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DESVENLAFAXINE 50 mg Tablet, Extended Release, 60-count

by Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE (68788-8760-6)

NDC 68788-8760-06

🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-8760-6 billing pads the package segment with a zero

This package

Contains60-count Pack sizes4 compare ↓

Also priced by: Part D plans $0.7941/unit — full pricing hub ↓

Also comes in: 30 tablets 68788-8760-03 90 tablets 68788-8760-09 100 tablets 68788-8760-01

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

📋 All sources & update times →

This page is curated, coded, and maintained by Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD

Compiled from public FDA, CMS, DailyMed, NADAC, and related drug data sources. Editorial policy

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 68788-8760-6

Product NDC 68788-8760

11-digit billing NDC 68788876006

NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)

RxCUI 1874559

UNII ZB22ENF0XR

Application # ANDA204028

SPL Set ID 5a136b61-f734-43d5-86fc-059ff3b5342a

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 2024-11-11

Route ORAL

Dosage form TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE

Substance DESVENLAFAXINE SUCCINATE

TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 68788-8760-6 — 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 → 68788-8760-06. 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 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.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerPreferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Application holderRUBICON RESEARCH LTD

FDA applicationANDA204028 (ANDA)

Labeler code68788

First marketedNov 2024

Product typeHuman Prescription Drug

Portfolio825 products on file

🔎 All NDCs from Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).

Where does this data come from?

Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Desvenlafaxine is used to treat depression. Desvenlafaxine is in a class of medications called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It works by increasing the amounts of serotonin and norepinephrine, natural substances in the brain that help maintain mental balance.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist

Desvenlafaxine is an antidepressant approved for adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). It belongs to a class called SNRIs — drugs that help keep more of two brain chemicals,...
What is desvenlafaxine actually used for?
Antidepressants like desvenlafaxine typically take time to work — it's not something you feel immediately. Clinical studies that showed effectiveness ran for about 8 weeks. Your pr...
How long will it take before I start feeling better?

📖 Read our full Desvenlafaxine guide →

Patient education

📘 MedlinePlus patient leaflet ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Desvenlafaxine — tap one for details:

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🌿 Every supplement checked against Desvenlafaxine (109 interactions) — ranked by severity →

Nutrient depletion considerations

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

SODIUM Moderate Depletion

🧪 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.

💊 What it looks like

Color pink

ShapeRound

ImprintUpArrowhead;A42

Size1 mm

ScoringNot scored

One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.

Where does this data come from?

Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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

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

UNII WZB9127XOA
A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
UNII H77VEI93A8
A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
UNII 3NXW29V3WO
Hypromellose is a plant-based thickener made from cellulose. It's used in medicines as a binder to hold ingredients together, a coating for tablets, and a thickener for liquids.
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 OP1R32D61U
Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
UNII 3WJQ0SDW1A
Polyethylene glycol is a synthetic liquid or solid polymer used in medicines as a solvent, lubricant, and humectant. It helps dissolve active ingredients, reduces friction during manufacturing, and retains moisture in the final product.
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 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.

9 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 system	Per each	Per 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	$47.65 / 60 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

Product	Labeler	Pack	NADAC/unit	TE	Status	Price vs. this
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 00054-0400-13	Hikma	30 tablets	$0.395	AB	Availability likely	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 00591-3659-30	Actavis	30 tablets	$0.395	AB	Availability likely	—
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 50 mg 33342-0388-07	Macleods	30 tablets	$0.395	AB	Availability likely	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 60687-0607-21	American	1 tablet	$0.395	—	Availability likely	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 70436-0012-04	Slate	30 tablets	$0.395	AB	Availability likely	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 72603-0556-01	NorthStar	30 tablets	$0.395	AB	Availability likely	—
Pristiq Extended-Release 50 mg 00008-1211-01	Wyeth	90 tablets	$13.956	AB	Availability likely	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 10135-0821-10	Marlex	1000 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 46708-0540-10	Alembic	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 50090-4806-00	A-S	30 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 50090-5293-00	A-S	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 50 mg 50090-6894-00	A-S	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 50090-7737-00	A-S	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 51991-0311-01	Breckenridge	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine Er 50 mg 61919-0882-28	Direct_Rx	28 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 63629-7525-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 68071-3790-03	NuCare	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 50 mg 68180-0592-02	Lupin	500 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 68788-7194-01	Preferred	100 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mgthis 68788-8760-06	Preferred	60 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine Succinate 50 mg 71335-1150-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 71335-1700-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	—	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 71335-1753-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 71335-2575-01	Bryant	30 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
desvenlafaxine 50 mg 72189-0147-28	DIRECT	28 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine ER 50 mg 72189-0567-28	Direct_rx	28 tablets	—	AB	FDA listed	—
Desvenlafaxine 50 mg 72888-0143-00	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.

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

🏛️

2024

On the market since

Nov 2024

📍

2026

Currently FDA-listed

2 years listed

🔓

Generic on the market

this product is a generic

✅This is a generic drug

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

Where does this data come from?

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

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

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Desvenlafaxine ER (matched by generic name) — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.

⚠️ 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 ER. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.

Period

Total Part D spend

$544.6K

Claims incl. refills

Beneficiaries

Spend / beneficiary

$273.83

Spend / claim

$182.10

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 NDC	Description	Marketing start	Status
68788-8760-01	100 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE (68788-8760-1)	2024-11-11	Active
68788-8760-03	30 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE (68788-8760-3)	2024-11-11	Active
68788-8760-06 You're viewing this	60 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE (68788-8760-6)	2024-11-11	Active
68788-8760-09	90 TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE in 1 PACKAGE (68788-8760-9)	2024-11-11	Active

You're viewing one of 4 pack sizes for this product.

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 68788-8760-06?

NDC 68788-8760-06 is a 60-count package — 60 tablet, extended release in 1 package.

What is the difference between NDC 68788-8760-06 and NDC 68788-8760-03?

Both are DESVENLAFAXINE 50 mg Tablet, Extended Release — the drug itself is identical. NDC 68788-8760-06 is the 60-count package, while NDC 68788-8760-03 is the 30 tablets package.

What NDC number is used to bill for this package of DESVENLAFAXINE 50 mg Tablet, Extended Release?

Bill NDC 68788-8760-06 — the 11-digit billing format is 68788876006. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product

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
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NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS)	— Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data	✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk	— Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD)	— Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.

“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?

The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.

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 68788-8760-6, 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: 68788-8760-06, written without dashes as 68788876006. 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 68788-8760-06, the first segment (68788) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.; the middle segment (8760) 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 Preferred 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 3 other package presentations of this same product, including 30 tablets (68788-8760-03), 90 tablets (68788-8760-09), 100 tablets (68788-8760-01). 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?

Preferred 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.

🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 💬 Medication Guide

🚨 Boxed Warning 179 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 ] . 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 ] . Desvenlafaxine extended-release tabletsare not approved for use in pediatric patients [see ] . 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 ( ). • Closely monitor for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors ( ). • Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets are not approved for use in pediatric patients ( ).

🎯 Indications and Usage 45 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) [see ]. Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets are a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) indicated for the treatment of adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) ( ).

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read ▾

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

2.1General Instructions for Use The recommended dose for desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets is 50 mg once daily, with or without food. The 50 mg dose is both a starting dose and the therapeutic dose. Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 and ].

2.2Dosage Recommendations for Patients with Renal Impairment The maximum recommended dose in patients with moderate renal impairment (24-hr creatinine clearance [ClCr] = 30 to 50 mL/min, Cockcroft-Gault [C-G]) is 50 mg per day. The maximum recommended dose in patients with severe renal impairment (ClCr 15 to 29 mL/min, C-G) or end- stage renal disease (ESRD, ClCr < 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 and ] .

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 and ] .

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 extended-release tablets (50-400 mg) was established in two maintenance trials [see ] . Patients should be periodically reassessed to determine the need for continued treatment.

2.5Discontinuing Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets Adverse reactions may occur upon discontinuation of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets [see ]. Gradually reduce the dosage rather than stopping desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets abruptly when discontinuing therapy with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets. In some patients, discontinuation may need to occur over a period of several months.

2.6Switching Patients from Other Antidepressants to Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets Discontinuation symptoms have been reported when switching patients from other antidepressants, including venlafaxine, to desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets. 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 extended-release tablets. Conversely, at least 7 days should be allowed after stopping desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets before s…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 121 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS • 25 mg Tablet: Brown colored, round shaped convex, film coated tablet debossed with "˄" on one side and plain on the other side. A41 • 50 mg Tablet: Pink colored, round shaped convex, film coated tablet debossed with "˄" on one side and plain on the other side. A42 • 100 mg Tablet: Beige colored, round shaped convex, film coated tablet debossed with "˄" on one side and plain on the other side.

A43 • Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg ( ). • 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 ( ).

⛔ Contraindications 218 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 extended-release tablets [see ] . • The use of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets or within 7 days of stopping treatment with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets is contraindicated because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome.

The use of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders is also contraindicated [see and ]. • Starting desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 and ]. • Hypersensitivity to desvenlafaxine succinate, venlafaxine hydrochloride or any excipients in the desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets formulation ( 4 ). • Serotonin Syndrome and MAOIs : Do not use MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets or within 7 days of stopping treatment with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets.

Do not use desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets within 14 days of stopping an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders. In addition, do not start desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets in a patient who is being treated with linezolid or intravenous methylene blue ( 4 ).

⚠️ 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 extended-release tablets and serotonergic agents and initiate supportive treatment ( ). • Elevated Blood Pressure: Control hypertension before initiating treatment. Monitor blood pressure regularly during treatment ( ). • Increased Risk of Bleeding: Concomitant use of aspirin, NSAIDs, other antiplatelet drugs, warfarin, and other anticoagulants may increase this risk ( ). • Angle Closure Glaucoma: Avoid use of antidepressants, including desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets, in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles treated ( ). • Activation of Mania/Hypomania: Use cautiously in patients with Bipolar Disorder.

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

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…

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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 ] • Serotonin Syndrome [see ] • Elevated Blood Pressure [see ] • Increased Risk of Bleeding [see ] • Angle Closure Glaucoma [see ] • Activation of Mania/Hypomania [see ] • Discontinuation Syndrome [see ] • Seizure [see ] • Hyponatremia [see ] • Interstitial Lung Disease and Eosinophilic Pneumonia [see ] • Sexual Dysfunction [see ] 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 ( ).

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Advagen Pharma Ltd at 866-488-0312 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 extended-release tablets were 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 extended-release tablets; 2,116 were exposed to desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets (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 extended-release tablets (4.1%) was similar to the rate for placebo (3.8%). For the 100 mg dose of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets 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 Extended-Release Tablets System Organ Class Preferred Term Placebo (n=636) 50 mg (n=317) 100 mg (n=424) 200 mg (n=307) 400 mg (n=317) Cardiac disorders Blood pressure increased 1 1…

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7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

7.1Drugs Having Clinically Important Interactions with Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets Table 8: Clinically Important Drug Interactions with Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI) Clinical Impact The concomitant use of SSRIs and SNRIs including desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets with MAOIs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome. Intervention Concomitant use of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets is contraindicated: • With an MAOI intended to treat psychiatric disorders or within 7 days of stopping treatment with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets. • 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 , Contraindications (4) and ].

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

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 extended-release tablets with an antiplatelet or anticoagulant drug may potentiate the risk of bleeding. This may be due to the effect of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets on the release of serotonin by platelets.

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

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

7.2Drugs Having No Clinically Important Interactions with Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets 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 extended-release tablets [see ].

7.3Alcohol A clinical study has shown that desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets.

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 ( ). • Geriatric Use : There is an increased incidence of orthostatic hypotension in desvenlafaxine treated patients ≥ 65 years ( and ).

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 and Clinical Considerations].

There are no published studies on desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets, 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 2-4% and 15-20%, 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 extended-release tablets in mid to late pregnancy may increase the risk for preeclampsia, and exposure to desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets in the month before delivery may be associated with an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage [see ]. 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 extended-release tablets 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 unexpose…

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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 extended-release tablets) 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 extended-release tablets) 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 extended-release tablets 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, H1-histaminergic, or α1-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 extended-release tablets after oral administration is about 80%. Effect of Food Ingestion of a high-fat meal (800 to 1000 calories) increased desvenlafaxine Cmax 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 extended-release tablets The effect of ketoconazole on the exposures of desvenlafaxine is summarized in Figure 2. Figure 2.

Effect of Other Drugs on Desvenlafaxine Pharmacokinetics Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets on Other Drugs The effects of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets on the exposures of other drugs are summarized in Figure 3. Figure 3. Effects of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 inhibit…

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets are available as follows: 50 mg, pink colored, round shaped convex, film coated tablet debossed with "˄" on one side and plain on the other side A42 NDC 68788-8760-3, bottle of 30 tablets NDC 68788-8760-6, bottle of 60 tablets NDC 68788-8760-9, bottle of 90 tablets NDC 68788-8760-1, 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 extended-release tablets are an extended-release tablets for oral administration that contain desvenlafaxine succinate, 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 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 7.0) partition coefficient is 0.21. Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets are 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, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, a film coating which consists of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow and iron oxide red. Inactive ingredients for the 50 mg tablet consist of hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, a film coating which consists of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, FD&C Red #40 and FD&C Yellow #6.

Inactive ingredients for the 100 mg tablet consist of hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, a film coating which consists of polyvinyl alcohol, polyethylene glycol, talc, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow, iron oxide red and iron oxide black. image description

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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 ] . 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 extended-release tablets with an MAOI or within 14 days of stopping an MAOI and to allow 7 days after stopping desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets before starting an MAOI [see Contraindications (4) ] . Serotonin Syndrome Caution patients about the risk of serotonin syndrome, particularly with the concomitant use of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets with other serotonergic agents (including triptans, tricyclic antidepressants, opioids, lithium, amphetamines, tryptophan, buspirone, and St.

John's Wort supplements) [see ] . Elevated Blood Pressure Advise patients that they should have regular monitoring of blood pressure when taking desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets [see ] . Increased Risk of Bleeding Inform patients about the concomitant use of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 ] . Activation of Mania/Hypomania Advise patients, their families and caregivers to observe for signs of activation of mania/hypomania [see ] . Discontinuation Syndrome Advise patients not to abruptly stop taking desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets without talking first with their healthcare professional.

Patients should be aware that discontinuation effects may occur when stopping desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets, and a dose of 25 mg per day is available for discontinuing therapy [see and ] . Sexual Dysfunction Advise patients that use of desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 ].

Switching Patients from Other Antidepressants to Desvenlafaxine Extended-Release Tablets Discontinuation symptoms have been reported when switching patients from other antidepressants, including venlafaxine, to desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets. 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 extended-release tablets therapy does not adversely affect their ability to engage in such activities.

Alcohol Advise patients to avoid alcohol while taking desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets [see ] . 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 extended-release tablets during pregnancy [see ] . Residual Inert Matrix Tablet Patients receiving desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets may notice an inert matrix tablet passing in the stool or via colostomy. Patients should be informed that the active me…

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MEDICATION GUIDE Desvenlafaxine(des VEN la FAX een ) Extended-Release Tablets What is the most important information I should know about desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets? Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets are 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? • 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. • Call the healthcare provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings. • 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 are desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets? • Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets are a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a certain type of depression called major depressive disorder (MDD).

Desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets belongs to a class of medicines known as serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Do not take desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets. Before taking desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets 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 extended-release tablets during pregnancy. o Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets. o If you become pregnant during treatment with desvenlafaxine extended-release tablets, 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 trea…

Glossary — plain-language definitions of medical terms used in this label:

anticoagulant: A medicine that slows down blood clotting; often called a blood thinner.

antiplatelet: A medicine that makes platelets, the blood cells that start a clot, less likely to clump together.

contraindicated: Should not be used in that situation, because the risk is considered too high.

in vitro: In a laboratory dish or test tube rather than in a living person or animal; results may not carry over to people.

serotonergic: Acting on serotonin, a chemical messenger involved in mood, sleep, and digestion.

Absorption: How a medicine moves from where it is taken, such as the stomach or gut, into the bloodstream.

accumulation: A buildup of a medicine in the body when new doses are taken before earlier ones are fully removed.

active metabolite: A substance made when the body breaks down a medicine that still has an effect of its own.

adverse reaction: An unwanted or harmful effect that a medicine causes in the body.

Adverse Reactions: Unwanted or harmful effects that people experienced while taking a medicine, listed on its official label.

angioedema: Rapid swelling deep under the skin, often around the eyes, lips, tongue, or throat.

anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, sometimes along with a racing heart or restlessness.

AUC: A measure of total drug exposure over time, showing how much medicine the blood is exposed to overall.

Bioavailability: The share of a dose that actually reaches the bloodstream and is able to have an effect.

Boxed Warning: The strongest safety warning the FDA can require, set inside a bold black border because the risk it describes can be very serious.

bradycardia: A slower-than-normal heart rate, usually under 60 beats per minute.

Child-Pugh: A scoring system doctors use to grade how severe long-term liver disease is, often to help set the right medicine dose.

clearance: How quickly the body removes a medicine from the blood, usually through the liver and kidneys.

Clinical Pharmacology: The label section explaining how a medicine works in the body and how the body processes it.

Clinical Studies: The label section summarizing the research trials used to show that a medicine works and is acceptably safe.

Cmax: The highest level a medicine reaches in the blood after a dose is taken.

constipation: Having bowel movements less often than usual, or passing stools that are hard, dry, and difficult to move.

Contraindications: A list of situations or health conditions in which a medicine should not be used because the chance of harm is too high.

creatinine clearance: An estimate of how fast the kidneys filter waste from the blood, often used to choose the right medicine dose.

CYP1A2: A liver enzyme that breaks down certain medicines and whose activity can be changed by cigarette smoke.

CYP2D6: A liver enzyme that breaks down many medicines; people inherit different versions, so it works faster in some and slower in others.

CYP3A4: One of the most important liver and gut enzymes, responsible for breaking down a large share of all medicines.

depression: A lasting low mood with loss of interest that affects everyday life.

discontinuation rate: The share of people in a study who stopped taking a treatment before the study was finished.

Distribution: How a medicine spreads from the blood into the body's tissues and organs after it is absorbed.

Dosage and Administration: The label section explaining how much of a medicine to use and how to take or give it.

dose reduction: Lowering the amount of a medicine, often to ease side effects or fit a person's needs.

Drug Interactions: The label section listing other medicines, foods, or substances that can change how a medicine works or raise the chance of side effects.

efficacy: How well a treatment works under the controlled conditions of a clinical study.

electrocardiogram: A quick, painless test that records the heart's electrical activity to check its rhythm and rate.

Elimination: The overall removal of a medicine from the body by breaking it down and passing it out.

end-stage renal disease: The most advanced, permanent stage of kidney failure, usually needing dialysis or a kidney transplant.

estimated background risk: The normal chance that any pregnancy will have a birth defect or problem, even without taking any medicine.

Excretion: How the body removes a medicine or its leftover pieces, mainly through the urine or stool.

extended-release: A pill or capsule made to release its medicine slowly over many hours, so it can be taken less often; often labeled ER or XR.

extensive metabolizer: A person whose enzymes break down a medicine at the usual, expected rate.

Full Prescribing Information: The complete, detailed label for a prescription medicine that follows the summary highlights.

glaucoma: An eye condition, often linked to high pressure inside the eye, that can slowly damage vision.

hemorrhage: Bleeding, especially heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, either inside the body or from an outside wound.

hepatic impairment: Reduced liver function, meaning the liver does not work as well as normal at processing substances, including medicines.

How Supplied/Storage and Handling: The label section describing the forms and strengths a medicine comes in and how to store it properly.

hypersensitivity: An overreaction of the body's defense system to a substance, causing symptoms such as rash, swelling, or trouble breathing.

hypertension: Blood pressure that stays higher than normal, commonly called high blood pressure.

hypomania: A milder form of mania, with raised energy and mood that is less severe and shorter-lasting than a full manic episode.

hyponatremia: A lower-than-normal level of sodium (salt) in the blood.

hypotension: Blood pressure that is lower than normal, which can cause dizziness or fainting.

incidence: How often a new event, such as a side effect, happens in a group of people over a set period of time.

Indications and Usage: The label section stating which medical conditions the FDA has officially approved the medicine to treat, prevent, or manage.

inhibitor: A substance that blocks an enzyme or transporter, which can raise the levels of drugs it normally handles.

insomnia: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restful sleep.

interstitial lung disease: A group of conditions in which the tissue around the lungs' air sacs becomes scarred or inflamed, making breathing harder.

intravenous: Given directly into a vein through a needle or thin tube; often written as IV.

irritability: Getting annoyed, frustrated, or angry more easily than usual.

mania: A period of unusually high energy, racing thoughts, and an excited or irritable mood that is more extreme than normal.

maximum recommended dose: The largest amount of a medicine that should be taken within a given period.

Mechanism of Action: How a medicine produces its effect in the body, described at the level of cells or body chemistry.

Medication Guide: An FDA-approved handout written for patients that explains important safety information about certain medicines in plain language.

Metabolism: How the body chemically changes a medicine, usually in the liver, into other substances.

metabolite: A new substance formed when the body breaks a medicine down.

mydriasis: Widening of the pupil, the dark center of the eye.

NDC: A unique number that identifies a specific medicine, its maker, strength, and package size.

neonatal: Relating to a newborn baby during its first four weeks of life.

orthostatic hypotension: A drop in blood pressure when you stand up from sitting or lying down, which can cause brief dizziness.

Overdosage: The label section describing what can happen if too much of a medicine is taken and how it may be treated.

package insert: The detailed printed information about a medicine, written for health professionals, that comes with the product.

Patient Counseling Information: The label section telling health professionals what to explain to patients about using a medicine safely.

Pharmacokinetics: The study of how the body takes in a medicine, spreads it around, breaks it down, and removes it over time.

placebo: An inactive treatment with no real medicine in it, such as a sugar pill, used for comparison in a study.

placebo-controlled: Describes a study that compares people taking the real medicine against people taking a dummy pill with no active ingredient.

postpartum: The period of time right after a woman gives birth.

potentiate: To make the effect of one medicine stronger by taking another substance along with it.

Pregnancy Exposure Registry: A study that collects health information from women who took a medicine while pregnant to learn how safe it is.

Prescribing Information: The official, detailed document approved by the FDA that tells health professionals how to use a prescription medicine.

protein binding: How much of a medicine sticks to proteins in the blood instead of moving freely through the body.

QT prolongation: A longer-than-normal electrical recovery time between heartbeats, seen on a heart tracing (ECG), which can raise the chance of a dangerous heart rhythm.

QTc: A number from a heart tracing (ECG) that measures the heart's electrical recovery time, adjusted for the heart rate.

relapse: The return of a cancer after a period of improvement or disappearance.

remission: A period when the signs and symptoms of cancer are reduced or have disappeared.

renal impairment: Reduced kidney function, meaning the kidneys do not filter waste and fluid from the blood as well as normal.

rhabdomyolysis: A serious condition where damaged muscle breaks down and releases material into the blood that can harm the kidneys.

seizure: A sudden burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that can cause shaking, staring, confusion, or loss of awareness.

serotonin syndrome: A potentially dangerous reaction from too much of the brain chemical serotonin, causing agitation, fast heartbeat, sweating, and muscle twitching.

SIADH: Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone: the body makes too much of a water-holding hormone, which lowers the level of sodium (salt) in the blood.

somnolence: Feeling very sleepy or drowsy, with trouble staying awake during the day.

substrate: A drug or other substance that a particular enzyme or transporter acts on.

suicidal ideation: Thoughts about wanting to end your own life, which can range from a passing wish to a detailed plan.

suicidality: A general term covering both thoughts about ending one's own life and actions taken toward it.

tachycardia: A faster-than-normal heart rate, usually over 100 beats per minute.

taper: Gradually lowering a dose in steps before stopping, rather than quitting all at once.

trimester: One of the three roughly three-month stages that a pregnancy is divided into.

UGT: A family of enzymes that attach a sugar-like molecule to a drug, making it easier for the body to remove.

Use in Specific Populations: The label section describing how a medicine affects particular groups, such as pregnant people, children, or older adults.

vertigo: A spinning sensation that makes you feel like you or the room around you is moving.

volume of distribution: A calculated value showing how widely a medicine spreads into body tissues versus staying in the blood.

Warnings and Precautions: The label section describing serious risks to know about and safety steps to follow while using a medicine.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

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