a maximum of 30 mg/day). In general, dosage adjustment may proceed at approximately weekly intervals.



Pediatric Patients Aged 6 Years of Age and Older


The recommended starting dose of Ditropan XL® is 5 mg once daily at approximately the same time each day. Dosage may be adjusted in 5-mg increments to achieve a balance of efficacy and tolerability (up to a maximum of 20 mg/day).



How is Ditropan XL Supplied


Ditropan XL® (oxybutynin chloride) Extended Release Tablets are available in three dosage strengths, 5 mg (pale yellow), 10 mg (pink), and 15 mg (gray) and are imprinted with "5 XL", "10 XL", or "15 XL". Ditropan XL® Extended Release Tablets are supplied in bottles of 100 tablets.











5 mg100 count bottleNDC 50458-805-01
10 mg100 count bottleNDC 50458-810-01
15 mg100 count bottleNDC 50458-815-01

Storage


Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15–30°C (59–86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture and humidity.



For more information call 1-888-395-1232 or visit www.DITROPANXL.com


Manufactured by:

ALZA Corporation, Vacaville, CA 95688


An ALZA OROS® Technology Product


Ditropan XL® and OROS® are registered trademarks of ALZA Corporation.


Manufactured for:

Ortho Women's Health & Urology, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Raritan, NJ 08869


Placeholder for Ortho Women's Health & Urology, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Logo


© Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1998


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Revised December 2011



PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 5 mg 100 tablet bottle


NDC 50458-805-01

100 tablets


Ditropan XL®

(oxybutynin chloride)

Extended-release tablets


5 mg


Rx only


Ditropan XL®and OROS®are registered

trademarks of ALZA Corporation.




PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 10 mg 100 tablet bottle


NDC 50458-810-01

100 tablets


Ditropan XL®

(oxybutynin chloride)

Extended-release tablets


10 mg


Rx only


Ditropan XL®and OROS®are registered

trademarks of ALZA Corporation.




PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 15 mg 100 tablet bottle


NDC 50458-815-01

100 tablets


Ditropan XL®

(oxybutynin chloride)

Extended-release tablets


15 mg


Rx only


Ditropan XL®and OROS®are registered

trademarks of ALZA Corporation.










DITROPAN  XL
oxybutynin chloride  tablet, extended release










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)50458-805
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
oxybutynin chloride (oxybutynin)oxybutynin chloride5 mg






















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
cellulose acetate 
hypromelloses 
lactose 
magnesium stearate 
polyethylene glycols 
titanium dioxide 
polysorbate 80 
sodium chloride 
butylated hydroxytoluene 


















Product Characteristics
ColorYELLOW (pale yellow)Scoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize8mm
FlavorImprint Code5;XL
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
150458-805-01100 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA02089706/26/1999







DITROPAN  XL
oxybutynin chloride  tablet, extended release










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)50458-810
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
oxybutynin chloride (oxybutynin)oxybutynin chloride10 mg






















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
cellulose acetate 
hypromelloses 
lactose 
magnesium stearate 
polyethylene glycols 
titanium dioxide 
polysorbate 80 
sodium chloride 
butylated hydroxytoluene 


















Product Characteristics
ColorPINKScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize8mm
FlavorImprint Code10;XL
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
150458-810-01100 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA02089706/26/1999







DITROPAN  XL
oxybutynin chloride  tablet, extended release










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)50458-815
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
oxybutynin chloride (oxybutynin)oxybutynin chloride15 mg






















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
cellulose acetate 
hypromelloses 
lactose 
magnesium stearate 
polyethylene glycols 
titanium dioxide 
polysorbate 80 
sodium chloride 
butylated hydroxytoluene 


















Product Characteristics
ColorGRAYScoreno score
ShapeROUNDSize8mm
FlavorImprint Code15;XL
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
150458-815-01100 TABLET In 1 BOTTLENone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA02089706/26/1999


Labeler - Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (063137772)







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