Oxybutynin Chloride Extended Release

OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE EXTENDED RELEASE- oxybutynin chloride tablet, extended release
Lannett Company, Inc.

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets are a muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and frequency.

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets are also indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with symptoms of detrusor overactivity associated with a neurological condition (e.g., spina bifida).

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets must be swallowed whole with the aid of liquids, and must not be chewed, divided, or crushed.

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets may be administered with or without food.

2.1 Adults

The recommended starting dose of Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets is 5 or 10 mg once daily at approximately the same time each day. Dosage may be adjusted in 5-mg increments to achieve a balance of efficacy and tolerability (up to a maximum of 30 mg/day). In general, dosage adjustment may proceed at approximately weekly intervals.

2.2 Pediatric Patients Aged 6 Years of Age and Older

The recommended starting dose of Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets is 5 mg once daily at approximately the same time each day. Dosage may be adjusted in 5-mg increments to achieve a balance of efficacy and tolerability (up to a maximum of 20 mg/day).

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets are available as 5, 10 and 15 mg tablets for oral use:

5 mg: White, round, biconvex tablet with “270” printed on one side and “KU” printed on the other side with black ink.

10 mg: White, round, biconvex tablet with “271” printed on one side and “KU” printed on the other side with black ink.

15 mg: White, round, biconvex tablet with “272” printed on one side and “KU” printed on the other side with black ink.

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets are contraindicated in patients with urinary retention, gastric retention and other severe decreased gastrointestinal motility conditions, uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets are also contraindicated in patients who have demonstrated hypersensitivity to the drug substance or other components of the product. There have been reports of hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema.

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Angioedema

Angioedema of the face, lips, tongue and/or larynx has been reported with oxybutynin. 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, oxybutynin should be promptly discontinued and appropriate therapy and/or measures necessary to ensure a patent airway should be promptly provided.

5.2 Central Nervous System Effects

Oxybutynin is associated with anticholinergic central nervous system (CNS) effects [see Adverse Reactions (6)]. A variety of CNS anticholinergic effects have been reported, including hallucinations, agitation, confusion and somnolence. Patients should be monitored for signs of anticholinergic CNS effects, particularly in the first few months after beginning treatment or increasing the dose. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy machinery until they know how Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets affect them. If a patient experiences anticholinergic CNS effects, dose reduction or drug discontinuation should be considered.

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets should be used with caution in patients with preexisting dementia treated with cholinesterase inhibitors due to the risk of aggravation of symptoms.

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets should be used with caution in patients with Parkinson’s disease due to the risk of aggravation of symptoms.

5.3 Worsening of Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets should be used with caution in patients with myasthenia gravis due to the risk of aggravation of symptoms.

5.4 Worsening of Symptoms of Decreased Gastrointestinal Motility in Patients with Autonomic Neuropathy

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets should be used with caution in patients with autonomic neuropathy due to the risk of aggravation of symptoms of decreased gastrointestinal motility.

5.5 Urinary Retention

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction because of the risk of urinary retention [see Contraindications (4)].

5.6 Gastrointestinal Adverse Reactions

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets should be administered with caution to patients with gastrointestinal obstructive disorders because of the risk of gastric retention [see Contraindications (4)].

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets, like other anticholinergic drugs, may decrease gastrointestinal motility and should be used with caution in patients with conditions such as ulcerative colitis and intestinal atony.

Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets should be used with caution in patients who have gastroesophageal reflux and/or who are concurrently taking drugs (such as bisphosphonates) that can cause or exacerbate esophagitis.

As with any other nondeformable material, caution should be used when administering Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets to patients with preexisting severe gastrointestinal narrowing (pathologic or iatrogenic). There have been rare reports of obstructive symptoms in patients with known strictures in association with the ingestion of other drugs in nondeformable controlled-release formulations.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, the 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 clinical practice.

The safety and efficacy of Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets (5 to 30 mg/day) was evaluated in 774 adult subjects who participated in five double-blind, controlled clinical trials. In four of the five studies, Oxybutynin chloride IR (5 to 20 mg/day in 199 subjects) was an active comparator. Adverse reactions reported by ≥ 1% of subjects are shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Adverse Drug Reactions Reported by ≥ 1% of Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets-treated Adult Subjects in Five Double-blind, Controlled Clinical Trials of Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets
System/Organ ClassPreferred Term Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets5 to 30 mg/dayn = 774% Oxybutynin chloride IR *5 to 20 mg/dayn = 199%
*
IR = immediate release
The bundled term residual urine volume consists of the preferred terms residual urine volume and residual urine volume increased.
Psychiatric Disorders
Insomnia 3.0 5.5
Nervous System Disorders
Headache 7.5 8.0
Somnolence 5.6 14.1
Dizziness 5.0 16.6
Dysgeusia 1.6 1.5
Eye Disorders
Vision blurred 4.3 9.6
Dry eye 3.1 2.5
Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders
Cough 1.9 3.0
Oropharyngeal pain 1.9 1.5
Dry throat 1.7 2.5
Nasal dryness 1.7 4.5
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Dry mouth 34.9 72.4
Constipation 8.7 15.1
Diarrhea 7.9 6.5
Dyspepsia 4.5 6.0
Nausea 4.5 11.6
Abdominal pain 1.6 2.0
Vomiting 1.3 1.5
Flatulence 1.2 2.5
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease 1.0 0.5
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
Dry skin 1.8 2.5
Pruritus 1.3 1.5
Renal and Urinary Disorders
Dysuria 1.9 2.0
Urinary hesitation 1.9 8.5
Urinary retention 1.2 3.0
General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions
Fatigue 2.6 3.0
Investigations
Residual urine volume 2.3 3.5

The discontinuation rate due to adverse reactions was 4.4% with Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets compared to 0% with Oxybutynin chloride IR. The most frequent adverse reaction causing discontinuation of study medication was dry mouth (0.7%).

The following adverse reactions were reported by <1% of Oxybutynin chloride extended-release tablets-treated patients and at a higher incidence than placebo in clinical trials: Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders: anorexia, fluid retention; Vascular disorders: hot flush; Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: dysphonia; Gastrointestinal Disorders: dysphagia, frequent bowel movements; General disorders and administration site conditions: chest discomfort, thirst.

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