Vraylar cariprazine 1.5 mg Capsule, Gelatin Coated, 7-count

1 . INDICATIONS AND USAGE VRAYLAR ® is indicated for: • Treatment of schizophrenia in adult and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] • Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adult and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14.2 )] • Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) in adult patients [see Clinical Studies ( 14.3 )] • Adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adult patients [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )] VRAYLAR is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for: Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and pediatric patients 13 years of age and older ( 1 ) Acute treatment of manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder in adults and pediatric patients 10 years of age and older ( 1 ) Treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) in adults ( 1 ) Adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults ( 1 )

2 . DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer VRAYLAR orally once daily with or without food ( 2 ) Starting Dose Recommended Dose Schizophrenia in Adults ( 2.2 ) 1.5 mg daily 1.5 mg to 6 mg daily Schizophrenia in Pediatric Patients (13-17 years) ( 2.2 ) 0.5 mg daily 1.5 mg to 4.5 mg daily Bipolar Mania in Adults ( 2.3 ) 1.5 mg daily 3 mg to 6 mg daily Bipolar Mania in Pediatric Patients (10-17 years) ( 2.3 ) 0.5 mg daily 3 mg or 4.5 mg daily Bipolar Depression in Adults ( 2.4 ) 1.5 mg daily 1.5 mg or 3 mg daily Adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for MDD in Adults ( 2.5 ) 1.5 mg daily 1.5 mg or 3 mg daily Adults with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Mania: Maximum recommended daily dosage is 6 mg.

Dosages above 6 mg daily do not confer significant benefit, but increase the risk of dose-related adverse reactions ( 2.2 , 2.3 ) Pediatric patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Mania: Maximum recommended daily dosage is 4.5 mg. Adults with Bipolar Depression: Maximum recommended daily dosage is 3 mg ( 2.4 ) Adjunctive therapy for treatment of MDD in Adults: Maximum recommended daily dosage is 3 mg ( 2.5 )

2.1General Dosing Information VRAYLAR is given orally once daily and can be taken with or without food. Because of the long half-life of cariprazine and its active metabolites, changes in dose will not be fully reflected in plasma for several weeks. Prescribers should monitor patients for adverse reactions and treatment response for several weeks after starting VRAYLAR and after each dosage change [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) , Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .

2.2Recommended Dosage in Schizophrenia Adult Patients The starting dosage of VRAYLAR is 1.5 mg orally once daily. The recommended dosage range is 1.5 mg to 6 mg orally once daily. The dosage can be increased to 3 mg on Day 2.

Depending upon clinical response and tolerability, further dose adjustments can be made in 1.5 mg or 3 mg increments. The maximum recommended dosage is 6 mg orally once daily. In short-term controlled trials, dosages above 6 mg daily do not confer increased effectiveness sufficient to outweigh dose-related adverse reactions [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Studies ( 14.1 )] .

Pediatric Patients (13 to 17 years of age) The starting dosage of VRAYLAR is 0.5 mg orally once daily. The recommended dosage range is 1.5 mg to 4.5 mg orally once daily. Increase the dosage to 1.5 mg orally once daily on Day 3.

Depending upon clinical response and tolerability, the dosage may be increased to 3 mg orally once daily starting on Day 5, and to 4.5 mg orally once daily starting on Day 8. The maximum recommended dosage is 4.5 mg orally once daily.

2.3Recommended Dosage in Manic or M ixed E pisodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder Adult Patients The starting dosage of VRAYLAR is 1.5 mg orally once daily. Increase the dosage to 3 mg orally once daily on Day 2. The recommended dosage range is 3 mg to 6 mg orally once daily.

Depending upon clinical response and tolerability, further dose adjustments can be made in 1.5 mg or 3 mg increments. The maximum recommended dosage is 6 mg orally once daily. In short-term controlled trials, dosages above 6 mg daily do not confer increased effectiveness sufficient to outweigh dose-related adverse reactions [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 ), Clinical Studies ( 14.2 ) ] .

Pediatric Patients (10 to 17 years of age)​ The starting dosage of VRAYLAR is 0.5 mg orally once daily. The recommended dosage is 3 mg or 4.5 mg orally once daily. Increase the dosage to 1.5 mg orally once daily on Day 3 and to 3 mg orally once daily on Day 5.

Depending upon clinical response and tolerability, the dosage may be increased to 4.5 mg orally once daily starting on Day 8. The maximum recommended dosage is 4.5 mg orally once daily.

2.4Recommended Dosage in Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder (Bipolar Depression) in Adult Patients The starting dosage of VRAYLAR is 1.5 mg orally once daily. Depending upon clinical response and to…

3 . DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS VRAYLAR (cariprazine) capsules are available in six strengths. 0.5 mg capsules: Ivory to yellow cap and a grey to green body imprinted with “FL 0.5” 0.75 mg capsules: Grey to green cap and blue body imprinted with “FL 0.75” 1.5 mg capsules: White cap and body imprinted with “FL 1.5” 3 mg capsules: Green to blue-green cap and white body imprinted with “FL 3” 4.5 mg capsules: Green to blue-green cap and body imprinted with “FL 4.5” 6 mg capsules: Purple cap and white body imprinted with “FL 6” Capsules: 0.5 mg, 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg, and 6 mg ( 3 )

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient or caregiver to read the FDA-approved patient labeling ( Medication Guide ). Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Advise patients and caregivers to look for the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially early during treatment and when the dosage is adjusted up or down and instruct them to report such symptoms to their healthcare provider [ see Box Warning and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 ) ] . Dosage and Administration Advise patients that VRAYLAR can be taken with or without food.

Counsel them on the importance of following dosage escalation instructions [see Dosage and Administration ( 2 )]. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) Counsel patients about a potentially fatal adverse reaction, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS), that has been reported in association with administration of antipsychotic drugs. Advise patients, family members, or caregivers to contact the healthcare provider or to report to the emergency room if they experience signs and symptoms of NMS [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] .

Tardive Dyskinesia Counsel patients on the signs and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia and to contact their health care provider if these abnormal movements occur [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )]. Late-Occurring Adverse Reactions Counsel patients that adverse reactions may not appear until several weeks after the initiation of VRAYLAR treatment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )]. Metabolic Changes (Hyperglycemia and Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia, and Weight Gain) Educate patients about the risk of metabolic changes, how to recognize symptoms of hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus, and the need for specific monitoring, including blood glucose, lipids, and weight [ s ee Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] .

Leukopenia/Neutropenia Advise patients with a pre-existing low WBC or a history of drug-induced leukopenia/neutropenia that they should have their CBC monitored while taking VRAYLAR [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] . Orthostatic Hypotension and Syncope Counsel patients on the risk of orthostatic hypotension and syncope, especially early in treatment, and also at times of re-initiating treatment or increases in dose [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] . Interference with Cognitive and Motor Performance Caution patients about performing activities requiring mental alertness, such as operating hazardous machinery or operating a motor vehicle, until they are reasonably certain that VRAYLAR therapy does not affect them adversely [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.12 )] .

Heat Exposure and Dehydration Educate patients regarding appropriate care in avoiding overheating and dehydration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.13 )] . Concomitant Medication s Advise patients to notify their physicians if they are taking, or plan to take, any prescription or over-the-counter drugs since there is a potential for interactions [ see Drug Interactions ( 7 ) ] . Pregnancy Advise patients that third trimester use of VRAYLAR may cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms in a neonate.

Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider with a known or suspected pregnancy [ see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )]. Pregnancy Registry Advise patients that there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to VRAYLAR during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations ( 8.1 )] . Licensed from Gedeon Richter Plc.

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MEDICATION GUIDE VRAYLAR ® (VRAY-lar) (cariprazine) capsules What is the most important information I should know about VRAYLAR? VRAYLAR may cause serious side effects, including : Increased risk of death in elderly people with dementia related psychosis. Medicines like VRAYLAR can raise the risk of death in elderly who have lost touch with reality (psychosis) due to confusion and memory loss (dementia).

VRAYLAR is not approved for the treatment of patients with dementia-related psychosis. Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. VRAYLAR and antidepressant medicines increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in people 24 years of age and younger especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed. ○ Depression and other mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts and actions.

How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member? ○ Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when VRAYLAR or the antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. ○ Call the healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings, or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions. ○ Keep all follow-up visits with the healthcare provider as scheduled.

Call the healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about symptoms. Call a healthcare provider right away if you or your family member has any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying suicide attempts new or worse depression new or worse anxiety feeling very agitated or restless panic attacks trouble sleeping (insomnia) new or worse irritability acting aggressive, being angry, or violent acting on dangerous impulses an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania) See “ What are the possible side effects of VRAYLAR? ” for more information about side effects. other unusual changes in behavior or mood What is VRAYLAR?

VRAYLAR is a prescription medicine used: to treat schizophrenia in adults and children ages 13 years and older to treat short-term (acute) manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder in adults and children ages 10 years and older to treat depressive episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder (bipolar depression) in adults along with antidepressant medicines to treat major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults It is not known if VRAYLAR is safe and effective to treat children: under 13 years of age with schizophrenia under 10 years of age with manic or mixed episodes that happen with bipolar I disorder with bipolar depression along with antidepressant medicines to treat MDD Who should not take VRAYLAR?

Do not take VRAYLAR if you are allergic to cariprazine. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in VRAYLAR. Before taking VRAYLAR, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or had heart problems or a stroke have or had low or high blood pressure have or had diabetes or high blood sugar, or a family history of diabetes or high blood sugar have or had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides or low levels of HDL cholesterol have or had seizures (convulsions) have or had kidney or liver problems have or had a low white blood cell count are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

VRAYLAR may harm your unborn baby. Taking VRAYLAR during your third trimester of pregnancy may cause your baby to have abnormal muscle movements or withdrawal symptoms after birth. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you take VRAYLAR during pregnancy. ○ Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with VRAYLAR. ○ There is a pregnancy exposure registry for women who…