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FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

GABAPENTIN DESCRIPTION




Gabapentin



CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Mechanism of Action





PHARMACOKINETICS AND DRUG METABOLISM



Oral Bioavailability:

Distribution:

Elimination:
Special Populations: Patients With Renal Insufficiency
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Table 6

Special Populations
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION


DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION



PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric UseDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION



DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION





CLINICAL STUDIES


Postherpetic Neuralgia
Table 1


StudyStudy DurationGabapentin (mg/day)*Target DosePatients Receiving GabapentinPatients Receiving Placebo*

12
Gabapentin

Gabapentin

Figure 3
Gabapentin


Epilepsy







Figure 4
Gabapentin






INDICATIONS & USAGE

Postherpetic Neuralgia


Epilepsy


GABAPENTIN CONTRAINDICATIONS




WARNINGS

Suicidal Behavior and Ideation



Table 2


IndicationPlacebo Patients with Events Per 1000 PatientsDrug Patients with Events Per 1000 PatientsRelative Risk: Incidence of Events in Drug Patients/Incidence in Placebo PatientsRisk Difference: Additional Drug Patients with Events Per 1000 Patients



Neuropsychiatric Adverse EventsPediatric Patients 3 to 12 years of age



Withdrawal Precipitated Seizure, Status Epilepticus



Tumorigenic Potential
PRECAUTIONS: Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility


Sudden and Unexplained Death in Patients With Epilepsy



PRECAUTIONS


INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS




Drug Interactions
PRECAUTIONS, Pregnancy section

LABORATORY TESTS




DRUG INTERACTIONS





Phenytoin:

Carbamazepine:

Valproic Acid:

Phenobarbital

Naproxen:

Hydrocodone

Morphine:PRECAUTIONS

Cimetidine

Oral Contraceptive:

Antacid (Maalox

Effect of Probenecid:

DRUG & OR LABORATORY TEST INTERACTIONS




CARCINOGENESIS & MUTAGENESIS & IMPAIRMENT OF FERTILITY






PREGNANCY






NURSING MOTHERS




PEDIATRIC USE


CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Clinical Studies

GERIATRIC USE



CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGYADVERSE REACTIONSDOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

GABAPENTIN ADVERSE REACTIONS


Postherpetic Neuralgia



Incidence in Controlled Clinical Trials
Table 3


Body System/ Preferred TermGabapentin N=336 %Placebo N=227 %**

Epilepsy
WARNINGS, Neuropsychiatric Adverse Events


Incidence in Controlled Clinical Trials
Table 4



Body System/ Adverse EventGabapentin*N=543 %Placebo*N=378 %*


Table 5


Body System/ Adverse EventGabapentin*N=119 %Placebo*N=128 %*

Other Adverse Events Observed During All Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials in Adults and Adolescents [Except Clinical Trials in Neuropathic Pain]
Table 4

Body As A Whole:
Cardiovascular System:
Digestive System:
Endocrine System:
Hematologic and Lymphatic System:
Musculoskeletal System:
Nervous System:
Respiratory System:
Dermatological:
Urogenital System:
Special Senses:

Clinical trials in Pediatric Patients With Epilepsy

Body as a Whole:
Digestive System:
Hemic and Lymphatic System:
Nervous System
Psychobiologic Function:
Respiratory System:

Clinical Trials in Adults With Neuropathic Pain of Various Etiologies
Table 3

Body as a Whole:
Cardiovascular System:
Digestive System:
Endocrine System:
Hemic and Lymphatic System
Metabolic and Nutritional: Infrequent:
Musculoskeletal:
Nervous System:
Respiratory System:
Skin and Appendages:
Special Senses:
Urogenital System:

Postmarketing and Other Experience



DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE




OVERDOSAGE





DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION




Postherpetic Neuralgia


Epilepsy


Patients >12 years of age:

Pediatric Patients Age 3 to 12 years:CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pediatrics



Dosage in Renal Impairment







Renal Function Creatinine Clearance (mL/min)Total Daily Dose Range (mg/day)Dose Regimen (mg)**

Dosage in Elderly


HOW SUPPLIED















STORAGE AND HANDLING



PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION














Gabapentin

Gabapentin

Gabapentin TABLET

Product Information

Product Type Human prescription drug label Item Code (Source) NDC:49349-533(NDC:62756-204)
Route of Administration ORAL DEA Schedule

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety

Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
GABAPENTIN GABAPENTIN 800 mg

Inactive Ingredients

Ingredient Name Strength
mannitol
hydroxypropyl cellulose
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE, LOW SUBSTITUTED
STARCH, CORN
GLYCERYL BEHENATE
talc
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
titanium dioxide
HYPROMELLOSES
polyethylene glycol 400
polysorbate 80

Product Characteristics

Color Size Imprint Code Shape
white 20 mm 204 OVAL

Packaging

# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:49349-533-20 100 in 1 CANISTER

Marketing Information

Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA077525 2011-09-23


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