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Desvenlafaxine 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 30-count — NDC 68788-7175-3 (Billing 68788-7175-03)

by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE

This is a package of 30 tablets of Desvenlafaxine 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release from Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., marketed since Jun 2018 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 68788-7175-03
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-7175-3 billing pads the package segment with a zero
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Also priced by: Part D plans $0.7941/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Product page 68788-7175-01 Also comes in: 60 tablets 68788-7175-6 90 tablets 68788-7175-9 100 tablets 68788-7175-1
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-7175-3
Product NDC 68788-7175
11-digit billing NDC 68788717503
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1874553
UNII ZB22ENF0XR
Application # ANDA204003
SPL Set ID b4a5efab-3765-4ea5-a8cd-66e67e76c845
Established class (EPC) Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Mechanism of action Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors; Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors; Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2018-06-11
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance DESVENLAFAXINE SUCCINATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 58180020207540
GPI class Desvenlafaxine Succinate ER
Quick answers
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 58180020207540
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 1874553
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68788-7175-3 — a 5-4-1 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 package segment → 68788-7175-03. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
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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 Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor class.

Pharmacologic class Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Other antidepressants
How it works Norepinephrine Uptake Inhibitors, Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors, Cytochrome P450 2D6 Inhibitors
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.

Clinical

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It treats major depressive disorder in adults. It is an SNRI, which works on the brain chemicals serotonin and norepinephrine.
  • Take one tablet by mouth once a day at about the same time, with or without food. Swallow it whole with fluid. Don't split, crush or chew it. Follow your prescriber's directions.
  • Nausea, dizziness, trouble sleeping, sweating, constipation, sleepiness, dry mouth and lower appetite are common. Sexual side effects can also happen. Call your doctor if they are...
  • Please don't stop suddenly. Stopping abruptly can cause discontinuation symptoms, so your prescriber will usually lower the dose gradually.
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Supplement & herbal interactions

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Nutrient depletion considerations

Desvenlafaxine may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Desvenlafaxine nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
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.

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 $0.7941 $23.82 / 30 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.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
68788-7175-01 68788-7175-1 Main listing 100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE 2018-06-11 — Active
68788-7175-03 You're viewing this 30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE 2018-06-11 — Active
68788-7175-06 68788-7175-6 60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE 2018-06-11 — Active
68788-7175-09 68788-7175-9 90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 BOTTLE 2018-06-11 — Active

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Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This is a 30-count package — 30 tablet, extended release in 1 bottle.
How does this package differ from NDC 68788-7175-06?
Both are Desvenlafaxine 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 30-count one, while NDC 68788-7175-06 is the 60 tablets package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Desvenlafaxine 100 mg Tablet, Extended Release?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 00054-0401-13 Hikma 30 tablets $0.414 AB Availability likely —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 00591-3660-30 Actavis 30 tablets $0.414 AB Availability likely —
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 100 mg 33342-0389-07 Macleods 30 tablets $0.414 AB Availability likely —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 72603-0557-01 NorthStar 90 tablets $0.414 AB Availability likely —
Pristiq Extended-Release 100 mg 00008-1222-01 Wyeth 90 tablets $13.934 AB Availability likely —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 10135-0822-10 Marlex 1000 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 46708-0541-10 Alembic 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 51991-0312-01 Breckenridge 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 63629-7559-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 67046-1545-03 Coupler 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 100 mg 68180-0593-02 Lupin 500 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mgthis 68788-7175-03 Preferred 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 100 mg 68788-8556-01 Preferred 100 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 70436-0013-03 Slate 1000 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 71205-0586-30 Proficient 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 100 mg 71335-1331-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB Discontinued —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 71335-1815-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 71335-2512-01 Bryant 30 tablets — AB FDA listed —
Desvenlafaxine 100 mg 72888-0144-00 Advagen 1000 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.
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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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2018
On the market since
Jun 2018
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
8 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.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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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.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Application holderALEMBIC PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
FDA applicationANDA204003 (ANDA)
Labeler code68788
First marketedJun 2018
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio833 products on file
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Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 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 🧬 Pharmacokinetics 🧬 Pharmacodynamics 🔬 Clinical Studies 🔒 Drug Abuse and Dependence 🔒 Controlled Substance 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 📄 Recent Major Changes 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🚨 Boxed Warning 180 words ▾

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in children, adolescents, and young adults in short-term studies. These studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior with antidepressant use in patients over age 24; there was a reduction in risk with antidepressant use in patients aged 65 and older [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. In patients of all ages who are started on antidepressant therapy, monitor closely for worsening, and for emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Advise families and caregivers of the need for close observation and communication with the prescriber [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Desvenlafaxine is not approved for use in pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)]. WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, adolescents and young adults taking antidepressants (5.1). • Closely monitor for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (5.1). • Desvenlafaxine is not approved for use in pediatric patients (8.4).

🎯 Indications and Usage 45 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desvenlafaxine is indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) [see Clinical Studies (14)] . Desvenlafaxine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) ( 1 ).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION •Recommended dose: 50 mg once daily with or without food ( 2.1 ). •There was no evidence that doses greater than 50 mg per day confer any additional benefit ( 2.1 ). •The 25 mg per day dose is intended for a gradual reduction in dose when discontinuing treatment or dosing in severe renal and end-stage renal disease patients ( 2.1 ). •Discontinuation: Reduce dose gradually whenever possible ( 2.1 ). •Take tablets whole; do not divide, crush, chew, or dissolve ( 2.1 ). •Moderate renal impairment: Maximum dose 50 mg per day ( 2.2 ). •Severe renal impairment and end-stage renal disease: Maximum dose 25 mg per day or 50 mg every other day ( 2.2 ). •Moderate to severe hepatic impairment: Maximum dose 100 mg per day ( 2.3 ).

2.1General Instructions for Use The recommended dose for desvenlafaxine is 50 mg once daily, with or without food. The 50 mg dose is both a starting dose and the therapeutic dose. Desvenlafaxine should be taken at approximately the same time each day.

Tablets must be swallowed whole with fluid and not divided, crushed, chewed, or dissolved. In clinical studies, doses of 10 mg to 400 mg per day were studied. In clinical studies, doses of 50 mg to 400 mg per day were shown to be effective, although no additional benefit was demonstrated at doses greater than 50 mg per day and adverse reactions and discontinuations were more frequent at higher doses.

The 25 mg per day dose is intended for a gradual reduction in dose when discontinuing treatment. When discontinuing therapy, gradual dose reduction is recommended whenever possible to minimize discontinuation symptoms [see Dosage and Administration (2.5) and Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] .

2.2Dosage Recommendations for Patients with Renal Impairment The maximum recommended dose in patients with moderate renal impairment (24-hr creatinine clearance [CL Cr ] = 30 to 50 mL/min, Cockcroft-Gault [C-G]) is 50 mg per day. The maximum recommended dose in patients with severe renal impairment (CL Cr 15 to 29 mL/min, C-G) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD, CL Cr < 15 mL/min, C-G) is 25 mg every day or 50 mg every other day. Supplemental doses should not be given to patients after dialysis [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

2.3Dosage Recommendations for Patients with Hepatic Impairment The recommended dose in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh score 7 to 15) is 50 mg per day. Dose escalation above 100 mg per day is not recommended [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

2.4Maintenance/Continuation/Extended Treatment It is generally agreed that acute episodes of major depressive disorder require several months or longer of sustained pharmacologic therapy. Longer-term efficacy of desvenlafaxine (50 to 400 mg) was established in two maintenance trials [see Clinical Studies (14)] . Patients should be periodically reassessed to determine the need for continued treatment.

2.5Discontinuing Desvenlafaxine Adverse reactions may occur upon discontinuation of desvenlafaxine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. Gradually reduce the dosage rather than stopping desvenlafaxine abruptly when discontinuing therapy with desvenlafaxine. In some patients, discontinuation may need to occur over a period of several months.

2.6Switching Patients From Other Antidepressants to Desvenlafaxine Discontinuation symptoms have been reported when switching patients from other antidepressants, including venlafaxine, to desvenlafaxine. Tapering of the initial antidepressant may be necessary to minimize discontinuation symptoms.

2.7Switching Patients to or from a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) Intended to Treat Psychiatric Disorders At least 14 days should elapse between discontinuation of an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders and initiation of therapy with desvenlafaxine. Conversely, at least 7 days should be allowed after stopping desvenlafaxine before starting a… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 120 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets are available as 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg tablets. 25 mg, tan colored, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘L634’ on one side and plain on other side. 50 mg, light pink colored, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘L349’ on one side and plain on other side.

100 mg, dark brown to red colored, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘L350’ on one side and plain on other side. • Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg ( 3 ). • Each tablet contains 38 mg, 76 mg or 152 mg of desvenlafaxine succinate equivalent to 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of desvenlafaxine, respectively ( 3 ).

⛔ Contraindications 209 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Hypersensitivity to desvenlafaxine succinate, venlafaxine hydrochloride or to any excipients in the desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets formulation. Angioedema has been reported in patients treated with desvenlafaxine [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . • The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with desvenlafaxine or within 7 days of stopping treatment with desvenlafaxine is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome. The use of desvenlafaxine within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see Dosage and Administration (2.7) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. • Starting desvenlafaxine in a patient who is being treated with MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue is also contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see Dosage and Administration (2.8) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. • Hypersensitivity to desvenlafaxine succinate, venlafaxine hydrochloride or any excipients in the desvenlafaxine formulation (). • Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs: Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with desvenlafaxine or within 7 days of stopping treatment with desvenlafaxine.

Do not use desvenlafaxine within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. In addition, do not start desvenlafaxine in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue ().

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with other serotonergic agents, but also when taken alone. If it occurs, discontinue desvenlafaxine and serotonergic agents and initiate supportive treatment ( 5.2 ). • Elevated Blood Pressure: Control hypertension before initiating treatment. Monitor blood pressure regularly during treatment ( 5.3 ). • Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, NSAIDs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( 5.4 ). • Angle Closure Glaucoma: Avoid use of antidepressants, including desvenlafaxine, in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles treated ( 5.5 ). • Activation of Mania/Hypomania: Use cautiously in patients with Bipolar Disorder.

Caution patients about risk of activation of mania/hypomania ( 5.6 ). • Discontinuation Syndrome: Taper dose when possible and monitor for discontinuation symptoms ( 5.7 ). • Seizure: Can occur. Use cautiously in patients with seizure disorder ( 5.8 ). • Hyponatremia: Can occur in association with SIADH ( 5.9 ). • Interstitial Lung Disease and Eosinophilic Pneumonia: Can occur ( 5.10 ). • Sexual Dysfunction: Desvenlafaxine may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction ( 5.11 ).

5.1Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients Patients with MDD, both adult and pediatric, may experience worsening of their depression and/or the emergence of suicidal ideation and behavior (suicidality) or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking antidepressant medications, and this risk may persist until significant remission occurs. Suicide is a known risk of depression and certain other psychiatric disorders, and these disorders themselves are the strongest predictors of suicide.

There has been a long-standing concern, however, that antidepressants may have a role in inducing worsening of depression and the emergence of suicidality in certain patients during the early phases of treatment. Pooled analyses of short-term placebo-controlled studies of antidepressant drugs (SSRIs and others) showed that these drugs increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 18 to 24) with major depressive disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders.

Short-term studies did not show an increase in the risk of suicidality with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults beyond age 24; there was a reduction with antidepressants compared to placebo in adults aged 65 and older. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled studies in children and adolescents with MDD, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 24 short-term studies of 9 antidepressant drugs in over 4,400 patients. The pooled analyses of placebo-controlled studies in adults with MDD or other psychiatric disorders included a total of 295 short-term studies (median duration of 2 months) of 11 antidepressant drugs in over 77,000 patients.

There was considerable variation in risk of suicidality among drugs, but a tendency toward an increase in the younger patients for almost all drugs studied. There were differences in absolute risk of suicidality across the different indications, with the highest incidence in MDD. The risk differences (drug vs. placebo), however, were relatively stable within age strata and across indications.

These risk differences (drug-placebo difference in the number of cases of suicidality per 1,000 patients treated) are provided in Table 1. Table 1 Age Range Drug-Placebo Difference in Number of Cases of Suicidality per 1,000 Patients Treated Increases Compared to Placebo <18 14 additional cases 18 to 24 5 additional cases Decreases Compared to Placebo 25 to 64 1 fewer case ≥65 6 fewer cases No suicides occurred in any of the pediatric studies. There were suicides in the adult studies, but the number was not sufficient to reach any conclusion about drug effect on sui… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label. • Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications (4)] • Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] • Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] • Elevated Blood Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] • Increased Risk of Bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] • Angle Closure Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Activation of Mania/Hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] • Discontinuation Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] • Seizure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] • Hyponatremia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] • Interstitial Lung Disease and Eosinophilic Pneumonia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] • Sexual Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5% and twice the rate of placebo in the 50 or 100 mg dose groups) were: nausea, dizziness, insomnia, hyperhidrosis, constipation, somnolence, decreased appetite, anxiety, and specific male sexual function disorders ( 6.1 ).

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1-800-367-3395 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

6.1Clinical Studies 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 studies of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Patient Exposure Desvenlafaxine was evaluated for safety in 8,394 patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder who participated in multiple-dose pre-marketing studies, representing 2,784 patient-years of exposure.

Of the total 8,394 patients exposed to at least one dose of desvenlafaxine; 2,116 were exposed to desvenlafaxine for 6 months, representing 1,658 patient-years of exposure, and 421 were exposed for one year, representing 416 patient-years of exposure. Adverse Reactions Reported as Reasons for Discontinuation of Treatment In the pre-marketing pooled 8-week placebo-controlled studies in patients with MDD, 1,834 patients were exposed to desvenlafaxine (50 to 400 mg). Of the 1,834 patients, 12% discontinued treatment due to an adverse reaction, compared with 3% of the 1,116 placebo-treated patients.

At the recommended dose of 50 mg, the discontinuation rate due to an adverse reaction for desvenlafaxine (4.1%) was similar to the rate for placebo (3.8%). For the 100 mg dose of desvenlafaxine the discontinuation rate due to an adverse reaction was 8.7%. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in at least 2% and at a rate greater than placebo of the desvenlafaxine treated patients in the short-term studies, up to 8 weeks, were: nausea (4%); dizziness, headache and vomiting (2% each).

In a longer-term study, up to 9 months, the most common was vomiting (2%). Common Adverse Reactions in Placebo-Controlled MDD Studies The most commonly observed adverse reactions in desvenlafaxine treated MDD patients in pre-marketing pooled 8-week, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose studies (incidence ≥ 5% and at least twice the rate of placebo in the 50 or 100 mg dose groups) were: nausea, dizziness, insomnia, hyperhidrosis, constipation, somnolence, decreased appetite, anxiety, and specific male sexual function disorders.

Table 2 shows the incidence of common adverse reactions that occurred in ≥2% of desvenlafaxine treated MDD patients and twice the rate of placebo at any dose in the pre-marketing pooled 8-week, placebo-controlled, fixed dose clinical studies. Table 2: Common Adverse Reactions (≥ 2% in any Fixed-Dose Group and Twice the Rate of Placebo) in Pre-marketing Pooled MDD 8-Week Placebo-Controlled Studies Percentage of Patients Reporting Reaction Desvenlafaxine System Organ Class Preferred Term Placebo (n=636) 50 mg (n… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with Desvenlafaxine Table 8: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with Desvenlafaxine Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) Clinical Impact The concomitant use of SSRIs and SNRIs including desvenlafaxine with MAOIs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Intervention Concomitant use of desvenlafaxine is contraindicated: • With an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders or within 7 days of stopping treatment with desvenlafaxine. • Within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. • In a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue. [see Dosage and Administration (2.7), Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Examples selegiline, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, linezolid, methylene blue Other Serotonergic Drugs Clinical Impact Concomitant use of desvenlafaxine with other serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Intervention Monitor for symptoms of serotonin syndrome when desvenlafaxine is used concomitantly with other drugs that may affect the serotonergic neurotransmitter systems. If serotonin syndrome occurs, consider discontinuation of desvenlafaxine and/or concomitant serotonergic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

Examples other SNRIs, SSRIs, triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, buspirone, amphetamines, tryptophan, and St. John’s Wort Drugs that Interfere with Hemostasis Clinical Impact Concomitant use of desvenlafaxine with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug may potentiate the risk of bleeding. This may be due to the effect of desvenlafaxine on the release of serotonin by platelets.

Intervention Closely monitor for bleeding for patients receiving an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug when desvenlafaxine is initiated or discontinued [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . Examples NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin Drugs that are Primarily Metabolized by CYP2D6 Clinical Impact Concomitant use of desvenlafaxine increases C max and AUC of a drug primarily metabolized by CYP2D6 which may increase the risk of toxicity of the CYP2D6 substrate drug [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] . Intervention Original dose should be taken when co-administered with desvenlafaxine 100 mg or lower.

Reduce the dose of these drugs by up to one-half if co-administered with 400 mg of desvenlafaxine. Examples desipramine, atomoxetine, dextromethorphan, metoprolol, nebivolol, perphenazine, tolterodine

7.2Drugs Having No Clinically Important Interactions with Desvenlafaxine Based on pharmacokinetic studies, no dosage adjustment is required for drugs that are mainly metabolized by CYP3A4 (e.g., midazolam), or for drugs that are metabolized by both CYP2D6 and CYP3A4 (e.g., tamoxifen, aripiprazole), when administered concomitantly with desvenlafaxine [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

7.3Alcohol A clinical study has shown that desvenlafaxine does not increase the impairment of mental and motor skills caused by ethanol. However, as with all CNS-active drugs, patients should be advised to avoid alcohol consumption while taking desvenlafaxine.

7.4Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions False-positive urine immunoassay screening tests for phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamine have been reported in patients taking desvenlafaxine. This is due to lack of specificity of the screening tests. False positive test results may be expected for several days following discontinuation of desvenlafaxine therapy.

Confirmatory tests, such as gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, will distinguish desvenlafaxine from PCP and amphetamine.

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8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: Third trimester use may result in neonatal discontinuation syndrome ( 8.1 ). • Geriatric Use: There is an increased incidence of orthostatic hypotension in desvenlafaxine treated patients ≥65 years ( 6.1 and 8.5 ).

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185. Risk Summary Based on data from published observational studies, exposure to SNRIs, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Clinical Considerations] .

There are no published studies on desvenlafaxine in pregnant women; however published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to venlafaxine, the parent compound, have not reported a clear association with adverse developmental outcomes (see Data) . There are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and with exposure to SNRIs and SSRIs, including desvenlafaxine, during pregnancy ( see Clinical Considerations). In reproductive developmental studies in rats and rabbits treated with desvenlafaxine succinate, there was no evidence of teratogenicity at a plasma exposure (AUC) that is up to 19-times (rats) and 0.5-times (rabbits) the exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day.

However, fetotoxicity and pup deaths were observed in rats at 4.5-times the AUC exposure observed with an adult human dose of 100 mg per day. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

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. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk A prospective longitudinal study of 201 women with a history of major depression who were euthymic at the beginning of pregnancy, showed that women who discontinued antidepressant medication during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressant medication.

Maternal Adverse Reactions Exposure to desvenlafaxine in mid to late pregnancy may increase the risk for preeclampsia, and exposure to desvenlafaxine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Exposure to SNRIs or SSRIs in late pregnancy may lead to an increased risk for neonatal complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Monitor neonates who were exposed to desvenlafaxine in the third trimester of pregnancy for drug discontinuation syndrome (see Data).

Data Human Data Published epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to the parent compound venlafaxine have not reported a clear association with major birth defects or miscarriage. Methodological limitations of these observational studies include possible exposure and outcome misclassification, lack of adequate controls, adjustment for confounders, and confirmatory studies; therefore, these studies cannot establish or exclude any drug-associated risk during pregnancy. Retrospective cohort studies based on claims data have shown an association between venlafaxine use and preeclampsia, compared to depressed women who did not take an antidepressant during pregnancy.

One study that assessed venlafaxine exposure in the second trimester or first half of the third trimester and preeclampsia showed an increased risk compared to unexposed depressed women [adjusted (adj) RR 1.57, 95%… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants at 1-844-405-6185. Risk Summary Based on data from published observational studies, exposure to SNRIs, particularly in the month before delivery, has been associated with a less than 2-fold increase in the risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) and Clinical Considerations] .

There are no published studies on desvenlafaxine in pregnant women; however published epidemiologic studies of pregnant women exposed to venlafaxine, the parent compound, have not reported a clear association with adverse developmental outcomes (see Data) . There are risks associated with untreated depression in pregnancy and with exposure to SNRIs and SSRIs, including desvenlafaxine, during pregnancy ( see Clinical Considerations). In reproductive developmental studies in rats and rabbits treated with desvenlafaxine succinate, there was no evidence of teratogenicity at a plasma exposure (AUC) that is up to 19-times (rats) and 0.5-times (rabbits) the exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day.

However, fetotoxicity and pup deaths were observed in rats at 4.5-times the AUC exposure observed with an adult human dose of 100 mg per day. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes.

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. Clinical Considerations Disease-Associated Maternal and/or Embryo/Fetal Risk A prospective longitudinal study of 201 women with a history of major depression who were euthymic at the beginning of pregnancy, showed that women who discontinued antidepressant medication during pregnancy were more likely to experience a relapse of major depression than women who continued antidepressant medication.

Maternal Adverse Reactions Exposure to desvenlafaxine in mid to late pregnancy may increase the risk for preeclampsia, and exposure to desvenlafaxine in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Exposure to SNRIs or SSRIs in late pregnancy may lead to an increased risk for neonatal complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Monitor neonates who were exposed to desvenlafaxine in the third trimester of pregnancy for drug discontinuation syndrome (see Data).

Data Human Data Published epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to the parent compound venlafaxine have not reported a clear association with major birth defects or miscarriage. Methodological limitations of these observational studies include possible exposure and outcome misclassification, lack of adequate controls, adjustment for confounders, and confirmatory studies; therefore, these studies cannot establish or exclude any drug-associated risk during pregnancy. Retrospective cohort studies based on claims data have shown an association between venlafaxine use and preeclampsia, compared to depressed women who did not take an antidepressant during pregnancy.

One study that assessed venlafaxine exposure in the second trimester or first half of the third trimester and preeclampsia showed an increased risk compared to unexposed depressed women [adjusted (adj) RR 1.57, 95% CI 1.29 to 1.91]. Preeclampsia was observed at venlafaxine doses equal to or greater than 75 mg/day and a duration of treatment >30 days. Another study that assessed venlafaxine exposure in gestational weeks 10 to 20 and preeclampsia showed an increased risk… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of desvenlafaxine have not been established in pediatric patients for the treatment of MDD. Efficacy was not demonstrated in two adequate and well controlled, 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group studies conducted in 587 patients (7 to 17 years of age) for the treatment of MDD. Antidepressants, such as desvenlafaxine, increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients [see the Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] .

Desvenlafaxine was associated with a decrease in body weight in placebo-controlled trials in pediatric patients with MDD. The incidence of weight loss (≥3.5% of baseline weight) was 22%, 14%, and 7% for patients treated with low dose desvenlafaxine, high dose desvenlafaxine, and placebo, respectively. The risks associated with longer term desvenlafaxine use were assessed in 6-month, open-label extension studies in pediatric patients (7 to 17 years of age) with MDD.

Pediatric patients (7 to 17 years of age) had mean changes in weight that approximated expected changes, based on data from age- and sex-matched peers. In clinical trials, when compared to adult patients receiving the same dose of desvenlafaxine, exposure to desvenlafaxine was similar in adolescent patients 12 to 17 years of age, and was about 30% higher in pediatric patients 7 to 11 years of age. Juvenile Animal Studies In a juvenile animal study, male and female rats were treated with desvenlafaxine (75, 225 and 675 mg/kg/day) starting on postnatal day (PND) 22 through 112.

Behavioral deficits (longer time immobile in a motor activity test, longer time swimming in a straight channel test, and lack of habituation in an acoustic startle test) were observed in males and females but were reversed after a recovery period. A No Adverse Effect Level (NOAEL) was not identified for these deficits. The Low Adverse Effect Level (LOAEL) was 75 mg/kg/day which was associated with plasma exposure (AUC) twice the levels measured with a pediatric dose of 100 mg/day.

In a second juvenile animal study, male and female rats were administered desvenlafaxine (75, 225 or 675 mg/kg/day) for 8 to 9 weeks starting on PND 22 and were mated with naïve counterparts. Delays in sexual maturation and decreased fertility, number of implantation sites and total live embryos were observed in treated females at all doses. The LOAEL for these findings is 75 mg/kg/day which was associated with an AUC twice the levels measured with a pediatric dose of 100 mg/day.

These findings were reversed at the end of a 4-week recovery period. The relevance of these findings to humans is not known.

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8.5Geriatric Use Of the 4,158 patients in pre-marketing clinical studies with desvenlafaxine, 6% were 65 years of age or older. No overall differences in safety or efficacy were observed between these patients and younger patients; however, in the short-term placebo-controlled studies, there was a higher incidence of systolic orthostatic hypotension in patients ≥65 years of age compared to patients <65 years of age treated with desvenlafaxine [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)] . For elderly patients, possible reduced renal clearance of desvenlafaxine should be considered when determining dose [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] .

SSRIs and SNRIs, including desvenlafaxine, have been associated with cases of clinically significant hyponatremia in elderly patients, who may be at greater risk for this adverse event [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] .

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10 OVERDOSAGE

10.1Human Experience with Overdosage There is limited clinical trial experience with desvenlafaxine succinate overdosage in humans. However, desvenlafaxine is the major active metabolite of venlafaxine. Overdose experience reported with venlafaxine (the parent drug of desvenlafaxine) is presented below; the identical information can be found in the Overdosage section of the venlafaxine package insert.

In postmarketing experience, overdose with venlafaxine (the parent drug of desvenlafaxine) has occurred predominantly in combination with alcohol and/or other drugs. The most commonly reported events in overdosage include tachycardia, changes in level of consciousness (ranging from somnolence to coma), mydriasis, seizures, and vomiting. Electrocardiogram changes (e.g., prolongation of QT interval, bundle branch block, QRS prolongation), sinus and ventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, hypotension, rhabdomyolysis, vertigo, liver necrosis, serotonin syndrome, and death have been reported.

Published retrospective studies report that venlafaxine overdosage may be associated with an increased risk of fatal outcomes compared to that observed with SSRI antidepressant products, but lower than that for tricyclic antidepressants. Epidemiological studies have shown that venlafaxine-treated patients have a higher pre-existing burden of suicide risk factors than SSRI-treated patients. The extent to which the finding of an increased risk of fatal outcomes can be attributed to the toxicity of venlafaxine in overdosage, as opposed to some characteristic(s) of venlafaxine-treated patients, is not clear.

10.2Management of Overdosage No specific antidotes for desvenlafaxine are known. In managing over dosage, consider the possibility of multiple drug involvement. In case of overdose, call Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for latest recommendations.

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12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The exact mechanism of the antidepressant action of desvenlafaxine is unknown, but is thought to be related to the potentiation of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, through inhibition of their reuptake. Non-clinical studies have shown that desvenlafaxine is a potent and selective SNRI.

12.2Pharmacodynamics Desvenlafaxine lacked significant affinity for numerous receptors, including muscarinic-cholinergic, H 1 -histaminergic, or α 1 -adrenergic receptors in vitro . Desvenlafaxine also lacked monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory activity. ECG changes Electrocardiograms were obtained from 1,492 desvenlafaxine treated patients with major depressive disorder and 984 placebo-treated patients in clinical studies lasting up to 8 weeks.

No clinically relevant differences were observed between desvenlafaxine treated and placebo-treated patients for QT, QTc, PR, and QRS intervals. In a thorough QTc study with prospectively determined criteria, desvenlafaxine did not cause QT prolongation. No difference was observed between placebo and desvenlafaxine treatments for the QRS interval.

12.3Pharmacokinetics The single-dose pharmacokinetics of desvenlafaxine are linear and dose-proportional in a dose range of 50 to 600 mg (1 to 12 times the recommended approved dosage) per day. With once-daily dosing, steady-state plasma concentrations are achieved within approximately 4 to 5 days. At steady-state, multiple-dose accumulation of desvenlafaxine is linear and predictable from the single-dose pharmacokinetic profile.

Absorption The absolute oral bioavailability of desvenlafaxine after oral administration is about 80%. Effect of Food Ingestion of a high-fat meal (800 to 1000 calories) increased desvenlafaxine C max about 16% and had no effect on AUC. Distribution Steady-state volume of distribution of desvenlafaxine is

3.4L/kg. Plasma protein binding of desvenlafaxine is 30% and is independent of drug concentration. Elimination Metabolism Desvenlafaxine is primarily metabolized by conjugation (mediated by UGT isoforms) and, to a minor extent, through oxidative metabolism.

CYP3A4 mediates the oxidative metabolism (N-demethylation) of desvenlafaxine. The CYP2D6 metabolic pathway is not involved. The pharmacokinetics of desvenlafaxine was similar in subjects with CYP2D6 poor and extensive metabolizer phenotype.

Excretion Approximately 45% of desvenlafaxine is excreted unchanged in urine at 72 hours after oral administration. Approximately 19% of the administered dose is excreted as the glucuronide metabolite and <5% as the oxidative metabolite (N,O-didesmethylvenlafaxine) in urine. Specific Populations No clinically significant differences in the exposures of desvenlafaxine were observed based on ethnicity (White, Black, Hispanic).

The effect of intrinsic patient factors on the pharmacokinetics of desvenlafaxine is presented in Figure 1. Figure 1. Impact of Intrinsic Factors (Renal, Hepatic Impairment and Population Description) on Desvenlafaxine Pharmacokinetics Drug Interaction Studies Clinical Studies Other Drugs on Desvenlafaxine The effect of ketoconazole on the exposures of desvenlafaxine is summarized in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Effect of Other Drugs on Desvenlafaxine Pharmacokinetics Desvenlafaxine on Other Drugs The effects of desvenlafaxine on the exposures of other drugs are summarized in Figure 3. Figure 3.

Effects of Desvenlafaxine on Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs In Vitro Studies Based on in vitro data, drugs that inhibit CYP isozymes 1A1, 1A2, 2A6, 2D6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, and 2E1 are not expected to have significant impact on the pharmacokinetic profile of desvenlafaxine. Desvenlafaxine does not inhibit CYP1A2, 2A6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19 CYP2D6, or CYP3A4 isozymes. Desvenlafaxine does not induce CYP3A4 either.

Desvenlafaxine is not a substrate or an inhibitor for the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transporter. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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12.1Mechanism of Action The exact mechanism of the antidepressant action of desvenlafaxine is unknown, but is thought to be related to the potentiation of serotonin and norepinephrine in the central nervous system, through inhibition of their reuptake. Non-clinical studies have shown that desvenlafaxine is a potent and selective SNRI.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets are available as follows: 100 mg, dark brown to red colored, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘L350’ on one side and plain on other side. NDC 68788-7175-3, bottle of 30 tablets. NDC 68788-7175-6, bottle of 60 tablets.

NDC 68788-7175-9, bottle of 90 tablets. NDC 68788-7175-1, bottle of 100 tablets. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature] Each tablet contains 38 mg, 76 mg or 152 mg of desvenlafaxine succinate equivalent to 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of desvenlafaxine, respectively.

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11 DESCRIPTION Desvenlafaxine is an extended-release tablet for oral administration that contains desvenlafaxine succinate, USP, a structurally novel SNRI for the treatment of MDD. Desvenlafaxine (O-desmethylvenlafaxine) is the major active metabolite of the antidepressant venlafaxine, a medication used to treat major depressive disorder. Desvenlafaxine is designated RS -4-[2-dimethylamino-1-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethyl]phenol and has the empirical formula of C 16 H 25 NO 2 (free base) and C 16 H 25 NO 2 •C 4 H 6 O 4 •H 2 O (succinate monohydrate).

Desvenlafaxine succinate monohydrate has a molecular weight of 399.48. The structural formula is shown below. Desvenlafaxine succinate, USP is a white to off-white powder that is soluble in water.

The solubility of desvenlafaxine succinate is pH dependent. Its octanol:aqueous system (at pH 7) partition coefficient is 0.21. Desvenlafaxine is formulated as an extended-release tablet for once-a-day oral administration.

Each tablet contains 38 mg, 76 mg or 152 mg of desvenlafaxine succinate equivalent to 25 mg, 50 mg or 100 mg of desvenlafaxine, respectively. Inactive ingredients for the 25 mg tablet consist of hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, talc and film coating, which consists of hypromellose, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red, iron oxide black, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Inactive ingredients for the 50 mg tablet consist of hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, talc and film coating, which consists of hypromellose, iron oxide red, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide.

Inactive ingredients for the 100 mg tablet consist of hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, talc and film coating, which consists of hypromellose, iron oxide black, iron oxide red, polyethylene glycol, talc, and titanium dioxide. Structure

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17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Advise patients and caregivers to look for the emergence of suicidality, especially early during treatment and when the dose is adjusted up or down, and instruct them to report such symptoms to the healthcare provider [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Concomitant Medication Advise patients taking desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets not to use concomitantly other products containing desvenlafaxine or venlafaxine.

Healthcare professionals should instruct patients not to take desvenlafaxine with an MAOI or within 14 days of stopping an MAOI and to allow 7 days after stopping desvenlafaxine before starting an MAOI [see Contraindications (4)] . Serotonin Syndrome Caution patients about the risk of serotonin syndrome, particularly with the concomitant use of desvenlafaxine with other serotonergic agents (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, amphetamines, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. John’s Wort supplements) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] .

Elevated Blood Pressure Advise patients that they should have regular monitoring of blood pressure when taking desvenlafaxine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] . Increased Risk of Bleeding Inform patients about the concomitant use of desvenlafaxine with NSAIDs, aspirin, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, or other coagulants because the combined use of has been associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Advise patients to inform their healthcare providers if they are taking or planning to take any prescription or over-the-counter medications that increase the risk of bleeding [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

Activation of Mania/Hypomania Advise patients, their families and caregivers to observe for signs of activation of mania/hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] . Discontinuation Syndrome Advise patients not to abruptly stop taking desvenlafaxine without talking first with their healthcare professional. Patients should be aware that discontinuation effects may occur when stopping desvenlafaxine, and a dose of 25 mg per day is available for discontinuing therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) and Adverse Reactions (6.1)] .

Sexual Dysfunction Advise patients that use of desvenlafaxine may cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction in both male and female patients. Inform patients that they should discuss any changes in sexual function and potential management strategies with their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)]. Switching Patients from Other Antidepressants to Desvenlafaxine Discontinuation symptoms have been reported when switching patients from other antidepressants, including venlafaxine, to desvenlafaxine.

Tapering of the initial antidepressant may be necessary to minimize discontinuation symptoms. Interference with Cognitive and Motor Performance Caution patients about operating hazardous machinery, including automobiles, until they are reasonably certain that desvenlafaxine therapy does not adversely affect their ability to engage in such activities. Alcohol Advise patients to avoid alcohol while taking desvenlafaxine [see Drug Interactions (7.3)] .

Allergic Reactions Advise patients to notify their physician if they develop allergic phenomena such as rash, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing. Pregnancy Advise patients to notify their physician if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during therapy. Advise patients that there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to desvenlafaxine during pregnancy [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

Residual Inert Matrix Tablet Patients receiving desvenlafaxine may notice an inert matrix tablet passing in the stool or via colostomy. Patients should be informed that the active medication has already been absorbed by the time the patient sees… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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MEDICATION GUIDE Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets (des VEN la FAX een) Dispense with Medication Guide available at: www.breckenridgepharma.com/prescription-products/ What is the most important information I should know about desvenlafaxine? Desvenlafaxine can cause serious side effects, including: • Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in some children and young adults within the first few months of treatment. Desvenlafaxine is not for use in children. • Depression or other serious mental illnesses are the most important causes of suicidal thoughts or actions.

How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions? o Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. o Call the healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings. o 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 your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: o thoughts about suicide or dying o trouble sleeping (insomnia) o attempts to commit suicide o new or worse irritability o new or worse depression o acting aggressive, being angry, or violent o new or worse anxiety o acting on dangerous impulses o feeling very agitated or restless o an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania) o panic attacks o other unusual changes in behavior or mood What is desvenlafaxine? • Desvenlafaxine is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a certain type of depression called major depressive disorder (MDD).

Desvenlafaxine belongs to a class of medicines known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Do not take desvenlafaxine if you: • are allergic to desvenlafaxine succinate, venlafaxine hydrochloride, or any of the ingredients in desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets. • take a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). • have stopped taking an MAOI in the last 14 days.

Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you take an MAOI. • are being treated with the antibiotic linezolid or the intravenous methylene blue. Do not start taking an MAOI for at least 7 days after you stop treatment with desvenlafaxine. Before taking desvenlafaxine tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you: • have high blood pressure • have heart problems • have cerebrovascular problems or had a stroke • have or had bleeding problems • have, or have a family history of, bipolar disorder, mania or hypomania • have high cholesterol or high triglycerides • have or had depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior • have kidney or liver problems • have or had seizures or convulsions • have low sodium levels in your blood • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Talk to your healthcare provider about the risk to your unborn baby if you take desvenlafaxine during pregnancy. o Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with desvenlafaxine. o If you become pregnant during treatment with desvenlafaxine, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants. You can register by calling 1-844-405-6185. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Desvenlafaxine can pass into your breast milk.

Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with desvenlafaxine. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Desvenlafaxine and other med… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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12.3Pharmacokinetics The single-dose pharmacokinetics of desvenlafaxine are linear and dose-proportional in a dose range of 50 to 600 mg (1 to 12 times the recommended approved dosage) per day. With once-daily dosing, steady-state plasma concentrations are achieved within approximately 4 to 5 days. At steady-state, multiple-dose accumulation of desvenlafaxine is linear and predictable from the single-dose pharmacokinetic profile.

Absorption The absolute oral bioavailability of desvenlafaxine after oral administration is about 80%. Effect of Food Ingestion of a high-fat meal (800 to 1000 calories) increased desvenlafaxine C max about 16% and had no effect on AUC. Distribution Steady-state volume of distribution of desvenlafaxine is

3.4L/kg. Plasma protein binding of desvenlafaxine is 30% and is independent of drug concentration. Elimination Metabolism Desvenlafaxine is primarily metabolized by conjugation (mediated by UGT isoforms) and, to a minor extent, through oxidative metabolism.

CYP3A4 mediates the oxidative metabolism (N-demethylation) of desvenlafaxine. The CYP2D6 metabolic pathway is not involved. The pharmacokinetics of desvenlafaxine was similar in subjects with CYP2D6 poor and extensive metabolizer phenotype.

Excretion Approximately 45% of desvenlafaxine is excreted unchanged in urine at 72 hours after oral administration. Approximately 19% of the administered dose is excreted as the glucuronide metabolite and <5% as the oxidative metabolite (N,O-didesmethylvenlafaxine) in urine. Specific Populations No clinically significant differences in the exposures of desvenlafaxine were observed based on ethnicity (White, Black, Hispanic).

The effect of intrinsic patient factors on the pharmacokinetics of desvenlafaxine is presented in Figure 1. Figure 1. Impact of Intrinsic Factors (Renal, Hepatic Impairment and Population Description) on Desvenlafaxine Pharmacokinetics Drug Interaction Studies Clinical Studies Other Drugs on Desvenlafaxine The effect of ketoconazole on the exposures of desvenlafaxine is summarized in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Effect of Other Drugs on Desvenlafaxine Pharmacokinetics Desvenlafaxine on Other Drugs The effects of desvenlafaxine on the exposures of other drugs are summarized in Figure 3. Figure 3.

Effects of Desvenlafaxine on Pharmacokinetics of Other Drugs In Vitro Studies Based on in vitro data, drugs that inhibit CYP isozymes 1A1, 1A2, 2A6, 2D6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, and 2E1 are not expected to have significant impact on the pharmacokinetic profile of desvenlafaxine. Desvenlafaxine does not inhibit CYP1A2, 2A6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19 CYP2D6, or CYP3A4 isozymes. Desvenlafaxine does not induce CYP3A4 either.

Desvenlafaxine is not a substrate or an inhibitor for the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transporter. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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12.2Pharmacodynamics Desvenlafaxine lacked significant affinity for numerous receptors, including muscarinic-cholinergic, H 1 -histaminergic, or α 1 -adrenergic receptors in vitro . Desvenlafaxine also lacked monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory activity. ECG changes Electrocardiograms were obtained from 1,492 desvenlafaxine treated patients with major depressive disorder and 984 placebo-treated patients in clinical studies lasting up to 8 weeks.

No clinically relevant differences were observed between desvenlafaxine treated and placebo-treated patients for QT, QTc, PR, and QRS intervals. In a thorough QTc study with prospectively determined criteria, desvenlafaxine did not cause QT prolongation. No difference was observed between placebo and desvenlafaxine treatments for the QRS interval.

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES Major Depressive Disorder The efficacy of desvenlafaxine as a treatment for depression was established in four 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose studies (at doses of 50 mg per day to 400 mg per day) in adult outpatients who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria for major depressive disorder. In the first study, patients received 100 mg (n = 114), 200 mg (n = 116), or 400 mg (n = 113) of desvenlafaxine once daily, or placebo (n = 118).

In a second study, patients received either 200 mg (n = 121) or 400 mg (n = 124) of desvenlafaxine once daily, or placebo (n = 124). In two additional studies, patients received 50 mg (n = 150 and n = 164) or 100 mg (n = 147 and n = 158) of desvenlafaxine once daily, or placebo (n = 150 and n = 161). Desvenlafaxine showed superiority over placebo as measured by improvement in the 17-item Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D 17 ) total score in four studies and overall improvement, as measured by the Clinical Global Impressions Scale - Improvement (CGI-I), in three of the four studies.

In studies directly comparing 50 mg per day and 100 mg per day there was no suggestion of a greater effect with the higher dose and adverse reactions and discontinuations were more frequent at higher doses [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. Table 9: Primary Efficacy (HAM-D 17 ) Results for Short-term Studies DESVENLAFAXINE Study No. Primary Endpoint: HAM-D 17 Placebo 50 mg/day 100 mg/day 200 mg/day 400 mg/day 1 Baseline Score (SD a ) 23.1 (2.5) 23.2 (2.5) 22.9 (2.4) 23 (2.2) Difference from Placebo (95% CI c ) -2.9 b (-5.1, -0.8) -2 -3.1 b (-5.2, -0.9) 2 Baseline Score (SD a ) 25.3 (3.3) 24.8 (2.9) 25.2 (3.2) Difference from Placebo (95% CI c ) -3.3 b (-5.3, -1.2) -2.8 b (-4.8, -0.7) 3 Baseline Score (SD a ) 23 (2.6) 23.4 (2.6) 23.4 (2.6) Difference from Placebo (95% CI c ) -1.9 b (-3.5, -0.3) -1.5 4 Baseline Score (SD a ) 24.3 (2.6) 24.3 (2.4) 24.4 (2.7) Difference from Placebo (95% CI c ) -2.5 b (-4.1, -0.9) -3 b (-4.7, -1.4) a Standard deviation; b Adjusted p-value < 0.05; c Difference between least squares means at final evaluation, calculated as drug response minus placebo response; unadjusted 95% confidence intervals Analyses of the relationships between treatment outcome and age and treatment outcome and gender did not suggest any differential responsiveness on the basis of these patient characteristics.

There was insufficient information to determine the effect of race on outcome in these studies. In a longer-term trial (Study 5), adult outpatients meeting DSM-IV criteria for major depressive disorder, who responded to 8 weeks of open-label acute treatment with 50 mg per day desvenlafaxine and subsequently remained stable for 12 weeks on desvenlafaxine, were assigned randomly in a double-blind manner to remain on active treatment or switch to placebo for up to 26 weeks of observation for relapse. Response during the open-label phase was defined as a HAM-D 17 total score of ≤ 11 and CGI-I ≤ 2 at the day 56 evaluation; stability was defined as HAM-D 17 total score of ≤ 11 and CGI-I ≤ 2 at week 20 and not having a HAM-D 17 total score of ≥ 16 or a CGI-I score ≥ 4 at any office visit.

Relapse during the double-blind phase was defined as follows: (1) a HAM-D 17 total score of ≥ 16 at any office visit, (2) discontinuation for unsatisfactory efficacy response, (3) hospitalized for depression, (4) suicide attempt, or (5) suicide. Patients receiving continued desvenlafaxine treatment experienced statistically significantly longer time to relapse compared with placebo. At 26 weeks, the Kaplan-Meier estimated proportion of relapse was 14% with desvenlafaxine treatment versus 30% with placebo.

Figure 4. Estimated Proportion of Relapses vs. Number of Days since Randomization (Study 5) In another longer-term trial (Study 6), adult outpatients meeting DSM-IV criteria for major depressive disorder and who responded to 12… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

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9 DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

9.1Controlled Substance Desvenlafaxine is not a controlled substance.

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9.1Controlled Substance Desvenlafaxine is not a controlled substance.

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology ~1 min read ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Desvenlafaxine succinate administered by oral gavage to mice and rats for 2 years did not increase the incidence of tumors in either study. Mice received desvenlafaxine succinate at dosages up to 500/300 mg/kg/day (dosage lowered after 45 weeks of dosing). The AUC exposure at 300 mg/kg/day dose is estimated at 10 times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day.

Rats received desvenlafaxine succinate at dosages up to 300 mg/kg/day (males) or 500 mg/kg/day (females). The AUC exposure at the highest dose is estimated at 11 (males) or 26 (females) times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day. Mutagenesis Desvenlafaxine was not mutagenic in the in vitro bacterial mutation assay (Ames test) and was not clastogenic in an in vitro chromosome aberration assay in cultured CHO cells, an in vivo mouse micronucleus assay, or an in vivo chromosome aberration assay in rats.

Additionally, desvenlafaxine was not genotoxic in the in vitro CHO mammalian cell forward mutation assay and was negative in the in vitro BALB/c-3T3 mouse embryo cell transformation assay. Impairment of Fertility When desvenlafaxine succinate was administered orally to male and female rats, fertility was reduced at the high dose of 300 mg/kg/day, which is 10 (males) and 19 (females) times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day. There was no effect on fertility at 100 mg/kg/day, which is 3 (males) or 5 (females) times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day.

These studies did not address reversibility of the effect on fertility. The relevance of these findings to humans is not known.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ~1 min read ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility Carcinogenesis Desvenlafaxine succinate administered by oral gavage to mice and rats for 2 years did not increase the incidence of tumors in either study. Mice received desvenlafaxine succinate at dosages up to 500/300 mg/kg/day (dosage lowered after 45 weeks of dosing). The AUC exposure at 300 mg/kg/day dose is estimated at 10 times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day.

Rats received desvenlafaxine succinate at dosages up to 300 mg/kg/day (males) or 500 mg/kg/day (females). The AUC exposure at the highest dose is estimated at 11 (males) or 26 (females) times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day. Mutagenesis Desvenlafaxine was not mutagenic in the in vitro bacterial mutation assay (Ames test) and was not clastogenic in an in vitro chromosome aberration assay in cultured CHO cells, an in vivo mouse micronucleus assay, or an in vivo chromosome aberration assay in rats.

Additionally, desvenlafaxine was not genotoxic in the in vitro CHO mammalian cell forward mutation assay and was negative in the in vitro BALB/c-3T3 mouse embryo cell transformation assay. Impairment of Fertility When desvenlafaxine succinate was administered orally to male and female rats, fertility was reduced at the high dose of 300 mg/kg/day, which is 10 (males) and 19 (females) times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day. There was no effect on fertility at 100 mg/kg/day, which is 3 (males) or 5 (females) times the AUC exposure at an adult human dose of 100 mg per day.

These studies did not address reversibility of the effect on fertility. The relevance of these findings to humans is not known.

📄 Recent Major Changes 9 words ▾

Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 , 5.4 ) 8/2023

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PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 100 mg NDC 68788-7175 Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets 100 mg PHARMACIST: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. breckenridge A Towa Company Rx Only Repackaged By: Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets 100mg

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Desvenlafaxine Succinate ER (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 8 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 Desvenlafaxine Succinate ER. CMS lists 2 products for this generic; we show the highest-spend one. 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
$14.97M
Claims incl. refills
282.4K
Beneficiaries
153.3K
Spend / beneficiary
$97.62
Spend / claim
$53.01
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 Desvenlafaxine (this brand).

Top reported reactions

Nausea336
Headache294
Anxiety288
Toxicity To Various Agents287
Fatigue276
Depression240
Dizziness226

Age at onset

Neonate5
Infant2
Child1
Adolescent28
Adult684
Elderly207

Reporter sex

5,094 reports
Male · 26%
Female · 73%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization1,338
Life-threatening206
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 674 320
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.

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Why is there no price listed?
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