DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE solution/ drops

DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Sandoz Inc. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

    Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 2% is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

    The dose is one drop of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution in the affected eye(s) three times daily.

    Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart.

  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

    Solution containing 20 mg/mL dorzolamide (22.3 mg of dorzolamide hydrochloride).

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product [seeWarnings and Precautions (5.1)].

  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Sulfonamide Hypersensitivity

    Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution contains dorzolamide, a sulfonamide; and although administered topically, it is absorbed systemically. Therefore, the same types of adverse reactions that are attributable to sulfonamides may occur with topical administration of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Fatalities have occurred, although rarely, due to severe reactions to sulfonamides including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, fulminant hepatic necrosis, agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and other blood dyscrasias. Sensitization may recur when a sulfonamide is readministered irrespective of the route of administration. If signs of serious reactions or hypersensitivity occur, discontinue the use of this preparation [see Contraindications (4) and Patient Counseling Information (17.3)].

    5.2 Bacterial Keratitis

    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.

    5.3 Corneal Endothelium

    Carbonic anhydrase activity has been observed in both the cytoplasm and around the plasma membranes of the corneal endothelium. There is an increased potential for developing corneal edema in patients with low endothelial cell counts. Caution should be used when prescribing dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution to this group of patients.

    5.4 Allergic Reactions

    In clinical studies, local ocular adverse effects, primarily conjunctivitis and lid reactions, were reported with chronic administration of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Many of these reactions had the clinical appearance and course of an allergic-type reaction that resolved upon discontinuation of drug therapy. If such reactions are observed, dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution should be discontinued and the patient evaluated before considering restarting the drug [see Adverse Reactions (6)].

    5.5 Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma

    The management of patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma requires therapeutic interventions in addition to ocular hypotensive agents.

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    6.1 Clinical Studies Experience

    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.

    Controlled clinical trials: The most frequent adverse reactions associated with dorzolamide were ocular burning, stinging, or discomfort immediately following ocular administration (approximately one-third of patients). Approximately one-quarter of patients noted a bitter taste following administration. Superficial punctate keratitis occurred in 10 to 15% of patients and signs and symptoms of ocular allergic reaction in approximately 10%. Reactions occurring in approximately 1 to 5% of patients were conjunctivitis and lid reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)], blurred vision, eye redness, tearing, dryness, and photophobia. Other ocular reactions and systemic reactions were reported infrequently, including headache, nausea, asthenia/fatigue; and, rarely, skin rashes, urolithiasis, and iridocyclitis.

    In a 3-month, double-masked, active-treatment-controlled, multicenter study in pediatric patients, the adverse reactions profile of dorzolamide was comparable to that seen in adult patients.

    6.2 Post-Marketing Experience

    The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of dorzolamide. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: signs and symptoms of systemic allergic reactions including angioedema, bronchospasm, pruritus, and urticaria; Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis; dizziness, paresthesia; ocular pain, transient myopia, choroidal detachment following filtration surgery, eyelid crusting; dyspnea; contact dermatitis, epistaxis, dry mouth and throat irritation.

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

    7.1 Oral Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

    There is a potential for an additive effect on the known systemic effects of carbonic anhydrase inhibition in patients receiving an oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. The concomitant administration of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors is not recommended.

    7.2 High-Dose Salicylate Therapy

    Although acid-base and electrolyte disturbances were not reported in the clinical trials with dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, these disturbances have been reported with oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors and have, in some instances, resulted in drug interactions (e.g., toxicity associated with high-dose salicylate therapy). Therefore, the potential for such drug interactions should be considered in patients receiving dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution.

  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1 Pregnancy

    Teratogenic Effects. Pregnancy Category C. Developmental toxicity studies with dorzolamide hydrochloride in rabbits at oral doses of ≥2.5 mg/kg/day revealed malformations of the vertebral bodies. These malformations occurred at doses that caused metabolic acidosis with decreased body weight gain in dams and decreased fetal weights. No treatment-related malformations were seen at 1 mg/kg/day. These doses represent estimated plasma Cmax levels in rabbits, 37 and 15 times higher than the lower limit of detection in human plasma following ocular administration, respectively.

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

    8.3 Nursing Mothers

    In a study of dorzolamide hydrochloride in lactating rats, decreases in body weight gain of 5 to 7% in offspring at an oral dose of 7.5 mg/kg/day were seen during lactation. A slight delay in postnatal development (incisor eruption, vaginal canalization and eye openings), secondary to lower fetal body weight, was noted. This dose represents an estimated plasma Cmax level in rats, 52 times higher than the lower limit of detection in human plasma following ocular administration.

    It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 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.

    8.4 Pediatric Use

    Safety and effectiveness of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution have been demonstrated in pediatric patients in a 3-month, multicenter, double-masked, active-treatment-controlled trial.

    8.5 Geriatric Use

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

    8.6 Renal and Hepatic Impairment

    Dorzolamide has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 mL/min). Because dorzolamide and its metabolite are excreted predominantly by the kidney, dorzolamide is not recommended in such patients.

    Dorzolamide has not been studied in patients with hepatic impairment and should therefore be used with caution in such patients.

  • 10 OVERDOSAGE

    Electrolyte imbalance, development of an acidotic state, and possible central nervous system effects may occur. Serum electrolyte levels (particularly potassium) and blood pH levels should be monitored.

  • 11 DESCRIPTION

    Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor formulated for topical ophthalmic use.

    Dorzolamide hydrochloride is described chemically as: (4S-trans)-4-(ethylamino)-5,6-dihydro-6-methyl-4H-thieno[2,3-b]thiopyran-2-sulfonamide 7,7-dioxide monohydrochloride. Dorzolamide hydrochloride is optically active. The specific rotation is

    α     25° (C=1, water) = ~ -17°.
          405

    Its empirical formula is C10H16N2O4S3HCl and its structural formula is:

    chemical diagram

    Dorzolamide hydrochloride has a molecular weight of 360.9 and a melting point of about 264°C. It is a white to off-white, crystalline powder, which is soluble in water and slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol.

    Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is supplied as a sterile, isotonic, buffered, slightly viscous, aqueous solution of dorzolamide hydrochloride. The pH of the solution is approximately 5.6, and the osmolarity is 260-330 mOsM. Each mL of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 2% contains 20 mg dorzolamide (22.3 mg of dorzolamide hydrochloride). Inactive ingredients are hydroxyethyl cellulose, mannitol, sodium citrate dihydrate, sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH) and water for injection. Benzalkonium chloride 0.0075% is added as a preservative.

  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    Carbonic anhydrase (CA) is an enzyme found in many tissues of the body including the eye. It catalyzes the reversible reaction involving the hydration of carbon dioxide and the dehydration of carbonic acid. In humans, carbonic anhydrase exists as a number of isoenzymes, the most active being carbonic anhydrase II (CA-II), found primarily in red blood cells (RBCs), but also in other tissues. Inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in the ciliary processes of the eye decreases aqueous humor secretion, presumably by slowing the formation of bicarbonate ions with subsequent reduction in sodium and fluid transport. The result is a reduction in intraocular pressure (IOP).

    Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution contains dorzolamide hydrochloride, an inhibitor of human carbonic anhydrase II. Following topical ocular administration, dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution reduces elevated intraocular pressure. Elevated intraocular pressure is a major risk factor in the pathogenesis of optic nerve damage and glaucomatous visual field loss.

    12.3 Pharmacokinetics

    When topically applied, dorzolamide reaches the systemic circulation. To assess the potential for systemic carbonic anhydrase inhibition following topical administration, drug and metabolite concentrations in RBCs and plasma and carbonic anhydrase inhibition in RBCs were measured.

    Dorzolamide accumulates in RBCs during chronic dosing as a result of binding to CA-II. The parent drug forms a single N-desethyl metabolite, which inhibits CA-II less potently than the parent drug but also inhibits CA-I. The metabolite also accumulates in RBCs where it binds primarily to CA-I. Plasma concentrations of dorzolamide and metabolite are generally below the assay limit of quantitation (15nM). Dorzolamide binds moderately to plasma proteins (approximately 33%).

    Dorzolamide is primarily excreted unchanged in the urine; the metabolite also is excreted in urine. After dosing is stopped, dorzolamide washes out of RBCs nonlinearly, resulting in a rapid decline of drug concentration initially, followed by a slower elimination phase with a half-life of about four months.

    To simulate the systemic exposure after long-term topical ocular administration, dorzolamide was given orally to eight healthy subjects for up to 20 weeks. The oral dose of 2 mg twice daily closely approximates the amount of drug delivered by topical ocular administration of dorzolamide 2% three times daily. Steady state was reached within 8 weeks. The inhibition of CA-II and total carbonic anhydrase activities was below the degree of inhibition anticipated to be necessary for a pharmacological effect on renal function and respiration in healthy individuals.

  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    In a two-year study of dorzolamide hydrochloride administered orally to male and female Sprague-Dawley rats, urinary bladder papillomas were seen in male rats in the highest dosage group of 20 mg/kg/day. Papillomas were not seen in rats given oral doses of 1 mg/kg/day. These doses represent estimated plasma Cmax levels in rats, 138 and 7 times higher than the lower limit of detection in human plasma following ocular administration, respectively.

    No treatment-related tumors were seen in a 21-month study in female and male mice given oral doses up to 75 mg/kg/day. This dose represents an estimated plasma Cmax level in mice, 582 times higher than the lower limit of detection in human plasma following ocular administration.

    The increased incidence of urinary bladder papillomas seen in the high-dose male rats is a class-effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors in rats. Rats are particularly prone to developing papillomas in response to foreign bodies, compounds causing crystalluria, and diverse sodium salts.

    No changes in bladder urothelium were seen in dogs given oral dorzolamide hydrochloride for one year at 2 mg/kg/day or monkeys dosed topically to the eye for one year. An oral dose of 2 mg/kg/day in dogs represents an estimated plasma Cmax level, 137 times higher than the lower limit of detection in human plasma following ocular administration. The topical ophthalmic dose in monkeys was approximately equivalent to the human topical ophthalmic dose.

    The following tests for mutagenic potential were negative: (1) in vivo (mouse) cytogenetic assay; (2) in vitro chromosomal aberration assay; (3) alkaline elution assay; (4) V-79 assay; and (5) Ames test.

    In reproduction studies of dorzolamide hydrochloride in rats, there were no adverse effects on the reproductive capacity of males or females at doses of 15 and 7.5 mg/kg/day, respectively. These doses represent estimated plasma Cmax levels in rats, 104 and 52 times higher than the lower limit of detection in human plasma following ocular administration, respectively.

  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES

    The efficacy of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution was demonstrated in clinical studies in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension (baseline IOP >23 mmHg). The IOP-lowering effect of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution was approximately 3 to 5 mmHg throughout the day and this was consistent in clinical studies of up to one year duration.

    The efficacy of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution when dosed less frequently than three times a day (alone or in combination with other products) has not been established.

    In a one year clinical study, the effect of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 2% three times daily on the corneal endothelium was compared to that of betaxolol ophthalmic solution twice daily and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution 0.5% twice daily. There were no statistically significant differences between groups in corneal endothelial cell counts or in corneal thickness measurements. There was a mean loss of approximately 4% in the endothelial cell counts for each group over the one year period.

  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED

    Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is a slightly opalescent, nearly colorless, slightly viscous solution.

    Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution is supplied in a white LDPE plastic DROP-TAINER® bottle, a natural dropper tip and an orange polypropylene cap as follows:

    NDC 61314-019-05 5 mL, in a 8 mL bottle
    NDC 61314-019-10 10 mL, in a 10 mL bottle

    Storage

    Store Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution at 2° - 25°C (36° -77°F). Protect from light.

  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    See FDA-approved patient labeling (Instructions for Use).

    17.1 Sulfonamide Reactions

    Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a sulfonamide and although administered topically is absorbed systemically. Therefore the same types of adverse reactions that are attributable to sulfonamides may occur with topical administration. Advise patients that if serious or unusual reactions including severe skin reactions or signs of hypersensitivity occur, they should discontinue the use of the product [seeWarnings and Precautions(5.1)].

    17.2 Intercurrent Ocular Conditions

    Advise patients 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.

    17.3 Handling Ophthalmic Solutions

    Instruct patients 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.

    17.4 Concomitant Topical Ocular Therapy

    If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least five minutes apart.

    17.5 Contact Lens Use

    Advise patients that dorzolamide hydrochloride 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 dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution administration.

    17.6 Patient Instructions

    Advise patients that if they develop any ocular reactions, particularly conjunctivitis and lid reactions, they should discontinue use and seek their physician’s advice.

    Instruct patients to avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye or surrounding structures.

    Manufactured by Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd

    Fort Worth, Texas 76134-2009 for

    Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540

    Rev. October 2014

  • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

    Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, 2%

    (door-ZOLE-ah-mide)

    HOW TO USE THE DROP-TAINER®* BOTTLE

    The DROP-TAINER®* bottle is designed to assure the delivery of a precise dose of medication. Before using your DROP-TAINER® bottle, read the complete instructions carefully.

    how to use bottle image

    1. If you use other topically applied ophthalmic medications, they should be administered at least 10 minutes before or after Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution.

    2. Wash hands before each use.

    3. Before using the medication for the first time, be sure the Safety Seal on the bottle is unbroken.

    4. Tear off the Safety Seal to break the seal.

    5. Before each use, shake once and remove the screw cap.

    6. Invert the bottle and hold the bottle between your thumb and middle finger, with the tips of the fingers pointing towards you.

    additional how to use bottle image

    7. Tilt your head back and position the bottle above the affected eye.

    8. With the opposite hand, place a finger under the eye. Gently pull down until a "V" pocket is made between your eye and lower lid.

    9. With the hand holding the bottle, place your index finger on the bottom of the bottle. Push the bottom of the bottle to dispense one drop of medication.

    DO NOT TOUCH THE EYE WITH THE TIP OF THE DROPPER.

    DO NOT SQUEEZE THE SIDES OF THE BOTTLE.

    KEEP YOUR HEAD TILTED BACKWARD AND CLOSE YOUR EYE TO ALLOW ABSORPTION OF THE MEDICATION INTO THE EYE.

    10. Repeat 6, 7, 8, & 9 with other eye if instructed to do so.

    11. Replace screw cap by turning until firmly touching the bottle.

    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 that your medication may be contaminated, or if you develop an eye infection, contact your doctor immediately concerning continued use of this bottle.

    The dispenser tip is designed to provide a pre-measured drop; therefore, do NOT enlarge the hole of the dispenser tip.

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

    How should I store Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution?

    • Store Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution at 2° - 25°C (36° -77°F).
    • Protect from light
    • Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.
    • If you have any eye or skin reactions, especially conjunctivitis or eyelid reactions to dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, stop using it and call your doctor right away.
    • If you have eye surgery or have a problem such as trauma or infection of your eye while using dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, call your doctor right away.
    • If you do not handle eye medicines the right way the medicine can become contaminated. If the tip of the dispenser touches your eye or areas around your eye, the tip can become contaminated with bacteria which can cause an eye infection and other serious problems including loss of eyesight.
    • If you use other eye medicines dropped onto the eye like dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, use the medicines at least 5 minutes before or after you use dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution.
    • Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution contains benzalkonium chloride which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before you use your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. You can place your contact lenses back into your eyes 15 minutes after using your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution.

    This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

    WARNING: Keep out of reach of children.

    If you have any questions about the use of Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solutions, please consult your doctor.

    *DROP-TAINER® is a registered trademark of Alcon Research, Ltd.

    SANDOZ

    Manufactured by Alcon Manufacturing, Ltd

    Fort Worth, Texas 76134-2009 for

    Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540

    Rev. October 2017

  • PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 61314-019-10

    Dorzolamide HCl

    Ophthalmic

    Solution

    2%*

    dorzolamide equivalent
    (dorzolamide HCl 22.3 mg/mL)

    Rx only

    STERILE
    10 mL

    FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION IN THE EYE

    SANDOZ

    carton

       

       

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    dorzolamide hydrochloride solution/ drops
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 61314-019
    Route of AdministrationOPHTHALMIC
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DORZOLAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: QZO5366EW7) (DORZOLAMIDE - UNII:9JDX055TW1) DORZOLAMIDE20 mg  in 1 mL
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (UNII: F5UM2KM3W7)  
    MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)  
    Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate (UNII: B22547B95K)  
    SODIUM HYDROXIDE (UNII: 55X04QC32I)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (2000 MPA.S AT 1%) (UNII: S38J6RZN16)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 61314-019-055 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/01/2009
    2NDC: 61314-019-1010 mL in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/01/2009
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA07898106/01/2009
    Labeler - Sandoz Inc (005387188)
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