DARIFENACIN tablet, extended release

DARIFENACIN by

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DARIFENACIN by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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  • 1 INDICATIONS  AND USAGE

    Darifenacin is muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency.

  • 2 DOSAGE  AND  ADMINISTRATION

    The recommended starting dose of darifenacin extended-release tablets is 7.5 mg once daily. Based upon individual response, the dose may be increased to 15 mg once daily, as early as two weeks after starting therapy.

    Darifenacin extended-release tablets should be taken once daily with water. Darifenacin extended-release tablets may be taken with or without food, and should be swallowed whole and not chewed, divided or crushed.

    For patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) or when co-administered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (for example, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, nelfinavir, clarithromycin and nefazadone), the daily dose of darifenacin extended-release tablets should not exceed 7.5 mg. Darifenacin is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) [see Warnings & Precautions (5.6), Drug Interactions (7.1), Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

  • 3 DOSAGE FORMS  AND  STRENGTHS

    Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets 7.5 mg are white colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets debossed with L408 on one side and plain on other side.


    Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets 15 mg are light peach colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets debossed with L409 on one side and plain on other side.

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

    Darifenacin extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with, or at risk for, the following conditions:

    • urinary retention
    • gastric retention, or
    • uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
  • 5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    5.1 Risk of Urinary Retention

    Darifenacin should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction because of the risk of urinary retention.

    5.2 Decreased Gastrointestinal Motility

    Darifenacin should be administered with caution to patients with gastrointestinal obstructive disorders because of the risk of gastric retention. Darifenacin, like other anticholinergic drugs, may decrease gastrointestinal motility and should be used with caution in patients with conditions such as severe constipation, ulcerative colitis, and myasthenia gravis.

    5.3 Controlled Narrow-Angle Glaucoma

    Darifenacin should be used with caution in patients being treated for narrow-angle glaucoma and only where the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

    5.4 Angioedema

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

    5.5 Central Nervous System Effects

    Darifenacin is associated with anticholinergic central nervous system (CNS) effects [see Adverse Reactions (6.2)]. A variety of CNS anticholinergic effects have been reported, including headache, confusion, hallucinations and somnolence. Patients should be monitored for signs of anticholinergic CNS effects, particularly after beginning treatment or increasing the dose. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy machinery until they know how darifenacin affect them. If a patient experiences anticholinergic CNS effects, dose reduction or drug discontinuation should be considered.

    5.6 Patients with Hepatic Impairment

    The daily dose of darifenacin should not exceed 7.5 mg for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B). Darifenacin have not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) and therefore is not recommended for use in this patient population [see Dosage and Administration (2) Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

    6.1 Clinical Trials 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.

    The safety of darifenacin was evaluated in controlled clinical trials in a total of 8,830 patients, 6,001 of whom were treated with darifenacin . Of this total, 1,069 patients participated in three, 12-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose efficacy and safety studies (Studies 1, 2 and 3). Of this total, 337 and 334 patients received darifenacin  7.5 mg daily and 15 mg daily, respectively. In all long-term trials combined, 1,216 and 672 patients received treatment with darifenacin for at least 24 and 52 weeks, respectively.

    In Studies 1, 2 and 3 combined, the serious adverse reactions to darifenacin were urinary retention and constipation.

    In Studies 1, 2 and 3 combined, dry mouth leading to study discontinuation occurred in 0 percent, 0.9 percent, and 0 percent of patients treated with darifenacin 7.5 mg daily, darifenacin 15 mg daily and placebo, respectively. Constipation leading to study discontinuation occurred in 0.6 percent, 1.2 percent, and 0.3 percent of patients treated with darifenacin 7.5 mg daily, darifenacin 15 mg daily and placebo, respectively.

    Table 1 lists the rates of identified adverse reactions, derived from all reported adverse events in 2 percent or more of patients treated with 7.5 mg or 15 mg darifenacin, and greater than placebo in Studies 1, 2 and 3. In these studies, the most frequently reported adverse reactions was dry mouth and constipation. The majority of the adverse reactions were mild or moderate in severity and most occurred during the first two weeks of treatment.

    Table 1: Incidence of Identified Adverse Reactions, Derived from All Adverse Events Reported in ≥2 Percent of Patients Treated with Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets Extended-Release Tablets and More Frequent with Darifenacin than with Placebo in Studies 1, 2, and 3


    Body System
    		Adverse Reaction
    		Percentage of Subjects
     
    		 
    		Darifenacin
    7.5 mg
    N = 337
    		Darifenacin 15 mg
    N = 334
    		Placebo
    N = 388
    Digestive
    		Dry Mouth
    		20.2
    		35.3
    		8.2
    Constipation
    		14.8
    		21.3
    		6.2
    Dyspepsia
    		2.7
    		8.4
    		2.6
    Abdominal Pain
    		2.4
    		3.9
    		0.5
    Nausea
    		2.7
    		1.5
    		1.5
    Diarrhea
    		2.1
    		0.9
    		1.8
    Urogenital
    		Urinary Tract Infection
    		4.7
    		4.5
    		2.6
    Nervous
    		Dizziness
    		0.9
    		2.1
    		1.3
    Body as a Whole
    		Asthenia
    		1.5
    		2.7
    		1.3
    Eye
    		Dry Eyes
    		1.5
    		2.1
    		0.5

    Other adverse reactions reported by 1 percent to 2 percent of darifenacin-treated patients include: abnormal vision, accidental injury, back pain, dry skin, flu syndrome, hypertension, vomiting, peripheral edema, weight gain, arthralgia, bronchitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, rash, pruritus, urinary tract disorder and vaginitis.


    Study 4 was a randomized, 12-week, placebo-controlled, dose-titration regimen study in which darifenacin was administered in accordance with dosing recommendations [see Dosage and Administration (2)]. All patients initially received placebo or darifenacin 7.5 mg daily, and after two weeks, patients and physicians were allowed to adjust upward to darifenacin 15 mg if needed. In this study, the most commonly reported adverse reactions were also constipation and dry mouth. Table 2 lists the identified adverse reactions, derived from all adverse events reported in >3 percent of patients treated with darifenacin and greater than placebo.


    Table 2: Number (Percent) of Adverse Reactions, Derived from All Adverse Events Reported in >3 Percent of Patients Treated with Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets , and More Frequent with Darifenacin than Placebo, in Study 4


    Adverse Reaction
    		Darifenacin 
    7.5 mg/15 mg
    N = 268
    		Placebo
    N = 127
    Constipation
    		56 (20.9 percent)
    		10 (7.9 percent)
    Dry Mouth
    		50 (18.7 percent)
    		11 (8.7 percent)
    Headache
    		18 (6.7 percent)
    		7 (5.5 percent)
    Dyspepsia
    		12 (4.5 percent)
    		2 (1.6 percent)
    Nausea
    		11 (4.1 percent)
    		2 (1.6 percent)
    Urinary Tract Infection
    		10 (3.7 percent)
    		4 (3.1 percent)
    Accidental Injury
    		8 (3 percent)
    		3 (2.4 percent)
    Flu Syndrome
    		8 (3 percent)
    		3 (2.4 percent)

    6.2 Post Marketing Experience

    The following adverse reactions have been reported during post approval use of darifenacin extended-release Tablets extended-release tablets (darifenacin). Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

    Dermatologic: erythema multiforme, interstitial granuloma annulare

    General: hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema with airway obstruction and anaphylactic reaction

    Central Nervous: confusion, hallucinations and somnolence

    Cardiovascular: palpitations and syncope

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

    7.1 CYP3A4 Inhibitors

    The systemic exposure of darifenacin from Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets extended-release tablets is increased in the presence of CYP3A4 inhibitors. The daily dose of darifenacin should not exceed 7.5 mg when co-administered with potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (for example, ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, nelfinavir, clarithromycin and nefazadone). No dosing adjustments are recommended in the presence of moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors (for example, erythromycin, fluconazole, diltiazem and verapamil) [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.2 CYP2D6 Inhibitors

    No dosing adjustments are recommended in the presence of CYP2D6 inhibitors (for example, paroxetine, fluoxetine, quinidine and duloxetine) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.3 CYP2D6 Substrates

    Caution should be taken when darifenacin is used concomitantly with medications that are predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 and which have a narrow therapeutic window (for example, flecainide, thioridazine and tricyclic antidepressants) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.4 CYP3A4 Substrates

    Darifenacin (30 mg daily) did not have a significant impact on midazolam (7.5 mg) pharmacokinetics [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.5 Combination oral contraceptives

    Darifenacin (10 mg three times daily) had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of the combination oral contraceptives containing levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.6 Warfarin

    Darifenacin had no significant effect on prothrombin time when a single dose of warfarin 30 mg was coadministered with darifenacin (30 mg daily) at steady-state. Standard therapeutic prothrombin time monitoring for warfarin should be continued.

    7.7 Digoxin

    Darifenacin (30 mg daily) did not have a clinically relevant effect on the pharmacokinetics of digoxin (0.25 mg) at steady-state. Routine therapeutic drug monitoring for digoxin should be continued [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    7.8 Other Anticholinergic Agents

    The concomitant use of darifenacin with other anticholinergic agents may increase the frequency and/or severity of dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision and other anticholinergic pharmacological effects. Anticholinergic agents may potentially alter the absorption of some concomitantly administered drugs due to effects on gastrointestinal motility.

  • 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

    8.1 Pregnancy

    Pregnancy Category C


    There are no studies of darifenacin in pregnant women.

    Darifenacin was not teratogenic in rats and rabbits at plasma exposures of free drug (via AUC) up to 59 times and 28 times, respectively (doses up to 50 and 30 mg/kg/day, respectively) the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD] of 15 mg. At approximately 59 times the MRHD in rats, there was a delay in the ossification of the sacral and caudal vertebrae which was not observed at approximately 13 times the AUC. Dystocia was observed in dams at approximately 17 times the AUC (10 mg/kg/day). Slight developmental delays were observed in pups at this dose. At five times the AUC (3 mg/kg/day), there were no effects on dams or pups. In rabbits, an exposure approximately 28 times (30 mg/kg/day) the MRHD of darifenacin was shown to increase post-implantation loss, with a no effect level at nine times (10 mg/kg/day) the AUC at the MRHD. Dilated ureter and/or kidney pelvis was also observed in offspring at this dose along with urinary bladder dilation consistent with the pharmacological action of darifenacin, with one case observed at nine times (10 mg/kg/day). No effect was observed at approximately 2.8 times (3 mg/kg/day) the AUC at the MRHD.

    Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, darifenacin should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus.

    8.3 Nursing Mothers

    Darifenacin is excreted into the milk of rats. It is not known whether darifenacin is excreted into human milk and therefore caution should be exercised before darifenacin is administered to a nursing woman.

    8.4 Pediatric Use

    The safety and effectiveness of darifenacin in pediatric patients have not been established.

    8.5 Geriatric Use

    In the fixed-dose, placebo-controlled, clinical studies, 30 percent of patients treated with darifenacin were over 65 years of age. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed between patients over 65 years (n = 207) and younger patients <65 years (n = 464). No dose adjustment is recommended for elderly patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14)].

    8.6 Hepatic Impairment

    Subjects with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) have not been studied, therefore darifenacin is not recommended for use in these patients [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. The daily dose of darifenacin should not exceed 7.5 mg once daily for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]. After adjusting for plasma protein binding, unbound darifenacin exposure was estimated to be 4.7-fold higher in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment than subjects with normal hepatic function. No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh A).

    8.7 Renal Impairment

    A study of subjects with varying degrees of renal impairment (creatinine clearance between 10 and 136 mL/min) demonstrated no clear relationship between renal function and darifenacin clearance. No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with renal impairment [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

    8.8 Gender

    No dose adjustment is recommended based on gender [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14)].

     

  • 10 OVERDOSAGE

    Overdosage with antimuscarinic agents, including darifenacin, can result in severe antimuscarinic effects. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. In the event of overdosage, ECG monitoring is recommended. Darifenacin has been administered in clinical trials at doses up to 75 mg (five times the maximum therapeutic dose) and signs of overdose were limited to abnormal vision.

  • 11 DESCRIPTION

    Darifenacin is an extended-release tablet for oral administration which contains 7.5 mg or 15 mg darifenacin as its hydrobromide salt. The active moiety, darifenacin, is a potent muscarinic receptor antagonist.

    Chemically, darifenacin hydrobromide is (S)-2-{1-[2-(2,3-dihydrobenzofuran-5-yl)ethyl]-3-pyrrolidinyl}-2,2diphenylacetamide hydrobromide. The empirical formula of darifenacin hydrobromide is C28H30N2O2HBr.

    The structural formula is:


    Structure



    Darifenacin hydrobromide is a white to off-white crystalline powder, with a molecular weight of 507.5.

    Darifenacin is a once-a-day extended-release tablet and contains the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, povidone, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc. The 15 mg tablet also contains iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow.

  • 12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

    12.1 Mechanism of Action

    Darifenacin is a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist. Muscarinic receptors play an important role in several major cholinergically mediated functions, including contractions of the urinary bladder smooth muscle and stimulation of salivary secretion.

    In vitro studies using human recombinant muscarinic receptor subtypes show that darifenacin has greater affinity for the M3 receptor than for the other known muscarinic receptors (9- and 12-fold greater affinity for M3 compared to M1 and M5, respectively, and 59-fold greater affinity for M3 compared to both M2 and M4). M3 receptors are involved in contraction of human bladder and gastrointestinal smooth muscle, saliva production, and iris sphincter function. Adverse drug effects such as dry mouth, constipation and abnormal vision may be mediated through effects on M3 receptors in these organs.

    12.2 Pharmacodynamics

    In three cystometric studies performed in patients with involuntary detrusor contractions, increased bladder capacity was demonstrated by an increased volume threshold for unstable contractions and diminished frequency of unstable detrusor contractions after darifenacin treatment. These findings are consistent with an antimuscarinic action on the urinary bladder.

    Electrophysiology
    The effect of six-day treatment of 15 mg and 75 mg darifenacin on QT/QTc interval was evaluated in a multiple-dose, double-blind, randomized, placebo- and active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) parallel-arm design study in 179 healthy adults (44 percent male, 56 percent female) aged 18 to 65. Subjects included 18 percent poor metabolizer (PMs) and 82 percent extensive metabolizer (EMs). The QT interval was measured over a 24-hour period both predosing and at steady-state. The 75 mg darifenacin dose was chosen because this achieves exposure similar to that observed in CYP2D6 poor metabolizers administered the highest recommended dose (15 mg) of darifenacin in the presence of a potent CYP3A4 inhibitor. At the doses studied, darifenacin did not result in QT/QTc interval prolongation at any time during the steady-state, while moxifloxacin treatment resulted in a mean increase from baseline QTcF of about 7 msec when compared to placebo. In this study, darifenacin 15 mg and 75 mg doses demonstrated a mean heart rate change of 3.1 and 1.3 bpm, respectively, when compared to placebo. However, in the clinical efficacy and safety studies, the change in median HR following treatment with darifenacin was no different from placebo.



    12.3 Pharmacokinetics

    Absorption

    After oral administration of darifenacin to healthy volunteers, peak plasma concentrations of darifenacin is reached approximately seven hours after multiple dosing and steady-state plasma concentrations are achieved by the sixth day of dosing. The mean (SD) steady-state time course of darifenacin 7.5 mg and 15 mg extended-release tablets is depicted in Figure 1.
    Figure 1 Mean (SD) Steady-State Darifenacin Plasma Concentration-Time Profiles for Darifenacin 7.5 mg and 15 mg in Healthy Volunteers Including Both CYP2D6 EMs and PMs*
     
    Figure 1

    A summary of mean (standard deviation, SD) steady-state pharmacokinetic parameters of darifenacin 7.5 mg and 15 mg extended-release tablets in EMs and PMs of CYP2D6 is provided in Table 3.

    Table 3: Mean (SD) Steady-State Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Darifenacin 7.5 mg and 15 mg Extended-Release Tablets Based on Pooled Data by Predicted CYP2D6 Phenotype



    Darifenacin  7.5 mg   (N = 68 EM, 5 PM) 
    Darifenacin 15 mg  (N = 102 EM, 17 PM)



      
     
     
    AUC24  
    (ng.h/ml) 
     
     
     
    Cmax  
    (ng/ml) 
     
     
     
     
    Cavg  
    (ng/ml)
     
     
      
     
     
    Tmax  
    (h)
     
      
     
     
     
    T1/2  
    (h)
     
     
     
     
     
    AUC24  
    (ng.h/ml)  
     
     
    Cmax 
    (ng/ml)
     
     
     
     
     
    Cavg   
    (ng/ml)
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Tmax  
    (h)
     
     
     
     
     
    T1/2  
    (h) 
     
     
     

    EM 
     
     
     
     
    29.24   (15.47) 
     
     
     
    2.01  (1.04)
     
     
     
     1.22  (0.64)
     
     
      
     
     
     
    6.49  (4.19)
     
     
     
     
     
     
     12.43   (5.64)a
     
     
     88.9  (67.87)
     
    5.76  (4.24)
     
    3.7 (2.83)
     
     
     
    7.61 (5.06)
     
     
     
    12.05  (12.37)b
     
     



    PM

    67.56  (13.13)
     
      
     
    4.27  (0.98)
     
     
    2.81   (0.55) 
     
     
    5.2   (1.79) 
     
     
    19.95c - 
     
     
    157.71   (77.08) 
     
     
    9.99   (5.09) 
     
     
    6.58   (3.22) 
     
    6.71   (3.58)
     
    7.4d- 
     

    aN = 25; bN = 8; cN = 2; dN = 1; AUC24 = Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve for 24h; 
     
     

    Cmax = Maximum observed plasma concentration; Cavg = Average plasma concentration at steady-state; 

    Tmax = Time of occurrence of Cmax; t1/2 = Terminal elimination half-life. Regarding EM and PM [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics, Variability in Metabolism (12.3)].



      


    The mean oral bioavailability of darifenacin in EMs at steady-state is estimated to be 15 percent and 19 percent for 7.5 mg and 15 mg tablets, respectively.




    Effect of Food
    Following single dose administration of darifenacin with food, the AUC of darifenacin was not affected, while the Cmax was increased by 22 percent and Tmax was shortened by 3.3 hours. There is no effect of food on multiple-dose pharmacokinetics from darifenacin.




    Distribution
    Darifenacin is approximately 98 percent bound to plasma proteins (primarily to alpha-1-acid-glycoprotein). The steady-state volume of distribution (Vss) is estimated to be 163 L.




    Metabolism
    Darifenacin is extensively metabolized by the liver following oral dosing.
    Metabolism is mediated by cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP2D6 and CYP3A4. The three main metabolic routes are as follows:




     (i) monohydroxylation in the dihydrobenzofuran ring;
     (ii) dihydrobenzofuran ring opening;
     (iii) N-dealkylation of the pyrrolidine nitrogen.
    The initial products of the hydroxylation and N-dealkylation pathways are the major circulating metabolites but they are unlikely to contribute significantly to the overall clinical effect of darifenacin.




    Variability in Metabolism
    A subset of individuals (approximately 7 percent Caucasians and 2 percent African Americans) are poor metabolizers (PMs) of CYP2D6 metabolized drugs. Individuals with normal CYP2D6 activity are referred to as extensive metabolizers (EMs). The metabolism of darifenacin in PMs will be principally mediated via CYP3A4. The darifenacin ratios (PM versus EM) for Cmax and AUC following darifenacin 15 mg once daily at steady-state were 1.9 and 1.7, respectively.




    Excretion
    Following administration of an oral dose of 14C-darifenacin solution to healthy volunteers, approximately 60 percent of the radioactivity was recovered in the urine and 40 percent in the feces. Only a small percentage of the excreted dose was unchanged darifenacin (3 percent). Estimated darifenacin clearance is 40 L/h for EMs and 32 L/h for PMs. The elimination half-life of darifenacin following chronic dosing is approximately 13 to 19 hours.




    Drug-Drug Interactions
    Effects of Other Drugs on Darifenacin
    Darifenacin metabolism is primarily mediated by the cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP2D6 and CYP3A4. Therefore, inducers of CYP3A4 or inhibitors of either of these enzymes may alter darifenacin pharmacokinetics [see Drug Interactions (7)].






    CYP3A4 Inhibitors: In a drug interaction study, when a 7.5 mg once daily dose of darifenacin was given to steady-state and co-administered with the potent CYP3A4 inhibitor ketoconazole 400 mg, mean darifenacin Cmax increased to 11.2 ng/mL for EMs (n = 10) and 55.4 ng/mL for one PM subject (n = 1). Mean AUC increased to 143 and 939 ngh/mL for EMs and for one PM subject, respectively. When a 15 mg daily dose of darifenacin was given with ketoconazole, mean darifenacin Cmax increased to 67.6 ng/mL and 58.9 ng/mL for EMs (n = 3) and one PM subject (n = 1), respectively. Mean AUC increased to 1110 and 931 ngh/mL for EMs and for one PM subject, respectively [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Drug Interactions (7.1)].
    The mean Cmax and AUC of darifenacin following 30 mg once daily dosing at steady-state were 128 percent and 95 percent higher, respectively, in the presence of a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor, erythromycin. Co-administration of fluconazole, a moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor and darifenacin 30 mg once daily at steady-state increased darifenacin Cmax and AUC by 88 percent and 84 percent, respectively [see Drug Interactions (7.1)].
    The mean Cmax and AUC of darifenacin following 30 mg once daily at steady-state were 42 percent and 34 percent higher, respectively, in the presence of cimetidine, a mixed CYP P450 enzyme inhibitor.




    CYP2D6 Inhibitors: Darifenacin exposure following 30 mg once daily at steady-state was 33 percent higher in the presence of the potent CYP2D6 inhibitor paroxetine 20 mg [see Drug Interactions (7.2)].
    Effects of Darifenacin on Other Drugs
    In Vitro Studies:     Based on in vitro human microsomal studies, darifenacin is not expected to inhibit CYP1A2 or CYP2C9 at clinically relevant concentrations.
    In Vivo Studies: The potential for clinical doses of darifenacin to act as inhibitors of CYP2D6 or CYP3A4 substrates was investigated in specific drug interaction studies.
    CYP2D6 Substrates: The mean Cmax and AUC of imipramine, a CYP2D6 substrate, were increased by 57 percent and 70 percent, respectively, in the presence of steady-state darifenacin 30 mg once daily. The mean Cmax and AUC of desipramine, the active metabolite of imipramine, were increased by 260 percent [see Drug Interactions (7.3)].
    CYP3A4 Substrates:     Darifenacin (30 mg daily) co-administered with a single oral dose of midazolam 7.5 mg resulted in a 17 percent increase in midazolam exposure.

     Combination Oral Contraceptives: Darifenacin (10 mg three times daily) had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of a combination oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel (0.15 mg) and ethinyl estradiol (0.03 mg).

     Warfarin: Darifenacin had no significant effect on prothrombin time when a single dose of warfarin 30 mg was co-administered with darifenacin (30 mg daily) at steady-state [see Drug Interactions (7.6)].

     Digoxin: Darifenacin (30 mg daily) co-administered with digoxin (0.25 mg) at steady-state resulted in a 16 percent increase in digoxin exposure [see Drug Interactions (7.7)].

     Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations
    Age:     A population pharmacokinetic analysis of patient data indicated a trend for clearance of darifenacin to decrease with age (6 percent per decade relative to a median age of 44). Following administration of darifenacin 15 mg once daily, darifenacin exposure at steady-state was approximately 12 percent to 19 percent higher in volunteers between 45 and 65 years of age compared to younger volunteers aged 18 to 44 years [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5)].
    Pediatric:     The pharmacokinetics of darifenacin has not been studied in the pediatric population [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].
    Gender:     PK parameters were calculated for 22 male and 25 female healthy volunteers. Darifenacin Cmax and AUC at steady-state were approximately 57 percent to 79 percent and 61 percent to 73 percent higher in females than in males, respectively [see Use in Specific Populations (8.8)].
    Renal Impairment:     A study of subjects with varying degrees of renal impairment (creatinine clearance between 10 and 136 mL/min) given darifenacin 15 mg once daily to steady-state demonstrated no clear relationship between renal function and darifenacin clearance [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7)].
    Hepatic Impairment:     Darifenacin pharmacokinetics were investigated in subjects with mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) impairment of hepatic function given darifenacin 15 mg once daily to steady-state. Mild hepatic impairment had no effect on the pharmacokinetics of darifenacin. However, protein binding of darifenacin was affected by moderate hepatic impairment. After adjusting for plasma protein binding, unbound darifenacin exposure was estimated to be 4.7-fold higher in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment than subjects with normal hepatic function. Subjects with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) have not been studied [see Dosage and Administration (2), Warning and Precautions (5.5) and Use in Specific Population (8.6)].  

  • 13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

    13.1  Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

    Carcinogenicity studies with darifenacin were conducted in mice and rats. No evidence of drug-related carcinogenicity was revealed in a 24-month study in mice at dietary doses up to 100 mg/kg/day or approximately 32 times the estimated free plasma AUC reached at the maximum recommended human dose (the AUC at the MRHD) of 15 mg and in a 24-month study in rats at doses up to 15 mg/kg/day or up to approximately 12 times the AUC at the MRHD in female rats and approximately eight times the AUC at the MRHD in male rats.

    Darifenacin was not genotoxic in the bacterial mutation assay (Ames test), the Chinese hamster ovary assay, the human lymphocyte assay, or the in vivo mouse bone marrow cytogenetics assay.

    There was no evidence for effects on fertility in male or female rats treated at oral doses up to approximately 78 times (50 mg/kg/day) the AUC at the MRHD.

  • 14 CLINICAL STUDIES

    Darifenacin extended-release tablets extended-release tablets were evaluated for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder with symptoms of urgency, urge urinary incontinence, and increased urinary frequency in three randomized, fixed-dose, placebo-controlled, multicenter, double-blind, 12-week studies (Studies 1, 2 and 3) and one randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, dose-titration study (Study 4). For study eligibility in all four studies, patients with symptoms of overactive bladder for at least six months were required to demonstrate at least eight micturitions and at least one episode of urinary urgency per day, and at least five episodes of urge urinary incontinence per week. The majority of patients were white (94 percent) and female (84 percent), with a mean age of 58 years, range 19 to 93 years. Thirty-three percent of patients were >65 years of age. These characteristics were well balanced across treatment groups. The study population was inclusive of both naïve patients who had not received prior pharmacotherapy for overactive bladder (60 percent) and those who had (40 percent).

    Table 4 shows the efficacy data collected from 7- or 14-day voiding diaries in the three fixed-dose placebo-controlled studies of 1,059 patients treated with placebo, 7.5 mg or 15 mg once daily darifenacin  for 12 weeks. A significant decrease in the primary endpoint, change from baseline in average weekly urge urinary incontinence episodes was observed in all three studies. Data is also shown for two secondary endpoints, change from baseline in the average number of micturitions per day (urinary frequency) and change from baseline in the average volume voided per micturition.


    Table 4: Difference Between Darifenacin (7.5 mg, 15 mg) and Placebo for the Week 12 Change from Baseline (Studies 1, 2 and 3)


                    Study 1
    		Study 2
    		Study 3
     
    		Darifenacin 7.5 mg
    		Darifenacin 15 mg
    		Placebo
    		Darifenacin 7.5 mg
    		Darifenacin 15 mg
    		Placebo
    		Darifenacin 15 mg
    		Placebo
    No. of Patients Entered
    		229
    		115
    		164
    		108
    		107
    		109
    		112
    		115
    Urge Incontinence Episodes per Week
    Median Baseline
    		16.3
    		17
    		16.6
    		14
    		17.3
    		16.1
    		16.2
    		15.5
    Median Change from Baseline
    		-9
    		-10.4
    		-7.6
    		-8.1
    		-10.4
    		-5.9
    		-11.4
    		-9
    Median Difference to Placebo
    		-1.5*
    		-2.1*
    		-
    		-2.8*
    		-4.3*
    		-
    		-2.4*
    		-
    Micturitions per Day
    Median Baseline
    		10.1
    		10.1
    		10.1
    		10.3
    		11
    		10.1
    		10.5
    		10.4
    Median Change from Baseline
    		-1.6
    		-1.7
    		-0.8
    		-1.7
    		-1.9
    		-1.1
    		-1.9
    		-1.2
    Median Difference to Placebo
    		-0.8*
    		-0.9*
    		-
    		-0.5
    		-0.7*
    		-
    		-0.5
    		-
    Volume of Urine Passed per Void (mL)
    Median Baseline
    		160.2
    		151.8
    		162.4
    		161.7
    		157.3
    		162.2
    		155
    		147.1
    Median Change from Baseline
    		14.9
    		30.9
    		7.6
    		16.8
    		23.6
    		7.1
    		26.7
    		4.6
    Median Difference to Placebo
    		9.1*
    		20.7*
    		-
    		9.2
    		16.6*
    		-
    		20.1*
    		-

    *Indicates statistically significant difference versus placebo (p<0.05, Wilcoxon rank-sum test)


    Table 5 shows the efficacy data from the dose-titration study in 395 patients who initially received 7.5 mg darifenacin or placebo daily with the option to increase to 15 mg darifenacin or placebo daily after two weeks.

    Table 5: Difference between Darifenacin (7.5 mg/15 mg) and Placebo for the Week 12 Change from Baseline (Study 4)

     
    		Darifenacin 
    7.5 mg/15 mg

    Placebo
    No. of Patients Treated
    		268
    		127
    Urge Incontinence Episodes per Week
    Median Baseline
    		16
    		14
    Median Change from Baseline
    		-8.2
    		-6
    Median Difference to Placebo
    		-1.4*
    		-
    Micturitions per Day
    Median Baseline
    		9.9
    		10.4
    Median Change from Baseline
    		-1.9
    		-1
    Median Difference to Placebo
    		-0.8*
    		-
    Volume of Urine Passed per Void (mL)
    Median Baseline
    		173.7
    		177.2
    Median Change from Baseline
    		18.8
    		6.6
    Median Difference to Placebo
    		13.3*
    		-

    *Indicates statistically significant difference versus placebo (p<0.05, Wilcoxon rank-sum test)



    As seen in Figures 2 a, b and c, reductions in the number of urge incontinence episodes per week were observed within the first two weeks in patients treated with darifenacin 7.5 mg and 15 mg once daily compared to placebo. Further, these effects were sustained throughout the 12-week treatment period.

    Figures 2a, 2b, 2c. Median Change from Baseline at Weeks 2, 6, 12 for Number of Urge Incontinence Episodes per Week (Studies 1, 2 and 3)


    Figure 2a, Study 1

    Figure 2a

    Figure 2b, Study 2


    Figure 2b


    Figure 2c, Study 3
    Figure 2c




  • 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets 7.5 mg are white colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets debossed with L408 on one side and plain on other side.

    Bottle of 30                                                                          NDC46708-223-30

    Bottle of 90                                                                           NDC: 46708-223-90

    Bottle of 1000                                                      NDC46708-223-91

    80 (10 x 8) Tablets Unit Dose Blister Pack      NDC46708-223-08


    Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets 15 mg are light Peach colored, round, biconvex film-coated tablets debossed with L409 on one side and plain on other side.

    Bottle of 30                                                                              NDC: 46708-224-30

    Bottle of 90                                                                              NDC46708-224-90

    Bottle of 1000                                                       NDC46708-224-91

    80 (10 x 8) Tablets Unit Dose Blister Pack        NDC46708-224-08

    Storage

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

    Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. 

  • 17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

    “See FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information)”

    Patients should be informed that anticholinergic agents, such as darifenacin, may produce clinically significant adverse effects related to anticholinergic pharmacological activity including constipation, urinary retention and blurred vision. Heat prostration (due to decreased sweating) can occur when anticholinergics such as darifenacin are used in a hot environment. Because anticholinergics, such as darifenacin, may produce dizziness or blurred vision, patients should be advised to exercise caution in decisions to engage in potentially dangerous activities until the drug’s effects have been determined. Patients should read the patient information leaflet before starting therapy with darifenacin.

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

    Darifenacin extended-release tablets should be taken once daily with water. They may be taken with or without food, and should be swallowed whole and not chewed, divided or crushed.


    FDA-Approved Patient Labeling


    Darifenacin (dar-i-FEN-a-sin)
    Extended-Release Tablets
    Read this Patient Information leaflet about darifenacin before you start taking it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.

    What is darifenacin ?
    Darifenacin is prescription medicine for adults used to treat the following symptoms due to a condition called overactive bladder:
     Urge urinary incontinence: a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents
     Urgency: a strong need to urinate right away
     Frequency: urinating often
    It is unknown if darifenacin is  safe and effective in children.

    Who should not take darifenacin?
    Do not take darifenacin if you:
     are not able to empty your bladder (“urinary retention”)
     have delayed or slow emptying of your stomach (“gastric retention”)
     have an eye problem called “uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma”

    What should I tell my healthcare provider before starting darifenacin?
    Before starting darifenacin, tell your doctor if you:
     have trouble emptying your bladder or if you have a weak urine stream
     have any stomach or intestinal problems, or problems with constipation
     have liver problems
     have any other medical conditions
     are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. It is not known if darifenacin can harm your unborn baby.
     are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if darifenacin passes into breast milk and if it can harm your baby. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take darifenacin.                                                                                                                                                 

    Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Darifenacin and certain other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects.

    Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take a:
     antifungal medicine ketoconazole (Nizoral®) or itraconazole (Sporanox®)
     antibiotic medicine clarithromycin (Biaxin®)
     anti-HIV medicine ritonavir (Norvir®) or nelfinavir (Viracept®)
     medicine to treat depression nefazadone (Serzone®)
     medicine to treat an abnormal heartbeat flecainide (Tambocor®)
     antipsychotic medicine thioridazine (Mellaril®)
     medicine to treat depression called a tricyclic antidepressant

    Know all the medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your doctor and pharmacist each time you get a new medicine.

    How should I take darifenacin?
     Take darifenacin exactly as prescribed. Your doctor will prescribe the dose that is right for you. Take darifenacin 1 time daily with water.
     Darifenacin should be swallowed whole. Do not chew, cut or crush darifenacin.
     Darifenacin may be taken with or without food.
     If you take too much darifenacin call your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

    What should I avoid while taking darifenacin?
    Darifenacin can cause blurred vision or dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how darifenacin affect you.

    What are the possible side effects of darifenacin?
    Darifenacin may cause serious side effects including:
     Serious allergic reaction. Stop taking darifenacin and get medical help right away if you have:
    o hives, skin rash or swelling
    o severe itching
    o swelling of your face, mouth or tongue
    o trouble breathing
    The most common side effects with darifenacin is:
     constipation
     dry mouth
     headache
     heartburn
     nausea
     urinary tract infection
     blurred vision
     heat exhaustion or heat-stroke. This can happen when darifenacin is used in hot environments.
     Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include:
      o decreased sweating
      o dizziness
      o tiredness
      o nausea
      o increase body temperature

    Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
    These are not all the possible side effects of darifenacin. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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

    How do I store darifenacin?
     Store darifenacin at room temperature, between 59°F to 86°F (15°C to 30°C).
     Keep darifenacin out of the light.

    Keep darifenacin and all medicines out of the reach of children.

    General information about darifenacin.
    Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use darifenacin for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give darifenacin to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

    This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about darifenacin. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about darifenacin that is written for health professionals.

    What are the ingredients in darifenacin extended-release tablets?
    Active ingredient:     darifenacin
    Inactive ingredients: hypromellose, povidone, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide, polyethylene glycol, talc. The 15 mg tablet also contains iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow.

    The brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited.


    Manufactured by:
    Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (Formulation Division),
    Village Panelav, P. O. Tajpura, Near Baska,
    Taluka-Halol, Panchmahal, Gujarat, India.

    Revised: 04/2016


  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -7.5 mg

    Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets 7.5 mg (30 Tablets in 1 HDPE Bottle)
    Each tablet contains 8.929 mg of darifenacin hydrobromide to provide 7.5 mg darifenacin.
    46708-223-30

    30's bottle pack






  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -15 mg

    Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets 15 mg (30 Tablets in 1 HDPE Bottle)
    Each tablet contains 17.858 mg of darifenacin hydrobromide to provide 15 mg darifenacin.
    46708-224-30


    30's bottle pack

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DARIFENACIN 
    darifenacin tablet, extended release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 46708-223
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DARIFENACIN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: CR02EYQ8GV) (DARIFENACIN - UNII:APG9819VLM) DARIFENACIN7.5 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: L11K75P92J)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1500 (UNII: 1212Z7S33A)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (White Colored) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUND (BICONVEX) Size8mm
    FlavorImprint Code L408
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 46708-223-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    2NDC: 46708-223-9090 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    3NDC: 46708-223-911000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    4NDC: 46708-223-0808 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20768112/12/2017
    DARIFENACIN 
    darifenacin tablet, extended release
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 46708-224
    Route of AdministrationORAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DARIFENACIN HYDROBROMIDE (UNII: CR02EYQ8GV) (DARIFENACIN - UNII:APG9819VLM) DARIFENACIN15 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    HYPROMELLOSE, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 3NXW29V3WO)  
    POVIDONE K30 (UNII: U725QWY32X)  
    CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS (UNII: L11K75P92J)  
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
    TITANIUM DIOXIDE (UNII: 15FIX9V2JP)  
    POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1500 (UNII: 1212Z7S33A)  
    TALC (UNII: 7SEV7J4R1U)  
    FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW (UNII: EX438O2MRT)  
    FERRIC OXIDE RED (UNII: 1K09F3G675)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorORANGE (Light Peach Colored) Scoreno score
    ShapeROUND (BICONVEX) Size8mm
    FlavorImprint Code L409
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC: 46708-224-3030 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    2NDC: 46708-224-9090 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    3NDC: 46708-224-911000 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    4NDC: 46708-224-0808 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product12/12/2017
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA20768112/12/2017
    Labeler - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (650574663)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited650574671MANUFACTURE(46708-223, 46708-224)
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