Thursday, May 31, 2012

TF Defense




Generic Name: silybum marianum seed, crotalus horridus horridus venom, artemisia cina flower, aconitum napellus and ferrum phosphoricum granule

Dosage Form: FOR ANIMAL USE ONLY
TF Defense

Boosts red blood cells and the immune system



Indications: Homeopathic remedy to boost red blood cells and immune function.



Dosage: Initial dose: Administer every hour for up to 10 doses. Thereafter 3 times daily for approximately 7-10 days. Cats and dogs under 20 lbs: Large pinch of granules sprinkled into the mouth. Dogs 20-50 lbs: 2 pinches sprinkled into the mouth. Dogs over 50 lbs:1/4 cap of granules sprinkled into the mouth.



Caution: Recommended for use under veterinary supervision. Consult your vet if symptoms persist or worsen. Keep this and all medicines from the reach of children.



Ingredients: Each dose contains equal parts of Carduus mar (3X) (HPUS), Crotalus hor (200C) (HPUS), Cina (6C) (HPUS), Aconitum nap (6C) (HPUS), Ferrum phos (6C) (HPUS)



Sucrose (inactive ingredient).



Contains no gluten, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.



All Native Remedies health products are especially formulated by experts in the field of natural health and are manufactured according to the highest pharmaceutical standards for maximum safety and effectiveness. For more information, visit us at www.petalive.com


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The letters HPUS indicate that the component(s) in this product is (are) officially monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.





Keep this and all medicines from the reach of children.









TF Defense 
carduus mar, crotalus hor, cina , aconitum nap, ferrum phos   granule










Product Information
Product TypeOTC ANIMAL DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)68647-151
Route of AdministrationORALDEA Schedule    




















Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
SILYBUM MARIANUM SEED (SILYBUM MARIANUM SEED)SILYBUM MARIANUM SEED3 [hp_X]  in 40 mg
CROTALUS HORRIDUS HORRIDUS VENOM (CROTALUS HORRIDUS HORRIDUS VENOM)CROTALUS HORRIDUS HORRIDUS VENOM200 [hp_C]  in 40 mg
ARTEMISIA CINA FLOWER (ARTEMISIA CINA FLOWER)ARTEMISIA CINA FLOWER6 [hp_C]  in 40 mg
ACONITUM NAPELLUS (ACONITUM NAPELLUS)ACONITUM NAPELLUS6 [hp_C]  in 40 mg
FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM (FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM)FERRUM PHOSPHORICUM6 [hp_C]  in 40 mg






Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SUCROSE20000 mg  in 20000 mg


















Product Characteristics
Colorwhite (white sucrose granules)Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      










Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
168647-151-1020000 mg In 1 BOTTLE, GLASSNone










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
unapproved homeopathic01/01/2010


Labeler - Feelgood Health (538418296)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
W.Last567284153manufacture
Revised: 09/2010Feelgood Health



Sunday, May 27, 2012

Evening Primrose Oil



Generic Name: Evening Primrose Oil
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.


Evening Primrose Oil is used for:

Supplementing certain essential fatty acids in the diet.


Evening Primrose Oil is a dietary supplement. It is unknown exactly how Evening Primrose Oil works.


Do NOT use Evening Primrose Oil if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Evening Primrose Oil

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



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Before using Evening Primrose Oil:


Some medical conditions may interact with Evening Primrose Oil. 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

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Evening Primrose Oil. However, no specific interactions with Evening Primrose Oil are known at this time.


This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Evening Primrose Oil 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 Evening Primrose Oil:


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


  • Take Evening Primrose Oil with food.

  • Evening Primrose Oil may be swallowed or mixed with milk or other liquid before swallowing.

  • Evening primrose oil should have a slightly nutty smell and taste. Do not take this product if it has a bad smell or bitter taste.

  • If you miss taking a dose of Evening Primrose Oil for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommends that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Evening Primrose Oil.



Important safety information:


  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Evening Primrose Oil, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Evening Primrose Oil during pregnancy. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Evening Primrose Oil, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.


Possible side effects of Evening Primrose Oil:


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:



Headache; indigestion; nausea; soft stools.



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).



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: Evening Primrose 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 loose stools; stomach pain.


Proper storage of Evening Primrose Oil:

Store Evening Primrose Oil at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light in a cool, dry place. Do not store in the bathroom. Most herbal products are not in childproof containers. Keep Evening Primrose Oil out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


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

  • Evening Primrose Oil 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.

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

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Evening Primrose Oil. 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.

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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Xeloda





Dosage Form: tablet, film coated
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
WARNING: Xeloda-WARFARIN INTERACTION

Xeloda Warfarin Interaction: Patients receiving concomitant capecitabine and oral coumarin-derivative anticoagulant therapy should have their anticoagulant response (INR or prothrombin time) monitored frequently in order to adjust the anticoagulant dose accordingly. A clinically important Xeloda-Warfarin drug interaction was demonstrated in a clinical pharmacology trial [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7.1)]. Altered coagulation parameters and/or bleeding, including death, have been reported in patients taking Xeloda concomitantly with coumarin-derivative anticoagulants such as warfarin and phenprocoumon. Postmarketing reports have shown clinically significant increases in prothrombin time (PT) and INR in patients who were stabilized on anticoagulants at the time Xeloda was introduced. These events occurred within several days and up to several months after initiating Xeloda therapy and, in a few cases, within 1 month after stopping Xeloda. These events occurred in patients with and without liver metastases. Age greater than 60 and a diagnosis of cancer independently predispose patients to an increased risk of coagulopathy.




Indications and Usage for Xeloda



Colorectal Cancer


  • Xeloda is indicated as a single agent for adjuvant treatment in patients with Dukes' C colon cancer who have undergone complete resection of the primary tumor when treatment with fluoropyrimidine therapy alone is preferred. Xeloda was non-inferior to 5-fluorouracil and leucovorin (5-FU/LV) for disease-free survival (DFS). Physicians should consider results of combination chemotherapy trials, which have shown improvement in DFS and OS, when prescribing single-agent Xeloda in the adjuvant treatment of Dukes' C colon cancer.

  • Xeloda is indicated as first-line treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal carcinoma when treatment with fluoropyrimidine therapy alone is preferred. Combination chemotherapy has shown a survival benefit compared to 5-FU/LV alone. A survival benefit over 5-FU/LV has not been demonstrated with Xeloda monotherapy. Use of Xeloda instead of 5-FU/LV in combinations has not been adequately studied to assure safety or preservation of the survival advantage.


Breast Cancer


  • Xeloda in combination with docetaxel is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer after failure of prior anthracycline-containing chemotherapy.

  • Xeloda monotherapy is also indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer resistant to both paclitaxel and an anthracycline-containing chemotherapy regimen or resistant to paclitaxel and for whom further anthracycline therapy is not indicated (e.g., patients who have received cumulative doses of 400 mg/m2 of doxorubicin or doxorubicin equivalents). Resistance is defined as progressive disease while on treatment, with or without an initial response, or relapse within 6 months of completing treatment with an anthracycline-containing adjuvant regimen.


Xeloda Dosage and Administration


Xeloda tablets should be swallowed whole with water within 30 minutes after a meal. Xeloda dose is calculated according to body surface area.



Standard Starting Dose



Monotherapy (Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Adjuvant Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer)


The recommended dose of Xeloda is 1250 mg/m2 administered orally twice daily (morning and evening; equivalent to 2500 mg/m2 total daily dose) for 2 weeks followed by a 1-week rest period given as 3-week cycles (see Table 1).


Adjuvant treatment in patients with Dukes' C colon cancer is recommended for a total of 6 months [ie, Xeloda 1250 mg/m2 orally twice daily for 2 weeks followed by a 1-week rest period, given as 3-week cycles for a total of 8 cycles (24 weeks)].















































Table 1 Xeloda Dose Calculation According to Body Surface Area
Dose Level 1250 mg/m2

Twice a Day
Number of Tablets to be Taken at Each Dose (Morning and Evening)
Surface Area (m2)Total Daily Dose* (mg)150 mg500 mg

*

Total Daily Dose divided by 2 to allow equal morning and evening doses

≤ 1.25300003
1.26-1.37330013
1.38-1.51360023
1.52-1.65400004
1.66-1.77430014
1.78-1.91460024
1.92-2.05500005
2.06-2.17530015
≥ 2.18560025

In Combination With Docetaxel (Metastatic Breast Cancer)


In combination with docetaxel, the recommended dose of Xeloda is 1250 mg/m2 twice daily for 2 weeks followed by a 1-week rest period, combined with docetaxel at 75 mg/m2 as a 1-hour intravenous infusion every 3 weeks. Pre-medication, according to the docetaxel labeling, should be started prior to docetaxel administration for patients receiving the Xeloda plus docetaxel combination. Table 1 displays the total daily dose of Xeloda by body surface area and the number of tablets to be taken at each dose.



Dose Management Guidelines



General


Xeloda dosage may need to be individualized to optimize patient management. Patients should be carefully monitored for toxicity and doses of Xeloda should be modified as necessary to accommodate individual patient tolerance to treatment [see Clinical Studies (14)]. Toxicity due to Xeloda administration may be managed by symptomatic treatment, dose interruptions and adjustment of Xeloda dose. Once the dose has been reduced, it should not be increased at a later time. Doses of Xeloda omitted for toxicity are not replaced or restored; instead the patient should resume the planned treatment cycles.


The dose of phenytoin and the dose of coumarin-derivative anticoagulants may need to be reduced when either drug is administered concomitantly with Xeloda [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].



Monotherapy (Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, Adjuvant Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic Breast Cancer)


Xeloda dose modification scheme as described below (see Table 2) is recommended for the management of adverse reactions.






































Table 2 Recommended Dose Modifications of Xeloda
Toxicity NCIC Grades*

During a Course of Therapy
Dose Adjustment for Next Treatment (% of starting dose)

*

National Cancer Institute of Canada Common Toxicity Criteria were used except for the hand-and-foot syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5)].

Grade 1Maintain dose levelMaintain dose level
Grade 2
-1st appearanceInterrupt until resolved to grade 0-1100%
-2nd appearance75% 
-3rd appearance50% 
-4th appearanceDiscontinue treatment permanently-
Grade 3
-1st appearanceInterrupt until resolved to grade 0-175%
-2nd appearance50% 
-3rd appearanceDiscontinue treatment permanently-
Grade 4
-1st appearanceDiscontinue permanently

OR

If physician deems it to be in the patient's best interest to continue, interrupt until resolved to grade 0-1
50%

In Combination With Docetaxel (Metastatic Breast Cancer)


Dose modifications of Xeloda for toxicity should be made according to Table 2 above for Xeloda. At the beginning of a treatment cycle, if a treatment delay is indicated for either Xeloda or docetaxel, then administration of both agents should be delayed until the requirements for restarting both drugs are met.


The dose reduction schedule for docetaxel when used in combination with Xeloda for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer is shown in Table 3.





















Table 3 Docetaxel Dose Reduction Schedule in Combination with Xeloda
Toxicity NCIC Grades*Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4

*

National Cancer Institute of Canada Common Toxicity Criteria were used except for hand-and-foot syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5)].

1st appearanceDelay treatment until resolved to grade 0-1; Resume treatment with original dose of 75 mg/m2 docetaxelDelay treatment until resolved to grade 0-1;

Resume treatment at 55 mg/m2 of docetaxel.
Discontinue treatment with docetaxel
2nd appearanceDelay treatment until resolved to grade 0-1; Resume treatment at 55 mg/m2 of docetaxel.Discontinue treatment with docetaxel-
3rd appearanceDiscontinue treatment with docetaxel--

Adjustment of Starting Dose in Special Populations



Renal Impairment


No adjustment to the starting dose of Xeloda is recommended in patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance = 51 to 80 mL/min [Cockroft and Gault, as shown below]). In patients with moderate renal impairment (baseline creatinine clearance = 30 to 50 mL/min), a dose reduction to 75% of the Xeloda starting dose when used as monotherapy or in combination with docetaxel (from 1250 mg/m2 to 950 mg/m2 twice daily) is recommended [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Subsequent dose adjustment is recommended as outlined in Table 2 and Table 3 (depending on the regimen) if a patient develops a grade 2 to 4 adverse event [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. The starting dose adjustment recommendations for patients with moderate renal impairment apply to both Xeloda monotherapy and Xeloda in combination use with docetaxel.













Cockroft and Gault Equation:
(140 - age [yrs]) (body wt [kg])
Creatinine clearance for males =—————————————
(72) (serum creatinine [mg/dL])
  
Creatinine clearance for females = 0.85 × male value

Geriatrics


Physicians should exercise caution in monitoring the effects of Xeloda in the elderly. Insufficient data are available to provide a dosage recommendation.



Dosage Forms and Strengths


Xeloda is supplied as biconvex, oblong film-coated tablets for oral administration. Each light peach-colored tablet contains 150 mg of capecitabine and each peach-colored tablet contains 500 mg of capecitabine.



Contraindications



Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase (DPD) Deficiency


Xeloda is contraindicated in patients with known dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) deficiency.



Severe Renal Impairment


Xeloda is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance below 30 mL/min [Cockroft and Gault]) [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].



Hypersensitivity


Xeloda is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to capecitabine or to any of its components. Xeloda is contraindicated in patients who have a known hypersensitivity to 5-fluorouracil.



Warnings and Precautions



General


Patients receiving therapy with Xeloda should be monitored by a physician experienced in the use of cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Most adverse reactions are reversible and do not need to result in discontinuation, although doses may need to be withheld or reduced [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].



Diarrhea


Xeloda can induce diarrhea, sometimes severe. Patients with severe diarrhea should be carefully monitored and given fluid and electrolyte replacement if they become dehydrated. In 875 patients with either metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received Xeloda monotherapy, the median time to first occurrence of grade 2 to 4 diarrhea was 34 days (range from 1 to 369 days). The median duration of grade 3 to 4 diarrhea was 5 days. National Cancer Institute of Canada (NCIC) grade 2 diarrhea is defined as an increase of 4 to 6 stools/day or nocturnal stools, grade 3 diarrhea as an increase of 7 to 9 stools/day or incontinence and malabsorption, and grade 4 diarrhea as an increase of ≥10 stools/day or grossly bloody diarrhea or the need for parenteral support. If grade 2, 3 or 4 diarrhea occurs, administration of Xeloda should be immediately interrupted until the diarrhea resolves or decreases in intensity to grade 1. Following a reoccurrence of grade 2 diarrhea or occurrence of any grade 3 or 4 diarrhea, subsequent doses of Xeloda should be decreased [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)]. Standard antidiarrheal treatments (eg, loperamide) are recommended.


Necrotizing enterocolitis (typhlitis) has been reported.



Coagulopathy


Patients receiving concomitant capecitabine and oral coumarin-derivative anticoagulant therapy should have their anticoagulant response (INR or prothrombin time) monitored closely with great frequency and the anticoagulant dose should be adjusted accordingly [see Boxed Warning and Drug Interactions (7.1)].



Cardiotoxicity


The cardiotoxicity observed with Xeloda includes myocardial infarction/ischemia, angina, dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, cardiac failure, sudden death, electrocardiographic changes, and cardiomyopathy. These adverse reactions may be more common in patients with a prior history of coronary artery disease.



Dihydropyrimidine Dehydrogenase Deficiency


Rarely, unexpected, severe toxicity (eg, stomatitis, diarrhea, neutropenia and neurotoxicity) associated with 5-fluorouracil has been attributed to a deficiency of dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) activity. A link between decreased levels of DPD and increased, potentially fatal toxic effects of 5-fluorouracil therefore cannot be excluded.



Renal Insufficiency


Patients with moderate renal impairment at baseline require dose reduction [see Dosage and Administration (2.3)]. Patients with mild and moderate renal impairment at baseline should be carefully monitored for adverse reactions. Prompt interruption of therapy with subsequent dose adjustments is recommended if a patient develops a grade 2 to 4 adverse event as outlined in Table 2 [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.6), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].



Pregnancy


Xeloda may cause fetal harm when given to a pregnant woman. Capecitabine caused embryolethality and teratogenicity in mice and embryolethality in monkeys when administered during organogenesis. If this drug is used during pregnancy, or if a patient becomes pregnant while receiving Xeloda, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].



Hand-and-Foot Syndrome


Hand-and-foot syndrome (palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia or chemotherapy-induced acral erythema) is a cutaneous toxicity. Median time to onset was 79 days (range from 11 to 360 days) with a severity range of grades 1 to 3 for patients receiving Xeloda monotherapy in the metastatic setting. Grade 1 is characterized by any of the following: numbness, dysesthesia/paresthesia, tingling, painless swelling or erythema of the hands and/or feet and/or discomfort which does not disrupt normal activities. Grade 2 hand-and-foot syndrome is defined as painful erythema and swelling of the hands and/or feet and/or discomfort affecting the patient's activities of daily living. Grade 3 hand-and-foot syndrome is defined as moist desquamation, ulceration, blistering or severe pain of the hands and/or feet and/or severe discomfort that causes the patient to be unable to work or perform activities of daily living. If grade 2 or 3 hand-and-foot syndrome occurs, administration of Xeloda should be interrupted until the event resolves or decreases in intensity to grade 1. Following grade 3 hand-and-foot syndrome, subsequent doses of Xeloda should be decreased [see Dosage and Administration (2.2)].



Hyperbilirubinemia


In 875 patients with either metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received at least one dose of Xeloda 1250 mg/m2 twice daily as monotherapy for 2 weeks followed by a 1-week rest period, grade 3 (1.5-3 × ULN) hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 15.2% (n=133) of patients and grade 4 (>3 × ULN) hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 3.9% (n=34) of patients. Of 566 patients who had hepatic metastases at baseline and 309 patients without hepatic metastases at baseline, grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 22.8% and 12.3%, respectively. Of the 167 patients with grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia, 18.6% (n=31) also had postbaseline elevations (grades 1 to 4, without elevations at baseline) in alkaline phosphatase and 27.5% (n=46) had postbaseline elevations in transaminases at any time (not necessarily concurrent). The majority of these patients, 64.5% (n=20) and 71.7% (n=33), had liver metastases at baseline. In addition, 57.5% (n=96) and 35.3% (n=59) of the 167 patients had elevations (grades 1 to 4) at both prebaseline and postbaseline in alkaline phosphatase or transaminases, respectively. Only 7.8% (n=13) and 3.0% (n=5) had grade 3 or 4 elevations in alkaline phosphatase or transaminases.


In the 596 patients treated with Xeloda as first-line therapy for metastatic colorectal cancer, the incidence of grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia was similar to the overall clinical trial safety database of Xeloda monotherapy. The median time to onset for grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia in the colorectal cancer population was 64 days and median total bilirubin increased from 8 µm/L at baseline to 13 µm/L during treatment with Xeloda. Of the 136 colorectal cancer patients with grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia, 49 patients had grade 3 or 4 hyperbilirubinemia as their last measured value, of which 46 had liver metastases at baseline.


In 251 patients with metastatic breast cancer who received a combination of Xeloda and docetaxel, grade 3 (1.5 to 3 × ULN) hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 7% (n=17) and grade 4 (>3 × ULN) hyperbilirubinemia occurred in 2% (n=5).


If drug-related grade 3 to 4 elevations in bilirubin occur, administration of Xeloda should be immediately interrupted until the hyperbilirubinemia decreases to ≤3.0 X ULN [see recommended dose modifications under Dosage and Administration (2.2)].



Hematologic


In 875 patients with either metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received a dose of 1250 mg/m2 administered twice daily as monotherapy for 2 weeks followed by a 1-week rest period, 3.2%, 1.7%, and 2.4% of patients had grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, thrombocytopenia or decreases in hemoglobin, respectively. In 251 patients with metastatic breast cancer who received a dose of Xeloda in combination with docetaxel, 68% had grade 3 or 4 neutropenia, 2.8% had grade 3 or 4 thrombocytopenia, and 9.6% had grade 3 or 4 anemia.


Patients with baseline neutrophil counts of <1.5 × 109/L and/or thrombocyte counts of <100 × 109/L should not be treated with Xeloda. If unscheduled laboratory assessments during a treatment cycle show grade 3 or 4 hematologic toxicity, treatment with Xeloda should be interrupted.



Geriatric Patients


Patients ≥80 years old may experience a greater incidence of grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions. In 875 patients with either metastatic breast or colorectal cancer who received Xeloda monotherapy, 62% of the 21 patients ≥80 years of age treated with Xeloda experienced a treatment-related grade 3 or 4 adverse event: diarrhea in 6 (28.6%), nausea in 3 (14.3%), hand-and-foot syndrome in 3 (14.3%), and vomiting in 2 (9.5%) patients. Among the 10 patients 70 years of age and greater (no patients were >80 years of age) treated with Xeloda in combination with docetaxel, 30% (3 out of 10) of patients experienced grade 3 or 4 diarrhea and stomatitis, and 40% (4 out of 10) experienced grade 3 hand-and-foot syndrome.


Among the 67 patients ≥60 years of age receiving Xeloda in combination with docetaxel, the incidence of grade 3 or 4 treatment-related adverse reactions, treatment-related serious adverse reactions, withdrawals due to adverse reactions, treatment discontinuations due to adverse reactions and treatment discontinuations within the first two treatment cycles was higher than in the <60 years of age patient group.


In 995 patients receiving Xeloda as adjuvant therapy for Dukes' C colon cancer after resection of the primary tumor, 41% of the 398 patients ≥65 years of age treated with Xeloda experienced a treatment-related grade 3 or 4 adverse event: hand-and-foot syndrome in 75 (18.8%), diarrhea in 52 (13.1%), stomatitis in 12 (3.0%), neutropenia/granulocytopenia in 11 (2.8%), vomiting in 6 (1.5%), and nausea in 5 (1.3%) patients. In patients ≥65 years of age (all randomized population; capecitabine 188 patients, 5-FU/LV 208 patients) treated for Dukes' C colon cancer after resection of the primary tumor, the hazard ratios for disease-free survival and overall survival for Xeloda compared to 5-FU/LV were 1.01 (95% C.I. 0.80 – 1.27) and 1.04 (95% C.I. 0.79 – 1.37), respectively.



Hepatic Insufficiency


Patients with mild to moderate hepatic dysfunction due to liver metastases should be carefully monitored when Xeloda is administered. The effect of severe hepatic dysfunction on the disposition of Xeloda is not known [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].



Combination With Other Drugs


Use of Xeloda in combination with irinotecan has not been adequately studied.



Adverse Reactions


Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.



Adjuvant Colon Cancer


Table 4 shows the adverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of patients from one phase 3 trial in patients with Dukes' C colon cancer who received at least one dose of study medication and had at least one safety assessment. A total of 995 patients were treated with 1250 mg/m2 twice a day of Xeloda administered for 2 weeks followed by a 1-week rest period, and 974 patients were administered 5-FU and leucovorin (20 mg/m2 leucovorin IV followed by 425 mg/m2 IV bolus 5-FU on days 1-5 every 28 days). The median duration of treatment was 164 days for capecitabine-treated patients and 145 days for 5-FU/LV-treated patients. A total of 112 (11%) and 73 (7%) capecitabine and 5-FU/LV-treated patients, respectively, discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions. A total of 18 deaths due to all causes occurred either on study or within 28 days of receiving study drug: 8 (0.8%) patients randomized to Xeloda and 10 (1.0%) randomized to 5-FU/LV.


Table 5 shows grade 3/4 laboratory abnormalities occurring in ≥1% of patients from one phase 3 trial in patients with Dukes' C colon cancer who received at least one dose of study medication and had at least one safety assessment.









































































































































































Table 4 Percent Incidence of Adverse Reactions Reported in ≥5% of Patients Treated With Xeloda or 5-FU/LV for Colon Cancer in the Adjuvant Setting (Safety Population)
Adjuvant Treatment for Colon Cancer (N=1969)
Xeloda

(N=995)
5-FU/LV

(N=974)
Body System/

Adverse Event
All GradesGrade 3/4All GradesGrade 3/4
Gastrointestinal Disorders
  Diarrhea47126514
  Nausea342472
  Stomatitis2226014
  Vomiting152212
  Abdominal Pain143162
  Constipation9-11<1
  Upper Abdominal Pain7<17<1
  Dyspepsia6<15-
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
  Hand-and-Foot Syndrome60179<1
  Alopecia6-22<1
  Rash7-8-
  Erythema615<1
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions
  Fatigue16<1161
  Pyrexia7<19<1
  Asthenia10<1101
  Lethargy10<19<1
Nervous System Disorders
  Dizziness6<16-
  Headache5<16<1
  Dysgeusia6-9-
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders
  Anorexia9<111<1
Eye Disorders
  Conjunctivitis5<16<1
Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders
  Neutropenia2<185
Respiratory Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
  Epistaxis2-5-

































Table 5 Percent Incidence of Grade 3/4 Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥1% of Patients Receiving Xeloda Monotherapy for Adjuvant Treatment of Colon Cancer (Safety Population)
Adverse EventXeloda

(n=995)

Grade 3/4 %
IV 5-FU/LV

(n=974)

Grade 3/4 %

*

The incidence of grade 3/4 white blood cell abnormalities was 1.3% in the Xeloda arm and 4.9% in the IV 5-FU/LV arm.


It should be noted that grading was according to NCIC CTC Version 1 (May, 1994). In the NCIC-CTC Version 1, hyperbilirubinemia grade 3 indicates a bilirubin value of 1.5 to 3.0 × upper limit of normal (ULN) range, and grade 4 a value of > 3.0 × ULN. The NCI CTC Version 2 and above define a grade 3 bilirubin value of >3.0 to 10.0 × ULN, and grade 4 values >10.0 × ULN.

Increased ALAT (SGPT)1.60.6
Increased calcium1.10.7
Decreased calcium2.32.2
Decreased hemoglobin1.01.2
Decreased lymphocytes13.013.0
Decreased neutrophils*2.226.2
Decreased neutrophils/granulocytes2.426.4
Decreased platelets1.00.7
Increased bilirubin206.3

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer



Monotherapy


Table 6 shows the adverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of patients from pooling the two phase 3 trials in first line metastatic colorectal cancer. A total of 596 patients with metastatic colorectal cancer were treated with 1250 mg/m2 twice a day of Xeloda administered for 2 weeks followed by a 1-week rest period, and 593 patients were administered 5-FU and leucovorin in the Mayo regimen (20 mg/m2 leucovorin IV followed by 425 mg/m2 IV bolus 5-FU, on days 1-5, every 28 days). In the pooled colorectal database the median duration of treatment was 139 days for capecitabine-treated patients and 140 days for 5-FU/LV-treated patients. A total of 78 (13%) and 63 (11%) capecitabine and 5-FU/LV-treated patients, respectively, discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions/intercurrent illness. A total of 82 deaths due to all causes occurred either on study or within 28 days of receiving study drug: 50 (8.4%) patients randomized to Xeloda and 32 (5.4%) randomized to 5-FU/LV.






















































































































































Table 6 Pooled Phase 3 Colorectal Trials: Percent Incidence of Adverse Reactions in ≥5% of Patients
Adverse EventXeloda

(n=596)
5-FU/LV

(n=593)
Total %Grade 3 %Grade 4 %Total %Grade 3 %Grade 4 %
– Not observed
NA = Not Applicable

*

Excluding vertigo

Number of Patients With > One Adverse Event9652994459
Body System/Adverse Event
GI
  Diarrhea5513261102
  Nausea434513<1
  Vomiting274<1304<1
  Stomatitis252<162141
  Abdominal Pain359<1315
  Gastrointestinal Motility Disorder10<17<1
  Constipation141<1171
  Oral Discomfort1010
  Upper GI Inflammatory Disorders8<1101
  Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage61<131
  Ileus641521
Skin and Subcutaneous
  Hand-and-Foot Syndrome5417NA61NA
  Dermatitis271261
  Skin Discoloration7<15
  Alopecia621<1

Culturelle HS


Generic Name: lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LAK toe ba SIL us ram NOE sus)

Brand Names: Culturelle DS, Culturelle HS


What is Culturelle HS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)?

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is a bacteria that exists naturally in the body, primarily in the intestines. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG helps maintain a balance of "good bacteria" needed to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines.


Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has been used to treat or prevent diarrhea caused by rotavirus and other viral illnesses in babies and children. This product has also been used to treat diarrhea that can occur while taking antibiotics or while traveling to foreign countries ("traveler's diarrhea").


Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and it should not be substituted for prescription medications.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds. Some marketed herbal supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.


Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may also be used for other purposes not listed in this product guide.


What is the most important information I should know about Culturelle HS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)?


Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been approved by the FDA to treat any disease, and it should not be substituted for prescription medications.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may not be known.


Talk to your doctor before taking lactobacillus rhamnosus GG if you have any other medical conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or herbal/health supplements. Under certain conditions, it may be dangerous for you to take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.


Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment. Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Culturelle HS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)?


Talk to your doctor before taking lactobacillus rhamnosus GG if you have any other medical conditions, allergies, or if you take other medicines or herbal/health supplements. Under certain conditions, it may be dangerous for you to take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.


Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or may become pregnant during treatment. Do not take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without the advice of a doctor.

How should I take Culturelle HS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)?


When considering the use of herbal supplements, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.


If you choose to take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.


Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG may be taken with or without food.


If you cannot swallow a capsule whole, open the capsule and sprinkle the medicine into a spoonful of a baby food or applesauce to make swallowing easier. Swallow right away. Do not save the mixture for later use. Discard the empty capsule.


The recommended dose of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is 1 capsule taken once or twice per day. Follow the directions on the product label.


If you take lactobacillus rhamnosus GG to prevent traveler's diarrhea, start taking it 2 or 3 days before you travel. Keep taking it daily throughout the trip.


Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 48 hours of taking this product.

Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is available in capsule form. Other forms may also be available. Some dairy products, especially yogurt, also contain lactobacillus rhamnosus GG.


Do not use many different forms of lactobacillus rhamnosus GG at the same time, unless your healthcare professional has told you to. You may get too much of this product if you use different forms together. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. Keep each capsule in its foil blister pack until you are ready to take the product. You may also store this product in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. Do not use this product if the blister foil covering the capsules is torn.

What happens if I miss a dose?


Consult your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or healthcare provider for instructions if you miss a dose.


What happens if I overdose?


Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking Culturelle HS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)?


Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.


Culturelle HS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG) 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 are more likely, and you may have none at all.


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


What other drugs will affect Culturelle HS (lactobacillus rhamnosus GG)?


There may be other drugs that can interact with lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.



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Where can I get more information?


  • Consult with a licensed healthcare professional before using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, make sure all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Mycinette


Generic Name: benzocaine (Oral route, Oromucosal route)

BEN-zoe-kane

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.


  • Anbesol

  • Babee Teething

  • Benzodent

  • Benz-O-Sthetic

  • Bi-Zets/Benzo-Troches

  • Dentemp's

  • Dent-O-Kain/20

  • Detane

  • Gumsol

  • HAD

  • Hurricaine

  • Hurricane Spray Kit

  • Kank-A Soft Brush

  • Larynex

  • Miradyne-3

  • Mycinette

  • Orabase-B

  • Oracaine

  • Ora film

  • Orajel

  • OraMagic Plus

  • Orasol

  • Red Cross Canker Sore

  • Thorets

  • Trocaine

  • Zetts

  • Zilactin

  • Zilactin-B

In Canada


  • Anbesol Extra Strength

  • Anbesol Liquid

  • Baby Anbesol

  • Baby Orajel

  • Baby Orajel Liquid

  • Maximum Strength Orajel Pm

  • Orajel Extra Strength

Available Dosage Forms:


  • Liquid

  • Gel/Jelly

  • Solution

  • Lozenge/Troche

  • Film

  • Lotion

  • Ointment

  • Powder for Suspension

  • Cream

  • Tablet, Disintegrating

  • Swab

  • Spray

  • Gum

  • Paste

Therapeutic Class: Anesthetic, Local


Chemical Class: Amino Ester


Uses For Mycinette


Benzocaine lozenges are used to relieve pain and irritation caused by sore throat, sore mouth, or canker sores.


This medicine is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use and dose for your medical problem.


Before Using Mycinette


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


No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine lozenges in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children below 5 years of age.


Geriatric


No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of benzocaine in geriatric patients.


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. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.


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. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.


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:


  • Infection in or around your mouth or

  • Large sores in or around your mouth—The chance of side effects may be increased.

Proper Use of benzocaine

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


Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of this medicine, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than directed. To do so may increase the chance of absorption into the body and the risk of side effects.


This medicine should be used only for problems being treated by your doctor or conditions listed in the package directions. Check with your doctor before using it for other problems, especially if you think that an infection may be present.


Do not use this medicine for more than 2 days without checking first with your doctor.


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 (lozenges):
    • For sore throat and mouth pain:
      • Adults, teenagers, and children 5 years of age and older—One lozenge, dissolved slowly in the mouth every 2 hours as needed.

      • Children younger than 5 years of age—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.


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 Mycinette


If your condition does not improve within 7 days, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.


Call your doctor right away if you start to have a severe sore throat or sore throat that occurs with a high fever, headache, nausea, or vomiting. These maybe signs of an infection.


Mycinette 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
  • Headache

  • high fever

  • nausea

  • vomiting

  • worsening of pain, redness, swelling, or irritation in or around the mouth

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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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Iloperidone


Pronunciation: EYE-loe-PER-i-done
Generic Name: Iloperidone
Brand Name: Fanapt

Iloperidone is an antipsychotic. It may increase the risk of death when used to treat mental problems caused by dementia in elderly patients. Most of the deaths were linked to heart problems or infection. Iloperidone is not approved to treat mental problems caused by dementia.





Iloperidone is used for:

Treating schizophrenia in adults. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.


Iloperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought to affect certain substances in the brain.


Do NOT use Iloperidone if:


  • you are allergic to any ingredient in Iloperidone

  • you have a history of certain heart problems (eg irregular heartbeat, long QT syndrome, a recent heart attack), or you have liver problems

  • you are taking certain antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol), methadone, pentamidine, a phenothiazine (eg, chlorpromazine, thioridazine), certain quinolones (eg, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or another medicine that may affect the heartbeat

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



Before using Iloperidone:


Some medical conditions may interact with Iloperidone. 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 a history of seizures, heart problems (eg, heart failure, slow heartbeat), an abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG), a heart attack, a stroke, blood vessel problems, or high or low blood pressure

  • if you have a history of kidney problems, neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), suicidal thoughts or attempts, or alcohol abuse or dependence

  • if you have diabetes or are very overweight, or if a family member has had diabetes

  • if you have low blood potassium or magnesium levels, low white blood cell levels, Alzheimer disease, dementia, Parkinson disease, diarrhea, or esophagus problems (eg, trouble swallowing)

  • if you have had high blood prolactin levels or a history of certain types of cancer (eg, breast, pancreas, pituitary), or if you are at risk of breast cancer

  • if you are dehydrated, drink alcohol, will be exposed to high temperatures, or if you take medicine for high blood pressure

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


  • Certain antiarrhythmics, (eg, amiodarone, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol), methadone, pentamidine, phenothiazines, (eg, chlorpromazine,thioridazine), certain quinolones (eg, gatifloxacin, moxifloxacin), or other medicines that affect the heartbeat because the risk of irregular heartbeat may be increased. Check with your doctor if you have questions about which medicines may affect your heartbeat

  • Clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, or certain serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (eg, fluoxetine, paroxetine), because they may increase the risk of Iloperidone's side effects

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Iloperidone 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 Iloperidone:


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


  • Take Iloperidone by mouth with or without food.

  • Taking Iloperidone at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.

  • Continue to take Iloperidone even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.

  • If you miss a dose of Iloperidone, take 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 take 2 doses at once. If you miss your dose of Iloperidone for more than 3 days in a row, contact your doctor before you start taking Iloperidone again.

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



Important safety information:


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

  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using Iloperidone.

  • Do not use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Iloperidone without checking with your doctor; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.

  • Several weeks may pass before your symptoms improve. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, change your dose, or use Iloperidone for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.

  • Iloperidone may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.

  • Do not become overheated in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur.

  • Iloperidone may raise your blood sugar. High blood sugar may make you feel confused, drowsy, or thirsty. It can also make you flush, breathe faster, or have a fruit-like breath odor. If these symptoms occur, tell your doctor right away.

  • NMS is a possibly fatal syndrome that can be caused by Iloperidone. Symptoms may include fever; stiff muscles; confusion; abnormal thinking; fast or irregular heartbeat; and sweating. Contact your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.

  • Some patients who take Iloperidone may develop muscle movements that they cannot control. This is more likely to happen in elderly patients, especially women. The chance that this will happen or that it will become permanent is greater in those who take Iloperidone in higher doses or for a long time. Muscle problems may also occur after short-term treatment with low doses. Tell your doctor at once if you have muscle problems with your arms; legs; or your tongue, face, mouth, or jaw (eg, tongue sticking out, puffing of cheeks, mouth puckering, chewing movements) while taking Iloperidone.

  • Iloperidone may increase the amount of a certain hormone (prolactin) in your blood. Symptoms may include enlarged breasts, missed menstrual period, decreased sexual ability, or nipple discharge. Contact your doctor right away if you experience any of these symptoms.

  • Iloperidone may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.

  • Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts, blood electrolyte levels, and fasting blood sugar levels, may be performed while you use Iloperidone. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

  • Use Iloperidone with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially uncontrolled muscles movements.

  • Iloperidone should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.

  • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of taking Iloperidone while you are pregnant. Taking Iloperidone during the third trimester may result in uncontrolled muscle movements or withdrawal symptoms in the newborn. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. It is not known if Iloperidone is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are taking Iloperidone.


Possible side effects of Iloperidone:


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; dry mouth; fatigue; nausea; stuffy nose; weight gain.



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); abnormal thoughts; behavior changes; chest pain; confusion; decreased sexual ability; decreased urination; enlarged breasts; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; increased saliva production or drooling; increased sweating; mental or mood changes; missed menstrual period; muscle pain, weakness, or stiffness; nipple discharge; prolonged, painful erection; seizures; severe or prolonged dizziness or headache; shortness of breath; suicidal thoughts or attempts; symptoms of high blood sugar (eg, increased thirst, hunger, or urination; unusual weakness); tremor; trouble concentrating, speaking, or swallowing; trouble sitting still; trouble walking or standing; uncontrolled muscle movements (eg, arm or leg movements, twitching of the face or tongue, jerking or twisting); unusual eye movements.



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: Iloperidone 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; loss of consciousness; seizures; severe drowsiness or dizziness; stiffness of the face, limbs, or neck; trouble walking; unusual muscle movements.


Proper storage of Iloperidone:

Store Iloperidone at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Iloperidone out of the reach of children and away from pets.


General information:


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

  • Iloperidone 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.

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

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Iloperidone. 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.

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