Monday, 26 September 2016

Timolol Ophthalmic




Generic Name: timolol maleate

Dosage Form: ophthalmic solution
TIMOLOL MALEATE

OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

USP 0.25% AND 0.5%

Timolol Ophthalmic Description


Timolol maleate is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agent. Its chemical name is (-)-1-(tert-butylamino)-3-[(4-morpholino-1,2,5-thiadiazol-3-yl)oxy]-2-propanol maleate (1:1) (salt). Timolol maleate possesses an asymmetric carbon atom in its structure and is provided as the levo-isomer. The optical rotation of timolol maleate is:



Its molecular formula is C13H24N4O3S•C4H4O4 and its structural formula is:



Timolol maleate has a molecular weight of 432.50. It is a white, odorless, crystalline powder which is soluble in water, methanol, and alcohol. Timolol maleate is stable at room temperature.


Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution is supplied as a sterile, isotonic, buffered, aqueous solution of Timolol maleate in two dosage strengths: Each mL of Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.25% contains 2.5 mg of timolol (3.4 mg of Timolol Maleate). The pH of the solution is approximately 7.0, and the osmolarity is 274-328 mOsm. Each mL of Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% contains 5 mg of timolol (6.8 mg of timolol maleate). Inactive ingredients: monobasic and dibasic sodium phosphate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide to adjust pH, and water for injection. Benzalkonium chloride 0.01% is added as preservative.



Timolol Ophthalmic - Clinical Pharmacology



Mechanism of Action


Timolol maleate is a beta1 and beta2 (non-selective) adrenergic receptor blocking agent that does not have significant intrinsic sympathomimetic, direct myocardial depressant, or local anesthetic (membrane-stabilizing) activity.


Beta-adrenergic receptor blockade reduces cardiac output in both healthy subjects and patients with heart disease. In patients with severe impairment of myocardial function, beta-adrenergic receptor blockade may inhibit the stimulatory effect of the sympathetic nervous system necessary to maintain adequate cardiac function.


Beta-adrenergic receptor blockade in the bronchi and bronchioles results in increased airway resistance from unopposed parasympathetic activity. Such an effect in patients with asthma or other bronchospastic conditions is potentially dangerous.


Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, when applied topically on the eye, has the action of reducing elevated as well as normal intraocular pressure, whether or not accompanied by glaucoma. Elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor in the pathogenesis of glaucomatous visual field loss. The higher the level of intraocular pressure, the greater the likelihood of glaucomatous visual field loss and optic nerve damage.


The onset of reduction in intraocular pressure following administration of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution can usually be detected within one-half hour after a single dose. The maximum effect usually occurs in one to two hours and significant lowering of intraocular pressure can be maintained for periods as long as 24 hours with a single dose. Repeated observations over a period of one year indicate that the intraocular pressure-lowering effect of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is well maintained.


The precise mechanism of the ocular hypotensive action of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is not clearly established at this time. Tonography and fluorophotometry studies in man suggest that its predominant action may be related to reduced aqueous formation. However, in some studies a slight increase in outflow facility was also observed.



Pharmacokinetics:


In a study of plasma drug concentration in six subjects, the systemic exposure to timolol was determined following twice daily administration of timolol maleate ophthalmic solution 0.5%. The mean peak plasma concentration following morning dosing was 0.46 ng/mL and following afternoon dosing was 0.35 ng/mL.



Clinical Studies:


In controlled multiclinic studies in patients with untreated intraocular pressures of 22 mmHg or greater, timolol maleate ophthalmic solution 0.25 percent or 0.5 percent administered twice a day produced a greater reduction in intraocular pressure than 1, 2, 3, or 4 percent pilocarpine solution administered four times a day or 0.5, 1, or 2 percent epinephrine hydrochloride solution administered twice a day.


In these studies, timolol maleate ophthalmic solution was generally well tolerated and produced fewer and less severe side effects than either pilocarpine or epinephrine. A slight reduction of resting heart rate in some patients receiving timolol maleate ophthalmic solution (mean reduction 2.9 beats/minute standard deviation 10.2) was observed.



Indications and Usage for Timolol Ophthalmic


Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.



Contraindications


Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated in patients with


  1. bronchial asthma;

  2. a history of bronchial asthma;

  3. severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (see WARNINGS);

  4. sinus bradycardia;

  5. second or third degree atrioventricular block;

  6. overt cardiac failure (see WARNINGS);

  7. cardiogenic shock; or

  8. hypersensitivity to any component of this product


Warnings


As with many topically applied ophthalmic drugs, this drug is absorbed systemically.


The same adverse reactions found with systemic administration of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may occur with topical administration. For example, severe respiratory reactions and cardiac reactions, including death due to bronchospasm in patients with asthma, and rarely death in association with cardiac failure, have been reported following systemic or ophthalmic administration of timolol maleate (see CONTRAINDICATIONS).



Cardiac Failure


Sympathetic stimulation may be essential for support of the circulation in individuals with diminished myocardial contractility, and its inhibition by beta-adrenergic receptor blockade may precipitate more severe failure.


In Patients Without a History of Cardiac Failure continued depression of the myocardium with beta-blocking agents over a period of time can, in some cases, lead to cardiac failure. At the first sign or symptom of cardiac failure, timolol maleate ophthalmic solution should be discontinued.



Obstructive Pulmonary Disease


Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (e.g., chronic bronchitis, emphysema) of mild or moderate severity, bronchospastic disease, or a history of bronchospastic disease (other than bronchial asthma or a history of bronchial asthma, in which timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is contraindicated [see CONTRAINDICATIONS]) should, in general, not receive beta-blockers, including timolol maleate ophthalmic solution.



Major Surgery


The necessity or desirability of withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blocking agents prior to major surgery is controversial. Beta-adrenergic receptor blockade impairs the ability of the heart to respond to beta-adrenergically mediated reflex stimuli. This may augment the risk of general anesthesia in surgical procedures. Some patients receiving beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents have experienced protracted severe hypotension during anesthesia. Difficulty in restarting and maintaining the heartbeat has also been reported. For these reasons, in patients undergoing elective surgery, some authorities recommend gradual withdrawal of beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents.


If necessary during surgery, the effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents may be reversed by sufficient doses of adrenergic agonists.



Diabetes Mellitus


Beta-adrenergic blocking agents should be administered with caution in patients subject to spontaneous hypoglycemia or to diabetic patients (especially those with labile diabetes) who are receiving insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents. Beta-adrenergic receptor blocking agents may mask the signs and symptoms of acute hypoglycemia.



Thyrotoxicosis


Beta-adrenergic blocking agents may mask certain clinical signs (e.g., tachycardia) of hyperthyroidism. Patients suspected of developing thyrotoxicosis should be managed carefully to avoid abrupt withdrawal of beta-adrenergic blocking agents that might precipitate a thyroid storm.



Precautions



General


Because of potential effects of beta-adrenergic blocking agents on blood pressure and pulse, these agents should be used with caution in patients with cerebrovascular insufficiency. If signs or symptoms suggesting reduced cerebral blood flow develop following initiation of therapy with timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, alternative therapy should be considered.


There have been reports of bacterial keratitis associated with the use of multiple dose containers of topical ophthalmic products. These containers had been inadvertently contaminated by patients who, in most cases, had a concurrent corneal disease or a disruption of the ocular epithelial surface. (See PRECAUTIONS, Information for Patients.)


Choroidal detachment after filtration procedures has been reported with the administration of aqueous suppressant therapy (e.g. timolol).


Angle-closure glaucoma: In patients with angle-closure glaucoma, the immediate objective of treatment is to reopen the angle. This requires constricting the pupil. Timolol maleate has little or no effect on the pupil. Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution should not be used alone in the treatment of angle-closure glaucoma.


Anaphylaxis: While taking beta-blockers, patients with a history of atopy or a history of severe anaphylactic reactions to a variety of allergens may be more reactive to repeated accidental, diagnostic, or therapeutic challenge with such allergens. Such patients may be unresponsive to the usual doses of epinephrine used to treat anaphylactic reactions.


Muscle Weakness: Beta-adrenergic blockade has been reported to potentiate muscle weakness consistent with certain myasthenic symptoms (e.g., diplopia, ptosis, and generalized weakness). Timolol has been reported rarely to increase muscle weakness in some patients with myasthenia gravis or myasthenic symptoms.



Information for Patients


Patients should be instructed to avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye or surrounding structures.


Patients should also be instructed that ocular solutions, if handled improperly or if the tip of the dispensing container contacts the eye or surrounding structures, can become contaminated by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions. (See PRECAUTIONS, General.)


Patients should also be advised that if they have ocular surgery or develop an intercurrent ocular condition (e.g., trauma or infection), they should immediately seek their physician's advice concerning the continued use of the present multidose container.


Patients with bronchial asthma, a history of bronchial asthma, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sinus bradycardia, second or third degree atrioventricular block, or cardiac failure should be advised not to take this product. (See CONTRAINDICATIONS.)


Maleate Ophthalmic Solution contains benzalkonium chloride which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed prior to administration of the solution. Lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes following Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution administration.



Drug Interactions


Although timolol maleate ophthalmic solution used alone has little or no effect on pupil size, mydriasis resulting from concomitant therapy with timolol maleate ophthalmic solution and epinephrine has been reported occasionally.


Beta-adrenergic blocking agents: Patients who are receiving a beta-adrenergic blocking agent orally and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution should be observed for potential additive effects of beta-blockade, both systemic and on intraocular pressure. The concomitant use of two topical beta-adrenergic blocking agents is not recommended.


Calcium antagonists: Caution should be used in the coadministration of beta-adrenergic blocking agents, such as timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, and oral or intravenous calcium antagonists, because of possible atrioventricular conduction disturbances, left ventricular failure, and hypotension. In patients with impaired cardiac function, coadministration should be avoided.


Catecholamine-depleting drugs: Close observation of the patient is recommended when a beta blocker is administered to patients receiving catecholamine-depleting drugs such as reserpine, because of possible additive effects and the production of hypotension and/or marked bradycardia, which may result in vertigo, syncope, or postural hypotension.


Digitalis and calcium antagonists: The concomitant use of beta-adrenergic blocking agents with digitalis and calcium antagonists may have additive effects in prolonging atrioventricular conduction time.


CYP2D6 inhibitors: Potentiated systemic beta-blockade (e.g., decreased heart rate, depression) has been reported during combined treatment with CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g. quinidine, SSRIs) and timolol.


Clonidine: Oral beta-adrenergic blocking agents may exacerbate the rebound hypertension which can follow the withdrawal of clonidine. There have been no reports of exacerbation of rebound hypertension with ophthalmic timolol maleate.


Injectable epinephrine: (See PRECAUTIONS General, Anaphylaxis)



Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


In a two-year oral study of timolol maleate administered orally to rats, there was a statistically significant increase in the incidence of adrenal pheochromocytomas in male rats administered 300 mg/kg/day (approximately 42,000 times the systemic exposure following the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose). Similar differences were not observed in rats administered oral doses equivalent to approximately 14,000 times the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose.


In a lifetime oral study in mice, there were statistically significant increases in the incidence of benign and malignant pulmonary tumors, benign uterine polyps and mammary adenocarcinomas in female mice at 500 mg/kg/day (approximately 71,000 times the systemic exposure following the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose), but not at 5 or 50 mg/kg/day (approximately 700 or 7,000, respectively, times the systemic exposure following the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose). In a subsequent study in female mice, in which post-mortem examinations were limited to the uterus and the lungs, a statistically significant increase in the incidence of pulmonary tumors was again observed at 500 mg/kg/day.


The increased occurrence of mammary adenocarcinomas was associated with elevations in serum prolactin which occurred in female mice administered oral timolol at 500 mg/kg/day, but not at doses of 5 or 50 mg/kg/day. An increased incidence of mammary adenocarcinomas in rodents has been associated with administration of several other therapeutic agents that elevate serum prolactin, but no correlation between serum prolactin levels and mammary tumors has been established in humans. Furthermore, in adult human female subjects who received oral dosages of up to 60 mg of timolol maleate (the maximum recommended human oral dosage), there were no clinically meaningful changes in serum prolactin.


Timolol maleate was devoid of mutagenic potential when tested in vivo (mouse) in the micronucleus test and cytogenetic assay (doses up to 800 mg/kg) and in vitro in a neoplastic cell transformation assay (up to 100 mcg/mL). In Ames tests the highest concentrations of timolol employed, 5,000 or 10,000 mcg/plate, were associated with statistically significant elevations of revertants observed with tester strain TA100 (in seven replicate assays), but not in the remaining three strains. In the assays with tester strain TA100, no consistent dose response relationship was observed, and the ratio of test to control revertants did not reach 2. A ratio of 2 is usually considered the criterion for a positive Ames test.


Reproduction and fertility studies in rats demonstrated no adverse effect on male or female fertility at doses up to 21,000 times the systemic exposure following the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose.



Pregnancy:


Teratogenic Effects: — Pregnancy Category C. Teratogenicity studies with timolol in mice, rats and rabbits at oral doses up to 50 mg/kg/day (7,000 times the systemic exposure following the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose) demonstrated no evidence of fetal malformations. Although delayed fetal ossification was observed at this dose in rats, there were no adverse effects on postnatal development of offspring. Doses of 1000 mg/kg/day (142,000 times the systemic exposure following the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose) were maternotoxic in mice and resulted in an increased number of fetal resorptions. Increased fetal resorptions were also seen in rabbits at doses of 14,000 times the systemic exposure following the maximum recommended human ophthalmic dose, in this case without apparent maternotoxicity.


There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.



Nursing Mothers:


Timolol maleate has been detected in human milk following oral and ophthalmic drug administration. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions from timolol maleate ophthalmic solution in nursing infants, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.



Pediatric Use


Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.



Geriatric Use


No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.



Adverse Reactions


The most frequently reported adverse experiences have been burning and stinging upon instillation (approximately one in eight patients).


The following additional adverse experiences have been reported less frequently with ocular administration of this or other timolol maleate formulations:


BODY AS A WHOLE

Headache, asthenia/fatigue, and chest pain.


CARDIOVASCULAR

Bradycardia, arrhythmia, hypotension, hypertension, syncope, heart block, cerebral vascular accident, cerebral ischemia, cardiac failure, worsening of angina pectoris, palpitation, cardiac arrest, pulmonary edema, edema, claudication, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and cold hands and feet.


DIGESTIVE

Nausea, diarrhea, dyspepsia, anorexia, and dry mouth.


IMMUNOLOGIC

Systemic lupus erythematosus.


NERVOUS SYSTEM/PSYCHIATRIC

Dizziness, increase in signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis, paresthesia, somnolence, insomnia, nightmares, behavioral changes and psychic disturbances including depression, confusion, hallucinations, anxiety, disorientation, nervousness, and memory loss.


SKIN

Alopecia and psoriasiform rash or exacerbation of psoriasis.


HYPERSENSITIVITY

Signs and symptoms of systemic allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, angioedema, urticaria, and localized and generalized rash.


RESPIRATORY

Bronchospasm (predominantly in patients with pre-existing bronchospastic disease), respiratory failure, dyspnea, nasal congestion, cough and upper respiratory infections.


ENDOCRINE

Masked symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients (see WARNINGS).


SPECIAL SENSES

Signs and symptoms of ocular irritation including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, ocular pain, discharge (e.g., crusting), foreign body sensation, itching and tearing, and dry eyes; ptosis; decreased corneal sensitivity; cystoid macular edema; visual disturbances including refractive changes and diplopia; pseudopemphigoid; choroidal detachment following filtration surgery (see PRECAUTIONS, General); and tinnitus.


UROGENITAL

Retroperitoneal fibrosis, decreased libido, impotence, and Peyronie’s disease.


The following additional adverse effects have been reported in clinical experience with ORAL timolol maleate or other ORAL beta blocking agents, and may be considered potential effects of ophthalmic timolol maleate: Allergic: Erythematous rash, fever combined with aching and sore throat, laryngospasm with respiratory distress; Body as a Whole: Extremity pain, decreased exercise tolerance, weight loss; Cardiovascular: Worsening of arterial insufficiency, vasodilatation; Digestive: Gastrointestinal pain, hepatomegaly, vomiting, mesenteric arterial thrombosis, ischemic colitis; Hematologic: Nonthrombocytopenic purpura; thrombocytopenic purpura; agranulocytosis; Endocrine: Hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia; Skin: Pruritus, skin irritation, increased pigmentation, sweating; Musculoskeletal: Arthralgia; Nervous System/Psychiatric: Vertigo, local weakness, diminished concentration, reversible mental depression progressing to catatonia, an acute reversible syndrome characterized by disorientation for time and place, emotional lability, slightly clouded sensorium, and decreased performance on neuropsychometrics; Respiratory: Rales, bronchial obstruction; Urogenital: Urination difficulties.



Overdosage


There have been reports of inadvertent overdosage with timolol maleate ophthalmic solution resulting in systemic effects similar to those seen with systemic beta-adrenergic blocking agents such as dizziness, headache, shortness of breath, bradycardia, bronchospasm, and cardiac arrest (see also ADVERSE REACTIONS).


Overdosage has been reported with timolol maleate tablets. A 30 year old female ingested 650 mg of timolol maleate tablets (maximum recommended oral daily dose is 60 mg) and experienced second and third degree heart block. She recovered without treatment but approximately two months later developed irregular heartbeat, hypertension, dizziness, tinnitus, faintness, increased pulse rate, and borderline first degree heart block.


An in vitro hemodialysis study, using 14C timolol added to human plasma or whole blood, showed that timolol was readily dialyzed from these fluids; however, a study of patients with renal failure showed that timolol did not dialyze readily.



Timolol Ophthalmic Dosage and Administration


Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution is available in concentrations of 0.25 and 0.5 percent. The usual starting dose is one drop of 0.25 percent Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution in the affected eye(s) twice a day. If the clinical response is not adequate, the dosage may be changed to one drop of 0.5 percent solution in the affected eye(s) administered twice a day.


Since in some patients the pressure-lowering response to Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution may require a few weeks to stabilize, evaluation should include a determination of intraocular pressure after approximately 4 weeks of treatment with Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution.


If the intraocular pressure is maintained at satisfactory levels, the dosage schedule may be changed to one drop once a day in the affected eye(s). Because of diurnal variations in intraocular pressure, satisfactory response to the once-a-day dose is best determined by measuring the intraocular pressure at different times during the day.


Dosages above one drop of 0.5 percent Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution twice a day generally have not been shown to produce further reduction in intraocular pressure. If the patient's intraocular pressure is still not at a satisfactory level on this regimen, concomitant therapy with other agent(s) for lowering intraocular pressure can be instituted. The concomitant use of two topical beta-adrenergic blocking agents is not recommended. (See PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions, Beta-adrenergic blocking agents.)



How is Timolol Ophthalmic Supplied


Sterile ophthalmic solution of timolol maleate is a clear, colorless solution.


Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution USP, 0.25% timolol equivalent, is supplied in a translucent LDPE plastic ophthalmic dispenser with a yellow polystyrene cap


NDC 16571-140-50, 5 mL in a 5 mL bottle


NDC 16571-140-10, 10 mL in a 10 mL bottle.


NDC 16571-140-15, 15 mL in a 15 mL bottle.


Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution USP, 0.5% timolol equivalent, is supplied in a translucent LDPE plastic ophthalmic dispenser with a yellow polystyrene cap


NDC 16571-141-50, 5 mL in a 5 mL bottle


NDC 16571-141-10 , 10 mL in a 10 mL bottle.


NDC 16571-141-15, 15 mL in a 15 mL bottle.


Storage

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F). [See USP controlled room temperature.] Protect from freezing. Protect from light.


Manufactured by:

FDC Limited

B-8, M.I.D.C. Industrial Area

Waluj, Dist. Aurangabad, 431 136

Maharashtra State, INDIA


Distributed by:

PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC

1110 W.Lake Cook Rd., Ste 152

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089


Rx Only



INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE


Please follow these instructions carefully when using Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution. Use Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution as prescribed by your doctor.


  1. If you use other topically applied ophthalmic medications, they should be administered at least 10 minutes before or after the use of Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution.

  2. Wash hands before each use.

  3.  



    Tighten the cap on the nozzle till the cap touches the shoulder.



  4.  

    The spike in the cap will pierce the tip of the bottle. To open the bottle unscrew the cap



  5.  

    Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid down slightly to form a pocket between your eyelid and your eye.

    Invert the bottle and press lightly until a single drop is dispensed into the eye as directed by your doctor.

    Do not touch your eye or eyelid with the dropper tip.

    Repeat steps 5 with the other eye if instructed to do so by your doctor.



  6.  

    Replace the cap by turning until it is firmly touching the bottle.

    Do not overtighten the cap.



  7. OPHTHALMIC MEDICATIONS, IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY, CAN BECOME CONTAMINATED BY COMMON BACTERIA KNOWN TO CAUSE EYE INFECTIONS. SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE EYE AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF VISION MAY RESULT FROM USING CONTAMINATED OPHTHALMIC MEDICATIONS. IF YOU THINK YOUR MEDICATION MAY BE CONTAMINATED, OR IF YOU DEVELOP AN EYE INFECTION, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY CONCERNING CONTINUED USE OF THIS BOTTLE

  8. The dispenser tip is designed to provide a premeasured drop; therefore, do NOT enlarge the hole of the dispenser tip.

  9. After you have used all doses, there will be some timolol left in the bottle. You should not be concerned since an extra amount of timolol has been added and you will get the full amount of timolol that your doctor prescribed. Do not attempt to remove excess medicine from the bottle.

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE USE OF TIMOLOL MALEATE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR.



Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution 0.25% 5 mL Carton


NDC 16571-140-50


PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC


Timolol Maleate


STERILE OPTHALMIC SOLUTION USP


0.25%


Timolol Equivalent (Timolol Maleate 3.4 mg/mL)


For Topical Application In The Eye


Rx Only


5 mL










TIMOLOL MALEATE 
timolol maleate  solution/ drops










Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGNDC Product Code (Source)16571-140
Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMICDEA Schedule    








Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Timolol Maleate (Timolol)Timolol2.5 mg  in 1 mL
















Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC 
SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOBASIC 
Sodium Chloride 
Benzalkonium Chloride0.1 mg  in 1 mL
Sodium Hydroxide 
Water 


















Product Characteristics
Color    Score    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains      






























Packaging
#NDCPackage DescriptionMultilevel Packaging
116571-140-501 BOTTLE In 1 CARTONcontains a BOTTLE
15 mL In 1 BOTTLEThis package is contained within the CARTON (16571-140-50)
216571-140-101 BOTTLE In 1 CARTONcontains a BOTTLE
210 mL In 1 BOTTLEThis package is contained within the CARTON (16571-140-10)
316571-140-151 BOTTLE In 1 CARTONcontains a BOTTLE
315 mL In 1 BOTTLEThis package is contained within the CARTON (16571-140-15)










Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA07725902/16/2009


Labeler - Pack Pharmaceuticals LLC (614823875)

Registrant - FDC Limited (650078413)









Establishment
NameAddressID/FEIOperations
FDC Limited862267994manufacture
Revised: 09/2011Pack Pharmaceuticals LLC

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2 Before you use Bactroban
3 How to use Bactroban
4 Possible side effects
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Before you use Bactroban




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Using other medicines



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Pregnancy and breast-feeding



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How to use Bactroban



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Using this medicine



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If you forget to use Bactroban



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Possible side effects



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Very rare (these may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)



  • Some people can develop a skin reaction or allergy that is severe. The signs can include a rash, itchiness, redness or soreness.

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





How to store Bactroban



  • Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

  • Do not store above 25 °C.

  • Do not use Bactroban after the expiry date which is stated on the tube. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

  • Do not use Bactroban if it looks different to normal.

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




Further information




What Bactroban contains



  • The active substance is 2% w/w mupirocin (as mupirocin calcium).

  • The other ingredients are white soft paraffin and Softisan 649.




What Bactroban looks like and contents of the pack



  • Bactroban is a smooth white ointment.

  • Bactroban is available in a 3 g tube. Each tube comes in a carton.




Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer



Marketing authorisation holder:




Beecham Group plc

Trading as GlaxoSmithKline UK

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Co Durham

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Balmosa Cream





1. Name Of The Medicinal Product



BALMOSA CREAM


2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition



Active ingredients:



Menthol BP 2.0% w/w



Camphor BP 4.0% w/w



Methyl Salicylate Ph.Eur. 4.0% w/w



Capsicum Oleoresin BPC 0.035% w/w



3. Pharmaceutical Form



Cream for cutaneous use.



4. Clinical Particulars



4.1 Therapeutic Indications



Analgesic/rubefacient cream for the symptomatic relief of muscular rheumatism, fibrositis, lumbago, sciatica and unbroken chilblains.



4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration



Adults and the elderly:



Apply topically. Massage gently into the affected area as required. Wash hands immediately after use.



Children under 12 years:



Not generally recommended.



4.3 Contraindications



Hypersensitivity to aspirin, other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or any of the ingredients listed.



4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use



For external use only.



If skin sensitivity reactions occur, discontinue use. Do not apply to inflamed or broken skin. Avoid contact with the eye and mucous membranes. Do not apply to the nostrils of infants. Do not use with occlusive dressings.



After use avoid exposing the affected area to excessive sunlight.



4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction



None stated.



4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation



With all salicylates there is animal evidence of teratogenicity. Use should be avoided during pregnancy and breast feeding.



4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines



None stated.



4.8 Undesirable Effects



Skin sensitivity reactions are possible although rare. Topical applications of large amounts of Balmosa Cream may result in systemic effects, including hypersensitivity and worsening of asthma.



4.9 Overdose



Overdosage is extremely unlikely from topical use.



5. Pharmacological Properties



5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties



Capsicum oleoresin is a rubefacient. Camphor exhibits counter-irritant and weak local anaesthetic activity. Menthol and methyl salicylate impart analgesic properties to the formulation.



5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties



Not applicable



5.3 Preclinical Safety Data



There are no preclinical data of relevance to the prescriber which are additional to that already included in other sections of the SPC.



6. Pharmaceutical Particulars



6.1 List Of Excipients



Methylcellulose



White soft paraffin



Emulsifying wax



Liquid paraffin



Lanolin (anhydrous)



Phenonip



Purified Water



6.2 Incompatibilities



None stated.



6.3 Shelf Life



3 years



6.4 Special Precautions For Storage



Do not store above 25oC.



6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container



Aluminium tube with a polyethylene cap containing 20g or 40g of the product.



6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling



None stated.



7. Marketing Authorisation Holder








Forest Laboratories UK Limited




Bourne Road




Bexley




Kent DA5 1NX



8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)



PL 0108/5000R



9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation



18 March 1983 / 22 May 2003



10. Date Of Revision Of The Text



April 2003.



11. Legal Category


GSL




Beechams All-in-One Liquid Pocket Packs





1. Name Of The Medicinal Product



Beechams All-in-One Liquid Pocket Packs


2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition



Each 20 ml dose contains Paracetamol 500 mg, Guaifenesin 200 mg and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 10 mg.



For full list of excipients, see section 6.1.



3. Pharmaceutical Form



Oral solution.



Clear, bright amber liquid.



4. Clinical Particulars



4.1 Therapeutic Indications



Short term symptomatic relief of colds, chills and influenza including chesty coughs.



4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration



For oral use.



Adults and children aged 12 years and over:



One 20 ml single unit dose sachet. Repeat every four hours as necessary.



Do not exceed four doses per 24 hours.



Not to be given to children under 12 years except on medical advice.



Elderly:



The normal adult dose may be taken.



Do not take continuously for more than 5 days without medical advice.



4.3 Contraindications



Hypersensitivity to the active ingredients (or drug substances) or to any of the excipients.



Concomitant use of other sympathomimetic decongestants.



Phaeochromocytoma.



Closed angle glaucoma.



Hepatic or severe renal impairment, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, heart disease or those taking tricyclic antidepressants or beta-blocking drugs and those patients who are taking or have taken in the last two weeks, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see section 4.5).



4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use



The hazards of overdose are greater in those with non-cirrhotic alcoholic liver disease.



Patients suffering from chronic cough or asthma should consult a physician before taking this product.



Patients should stop using the product and consult a health care professional if cough lasts for more than 5 days or comes back, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.



Do not take with a cough suppressant.



Medical advice should be sought before taking this product in patients with these conditions:



An enlargement of the prostate gland



Occlusive vascular disease (e.g. Raynaud's Phenomenon)



Cardiovascular disease



This product should not be used by patients taking other sympathomimetics (such as decongestants, appetite suppressants and amphetamine-like psychostimulants)



Concomitant use of other paracetamol-containing products, or with alcohol, should be avoided.



If symptoms persist consult your doctor.



Do not exceed the recommended dose.



Keep out of the reach and sight of children.



Special label warnings



Contains paracetamol. Do not take with any other paracetamol-containing products.



Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well.



Do not take with other flu, cold or decongestant products.



Special leaflet warnings



Contains paracetamol. Immediate medical advice should be sought in the event of an overdose, even if you feel well, because of the risk of delayed, serious liver damage.



Patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine.



This medicinal product contains 19% v/v ethanol (alcohol) i.e. 3.8 ml per 20 ml dose, equivalent to 76 ml beer or 31.6 ml wine.



Harmful for those suffering from alcoholism.



To be taken into account in pregnant or breast-feeding women, children and high-risk groups such as patients with liver disease, or epilepsy.



4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction



The anticoagulant effect of warfarin and other coumarins may be enhanced by prolonged regular use of paracetamol with increased risk of bleeding; occasional doses have no significant effect. The hepato-toxicity of paracetamol may be potentiated by excessive intake of alcohol. The speed of absorption of paracetamol may be increased by metoclopramide or domperidone and absorption reduced by colestyramine. Pharmacological interactions involving paracetamol with a number of other drugs have been reported. These are considered to be of unlikely clinical significance in acute use at the dosage regimen proposed.



Phenylephrine should be used with caution in combination with the following drugs as interactions have been reported:
















Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (including moclobemide)




Hypertensive interactions occur between sympathomimetic amines such as phenylephrine and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (see contraindications).




Sympathomimetic amines




Concomitant use of phenylephrine with other sympathomimetic amines can increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects.




Beta-blockers and other antihypertensives (including debrisoquine, guanethidine, reserpine, methyldopa)




Phenylephrine may reduce the efficacy of beta-blocking drugs and antihypertensive drugs. The risk of hypertension and other cardiovascular side effects may be increased.




Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline)




May increase the risk of cardiovascular side effects with phenylephrine.




Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine and methylsergide)




Increased risk of ergotism




Digoxin and cardiac glycosides




Increase the risk of irregular heartbeat or heart attack



If urine is collected within 24 hours of a dose of this product, a metabolite may cause a colour interference with laboratory determinations of 5 hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and vanillymandelic acid (VMA).



4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation



This product should not be used during pregnancy without medical advice.



Epidemiological studies in human pregnancy have shown no ill effects due to paracetamol used in the recommended dosage, but patients should follow the advice of their doctor regarding its use. The safety of guaiphenesin and phenylephrine during pregnancy has not been established.



Paracetamol and phenylephrine are excreted in breast milk but not in a clinically significant amount. This product should not be used whilst breast feeding without medical advice.



4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines



Patients should be advised not to drive or operate machinery if affected by dizziness.



4.8 Undesirable Effects

Adverse events from historical clinical trial data are both infrequent and from small patient exposure. Events reported from extensive post-marketing experience at therapeutic/labelled dose and considered attributable are tabulated below by MedDRA System Organ Class. Due to limited clinical trial data, the frequency of these adverse events is not known (cannot be estimated from available data), but post-marketing experience indicates that adverse reactions to paracetamol are rare and serious reactions are very rare.














Body System




Undesirable effect




Blood and lymphatic system disorders




Thrombocytopenia



Agranulocytosis



These are not necessarily causally related to paracetamol




Immune system disorders




Anaphylaxis



Cutaneous hypersensitivity reactions including skin rashes, angiodema and Stevens Johnson syndrome




Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders




Bronchospasm in patients sensitive to aspirin and other NSAIDs




Hepatobiliary disorders




Hepatic dysfunction




Gastrointestinal disorders




Acute pancreatitis



The following adverse events have been observed in clinical trials with phenylephrine and may therefore represent the most commonly occurring adverse events.














Body System




Undesirable effect




Psychiatric disorders




Nervousness, irritability, restlessness, and excitability




Nervous system disorders




Headache, dizziness, insomnia




Cardiac disorders




Increased blood pressure




Gastrointestinal disorders




Nausea, Vomiting, diarrhoea



Adverse reactions identified during post-marketing use are listed below. The frequency of these reactions is unknown but likely to be rare












Eye disorders




Mydriasis, acute angle closure glaucoma, most likely to occur in those with closed angle glaucoma




Cardiac disorders




Tachycardia, palpitations




Skin and subcutaneous disorders




Allergic reactions (e.g. rash, urticaria, allergic dermatitis).



Hypersensitivity reactions – including that cross-sensitivity may occur with other sympathomimetics.




Renal and urinary disorders




Dysuria, urinary retention. This is most likely to occur in those with bladder outlet obstruction, such as prostatic hypertrophy.



Guaifenesin



The frequency of these events is unknown but considered likely to be rare














Body system




Undesirable effect




Immune system disorders




Allergic reactions, angioedema, anaphylactic reactions




Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders




Dyspnoea*




Gastrointestinal disorders




Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort,




Skin and subcutaneous disorders




Rash, urticaria



4.9 Overdose



Paracetamol



Liver damage is possible in adults who have taken 10 g or more of paracetamol. Ingestion of 5 g or more of paracetamol may lead to liver damage if the patient has risk factors (see below).



Risk factors



If the patient



a) Is on long term treatment with carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, primidone, rifampicin, St John's Wort or other drugs that induce liver enzymes.



or



b) Regularly consumes ethanol in excess of recommended amounts.



or



c) Is likely to be glutathione deplete e.g. eating disorders, cystic fibrosis, HIV infection, starvation, cachexia.



Symptoms



Symptoms of paracetamol overdose in the first 24 hours are pallor, nausea, vomiting, anorexia and abdominal pain. Liver damage may become apparent 12 to 48 hours after ingestion. Abnormalities of glucose metabolism and metabolic acidosis may occur. In severe poisoning, hepatic failure may progress to encephalopathy, haemorrhage, hypoglycaemia, cerebral oedema and death. Acute renal failure with acute tubular necrosis, strongly suggested by loin pain, haematuria and proteinuria, may develop even in the absence of severe liver damage. Cardiac arrythmias and pancreatitis have been reported.



Management



Immediate treatment is essential in the management of paracetamol overdose. Despite a lack of significant early symptoms, patients should be referred to hospital urgently for immediate medical attention. Symptoms may be limited to nausea or vomiting and may not reflect the severity of the overdose or the risk of organ damage. Management should be in accordance with established treatment guidelines, see BNF overdose section.



Treatment with activated charcoal should be considered if the overdose has been taken within 1 hour. Plasma paracetamol concentration should be measured at 4 hours or later after ingestion (earlier concentrations are unreliable). Treatment with N-acetylcysteine may be used up to 24 hours after ingestion of paracetamol, however, the maximum protective effect is obtained up to 8 hours post-ingestion. The effectiveness of the antidote declines sharply after this time. If required the patient should be given intravenous N-acetylcysteine, in line with the established dosage schedule. If vomiting is not a problem, oral methionine may be a suitable alternative for remote areas outside hospital. Management of patients who present with serious hepatic dysfunction beyond 24 h from ingestion should be discussed with the NPIS or a liver unit.



Phenylephrine



Symptoms and signs



Phenylephrine overdosage is likely to result in effects similar to those listed under advserse reactions. Additional symptoms may include hypertension and possibly reflux bradycardia. In severe cases confusion, hallucinations, seizures and arrythmias may occir. However the amount required to produce serious phenylephrine toxicity would be greater than required to cause paracetamol-related toxicity.



Treatment



Treatment should be as clinically appropriate. Severe hypertension may need to be treated with an alpha blocking drug such as phentolamine.



Guaifenesin



Symptoms and signs



Very large doses of guaifenesin cause nausea and vomiting.



Treatment



Vomiting would be treated by fluid replacement and monitoring of electrolytes if indicated.



5. Pharmacological Properties



5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties



ATC: N0 2BE 51



Paracetamol is an analgesic and antipyretic.



Guaifenesin is an expectorant.



Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic decongestant.



The active ingredients are not known to cause sedation.



5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties



Paracetamol is readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. It is metabolised in the liver and excreted in the urine, mainly as glucuronide and sulphate conjugates.



Guaifenesin is rapidly absorbed after oral administration. It is rapidly metabolised by oxidation to Ăź- (2 methoxy-phenoxy) lactic acid, which is excreted in the urine.



Phenylephrine hydrochloride is irregularly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and undergoes first-pass metabolism by monoamine oxidase in the gut and liver; orally administered phenylephrine thus has reduced bioavailability. It is excreted in the urine almost entirely as the sulphate conjugate.



5.3 Preclinical Safety Data



Preclinical safety data on these active ingredients in the literature have not revealed any pertinent and conclusive findings which are of relevance to the recommended dosage and use of the product and which have not already been mentioned elsewhere in this Summary.



6. Pharmaceutical Particulars



6.1 List Of Excipients



Sorbitol liquid (crystallising) (E420)



Glycerol



Ethanol (96%)



Propylene glycol



Sodium cyclamate



Acesulfame potassium



Sodium citrate



Citric acid monohydrate



Xanthan gum



Cough sweet flavour



Sunset yellow FCF (E110)



Patent blue V (E131)



Purified water.



6.2 Incompatibilities



None Known



6.3 Shelf Life



24 months.



6.4 Special Precautions For Storage



Do not store above 25˚C.



6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container



Polyethylene/Polyester/Aluminium/Polyethylene sachets with a tear-off top, each containing 20 ml.



The sachets are packed into a boxboard carton containing 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 sachets.



6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling



No special requirements.



7. Marketing Authorisation Holder



Beecham Group Plc



980 Great West Road



Brentford



Middlesex



TW8 9GS



United Kingdom.



Trading as



GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Brentford, TW8 9GS, UK



8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)



PL 00079/0405



9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation



Date of first authorisation: June 2006



10. Date Of Revision Of The Text



14/10/2011




Friday, 23 September 2016

Beriplex P / N 250 & 500 IU





1. Name Of The Medicinal Product



Beriplex P/N 250 & 500 IU, powder and solvent for solution for injection


2. Qualitative And Quantitative Composition



Beriplex P/N is presented as powder and solvent for solution for injection containing human prothrombin complex. The product nominally contains the following IU of the human coagulation factors tabled below:








































Name of the ingredients




Content after reconstitution



(IU/ml)




Beriplex P/N 250 IU



content per vial (IU)




Beriplex P/N 500 IU



content per vial (IU)




Active Ingredients




 




 




 




Human coagulation factor II




20 – 48




200 – 480




400 – 960




Human coagulation factor VII




10 – 25




100 – 250




200 – 500




Human coagulation factor IX




20 – 31




200 – 310




400 – 620




Human coagulation factor X




22 – 60




220 – 600




440 – 1200




Further active ingredients




 




 




 




Protein C




15 – 45




150 – 450




300 – 900




Protein S




12 - 38




120 - 380




240 - 760



The total protein content is 6 – 14 mg/ml of reconstituted solution.



The specific activity of factor IX is 2.5 IU per mg total protein.



The activities of all coagulation factors as well as Protein C and S (antigen) have been tested according to the current valid international WHO-Standards.



For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1.



3. Pharmaceutical Form



Powder and solvent for solution for injection.



4. Clinical Particulars



4.1 Therapeutic Indications



- Treatment and perioperative prophylaxis of bleedings in acquired deficiency of the prothrombin complex coagulation factors, such as deficiency caused by treatment with vitamin K antagonists, or in case of overdose of vitamin K antagonists, when rapid correction of the deficiency is required.



- Treatment and perioperative prophylaxis of bleedings in congenital deficiency of any of the vitamin K dependent coagulation factors when purified specific coagulation factor products are not available.



4.2 Posology And Method Of Administration



Posology



Only general dosage guidelines are given below. Treatment should be initiated under the supervision of a physician experienced in the treatment of coagulation disorders. The dosage and duration of the substitution therapy depend on the severity of the disorder, on the location and extent of bleeding and on the patient's clinical condition.



The amount and the frequency of administration should be calculated on an individual patient basis. Dosage intervals must be adapted to the different circulating half-lives of the respective coagulation factors in the prothrombin complex (see section 5.2). Individual dosage requirements can only be identified on the basis of regular determinations of the individual plasma levels of the coagulation factors of interest, or on global tests of the prothrombin complex levels (INR, Quick's test), and a continuous monitoring of the clinical condition of the patient.



In case of major surgical interventions, precise monitoring of the substitution therapy by means of coagulation assays is essential (specific coagulation factor assays and/or global tests for prothrombin complex levels).



The posology and method of administration in elderly people (> 65 years) is equivalent to the general recommendations.



There is no experience in children (see section 4.4 and 5.2).



Treatment and perioperative prophylaxis of bleedings during vitamin K antagonist treatment.



The dose will depend on the INR before treatment and the targeted INR. In the following table approximate doses (ml/kg body weight of the reconstituted product and IU FIX/kg b.w.) required for normalisation of INR (e.g. < 1.3) at different initial INR levels are given.
















Initial INR




2.0 – 3.9




4.0 – 6.0




> 6.0




Approximate dose ml/kg body weight




1




1.4




2




Approximate dose IU (Factor IX)/kg body weight




25




35




50



It is recommended that the maximum single dose should not exceed 5000 IU FIX.



The correction of the vitamin K antagonist-induced impairment of haemostasis is reached at the latest 30 minutes after the injection and will persist for approximately 6 –8 hours. However, the effect of vitamin K, if administered simultaneously, is usually achieved within 4 – 6 hours. Thus, repeated treatment with human prothrombin complex is not usually required when vitamin K has been administered.



These recommendations are based on data from clinical studies with a limited number of subjects. Recovery and the duration of effect may vary, therefore monitoring of INR during treatment is mandatory.



Bleedings and perioperative prophylaxis in congenital deficiency of any of the vitamin K dependent coagulation factors when specific coagulation factor products are not available.



The calculation of the required dosage of prothrombin complex concentrate is based on data from clinical studies:



1 IU of factor IX per kg body weight can be expected to raise the plasma factor IX activity by 1.3 % (0.013 IU/ml) of normal



1 IU of factor VII per kg body weight raises the plasma factor VII activity by 1.7 % (0.017 IU/ml) of normal



1 IU of factor II per kg body weight raises the plasma factor II activity by 1.9 % (0.019 IU/ml) of normal



1 IU of factor X per kg body weight raises the plasma factor X activity by 1.8 % (0.018 IU/ml) of normal.



The dose of a specific factor administered is expressed in International Units (IU), which are related to the current WHO standard for each factor. The activity in the plasma of a specific coagulation factor is expressed either as a percentage (relative to normal plasma) or in International Units (relative to the international standard for the specific coagulation factor).



One International Unit (IU) of a coagulation factor activity is equivalent to the quantity in one ml of the normal human plasma.



For example, the calculation of the required dosage of factor X is based on the finding that 1 International Unit (IU) of factor X per kg body weight raises the plasma factor X activity by 0.018 IU/ml.



The required dosage is determined using the following formula:



Required units = body weight [kg] x desired factor X rise [IU/ml] x 56



where 56 (ml/kg) is the reciprocal of the estimated recovery.



If the individual recovery is known, that value should be used for calculation.



Method of administration



Beriplex P/N should be reconstituted according to section 6.6. The reconstituted solution should be administered intravenously (not more than 3 IU/kg/min, max. 210 IU/min, approximately 8 ml/min).



4.3 Contraindications



Known hypersensitivity to any of the components of the product.



Risk of thrombosis, angina pectoris, recent myocardial infarction (exception: life-threatening haemorrhages following overdosage of oral anticoagulants, and before induction of a fibrinolytic therapy).



In the case of disseminated intravascular coagulation, prothrombin complex-preparations may only be applied after termination of the consumptive state.



Known history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.



4.4 Special Warnings And Precautions For Use



The advice of a specialist experienced in the management of coagulation disorders should be sought.



In patients with acquired deficiency of the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors (e.g. as induced by treatment of vitamin K antagonists), Beriplex P/N should only be used when rapid correction of the prothrombin complex levels is necessary, such as major bleedings or emergency surgery. In other cases, reduction of the dose of the vitamin K antagonist and/or administration of vitamin K is usually sufficient.



Patients receiving a vitamin K antagonist may have an underlying hypercoaguable state and infusion of human prothrombin complex may exacerbate this.



In congenital deficiency of any of the vitamin K-dependent factors, specific coagulation factor products should be used when available.



If allergic or anaphylactic-type reactions occur, the administration of Beriplex P/N has to be stopped immediately (e.g. discontinue injection) and an appropriate treatment has to be initiated. Therapeutic measures depend on the kind and severity of the undesirable effect. The current medical standards for shock treatment are to be observed.



There is a risk of thrombosis or disseminated intravascular coagulation when patients, with either congenital or acquired deficiency, are treated with human prothrombin complex particularly with repeated dosing. The risk may be higher in treatment of isolated factor VII deficiency, since the other vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors, with longer half-lives, may accumulate to levels considerably higher than normal. Patients given human prothombin complex should be observed closely for signs or symptoms of disseminated intravascular coagulation or thrombosis.



Because of the risk of thromboembolic complications, close monitoring should be exercised when administering Beriplex P/N to patients with a history of coronary heart disease or myocardial infarction, to patients with liver disease, to patients postoperatively, to neonates or to patients at risk of thromboembolic phenomena or disseminated intravascular coagulation or simultaneous inhibitor deficiency. In each of these situations, the potential benefit of treatment with Beriplex P/N should be weighed against the potential risk of such complications. In patients with DIC and sepsis antithrombin III substitution should be considered prior to treatment with Beriplex P/N.



In patients with disseminated intravascular coagulation, it may, under certain circumstances, be necessary to substitute the coagulation factors of the prothrombin complex. This substitution may, however, only be carried out after termination of the consumptive state (e.g. by treatment of the underlying cause, persistent normalization of the antithrombin III level).



When Beriplex P/N is used to normalize impaired coagulation, prophylactic administration of heparin should be considered.



No data are available regarding the use of Beriplex P/N in case of perinatal bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency in neonates.



Beriplex P/N contains up to 343 mg sodium (approximately 15 mmol) per 100 ml. To be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet.



Virus safety



Standard measures to prevent infections resulting from the use of medicinal products prepared from human blood or plasma include selection of donors, screening of individual donations and plasma pools for specific markers of infection and the inclusion of effective manufacturing steps for the inactivation/removal of viruses. Despite this, when medicinal products prepared from human blood or plasma are administered, the possibility of transmitting infective agents cannot be totally excluded. This also applies to unknown or emerging viruses and other pathogens.



The measures taken are considered effective for enveloped viruses such as HIV, HBV, HCV and for the non-enveloped virus HAV.



The measures taken may be of limited value against non-enveloped viruses such as parvovirus B19.



Parvovirus B19 infection may be serious for pregnant women (foetal infection) and for individuals with immunodeficiency or increased erythropoiesis (e.g. haemolytic anaemia).



Appropriate vaccination (hepatits A and B) should be generally considered for patients in regular/repeated receipt of human plasma-derived products.



It is strongly recommended that every time that Beriplex P/N is administered to a patient, the name and batch number of the product are recorded in order to maintain a link between the patient and the batch of the product.



4.5 Interaction With Other Medicinal Products And Other Forms Of Interaction



Human prothrombin complex products neutralise the effect of vitamin K antagonist treatment, but no interactions with other medicinal products are known.



When performing clotting tests which are sensitive to heparin in patients receiving high doses of human prothrombin complex, the heparin as a constituent of the administered product must be taken into account.



4.6 Pregnancy And Lactation



The safety of Beriplex P/N for use in human pregnancy and during lactation has not been established. Animal studies are not suitable to assess the safety with respect to pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development.



Therefore, Beriplex P/N should be used during pregnancy and lactation only if clearly indicated.



4.7 Effects On Ability To Drive And Use Machines



No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed.



4.8 Undesirable Effects



The following adverse reactions are based on post marketing experience as well as scientific literature. The following standard categories of frequency are used:



Very common: > 1/10



Common: > 1/100 and <1/10



Uncommon: > 1/1,000 and <1/100



Rare: > 1/10,000 and <1/1,000



Very rare: <1/10,000 (including reported single cases)



Renal and urinary disorders:



Nephrotic syndrome has been reported in single cases following attempted immune tolerance induction in haemophilia B patients with factor IX inhibitors and a history of allergic reaction.



Vascular disorders:



There is a risk of thromboembolic episodes following the administration of human prothrombin complex (see section 4.4).



General disorders and administration site conditions:



Increase in body temperature is observed in very rare cases.



Immune system disorders:



Hypersensitivity or allergic reactions (which may include angioedema, burning and stinging at the injection site, chills, flushing, generalized urticaria, headache, hives, hypotension, lethargy, nausea, restlessness, tachycardia, angina pectoris, tingling, vomiting or wheezing) have been observed very rarely in patients treated with factor IX containing products. In some cases, these reactions have progressed to severe anaphylaxis, and they have occurred in close temporal association with development of factor IX inhibitors (see section 4.4).



If allergic-anaphylactic reactions occur, the administration of Beriplex P/N has to be discontinued immediately (e.g. discontinue injection) and an appropriate treatment has to be initiated (see section 4.4).



Development of antibodies to one or several factors of the prothrombin complex may occur in very rare cases. If such inhibitors occur, the condition will manifest itself as a poor clinical response. In such cases, it is recommended to contact a specialised haemophilia centre.



Undesirable reactions may include the development of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, type II (HIT, type II). Characteristic signs of HIT are a platelet count drop > 50 per cent and/or the occurrence of new or unexplained thromboembolic complications during heparin therapy. Onset is typically from 4 to 14 days after initiation of heparin therapy but may occur within 10 hours in patients recently exposed to heparin (within the previous 100 days).



For safety with respect to transmissible agents, see section 4.4.



4.9 Overdose



To avoid overdosage, regular monitoring of the coagulation status is indicated during the treatment as the use of high doses of prothrombin complex concentrate (overdosage) has been associated with instances of myocardial infarction, disseminated intravascular coagulation, venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. In case of overdosage the risk of thromboembolic complications or disseminated intravascular coagulation is enhanced in patients at risk of these complications.



5. Pharmacological Properties



5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties



Pharmacotherapeutic group: antihaemorrhagics, blood coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X in combination



ATC code: B02B D01



The coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X, which are synthesised in the liver with the help of vitamin K, are commonly called the prothrombin complex. In addition to the coagulation factors Beriplex P/N contains the vitamin K dependent coagulation inhibitors Protein C and Protein S.



Factor VII is the zymogen of the active serine protease factor VIIa by which the extrinsic pathway of blood coagulation is initiated. The tissue thromboplastin factor-factor VIIa complex activates coagulation factors IX and X, whereby factor IXa and Xa are formed. With further activation of the coagulation cascade, prothrombin (factor II) is activated and transformed to thrombin. By the action of thrombin, fibrinogen is converted to fibrin, which results in clot formation. The normal generation of thrombin is also of vital importance for platelet function as a part of the primary haemostasis.



Isolated severe deficiency of factor VII leads to reduced thrombin formation and a bleeding tendency due to impaired fibrin formation and impaired primary haemostasis. Isolated deficiency of factor IX is one of the classical haemophilias (haemophilia B). Isolated deficiency of factor II or factor X is very rare but in severe form they cause a bleeding tendency similar to that seen in classical haemophilia.



The further ingredients, the coagulation inhibitors Protein C and Protein S, are also synthesized in the liver. The biological activity of Protein C is enforced by the cofactor Protein S.



Activated Protein C inhibits the coagulation by inactivating the coagulation factors Va and VIIIa. Protein S as cofactor of Protein C supports the inactivation of the coagulation. Protein C deficiency is associated with an increased risk of thrombosis.



Acquired deficiency of the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors occurs during treatment with vitamin K antagonists. If the deficiency becomes severe, a severe bleeding tendency results, characterised by retroperitoneal or cerebral bleeds rather than muscle and joint haemorrhage. Severe hepatic insufficiency also results in markedly reduced levels of the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors and a clinical relevant bleeding tendency. However this is often complex due to a simultaneously ongoing low-grade intravascular coagulation, low platelet levels, deficiency of coagulation inhibitors and disturbed fibrinolysis.



The administration of human prothrombin complex provides an increase in plasma levels of the vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors, and can temporarily correct the coagulation defect of patients with deficiency of one or several of these factors.



5.2 Pharmacokinetic Properties



Plasma half-life is indicated as follows (data derived from a clinical study including 15 healthy volunteers; median values, range):






















Factor II: 60




(25 – 135)




hours




Factor VII: 4




      (2 – 9)




hours




Factor IX: 17




(10 – 127)




hours*




Factor X: 31




(17 – 44)




hours




Protein C: 47




(9 – 122)




hours*




Protein S: 49




(33 – 83)




hours*



*terminal half-life; two-compartment-model



Beriplex P/N is distributed and metabolized in the organism in the same way as the endogenous coagulation factors II, VII, IX and X.



Intravenous administration means that the preparation is available immediately; bioavailability is proportional to the dose administered.



5.3 Preclinical Safety Data



Beriplex P/N contains as active ingredients the factors of the prothrombin complex (factors II, VII, IX and X). They are derived from human plasma and act like endogenous constituents of plasma.



Single dose toxicity studies with the predecessing pasteurized but not nanofiltrated product showed moderate toxicity in mice after the administration of 200 IU/kg, the highest dose tested. Preclinical studies with repeated dose applications (chronic toxicity, cancerogenicity and reproductive toxicity) cannot be reasonably performed in conventional animal models due to the development of antibodies following the application of heterologous human proteins.



The local tolerance after intravenous administration of Beriplex P/N was shown in rabbits. A neoantigenicity study with rabbits has shown no indication of generation of a neoepitop due to the pasteurization process.



6. Pharmaceutical Particulars



6.1 List Of Excipients



Powder:



Heparin



Human albumin



Human antithrombin III



Sodium chloride



Sodium citrate



HCl or NaOH (in small amounts for pH adjustment)



Solvent:



Water for injections



6.2 Incompatibilities



Beriplex P/N must not be mixed with other medicinal products, diluents or solvents.



6.3 Shelf Life



3 years



After reconstitution, from a microbiological point of view and as Beriplex P/N contains no preservative, the reconstituted product should be used immediately. The physicochemical stability has been demonstrated for 24 hours at room temperature (max. 25°C). However, if it is not administered immediately, storage shall not exceed 8 hours at room temperature.



6.4 Special Precautions For Storage



Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze.



Keep the vial in the outer carton, in order to protect from light.



6.5 Nature And Contents Of Container



Beriplex P/N 250 IU:



Powder: Injection vial of colourless glass (Type I), sealed with rubber infusion stopper, aluminium seal and plastic flip-off cap.



Solvent: 10 ml Water for injections in an injection vial of colourless glass (Type I), sealed with rubber infusion stopper, aluminium seal and plastic flip-off cap.



Injection device: 1 filter transfer device 20/20



Beriplex P/N 500 IU:



Powder: Injection vial of colourless glass (Type II), sealed with rubber infusion stopper, aluminium seal and plastic flip-off cap.



Solvent: 20 ml Water for injections in an injection vial of colourless glass (Type I), sealed with rubber infusion stopper, aluminium seal and plastic flip-off cap.



Injection device: 1 filter transfer device 20/20



Not all pack sizes may be marketed.



6.6 Special Precautions For Disposal And Other Handling



Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.



Method of administration



General instructions



- The solution should be clear or slightly opalescent. After filtering/withdrawal (see below) reconstituted product should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Do not use solutions that are cloudy or have deposits.



- Reconstitution and withdrawal must be carried out under aseptic conditions.



Reconstitution



Bring the solvent to room temperature. Ensure that product and diluent vial flip caps are removed and the stoppers are treated with an aseptic solution and allowed to dry prior to opening the Mix2Vial package.





















1. Open the Mix2Vial package by peeling away the lid.







2. Place the diluent vial on an even, clean surface and hold the vial tight. Take the Mix2Vial together with the package and push the blue end straight down through the diluent stopper.







3. Carefully remove the package from the Mix2Vial set. Make sure that you only pull up the package and not the Mix2Vial set.







4. Place the product vial on an even and firm surface. Invert the diluent vial with the Mix2Vial set attached and push the transparent adapter straight down through the product vial stopper. The diluent will automatically flow into the product vial.







5. With one hand hold the product-side of the Mix2Vial set, hold the diluent-side with the other hand and unscrew the set into two pieces.



Discard the diluent vial with the blue part attached.







6. Gently swirl the product vial until the substance is fully dissolved. Do not shake.







7. Draw air into an empty, sterile syringe. While the product vial is upright, connect the syringe to the Mix2Vial's Luer Lock fitting. Inject air into the product vial.



Withdrawal and application











8. While keeping the syringe plunger pressed, invert the system upside down and draw the concentrate into the syringe by pulling the plunger back slowly.







9. Now that the concentrate has been transferred into the syringe, firmly hold on to the barrel of the syringe (keeping the syringe plunger facing down) and disconnect the Mix2Vial set from the syringe.



 



It has to be taken care that no blood enters the syringe filled with product, as there is a risk that the blood could coagulate in the syringe and fibrin clots would therefore be administered to the patient.



The reconstituted solution should be administered by a separate infusion line.



7. Marketing Authorisation Holder



CSL Behring GmbH



Emil-von-Behring-Strasse 76



35041 Marburg



Germany



8. Marketing Authorisation Number(S)



Beriplex P/N 250 IU: PL 15036/0028



Beriplex P/N 500 IU: PL 15036/0029



9. Date Of First Authorisation/Renewal Of The Authorisation



11 January 2008



10. Date Of Revision Of The Text



28 July 2011