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Darifenacin 7.5 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 1,000-count

by POLYGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. · 1000 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (52605-067-10)
NDC 52605-0067-10
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 52605-067-10 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains1,000-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $2.25/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 90 tablets 52605-0067-19
Rx only Generic Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Discontinued by firm
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Excluded from the active FDA NDC Directory. The labeler reported this product as discontinued, so it is excluded from the active NDC Directory. The listing was last certified through Sep 2026. A label may still appear on DailyMed, but the NDC is no longer in the current FDA NDC Directory. Search the FDA NDC Directory ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 52605-067-10
Product NDC 52605-067
11-digit billing NDC 52605006710
RxCUI 485421, 485423
UNII CR02EYQ8GV
UPC 0352605067194
Application # ANDA211045
SPL Set ID 62a72d3e-3c33-4f2d-b3d0-2e014f704c63
Established class (EPC) Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist
Mechanism of action Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Discontinued by firm (certified through Sep 2026)
Marketing start 2020-12-01
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance DARIFENACIN HYDROBROMIDE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 52605-067-10 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 52605-0067-10. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist class.

Pharmacologic class Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonist
Drug family (ATC) Drugs for urinary frequency and incontinence
How it works Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerPOLYGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Application holderPURACAP LABORATORIES LLC DBA BLU PHARMACEUTICALS
FDA applicationANDA211045 (ANDA)
Labeler code52605
First marketedDec 2020
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio10 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Darifenacin is used to treat an overactive bladder (a bladder condition that causes sudden urges to urinate that may be hard to control). Darifenacin is in a class of medications called antimuscarinics. It works by relaxing the bladder muscles.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Your bladder has receptors called M3 receptors that trigger the muscle to squeeze. With overactive bladder, those squeezes happen too often or too forcefully. Darifenacin blocks th...
  • What exactly is darifenacin doing to help my bladder?
  • No — this one really matters. Darifenacin is an extended-release tablet, which means it's specially designed to release the medicine slowly over the day. If you chew, crush, or spl...
  • Can I cut or crush the tablet if it's hard to swallow?
📖 Read our full Darifenacin guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color White / Orange
ShapeRound
ImprintP;68
Size8 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $2.25 $2,250.30 / 1000 tablets
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 16571-0767-03 Rising 30 tablets $0.576 AB Availability likely
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 33342-0276-07 Macleods 30 tablets $0.576 AB Availability likely
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 69097-0431-02 Cipla 30 tablets $0.576 AB Availability likely
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 13668-0202-05 Torrent 500 tablets AB FDA listed
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 46708-0223-08 Alembic 8 tablets AB FDA listed
Darifenacin 7.5 mgthis 52605-0067-10 POLYGEN 1000 tablets AB FDA listed
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 62332-0223-08 Alembic 8 tablets AB FDA listed
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 65862-0861-05 Aurobindo 500 tablets AB FDA listed
Darifenacin 7.5 mg 72162-2570-03 Bryant 30 tablets AB FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2020
On the market since
Dec 2020
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
6 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Darifenacin ER (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 6 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Darifenacin ER. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$878.7K
Claims incl. refills
8.2K
Beneficiaries
5.6K
Spend / beneficiary
$156.52
Spend / claim
$107.66
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Darifenacin (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Herpes Zoster136
Peripheral Swelling135
Pneumonia Viral117
Arthralgia113
Synovitis107
Anaemia102
Fibromyalgia100

Age at onset

Adult53
Elderly67

Reporter sex

857 reports
Male · 23%
Female · 76%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization252
Death106
Life-threatening25
Disabling15
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 112 10
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
52605-0067-10 You're viewing this 1000 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (52605-067-10) 2020-12-01 Active
52605-0067-19 90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE (52605-067-19) 2020-12-01 Active

You're viewing the largest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 52605-0067-10?
NDC 52605-0067-10 is a 1,000-count package — 1000 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 52605-0067-10 and NDC 52605-0067-19?
Both are Darifenacin 7.5 mg Tablet, Extended Release — the drug itself is identical. NDC 52605-0067-10 is the 1,000-count package, while NDC 52605-0067-19 is the 90 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Darifenacin 7.5 mg Tablet, Extended Release?
Bill NDC 52605-0067-10 — the 11-digit billing format is 52605006710. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
What does the discontinued status mean for this NDC?
The labeler reported a marketing end date (or the listing was delisted), so this specific package is no longer actively marketed. Remaining stock may still be dispensed for a time, and the NDC stays valid for historical records and claims — but data feeds (pricing, labeling) typically stop updating for it. Other package sizes or other manufacturers' versions of the same medication may still be marketed — see the equivalents section where available.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 52605-067-10, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 52605-0067-10, written without dashes as 52605006710. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 52605-0067-10, the first segment (52605) is the labeler code FDA assigned to POLYGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC.; the middle segment (0067) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (10) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 90 tablets (52605-0067-19). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
POLYGEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 50 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Darifenacin extended-release tablets are muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency. Darifenacin is a muscarinic antagonist indicated for the treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read

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 extended-release tablets are 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 )

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 60 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Darifenacin extended-release tablets 7.5 mg are white, round, bi-convex, film-coated, debossed with “P” on one side and “67” on the other side. Darifenacin extended-release tablets 15 mg are light peach, round, bi-convex, film-coated, debossed with “P” on one side and “68” on the other side. Extended-release tablets 7.5 mg and 15 mg. ( 3 )

Contraindications 47 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Darifenacin is contraindicated in patients with, or at risk for, the following conditions: urinary retention gastric retention, or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma. Darifenacin is contraindicated in patients with, or at risk for, the following conditions ( 4 ): urinary retention, gastric retention, or uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma.

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Darifenacin should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction because of the risk of urinary retention. ( 5.1 ) Darifenacin should be administered with caution to patients with gastrointestinal obstructive disorders because of the risk of gastric retention. ( 5.2 ) Darifenacin should be used with caution in patients being treated for narrow- angle glaucoma and only where the potential benefits outweigh the risks.

( 5.3 ) Central Nervous System Effects: Somnolence has been reported with darifenacin. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy machinery until they know how darifenacin affects them. ( 5.5 )

5.1Risk of Urinary Retention Darifenacin should be administered with caution to patients with clinically significant bladder outflow obstruction because of the risk of urinary retention.

5.2Decreased 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.

5.3Controlled 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.

5.4Angioedema 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.

5.5Central 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 affects them. If a patient experiences anticholinergic CNS effects, dose reduction or drug discontinuation should be considered.

5.6Patients with Hepatic Impairment The daily dose of darifenacin should not exceed 7.5 mg for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B). Darifenacin has 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) ] .

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most frequently reported adverse reactions (>3 percent) for darifenacin are: constipation, dry mouth, headache, dyspepsia, nausea, urinary tract infection, accidental injury, and flu symptoms. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Polygen Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-888-291-7337 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical 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 were 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 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

8.2Constipation 14.8 21.3

6.2Dyspepsia 2.7 8.4

2.6Abdominal Pain 2.4 3.9

0.5Nausea 2.7 1.5

1.5Diarrhea 2.1 0.9

1.8Urogenital Urinary Tract Infection 4.7 4.5

2.6Nervous Dizziness 0.9 2.1

1.3Body as whole Asthenia 1.5 2.7

1.3Eye Dry Eyes 1.5 2.1

0.5Other 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…

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read

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 )

7.1CYP3A4 Inhibitors The systemic exposure of darifenacin from darifenacin 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) ] .

7.2CYP2D6 Inhibitors No dosing adjustments are recommended in the presence of CYP2D6 inhibitors (for example, paroxetine, fluoxetine, quinidine and duloxetine) [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

7.3CYP2D6 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) ] .

7.4CYP3A4 Substrates Darifenacin (30 mg daily) did not have a significant impact on midazolam (7.5 mg) pharmacokinetics [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

7.5Combination 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) ] .

7.6Warfarin 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. Standard therapeutic prothrombin time monitoring for warfarin should be continued.

7.7Digoxin 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) ] .

7.8Other 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.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read

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 is administered to a nursing woman. ( 8.3 ) Pediatric Use: The safety and effectiveness of darifenacin in pediatric patients have not been established.

( 8.4 )

8.2 Labor & Delivery

8.1Pregnancy 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.

8.3Nursing 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.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of darifenacin in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5Geriatric 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) ] .

8.6Hepatic 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).

8.7Renal 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) ] .

8.8Gender No dose adjustment is recommended based on gender [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) and Clinical Studies (14) ] .

🤰 Pregnancy ~1 min read

8.1Pregnancy 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.

🧒 Pediatric Use 16 words

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of darifenacin in pediatric patients have not been established.

🧓 Geriatric Use 65 words

8.5Geriatric 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) ] .

🆘 Overdosage 57 words

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.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism 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 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 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 M 3 receptors in these organs.

12.2Pharmacodynamics 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 pre-dosing 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 7.0 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.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption After oral administration of darifenacin to healthy volunteers, peak plasma concentrations of darifenacin are 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 2 4 ( ng • h / mL ) C m a x ( ng / mL ) C a v g ( ng / mL ) T m a x ( h ) t 1 / 2 ( h ) AUC 2 4 ( ng • h / mL ) C m a x ( ng / mL ) C a v g ( ng / mL ) T m a x ( 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 88.90 (67.87) 5.76 (4.24) 3.70 (2.83) 7.61 (5.06) 12.05 (12.37) b PM 67.56 (13.13) 4.27 (0.98) 2.81 (0.55) 5.20 (1.79) 19.95 c - 157.71 (77.08) 9.99 (5.09) 6.58 (3.22) 6.71 (3.…

🧬 Mechanism of Action 139 words

12.1Mechanism 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 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 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 M 3 receptors in these organs.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 112 words

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Darifenacin extended-release tablets ,7.5 mg are white, round, bi-convex, film-coated, debossed with “P” on one side and “67” on the other side. Bottle of 90 with child-resistant closure.................................................................. NDC 52605-067-19 Bottle of 1000 .........................................................................................................

NDC 52605-067-10 Darifenacin extended-release tablets, 15 mg are light peach, round, bi-convex, film-coated, debossed with “P” on one side and “68” on the other side. Bottle of 30 with child-resistant closure.................................................................. NDC 52605-068-13 Bottle of 90 with child-resistant closure..................................................................

NDC 52605-068-19 Bottle of 1000 ......................................................................................................... NDC 52605-068-10 Storage Store at 25° C (77° F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from light.

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

📋 Description 112 words

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}-2,2-diphenylacetamide hydrobromide.

The molecular 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: dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide.

The 15 mg tablet also contains iron oxide red and iron oxide yellow. Image

💬 Information for Patients 174 words

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.

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