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RUFINAMIDE 200 mg Tablet, Film Coated, 30-count

by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (68180-803-06)
NDC 68180-0803-06
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68180-803-06 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains30-count Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 120 tablets 68180-0803-16
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ 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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⚠️
Other active recalls for Rufinamide (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Mar 13, 2025 — CGMP Deviations (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA) · FDA recall D-0323-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68180-803-06
Product NDC 68180-803
11-digit billing NDC 68180080306
RxCUI 824295, 824301, 2612668
UNII WFW942PR79
UPC 0368180803164
Application # ANDA204964
SPL Set ID 2c2c8d41-1ae4-453a-b628-954ee0b3be5c
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-11-28
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance RUFINAMIDE
GPI-14 72600065000320
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68180-803-06 — 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 → 68180-0803-06. 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 Carboxamide derivatives class.

Drug family (ATC) Carboxamide derivatives
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

LabelerLupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Application holderLUPIN LTD
FDA applicationANDA204964 (ANDA)
Labeler code68180
First marketedNov 2022
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio404 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

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Rufinamide — sold as Banzel — is used to help control seizures in people with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a severe form of epilepsy that often starts in childhood. It's always u...
  • Yes — this one really matters. Food significantly increases how much rufinamide your body absorbs, so taking it on an empty stomach means you could be getting much less of the medi...
  • Do I really need to take it with food every time?
  • The most common ones are drowsiness, headache, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, and feeling tired — these are annoying but generally manageable. The ones that need a call to your doc...
📖 Read our full Rufinamide 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 Pink
ShapeOval
ImprintLU;P73
Size19 mm
ScoringScored — splits in 2
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.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII M28OL1HH48
    Croscarmellose sodium is a plant-based substance derived from cellulose. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets and capsules break down quickly in the digestive system so the medicine can be absorbed.
  • UNII 1K09F3G675
    Ferric oxide red is an inorganic iron compound used as a colorant in medicines. It gives tablets, capsules, or other dosage forms a red or reddish tint for identification and appearance.
  • UNII 0VUT3PMY82
    Hypromellose 2910 is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it forms protective coatings on tablets or capsules, controls how fast the drug releases, and thickens liquid formulations.
  • UNII EWQ57Q8I5X
    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII B697894SGQ
    Polyethylene glycol 400 is a clear, thick liquid made from petroleum-derived polymers. It acts as a solvent and humectant in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and retain moisture in the formulation.
  • UNII 532B59J990
    Polyvinyl alcohol is a synthetic polymer made from plant-derived materials. It's used as a binder to hold ingredients together, a film-former in coatings, and a thickener in liquid formulations.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 7SEV7J4R1U
    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

12 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

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 · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 120 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
Rufinamide 200 mg 00054-0425-23 Hikma 120 tablets $0.832 AB Availability likely —
Rufinamide 200 mg 31722-0598-12 Camber 120 tablets $0.832 AB Availability likely —
Rufinamide 200 mg 42571-0391-12 Micro 120 tablets $0.832 AB Availability likely —
Rufinamide 200 mg 59651-0616-08 Aurobindo 120 tablets $0.832 AB Availability likely —
Banzel 200 mg 62856-0582-04 Eisai 4 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Rufinamide 200 mgthis 68180-0803-06 Lupin 30 tablets — — FDA listed —
rufinamide 200 mg 68462-0713-05 Glenmark 500 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

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Nov 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 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.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
120 tablets68180-0803-16 554 Rx · $140,201
30 tablets this page68180-0803-06 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 554 Rx · 89,873 units · $140,201 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Rufinamide — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 10 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 Rufinamide. 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
$6.16M
Claims incl. refills
6.4K
Beneficiaries
2.2K
Spend / beneficiary
$2,832.68
Spend / claim
$961.17
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.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
68180-0803-06 You're viewing this 30 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (68180-803-06) — — 2022-11-28 Active
68180-0803-16 120 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (68180-803-16) $0.8320 / ea $99.84 2022-11-28 Active

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

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — the 120 tablets pack carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 68180-0803-06?
NDC 68180-0803-06 is a 30-count package — 30 tablet, film coated in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 68180-0803-06 and NDC 68180-0803-16?
Both are RUFINAMIDE 200 mg Tablet, Film Coated — the drug itself is identical. NDC 68180-0803-06 is the 30-count package, while NDC 68180-0803-16 is the 120 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of RUFINAMIDE 200 mg Tablet, Film Coated?
Bill NDC 68180-0803-06 — the 11-digit billing format is 68180080306. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
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) ✓ 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 — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
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.
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 68180-803-06, 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: 68180-0803-06, written without dashes as 68180080306. 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 68180-0803-06, the first segment (68180) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; the middle segment (0803) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (06) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 120 tablets (68180-0803-16). 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?
Lupin 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 ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 💬 Medication Guide
🎯 Indications and Usage 60 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Rufinamide tablets USP are indicated for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older, and in adults ( 1 ) Rufinamide tablets USP are indicated for adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in pediatric patients 1 year of age and older and in adults.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~2 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Rufinamide tablets should be given with food. Tablets can be administered whole, as half tablets, or crushed ( 2.2 ) Pediatric patients 1 year and older. Starting daily dose: 10 mg/kg per day in two equally divided doses ( 2.1 ) Increase by 10 mg/kg increments every other day to maximum dose of 45 mg/kg per day, not to exceed 3,200 mg per day, in two divided doses ( 2.1 ) Adults: Starting daily dose: 400 mg to 800 mg per day in two equally divided doses ( 2.1 ) Increase by 400 mg to 800 mg every other day until a maximum dose of 3,200 mg per day, in two divided doses, is reached ( 2.1 )

2.1Dosage Information Pediatric patients (1 year to less than 17 years) The recommended starting daily dose of rufinamide tablets in pediatric patients with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is approximately 10 mg/kg administered in two equally divided doses. The dose should be increased by approximately 10 mg/kg increments every other day until a maximum daily dose of 45 mg/kg, not to exceed 3,200 mg, administered in two equally divided doses, is reached. It is not known whether doses lower than the target doses are effective.

Adults (17 years and older) The recommended starting daily dose of rufinamide tablets in adults with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is 400 mg to 800 mg per day administered in two equally divided doses. The dose should be increased by 400 mg to 800 mg every other day until a maximum daily dose of 3,200 mg, administered in two equally divided doses, is reached. It is not known whether doses lower than 3,200 mg are effective.

2.2Administration Information Administer rufinamide tablets with food. Rufinamide film-coated tablets can be administered whole, as half tablets or crushed.

2.3Dosing in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Hemodialysis may reduce exposure to a limited (about 30%) extent. Accordingly, adjusting the rufinamide tablets dose during the dialysis process should be considered [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 )].

2.4Dosing in Patients with Hepatic Disease Use of rufinamide tablets in patients with hepatic impairment has not been studied. Therefore, use in patients with severe hepatic impairment is not recommended. Caution should be exercised in treating patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATION ( 8.7 )].

2.5Dosing in Patients Taking Valproate Patients taking valproate should begin rufinamide tablets at a dose lower than 10 mg/kg per day in pediatric patients or 400 mg per day in adults [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.2 )] .

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 143 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Functional scoring. Film-coated tablets: 100 mg (pink), 200 mg (pink), 400 mg (pink) ( 3 ) Functional scoring. 100 mg Strength: Pink, oblong shaped, film-coated, with a score on both sides, and debossed with 'L', 'U' on each side of the score on one side and 'P', '71' on each side of the score on the other side.

200 mg Strength: Pink, oblong shaped, film-coated, with a score on both sides, and debossed with 'L', 'U' on each side of the score on one side and 'P', '72' on each side of the score on the other side. 400 mg Strength: Pink, oblong shaped, film-coated, with a score on both sides, and debossed with 'L', 'U' on each side of the score on one side and 'P', '73' on each side of the score on the other side.

⛔ Contraindications 34 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Rufinamide tablets are contraindicated in patients with Familial Short QT syndrome ( 4 ) Rufinamide tablets are contraindicated in patients with Familial Short QT syndrome [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.3 )].

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Monitor patients for new or worsening depression, suicidal thoughts/behavior, and unusual changes in mood or behavior ( 5.1 ) Central nervous system reactions can occur ( 5.2 ) Use caution when administering rufinamide with other drugs that shorten the QT interval ( 5.3 ) Discontinue rufinamide if multi-organ hypersensitivity reaction occurs ( 5.4 ) Withdraw rufinamide gradually to minimize the risk of precipitating seizures, seizure exacerbation, or status epilepticus ( 5.5 )

5.1Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), including rufinamide, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior in patients taking these drugs for any indication. Patients treated with any AED for any indication should be monitored for the emergence or worsening of depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, and/or any unusual changes in mood or behavior. Pooled analyses of 199 placebo-controlled clinical trials (mono- and adjunctive therapy) of 11 different AEDs showed that patients randomized to one of the AEDs had approximately twice the risk (adjusted Relative Risk 1.8, 95% CI:1.2, 2.7) of suicidal thinking or behavior compared to patients randomized to placebo.

In these trials, which had a median treatment duration of 12 weeks, the estimated incidence rate of suicidal behavior or ideation among 27,863 AED-treated patients was 0.43%, compared to 0.24% among 16,029 placebo-treated patients, representing an increase of approximately one case of suicidal thinking or behavior for every 530 patients treated. There were four suicides in drug-treated patients in the trials and none in placebo-treated patients, but the number is too small to allow any conclusion about drug effect on suicide.

The increased risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior with AEDs was observed as early as 1 week after starting drug treatment with AEDs and persisted for the duration of treatment assessed. Because most trials included in the analysis did not extend beyond 24 weeks, the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior beyond 24 weeks could not be assessed. The risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior was generally consistent among drugs in the data analyzed.

The finding of increased risk with AEDs of varying mechanisms of action and across a range of indications suggests that the risk applies to all AEDs used for any indication. The risk did not vary substantially by age (5 to 100 years) in the clinical trials analyzed. Table 1 shows absolute and relative risk by indication for all evaluated AEDs.

Table 1: Absolute and Relative Risk of Suicidal Behavior and Ideation Indication Placebo Patients with Events Per 1000 Patients Drug Patients with Events Per 1000 Patients Relative Risk: Incidence of Events in Drug Patients/Incidence in Placebo Patients Risk Difference: Additional Drug Patients with Events Per 1000 Patients Epilepsy 1 3.4 3.5

2.4Psychiatric 5.7 8.5 1.5

2.9Other 1 1.8 1.9

0.9Total 2.4 4.3 1.8

1.9The relative risk for suicidal thoughts or behavior was higher in clinical trials for epilepsy than in clinical trials for psychiatric or other conditions, but the absolute risk differences were similar for the epilepsy and psychiatric indications. Anyone considering prescribing rufinamide tablets or any other AED must balance the risk of suicidal thoughts or behavior with the risk of untreated illness. Epilepsy and many other illnesses for which AEDs are prescribed are themselves associated with morbidity and mortality and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.

Should suicidal thoughts and behavior emerge during treatment, consider whether the emergence of these symptoms in any given patient may be related to the illness being treated.

5.2Central Nervous System Reactions Use of rufinamide has been associated with central nervous system-related adverse reactions in the controlled clinical trial of patients 4 years or older with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. The most significant of these can be classified into two general ca…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common adverse reactions (≥ 10% and greater than placebo) were headache, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, and nausea ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-399-2561 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling: Suicidal Behavior and Ideation [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )] Central Nervous System Reactions [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )] QT Shortening [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.3 )] Multi-Organ Hypersensitivity/ Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.4 )] Leukopenia [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.7 )]

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. Adverse Reactions in Adult and Pediatric Patients ages 3 to 17 years of age In the pooled, double-blind, adjunctive therapy studies in adult and pediatric patients ages 3 to 17 years of age, the most common (≥10%) adverse reactions in rufinamide-treated patients, in all doses studied (200 to 3200 mg per day) with a higher frequency than in patients on placebo were: headache, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, and nausea.

Table 2 lists adverse reactions that occurred in at least 3% of pediatric patients (ages 3 to less than 17 years) with epilepsy treated with rufinamide in controlled adjunctive studies and were numerically more common in patients treated with rufinamide than in patients on placebo. At the target dose of 45 mg/kg per day for adjunctive therapy in pediatric patients (ages 3 to less than 17 years), the most common (≥3%) adverse reactions with an incidence greater than in placebo for rufinamide were somnolence, vomiting, and headache.

Table 2: Adverse Reactions in Pediatric Patients (Ages 3 to less than 17 years) in Pooled Double-Blind Adjunctive Trials Adverse Reaction Rufinamide Tablets ( N = 187 ) % Placebo ( N = 182 ) % Somnolence 17 9 Vomiting 17 7 Headache 16 8 Fatigue 9 8 Dizziness 8 6 Nausea 7 3 Influenza 5 4 Nasopharyngitis 5 3 Decreased Appetite 5 2 Rash 4 2 Ataxia 4 1 Diplopia 4 1 Bronchitis 3 2 Sinusitis 3 2 Psychomotor Hyperactivity 3 1 Upper Abdominal Pain 3 2 Aggression 3 2 Ear Infection 3 1 Disturbance in Attention 3 1 Pruritis 3 0 Table 3 lists adverse reactions that occurred in at least 3% of adult patients with epilepsy treated with rufinamide (up to 3200 mg per day) in adjunctive controlled studies and were numerically more common in patients treated with rufinamide than in patients on placebo.

In these studies, either rufinamide or placebo was added to the current AED therapy. At all doses studied of up to 3200 mg per day given as adjunctive therapy in adults, the most common (≥3%) adverse reactions, and with the greatest increase in incidence compared to placebo, for rufinamide were dizziness, fatigue, nausea, diplopia, vision blurred, and ataxia. Table 3: Adverse Reactions in Adults in Pooled Double-Blind Adjunctive Trials Adverse Reaction Rufinamide Tablets ( N = 823 ) % Placebo ( N = 376 ) % Headache 27 26 Dizziness 19 12 Fatigue 16 10 Nausea 12 9 Somnolence 11 9 Diplopia 9 3 Tremor 6 5 Nystagmus 6 5 Blurred Vision 6 2 Vomiting 5 4 Ataxia 4 0 Upper Abdominal Pain 3 2 Anxiety 3 2 Constipation 3 2 Dyspepsia 3 2 Back Pain 3 1 Gait Disturbance 3 1 Vertigo 3 1 Discontinuation in Controlled Clinical Studies In controlled, double-blind, adjunctive clinical studies, 9% of pediatric and adult patients receiving rufinamide as adjunctive therapy and 4% receiving placebo discontinued as a result of an adverse reaction.

The adverse reactions most commonly leading to discontinuation of rufinamide (>1%) used as adjunctive therapy were generally similar in adults and pediatr…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Patients on valproate should begin at a rufinamide dose lower than 10 mg/kg per day (pediatric patients) or 400 mg per day (adults) ( 7.2 ) Hormonal contraceptives may be less effective with rufinamide; use additional non-hormonal forms of contraception ( 7.3 )

7.1Effects of Rufinamide Tablets on other AEDs Population pharmacokinetic analysis of average concentration at steady state of carbamazepine, lamotrigine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, topiramate, and valproate showed that typical rufinamide C avss levels had little effect on the pharmacokinetics of other AEDs. Any effects, when they occur, have been more marked in the pediatric population. Table 6 summarizes the drug-drug interactions of rufinamide with other AEDs.

AED Co-administered Influence of Rufinamide on AED concentration Predictions are based on rufinamide concentrations at the maximum recommended dose of rufinamide. Influence of AED on Rufinamide concentration Carbamazepine Decrease by 7 to 13% Maximum changes predicted to be in pediatric patients and in adult patients who achieve significantly higher levels of rufinamide, as the effect of rufinamide on these AEDs is concentration-dependent. Decrease by 19 to 26% Dependent on dose of carbamazepine Lamotrigine Decrease by 7 to 13% No Effect Phenobarbital Increase by 8 to 13% Decrease by 25 to 46% Larger effects in pediatric patients at high doses/concentrations of AEDs.

Phenobarbital, primidone and phenytoin were treated as a single covariate (phenobarbital-type inducers) to examine the effect of these agents on rufinamide clearance. Independent of dose or concentration of phenobarbital Phenytoin Increase by 7 to 21% Decrease by 25 to 46% c d Independent of dose or concentration of phenytoin Topiramate No Effect No Effect Valproate No Effect Increase by <16 to 70% Dependent on concentration of valproate Primidone Not Investigated Decrease by 25 to 46% c d Independent of dose or concentration of primidone Benzodiazepines All compounds of the benzodiazepine class were pooled to examine for 'class effect' on rufinamide clearance.

Not Investigated No Effect Phenytoin The decrease in clearance of phenytoin estimated at typical levels of rufinamide (C avss 15 µg/mL) is predicted to increase plasma levels of phenytoin by 7 to 21%. As phenytoin is known to have non-linear pharmacokinetics (clearance becomes saturated at higher doses), it is possible that exposure will be greater than the model prediction.

7.2Effects of Other AEDs on Rufinamide Tablets Potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone, and phenobarbital, appear to increase the clearance of rufinamide (see Table 6). Given that the majority of clearance of rufinamide is via a non-CYP-dependent route, the observed decreases in blood levels seen with carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and primidone are unlikely to be entirely attributable to induction of a P450 enzyme. Other factors explaining this interaction are not understood.

Any effects, where they occurred, were likely to be more marked in the pediatric population. Valproate Patients stabilized on rufinamide before being prescribed valproate should begin valproate therapy at a low dose, and titrate to a clinically effective dose. Similarly, patients on valproate should begin at a rufinamide dose lower than 10 mg/kg per day (pediatric patients) or 400 mg per day (adults) [ see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.3 ), DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2.5 ), CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 ) ].

7.3Effects of Rufinamide Tablets on Hormonal Contraceptives Female patients of childbearing age should be warned that the concurrent use of rufinamide with hormonal contraceptives may render this method of contraception less effective. Additional non-hormonal forms of contraception are recommended when using rufinamide [ see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 ) and PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION ( 17 ) ].

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm. ( 8.1 ) Renal impairment : Consider adjusting the rufinamide dose for the loss of drug upon dialysis ( 8.6 ) Not recommended in patients with severe hepatic impairment ( 8.7 )

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to AEDs, such as rufinamide, during pregnancy. Encourage women who are taking rufinamide during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org. Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with use of rufinamide in pregnant women.

In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of rufinamide resulted in developmental toxicity in pregnant rats and rabbits at clinically relevant doses [see Data] . 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. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

Data Animal data: Oral administration of rufinamide (0, 20, 100 or 300 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis resulted in decreased fetal weight and increased incidence of fetal skeletal abnormalities at 100 and 300 mg/kg/day, which were associated with maternal toxicity. The maternal plasma exposure (AUC) at the no-adverse effect dose (20 mg/kg/day) for developmental toxicity was less than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 3,200 mg/day. Oral administration of rufinamide (0, 30, 200 or 1,000 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rabbits throughout organogenesis resulted in embryofetal death, decreased fetal body weight and increased incidence of fetal visceral and skeletal abnormalities at doses of 200 and 1,000 mg/kg/day.

The high dose (1000 mg/kg/day) was associated with abortion. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the no-adverse effect dose (30 mg/kg/day) was less than that in humans at the MRHD. When rufinamide was orally administered (0, 5, 30 or 150 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats throughout pregnancy and lactation, decreased offspring growth and survival were observed at all doses tested.

A no-effect dose for adverse effects on pre- and postnatal development was not established. At the lowest dose tested (5 mg/kg/day), plasma exposure (AUC) was less than that in humans at the MRHD.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary There are no data on the presence of rufinamide in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant or the effects of the drug on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for rufinamide and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from rufinamide or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.3Females and Males of Reproductive Potential Contraception Use of rufinamide may reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives containing ethinyl estradiol or norethindrone. Advise women of reproductive potential taking rufinamide who are using a contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone to use an additional non-hormonal form of contraception [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.3 ) and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 )]. Infertility The effect of rufinamide on fertility in humans has not been established.

Oral administration of rufinamide (20, 60, 200 and 600 mg/kg/day) to male and female rats prior to mating, during mating and during early gestation (females only) resulted in the impairment of fertility at all dose levels tested. The no-effect dose was not established. The plasma exposure level at 20 mg/kg was approximately 0.2 times the human plasma AUC at the MRHD [see NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY ( 13.1 )].

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 17 years…

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8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to AEDs, such as rufinamide, during pregnancy. Encourage women who are taking rufinamide during pregnancy to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug (NAAED) Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334 or visiting http://www.aedpregnancyregistry.org. Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risks associated with use of rufinamide in pregnant women.

In animal reproduction studies, oral administration of rufinamide resulted in developmental toxicity in pregnant rats and rabbits at clinically relevant doses [see Data] . 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. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

Data Animal data: Oral administration of rufinamide (0, 20, 100 or 300 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats throughout organogenesis resulted in decreased fetal weight and increased incidence of fetal skeletal abnormalities at 100 and 300 mg/kg/day, which were associated with maternal toxicity. The maternal plasma exposure (AUC) at the no-adverse effect dose (20 mg/kg/day) for developmental toxicity was less than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 3,200 mg/day. Oral administration of rufinamide (0, 30, 200 or 1,000 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rabbits throughout organogenesis resulted in embryofetal death, decreased fetal body weight and increased incidence of fetal visceral and skeletal abnormalities at doses of 200 and 1,000 mg/kg/day.

The high dose (1000 mg/kg/day) was associated with abortion. Plasma exposure (AUC) at the no-adverse effect dose (30 mg/kg/day) was less than that in humans at the MRHD. When rufinamide was orally administered (0, 5, 30 or 150 mg/kg/day) to pregnant rats throughout pregnancy and lactation, decreased offspring growth and survival were observed at all doses tested.

A no-effect dose for adverse effects on pre- and postnatal development was not established. At the lowest dose tested (5 mg/kg/day), plasma exposure (AUC) was less than that in humans at the MRHD.

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8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness have been established in pediatric patients 1 to 17 years of age. The effectiveness of rufinamide in pediatric patients 4 years of age and older was based upon an adequate and well-controlled trial of rufinamide that included both adults and pediatric patients, 4 years of age and older, with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome. The effectiveness in patients 1 to less than 4 years was based upon a bridging pharmacokinetic and safety study [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2.1 ), ADVERSE REACTIONS ( 6.1 ), and CLINICAL STUDIES ( 14 )].

The pharmacokinetics of rufinamide in the pediatric patients, ages 1 to less than 4 years of age is similar to children older than 4 years of age and adults [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 )] . Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 1 year has not been established. Oral administration of rufinamide (0, 15, 50 or 150 mg/kg) to young rats for 10 weeks starting on postnatal day 7 resulted in decreased brain weights at the mid and high doses and neurobehavioral impairment (learning and memory deficit, altered startle response, decreased locomotor activity) and decreased growth (decreased body weight) at the highest dose tested.

The no-effect dose for adverse effects on postnatal development in rats (15 mg/kg) was associated with a plasma exposure (AUC) lower than that in humans at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) of 3200 mg/day.

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8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of rufinamide did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy. Pharmacokinetics of rufinamide in the elderly are similar to that in the young subjects [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ( 12.3 )].

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10 OVERDOSAGE Because strategies for the management of overdose are continually evolving, it is advisable to contact a Certified Poison Control Center to determine the latest recommendations for the management of an overdose of any drug. One overdose of 7200 mg per day rufinamide was reported in an adult during the clinical trials. The overdose was associated with no major signs or symptoms, no medical intervention was required, and the patient continued in the study at the target dose.

Treatment or Management of Overdose: There is no specific antidote for overdose with rufinamide. If clinically indicated, elimination of unabsorbed drug should be attempted by induction of emesis or gastric lavage. Usual precautions should be observed to maintain the airway.

General supportive care of the patient is indicated including monitoring of vital signs and observation of the clinical status of the patient. Hemodialysis: Standard hemodialysis procedures may result in limited clearance of rufinamide. Although there is no experience to date in treating overdose with hemodialysis, the procedure may be considered when indicated by the patient's clinical state.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The precise mechanism(s) by which rufinamide exerts its antiepileptic effect is unknown. The results of in vitro studies suggest that the principal mechanism of action of rufinamide is modulation of the activity of sodium channels and, in particular, prolongation of the inactive state of the channel. Rufinamide (≥ 1 µgM) significantly slowed sodium channel recovery from inactivation after a prolonged prepulse in cultured cortical neurons, and limited sustained repetitive firing of sodium-dependent action potentials (EC 50 of 3.8 µgM).

12.3Pharmacokinetics Overview Rufinamide is well absorbed after oral administration. However, the rate of absorption is relatively slow and the extent of absorption is decreased as dose is increased. The pharmacokinetics does not change with multiple dosing.

Most elimination of rufinamide is via metabolism, with the primary metabolite resulting from enzymatic hydrolysis of the carboxamide moiety to form the carboxylic acid. This metabolic route is not cytochrome P450 dependent. There are no known active metabolites.

Plasma half-life of rufinamide is approximately 6 to 10 hours. Absorption and Distribution Following oral administration of rufinamide, peak plasma concentrations occur between 4 and 6 hours (T max ) both under fed and fasted conditions. Rufinamide tablets display decreasing bioavailability with increasing dose after single and multiple dose administration.

Based on urinary excretion, the extent of absorption was at least 85% following oral administration of a single dose of 600 mg rufinamide tablet under fed conditions. Multiple dose pharmacokinetics can be predicted from single dose data for both rufinamide and its metabolite. Given the dosing frequency of every 12 hours and the half-life of 6 to 10 hours, the observed steady-state peak concentration of about two to three times the peak concentration after a single dose is expected.

Food increased the extent of absorption of rufinamide in healthy volunteers by 34% and increased peak exposure by 56% after a single dose of 400 mg tablet, although the T max was not elevated [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2.2 )]. Only a small fraction of rufinamide (34%) is bound to human serum proteins, predominantly to albumin (27%), giving little risk of displacement drug-drug interactions. Rufinamide was evenly distributed between erythrocytes and plasma.

The apparent volume of distribution is dependent upon dose and varies with body surface area. The apparent volume of distribution was about 50 L at 3200 mg per day. Metabolism Rufinamide is extensively metabolized but has no active metabolites.

Following a radiolabeled dose of rufinamide, less than 2% of the dose was recovered unchanged in urine. The primary biotransformation pathway is carboxylesterase(s) mediated hydrolysis of the carboxamide group to the acid derivative CGP 47292. A few minor additional metabolites were detected in urine, which appeared to be acyl-glucuronides of CGP 47292.

There is no involvement of oxidizing cytochrome P450 enzymes or glutathione in the biotransformation process. Rufinamide is a weak inhibitor of CYP 2E1. It did not show significant inhibition of other CYP enzymes.

Rufinamide is a weak inducer of CYP 3A4 enzymes. Rufinamide did not show any significant inhibition of P-glycoprotein in an in-vitro study. Elimination/Excretion Renal excretion is the predominant route of elimination for drug related material, accounting for 85% of the dose based on a radiolabeled study.

Of the metabolites identified in urine, at least 66% of the rufinamide dose was excreted as the acid metabolite CGP 47292, with 2% of the dose excreted as rufinamide. The plasma elimination half-life is approximately 6 to 10 hours in healthy subjects and patients with epilepsy. Special Populations Age: • Pediatrics Based on a population analysis which included a total of 115 patients, including 85 pediatric patients (24 patients ages 1 to 3 years…

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12.1Mechanism of Action The precise mechanism(s) by which rufinamide exerts its antiepileptic effect is unknown. The results of in vitro studies suggest that the principal mechanism of action of rufinamide is modulation of the activity of sodium channels and, in particular, prolongation of the inactive state of the channel. Rufinamide (≥ 1 µgM) significantly slowed sodium channel recovery from inactivation after a prolonged prepulse in cultured cortical neurons, and limited sustained repetitive firing of sodium-dependent action potentials (EC 50 of 3.8 µgM).

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

16.1How Supplied Functional scoring. Rufinamide tablets USP, 100 mg (containing 100 mg rufinamide) are pink, oblong shaped, film-coated, with a score on both sides, and debossed with 'L', 'U' on each side of the score on one side and 'P', '71' on each side of the score on the other side. They are available in bottles of 30 tablets (NDC 68180-802-06) and 120 tablets (NDC 68180-802-16).

Rufinamide tablets USP, 200 mg (containing 200 mg rufinamide) are pink, oblong shaped, film-coated, with a score on both sides, and debossed with 'L', 'U' on each side of the score on one side and 'P', '72' on each side of the score on the other side. They are available in bottles of 30 tablets (NDC 68180-803-06) and 120 tablets (NDC 68180-803-16). Rufinamide tablets USP, 400 mg (containing 400 mg rufinamide) are pink, oblong shaped, film-coated, with a score on both sides, and debossed with 'L', 'U' on each side of the score on one side and 'P', '73' on each side of the score on the other side.

They are available in bottles of 120 tablets (NDC 68180-804-16).

16.2Storage and Handling Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Replace cap securely after opening.

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11 DESCRIPTION Rufinamide is a triazole derivative structurally unrelated to currently marketed antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Rufinamide has the chemical name 1-[(2,6-difluorophenyl)methyl]-1 H -1,2,3-triazole-4 carboxamide. It has an empirical formula of C 10 H 8 F 2 N 4 O and a molecular weight of 238.194.

The drug substance is a white to off white color powder, crystalline, odorless and slightly bitter tasting neutral powder. Rufinamide is slightly soluble in dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran and in methanol, very slightly soluble in alcohol and in acetonitrile, practically insoluble in water. Rufinamide tablet USP is available for oral administration in film-coated tablets, scored on both sides, containing 100 mg, 200 mg and 400 mg of rufinamide.

Inactive ingredients are colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, iron oxide red, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulphate, talc, titanium dioxide. USP Dissolution Test 2 is used. Rufinamide

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide and Instructions for Use). Administration Information Advise patients to take rufinamide tablets with food [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ( 2.2 )] . Suicidal Thinking and Behavior Inform patients, their caregivers, and families that antiepileptic drugs increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior, and should be advised of the need to be alert for the emergence or worsening of the signs and symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or the emergence of suicidal thoughts, behavior or thoughts about self-harm.

Behaviors of concern should be reported immediately to healthcare providers [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.1 )]. Central Nervous System Reactions Inform patients about the potential for somnolence or dizziness and advise them not to drive or operate machinery until they have gained sufficient experience on rufinamide tablets to gauge whether it adversely affects their mental and/or motor performance [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.2 )] . Multi-Organ Hypersensitivity Reactions Advise patients to notify their physician if they experience a rash associated with fever [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ( 5.4 )] .

Drug Interactions Inform female patients of childbearing age that the concurrent use of rufinamide tablets with hormonal contraceptives may render this method of contraception less effective. Recommend patients use additional non-hormonal forms of contraception when using rufinamide tablets [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.3 ) and USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.3 )] . Inform patients that alcohol in combination with rufinamide tablets may cause additive central nervous system effects.

Pregnancy Advise patients to notify their physician if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during therapy. Encourage patients to enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry if they become pregnant. To enroll, patients can call the toll free number 1-888-233-2334 [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.1 )] .

Breast-feeding Advise patients to notify their physician if they are breast-feeding or intend to breast-feed [see USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS ( 8.2 )] . The brands listed are trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The makers of these brands are not affiliated with and do not endorse Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. or its products.

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Medication Guide Rufinamide (roo-FIN-a-mide) Tablets USP Rx only Read this Medication Guide before you start taking rufinamide tablets and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

What is the most important information I should know about rufinamide tablets? Do not stop taking rufinamide tablets without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping rufinamide tablets suddenly can cause serious problems.

Rufinamide tablets can cause serious side effects, including: 1. Like other antiepileptic drugs, rufinamide tablets may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying attempt to commit suicide new or worse depression new or worse anxiety feeling 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) other unusual changes in behavior or mood Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines.

If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions? Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings.

Keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. Do not stop rufinamide tablets without first talking to a healthcare provider.

Stopping rufinamide tablets suddenly can cause serious problems. Stopping a seizure medicine suddenly in a patient who has epilepsy can cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus). 2.

Rufinamide tablets may cause you to feel sleepy, tired, weak, dizzy or have problems with coordination and walking. What is rufinamide tablet? Rufinamide tablet is a prescription medicine used with other medicines to treat seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) in adults and pediatric patients 1 year of age and older.

It is not known if rufinamide tablet is safe and effective in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome in pediatric patients under 1 year of age. Who should not take rufinamide tablets? Do not take rufinamide tablets if you have a genetic condition called familial short QT syndrome, a problem that affects the electrical system of the heart.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking rufinamide tablets? Before you take rufinamide tablets, tell your healthcare provider if you: have heart problems have liver problems have any other medical problems have or have had suicidal thoughts or actions, depression or mood problems are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if rufinamide tablets can harm your unborn baby.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant while taking rufinamide tablets. You and your healthcare provider will decide if you should take rufinamide tablets while you are pregnant. Rufinamide tablets may make certain types of birth control less effective.

Talk to your healthcare provider about the best birth control methods for you while you take rufinamide tablets. If you become pregnant while taking rufinamide tablets, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry. You can enroll in this registry by calling 1-888-233-2334.

The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of antiepileptic medicines during pregnancy. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if rufinamide will pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the be…

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