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- DARIFENACIN DARIFENACIN HYDROBROMIDE 15 mg/1 Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
DARIFENACIN
Summary of product characteristics
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequently reported adverse reactions (greater than 3%) for darifenacin extended-release tablets are: constipation, dry mouth, headache, dyspepsia, nausea, urinary tract infection, accidental injury, and flu symptoms (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited at 1-866-210-9797 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 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%, 0.9%, and 0% 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%, 1.2%, and 0.3% 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% 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 greater than or equal to 2% 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 % 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% to 2% 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 greater than 3% of patients treated with darifenacin and greater than placebo. Table 2: Number (%) of Adverse Reactions, Derived from All Adverse Events Reported in greater than 3% 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
Contraindications
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. Darifenacin extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with, or at risk for, the following conditions (4): urinary retention, gastric retention, or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.
Description
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 C 28 H 30 N 2 O 2 •HBr. The structural formula is: 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. darifenacin-structure.jpg
Dosage And Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended starting dose of darifenacin extended-release tablets is 7.5 mg orally 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 orally 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)]. 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 (2) The daily dose of darifenacin extended-release tablets should not exceed 7.5 mg in the following patients: Patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B) (2, 8.6) Patients taking potent CYP3A4 inhibitors (2, 7.1) Darifenacin extended-release tablets are not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) (2, 8.6) Darifenacin extended-release tablets may be taken with or without food. The tablet should be swallowed whole with water and not chewed, divided or crushed (2)
Indications And Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Darifenacin is muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency. Darifenacin extended-release tablets are muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency. (1)
Overdosage
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.
Adverse Reactions Table
Body System | Adverse Reaction | % 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 |
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Caution should be taken when darifenacin is used concomitantly with medications that are predominantly metabolized by CYP2D6 and which have a narrow therapeutic window, such as flecainide, thioridazine and tricyclic antidepressants (7.2) 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 of gastrointestinal motility (7.3) 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.
Clinical Pharmacology
12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Darifenacin is a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist. Muscarinic receptors play a role in cholinergically mediated functions, including contractions of the urinary bladder smooth muscle. In vitro studies using human recombinant muscarinic receptor subtypes show that darifenacin has greater affinity for the M 3 receptor than for the other known muscarinic receptors (9- and 12-fold greater affinity for M 3 compared to M 1 and M 5 , respectively, and 59-fold greater affinity for M 3 compared to both M 2 and M 4 ). M 3 receptors are involved in contraction of human bladder. 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 a 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% male, 56% female) aged 18 to 65. Subjects included 18% poor metabolizers (PMs) and 82% extensive metabolizers (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* 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) AUC 24 (ng.h/mL) C max (ng/mL) C avg (ng/mL) T max (h) T 1/2 (h) AUC 24 (ng.h/mL) C max (ng/mL) C avg (ng/mL) T max (h) T 1/2 (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) 19.95 c - 157.71 (77.08) 9.99 (5.09) 6.58 (3.22) 6.71 (3.58) 7.4 d - a N = 25; b N = 8; c N = 2; d N = 1; AUC 24 = Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve for 24h; C max = Maximum observed plasma concentration; C avg = Average plasma concentration at steady-state; T max = Time of occurrence of C max ; t 1/2 = 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% and 19% 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 C max was increased by 22% and T max was shortened by 3.3 hours. There is no effect of food on multiple-dose pharmacokinetics from darifenacin. Distribution Darifenacin is approximately 98% 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% Caucasians and 2% 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 C max 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 14 C-darifenacin solution to healthy volunteers, approximately 60% of the radioactivity was recovered in the urine and 40% in the feces. Only a small percentage of the excreted dose was unchanged darifenacin (3%). 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 C max 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 ng•h/mL for EMs and for one PM subject, respectively. When a 15 mg daily dose of darifenacin was given with ketoconazole, mean darifenacin C max 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 ng•h/mL for EMs and for one PM subject, respectively [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Drug Interactions (7.1)]. The mean C max and AUC of darifenacin following 30 mg once daily dosing at steady-state were 128% and 95% 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 C max and AUC by 88% and 84%, respectively [see Drug Interactions (7.1)]. The mean C max and AUC of darifenacin following 30 mg once daily at steady-state were 42% and 34% 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% 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 C max and AUC of imipramine, a CYP2D6 substrate, were increased by 57% and 70%, respectively, in the presence of steady-state darifenacin 30 mg once daily. The mean C max and AUC of desipramine, the active metabolite of imipramine, were increased by 260% [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% 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% 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% 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% to 19% 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 C max and AUC at steady-state were approximately 57% to 79% and 61% to 73% 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)]. Figure 1
Clinical Pharmacology Table
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)]. |
Mechanism Of Action
12.1 Mechanism of Action Darifenacin is a competitive muscarinic receptor antagonist. Muscarinic receptors play a role in cholinergically mediated functions, including contractions of the urinary bladder smooth muscle. In vitro studies using human recombinant muscarinic receptor subtypes show that darifenacin has greater affinity for the M 3 receptor than for the other known muscarinic receptors (9- and 12-fold greater affinity for M 3 compared to M 1 and M 5 , respectively, and 59-fold greater affinity for M 3 compared to both M 2 and M 4 ). M 3 receptors are involved in contraction of human bladder.
Pharmacodynamics
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 a 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% male, 56% female) aged 18 to 65. Subjects included 18% poor metabolizers (PMs) and 82% extensive metabolizers (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.
Pharmacokinetics
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* 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) AUC 24 (ng.h/mL) C max (ng/mL) C avg (ng/mL) T max (h) T 1/2 (h) AUC 24 (ng.h/mL) C max (ng/mL) C avg (ng/mL) T max (h) T 1/2 (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) 19.95 c - 157.71 (77.08) 9.99 (5.09) 6.58 (3.22) 6.71 (3.58) 7.4 d - a N = 25; b N = 8; c N = 2; d N = 1; AUC 24 = Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve for 24h; C max = Maximum observed plasma concentration; C avg = Average plasma concentration at steady-state; T max = Time of occurrence of C max ; t 1/2 = 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% and 19% 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 C max was increased by 22% and T max was shortened by 3.3 hours. There is no effect of food on multiple-dose pharmacokinetics from darifenacin. Distribution Darifenacin is approximately 98% 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% Caucasians and 2% 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 C max 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 14 C-darifenacin solution to healthy volunteers, approximately 60% of the radioactivity was recovered in the urine and 40% in the feces. Only a small percentage of the excreted dose was unchanged darifenacin (3%). 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 C max 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 ng•h/mL for EMs and for one PM subject, respectively. When a 15 mg daily dose of darifenacin was given with ketoconazole, mean darifenacin C max 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 ng•h/mL for EMs and for one PM subject, respectively [see Dosage and Administration (2) and Drug Interactions (7.1)]. The mean C max and AUC of darifenacin following 30 mg once daily dosing at steady-state were 128% and 95% 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 C max and AUC by 88% and 84%, respectively [see Drug Interactions (7.1)]. The mean C max and AUC of darifenacin following 30 mg once daily at steady-state were 42% and 34% 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% 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 C max and AUC of imipramine, a CYP2D6 substrate, were increased by 57% and 70%, respectively, in the presence of steady-state darifenacin 30 mg once daily. The mean C max and AUC of desipramine, the active metabolite of imipramine, were increased by 260% [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% 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% 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% 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% to 19% 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 C max and AUC at steady-state were approximately 57% to 79% and 61% to 73% 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)]. Figure 1
Pharmacokinetics Table
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)]. |
Effective Time
20211213
Version
8
Dosage Forms And Strengths
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. Extended-release tablets 7.5 mg and 15 mg. (3)
Spl Product Data Elements
DARIFENACIN DARIFENACIN DARIFENACIN HYDROBROMIDE DARIFENACIN HYPROMELLOSES POVIDONE K30 CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS MAGNESIUM STEARATE TITANIUM DIOXIDE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1500 TALC White Colored BICONVEX L408 DARIFENACIN DARIFENACIN DARIFENACIN HYDROBROMIDE DARIFENACIN HYPROMELLOSES POVIDONE K30 CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, DIBASIC, ANHYDROUS MAGNESIUM STEARATE TITANIUM DIOXIDE POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 1500 TALC FERRIC OXIDE YELLOW FERRIC OXIDE RED Light Peach Colored BICONVEX L409
Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis 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. Mutagenesis 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. Impairment of Fertility There was no evidence for effects on fertility in male or female rats treated at oral doses associated with up to approximately 78 times (50 mg/kg/day) the AUC at the MRHD.
Nonclinical Toxicology
13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis 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. Mutagenesis 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. Impairment of Fertility There was no evidence for effects on fertility in male or female rats treated at oral doses associated with up to approximately 78 times (50 mg/kg/day) the AUC at the MRHD.
Application Number
ANDA207681
Brand Name
DARIFENACIN
Generic Name
DARIFENACIN
Product Ndc
62332-224
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Package Label Principal Display Panel
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL -7.5 mg NDC 62332-223-30 Darifenacin Extended-Release Tablets 7.5 mg* Rx only 30 Tablets Alembic darifenacin-7-5-mg
Information For Patients
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.
Clinical Studies
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%) and female (84%), with a mean age of 58 years, range 19 to 93 years. Thirty-three percent of patients were greater than or equal to 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%) and those who had (40%). 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 less than 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 less than 0.05, Wilcoxon rank-sum test) As seen in Figures 2a, 2b and 2c, 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 2b, Study 2 Figure 2c, Study 3 darifenacin-2a.jpg darifenacin-2b.jpg darifenacin-2c.jpg
Clinical Studies Table
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* | - |
Geriatric Use
8.5 Geriatric Use In the fixed-dose, placebo-controlled, clinical studies, 30% 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 less than 65 years (n = 464). No dose adjustment is recommended for elderly patients [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14)] .
Pediatric Use
8.4 Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of darifenacin in pediatric patients have not been established.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on darifenacin use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal studies, darifenacin was not teratogenic in rats and rabbits at plasma exposures of free drug (via AUC) up to 59 and 28 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 15 mg, respectively. Effects on embryofetal development were observed following administration of darifenacin during pregnancy (dilated ureter and/or kidney pelvis in rabbits at about 9 times the MRHD, post-implantation loss in rabbits at about 28 times, and delayed ossification in rats at about 59 times) and during pregnancy and lactation (developmental delays in rats at about 17 times the MRHD), which was associated with maternal toxicity (see Data). Dystocia was observed in rat dams at about 17 times the MRHD. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Embryofetal development studies were conducted with oral darifenacin in female rats (0, 3, 10, and 50 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (0, 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis (gestation days 6 to 17 in the rat and gestation days 6 to 18 in the rabbit). 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 pregnant rats, there was a delay in the ossification of the sacral and caudal vertebrae (associated with a decrease in maternal and pup body weight gains) which was not observed at an exposure approximately 13 times the AUC at the MRHD. At five times the AUC (3 mg/kg/day), there were no effects on dams or pups. In pregnant rabbits, an exposure of darifenacin approximately 28 times the AUC at the MRHD of 15 mg (30 mg/kg/day) was shown to increase post-implantation loss (associated with decreased maternal body weight gain), with a no effect level at 10 mg/kg/day (9 times the AUC at the MRHD). Dilated ureter and/or kidney pelvis was also observed in offspring at this highest dose along with urinary bladder dilation consistent with the pharmacological action of darifenacin, with one case observed at the mid dose of 10 mg/kg/day (9 times the MRHD). No effect was observed at the lowest dose of 3 mg/kg/day ((approximately 2.8 times the AUC at the MRHD). A pre-and post-natal development study was conducted with oral darifenacin in female rats (0, 3, 10, and 50 mg/kg/day) throughout gestation and lactation. Decreased body weight gain and dystocia were observed in dams at 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 17 times the MRHD) and above. Slight developmental delays (surface righting reflex, incisor eruption, eyelid opening, vaginal opening, preputial separation) were observed in pups at these doses. At 5 times the AUC at the MRHD (3 mg/kg/day), there were no effects on dams or pups.
Use In Specific Populations
8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Darifenacin should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus (8.1) Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether darifenacin is excreted into human milk and therefore caution should be exercised before darifenacin are administered to a nursing woman (8.3) Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of darifenacin in pediatric patients have not been established (8.4) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on darifenacin use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. In animal studies, darifenacin was not teratogenic in rats and rabbits at plasma exposures of free drug (via AUC) up to 59 and 28 times the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 15 mg, respectively. Effects on embryofetal development were observed following administration of darifenacin during pregnancy (dilated ureter and/or kidney pelvis in rabbits at about 9 times the MRHD, post-implantation loss in rabbits at about 28 times, and delayed ossification in rats at about 59 times) and during pregnancy and lactation (developmental delays in rats at about 17 times the MRHD), which was associated with maternal toxicity (see Data). Dystocia was observed in rat dams at about 17 times the MRHD. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Data Animal Data Embryofetal development studies were conducted with oral darifenacin in female rats (0, 3, 10, and 50 mg/kg/day) and rabbits (0, 3, 10, and 30 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis (gestation days 6 to 17 in the rat and gestation days 6 to 18 in the rabbit). 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 pregnant rats, there was a delay in the ossification of the sacral and caudal vertebrae (associated with a decrease in maternal and pup body weight gains) which was not observed at an exposure approximately 13 times the AUC at the MRHD. At five times the AUC (3 mg/kg/day), there were no effects on dams or pups. In pregnant rabbits, an exposure of darifenacin approximately 28 times the AUC at the MRHD of 15 mg (30 mg/kg/day) was shown to increase post-implantation loss (associated with decreased maternal body weight gain), with a no effect level at 10 mg/kg/day (9 times the AUC at the MRHD). Dilated ureter and/or kidney pelvis was also observed in offspring at this highest dose along with urinary bladder dilation consistent with the pharmacological action of darifenacin, with one case observed at the mid dose of 10 mg/kg/day (9 times the MRHD). No effect was observed at the lowest dose of 3 mg/kg/day ((approximately 2.8 times the AUC at the MRHD). A pre-and post-natal development study was conducted with oral darifenacin in female rats (0, 3, 10, and 50 mg/kg/day) throughout gestation and lactation. Decreased body weight gain and dystocia were observed in dams at 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 17 times the MRHD) and above. Slight developmental delays (surface righting reflex, incisor eruption, eyelid opening, vaginal opening, preputial separation) were observed in pups at these doses. At 5 times the AUC at the MRHD (3 mg/kg/day), there were no effects on dams or pups. 8.2 Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of darifenacin in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects of darifenacin on milk production. Darifenacin is present in rat milk [see Data]. When a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for darifenacin and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from darifenacin or from the underlying maternal conditions. Data After a single oral dose of 14 C radiolabeled darifenacin to lactating rats, darifenacin was detected in maternal milk. 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% 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 less than 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)].
How Supplied
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 NDC 62332-223-30 Bottle of 90 NDC 62332-223-90 Bottle of 1000 NDC 62332-223-91 80 (10 x 8) Tablets Unit Dose Blister Pack NDC 62332-223-08 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 62332-224-30 Bottle of 90 NDC 62332-224-90 Bottle of 1000 NDC 62332-224-91 80 (10 x 8) Tablets Unit Dose Blister Pack NDC 62332-224-08 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.
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