Postmarket Drug and Biologic Safety Evaluations Completed from July 2016 – September 2016
Product Name: Trade (active ingredient) with Dosage form NDA/BLA Number ("NME" indicates New Molecular Entity) Approval Date |
Major Indications | Summary of Findings from Evaluation | Actions taken and Ongoing Surveillance Activities |
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Acticlate
(doxycycline hyclate) tablets, for oral use
NDA 205931
July 25, 2014
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For treating:
For use as:
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Arnuity Ellipta
(fluticasone furoate inhalation powder)
for oral inhalation
NDA 205625
August 20, 2014
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For the once-daily maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 12 years of age and older
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Atropine Sulfate
Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1% for topical application to the eye
NDA 206289
July 18, 2014
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Belsomra
(suvorexant)
tablets, for oral use
NDA 204569 (NME)
August 13, 2014
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For treating insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance
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Two safety issues were identified from postmarketing adverse event reports:
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FDA continues to evaluate adverse event reports of paradoxical reactions and worsening insomnia to determine if regulatory action is required.
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Bunavail
(buprenorphine and
naloxone) buccal film
NDA 205637
June 6, 2014
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For the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence
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Two safety issues were identified from postmarketing adverse event reports:
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FDA continues to evaluate adverse event reports of product quality issues and inadequate dose conversion to determine if regulatory action is required.
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Contrave
(naltrexone hydrochloride and bupropion hydrochloride) extended-release tablets
NDA 200063
September 10, 2014
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For use as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with an initial body mass index (BMI) of:
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Two safety issues were identified from postmarketing adverse event reports:
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FDA continues to evaluate adverse event reports of loss of consciousness and abuse to determine if regulatory action is required.
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Desvenlafaxine
extended-release tablet, for oral use
NDA 204150
March 4, 2013
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For treating major depressive disorder (MDD)
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Eylea
(aflibercept) injection, for intravitreal injection
BLA 125387 (NME)
November 18, 2011
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For treating:
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Flonase Allergy Relief (fluticasone proprionate) nasal spray
NDA 205434
July 23, 2014
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For the temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies, including:
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Jublia
(efinaconazole) topical solution, 10% NDA 203567 (NME)
June 6, 2014
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For the topical treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Kerydin (tavaborole)
topical solution, 5% NDA 204427 (NME)
July 7, 2014
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For the topical treatment of onychomycosis of the toenails due to Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Mozobil
(plerixafor)
injection, for subcutaneous use
NDA 022311 (NME)
December 15, 2008
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For use in combination with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) to mobilize hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to the peripheral blood for collection and subsequent autologous transplantation in patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and multiple myeloma
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Nymalize (nimodipine)
oral solution
NDA 203340
May 10, 2013
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For improving neurological outcome by reducing the incidence and severity of ischemic deficits in adult patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) from ruptured intracranial berry aneurysms regardless of their post-ictus neurological condition (i.e., Hunt and Hess Grades I-V)
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Ofev (nintedanib)
capsule, for oral use
NDA 205832 (NME)
October 15, 2014
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For treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Pennsaid
(diclofenac sodium) topical solution, 2% w/w, for topical use
NDA 204623
January 16, 2014
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For treating the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee(s)
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Phenylephrine hydrochloride
ophthalmic solution, USP 2.5% and 10% NDA 203510
March 21, 2013
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For dilating the pupil
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Promacta
(eltrombopag) tablets, for oral use
NDA 022291 (NME)
November 20, 2008
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For treating:
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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Tanzeum
(albiglutide) for injection, for subcutaneous use
BLA 125431 (NME)
April 15, 2014
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For use as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
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Three safety issues were identified from postmarketing adverse event reports:
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FDA continues to evaluate adverse event reports of incorrect techniques of product preparation and administration, as well as pen leakage during administration to determine if regulatory action is required.
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Vazculep
(phenylephrine hydrochloride) injection for intravenous use
NDA 204300
June 27, 2014
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For treating clinically important hypotension resulting primarily from vasodilation in the setting of anesthesia
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One safety issue of product selection error between Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride) and Bloxiverz (neostigmine methylsulfate) was identified from postmarketing adverse event reports.
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FDA continues to evaluate medication error reports of wrong product selection to determine if regulatory action is required.
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Zyrtec Allergy
(cetirizine hydrochloride) orally disintegrating tablets
NDA 022578
September 3, 2010
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For the temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or upper respiratory allergies, including:
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No new safety issues were identified.
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No regulatory actions required at this time.
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