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Adverse Reactions
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
Additions and/or revisions underlined:
The following adverse reactions
were identified during
post approval use of SEROQUEL. Because these reactions
are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain
size, it is not always
possible to reliably
estimate their frequency
or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Adverse reactions reported since market introduction which were temporally related to quetiapine therapy include anaphylactic reaction, cardiomyopathy, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), hyponatremia, myocarditis, nocturnal
enuresis, pancreatitis, retrograde amnesia, rhabdomyolysis, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
(SIADH), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS),
toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN),
decreased platelet
count, serious liver reactions (including hepatitis, liver necrosis, and hepatic failure), agranulocytosis, intestinal obstruction, ileus, colon ischemia, sleep apnea, urinary retention, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP), confusional state and cutaneous vasculitis. Bezoar observed in overdosage [see Overdosage (10)].
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Warnings and Precautions
5.5 Metabolic
Changes
(Extensive changes; please refer to
label)
5.9 Increases in Blood Pressure
(Additions and/or revisions
underlined)
In placebo-controlled
trials in children and adolescents with schizophrenia (6-week duration) or bipolar
mania (3-week duration), the incidence of increases at any time in systolic blood
pressure (greater than or equal to 20 mmHg) was 15.2%
(51/335) for SEROQUEL and 5.5% (9/163) for placebo; the incidence of increases at
any time in diastolic blood pressure (greater than or equal to 10 mmHg) was 40.6%
(136/335) for SEROQUEL and 24.5% (40/163) for placebo. In the 26-week open-label
clinical trial, one child with a reported history of hypertension experienced a
hypertensive crisis. Blood pressure in children and adolescents should be
measured at the beginning of, and periodically during treatment.
In
a placebo-controlled SEROQUEL XR clinical trial (8 weeks duration) in children and
adolescents (10-17 years of age) with bipolar depression, in which efficacy was
not established, the incidence of increases at any time in systolic blood pressure
(greater than or equal to 20 mmHg) was 6.5% (6/92) for SEROQUEL XR and 6.0%
(6/100) for placebo; the incidence of increases at any time in diastolic blood pressure (greater than or equal to 10 mmHg) was
46.7% (43/92) for SEROQUEL XR and 36.0% (36/100) for placebo.
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Adverse Reactions
6.1 Clinical
Studies Experience
(Extensive changes to table; please
refer to label)
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
(Additions
underlined)
…
Adverse
reactions reported since market introduction which were temporally related to
quetiapine therapy include anaphylactic reaction, cardiomyopathy, drug reaction
with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), hyponatremia, myocarditis,
nocturnal enuresis, pancreatitis, retrograde amnesia, rhabdomyolysis, syndrome
of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), Stevens-Johnson
syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), decreased platelet count,
serious liver reactions (including hepatitis, liver necrosis, and hepatic
failure), agranulocytosis, intestinal obstruction, ileus, colon ischemia, sleep
apnea, urinary retention, and acute generalized
exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP). Bezoar
observed in overdosage [see Ov erdosage (10)].
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Drug Interactions
7.1 Effect
of Other Drugs on Quetiapine
(Additions and/or revisions
underlined)
Anticholinergic
Drugs:
Concomitant
treatment with quetiapine and other drugs with anticholinergic activity can
increase the risk for severe gastrointestinal adverse reactions related to
hypomotility. SEROQUEL should be used with caution in patients receiving
medications having anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) effects [see Warnings and
Precautions (5.20)].
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Use in Specific Populations
8.4
Pediatric Use
(Extensive changes to table; please
refer to label)
8.5
Geriatric Use
(Additions and/or revisions
underlined)
Of
the approximately 3700 patients in clinical studies with SEROQUEL, 7% (232)
were 65 years of age or over. In general, there was no indication of any
different tolerability of SEROQUEL in the elderly compared to younger adults.
Nevertheless, the presence of factors that might decrease pharmacokinetic
clearance, increase the pharmacodynamic response to SEROQUEL, or cause poorer
tolerance or orthostasis, should lead to consideration of a lower starting
dose, slower titration, and careful monitoring during the initial dosing period
in the elderly. The mean plasma clearance of SEROQUEL was reduced by 30% to 50%
in elderly patients when compared to younger patients [see Clinical
Pharmacology (12.3) and Dosage and Administration (2.3)].
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Adverse Reactions
6.2 Postmarketing Experience
(Additions and/or
revisions underlined)
The
following adverse reactions were identified during post approval use of SEROQUEL.
Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain
size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish
a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Adverse
reactions reported since market introduction which were temporally related to quetiapine
therapy include anaphylactic reaction, cardiomyopathy, drug reaction with
eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), hyponatremia, myocarditis, nocturnal
enuresis, pancreatitis, retrograde amnesia, rhabdomyolysis, syndrome of inappropriate
antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH), Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal
necrolysis (TEN), decreased platelet count, serious liver reactions (including hepatitis,
liver necrosis, and hepatic failure), agranulocytosis, intestinal obstruction, ileus,
colon ischemia, sleep apnea, urinary retention, and acute generalized exanthematous
pustulosis (AGEP).
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Use in Specific Populations
8.1 Pregnancy
(Pregnancy and
Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) conversion with extensive changes; please refer
to labeling for complete information)
8.2 Lactation
(Pregnancy and
Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) conversion)
Risk
Summary
Limited data from published literature report the presence
of quetiapine in human breast milk at relative infant dose of <1% of the maternal weight-adjusted dosage. There are no consistent adverse events that have been reported in infants exposed to quetiapine through breast milk. There is no information on the effects of quetiapine on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s
clinical need for SEROQUEL XR and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from SEROQUEL XR or from the mother’s
underlying condition.
8.3 Females and Males of Reproductive Potential
(Pregnancy and
Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) conversion)
Infertility
Females
Based on
the pharmacologic action of quetiapine (D2 antagonism), treatment with SEROQUEL
XR may result in an increase in serum prolactin
levels, which may lead to a reversible reduction in fertility
in females of reproductive potential.
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MEDICATION GUIDE
(additions are
underlined)
…
Before you take SEROQUEL
XR, tell your
healthcare provider if you have
or have had:
diabetes or
high blood sugar in you
or
your family. Your healthcare provider should check your blood sugar before you
start SEROQUEL XR and also
during therapy.
high levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides
or
LDL-cholesterol or low levels of HDL-cholesterol
low or high blood
pressure
low white blood cell count
cataracts
seizures
abnormal thyroid tests
high prolactin levels
heart problems
liver problems
any other medical
condition
pregnancy or plans to
become pregnant. It is not known if
SEROQUEL XR will harm your unborn
baby.
If you become
pregnant while receiving SEROQUEL
XR, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the
National Pregnancy Registry for Atypical Antipsychotics.
You can register by calling
1-866-961-2388 or go to http://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/
breast-feeding or
plans to breast-feed. SEROQUEL XR can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the
best way to feed
your baby if you receive
SEROQUEL XR.
if
you have or have had a condition where you
cannot completely empty
your bladder (urinary retention),
have an enlarged prostate,
or constipation, or increased
pressure inside your eyes.
PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
(additions are
underlined)
Advise the patient
to read the FDA-approved patient labeling
(Medication Guide).
Patients should be advised of the following issues and asked to alert their prescriber if these
occur while taking SEROQUEL
XR.
…
Pregnancy
Advise pregnant women to
notify their healthcare
provider if they become
pregnant or intend
to become pregnant
during treatment with
SEROQUEL XR. Advise patients
that SEROQUEL XR may cause extrapyramidal and/or withdrawal symptoms
(agitation, hypertonia, hypotonia, tremor,
somnolence, respiratory distress, and feeding disorder) in
a neonate. Advise patients
that there is a
pregnancy registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes
in women exposed to SEROQUEL XR during pregnancy.
Infertility
Advise females of reproductive potential that SEROQUEL XR may impair fertility due to an increase in serum prolactin
levels. The
effects on fertility are reversible.
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Warnings and Precautions
Addition
of the following:
5.10
Leukopenia, Neutropenia and Agranulocytosis
Agranulocytosis (defined as
absolute neutrophil count <500/mm3) has been reported with quetiapine,
including fatal cases and cases in patients without pre-existing risk factors.
Neutropenia should be considered in patients presenting with infection,
particularly in the absence of obvious predisposing factor(s), or in patients
with unexplained fever, and should be managed as clinically appropriate.
5.20
Anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) Effects
Norquetiapine, an active metabolite
of quetiapine, has moderate to strong affinity for several muscarinic receptor
subtypes. This contributes to anticholinergic adverse reactions when SEROQUEL
XR is used at therapeutic doses, taken concomitantly with other anticholinergic
medications , or taken in overdose. SEROQUEL XR should be used with caution in
patients receiving medications having anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) effects.
Constipation was a commonly
reported adverse event in patients treated with quetiapine and represents a
risk factor for intestinal obstruction. Intestinal obstruction has been
reported with quetiapine, including fatal reports in patients who were
receiving multiple concomitant medications that decrease intestinal motility.
SEROQUEL XR should be used with
caution in patients with a current diagnosis or prior history of urinary
retention, clinically significant prostatic hypertrophy, constipation, or
increased intraocular pressure.
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Adverse Reactions
Addition
of the following to the bulleted line listing:
6.2
Postmarketing Experience
Additions
and/or revisions underlined:
… Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS),
toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), decreased platelet count, serious liver
reactions (including hepatitis, liver necrosis, and hepatic failure),
agranulocytosis, intestinal obstruction, ileus, colon ischemia, sleep apnea,
and urinary retention.
17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)
MEDICATION GUIDE
Additions
and/or revisions underlined:
Before you take
SEROQUEL XR, tell your healthcare provider if you have or have had:
if you have or have had a condition where you cannot
completely empty your bladder (urinary retention), have an enlarged prostate,
or constipation, or increased pressure inside your eyes.
What
are possible side effects of SEROQUEL XR? SEROQUEL XR can cause serious side
effects, including:
low white blood
cell count. Tell
your healthcare provider as soon as possible if you have a fever, flu-like
symptoms, or any other infection, as this could be a result of a very low white
blood cell count. Your healthcare provider may check your white blood cell
level to determine if further treatment or other action is needed.
The
most common side effects of SEROQUEL XR include: In Adults:
disturbance in speech
or language
In
Children and Adolescents:
drowsiness
dizziness
fatigue
stuffy nose
increased appetite
upset stomach
vomiting
dry mouth
tachycardia
weight increased
PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Additions
and/or revisions underlined:
Leukopenia/Neutropenia
… their CBC monitored while taking
SEROQUEL XR. Patients should be advised to talk to their doctor as soon as
possible if they have a fever, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, or any other
infection as this could be a result of a very low WBC, which may require
SEROQUEL XR to be stopped and/or treatment to be given.
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Warnings and Precautions
5.8 Falls
(new
subsection added)
Atypical antipsychotic drugs,
including SEROQUEL XR, may cause somnolence, postural hypotension, motor and
sensory instability, which may lead to falls and, consequently, fractures or other
injuries. For patients with diseases, conditions, or medications that could
exacerbate these effects, complete fall risk assessments when initiating
antipsychotic treatment and recurrently for patients on long-term antipsychotic
therapy.
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Adverse Reactions
(addition
underlined)
…
• Falls
...
17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)
MEDICATION GUIDE
(addition
underlined)
What are possible side effects of SEROQUEL
XR?
…
• falls
can happen in some people who
take SEROQUEL XR. These falls may cause serious injuries.
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