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Famotidine

Dosage Form: Injection bedford

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Famotidine Description

The active ingredient in Famotidine Injection is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist. Famotidine is [1-Amino-3-[[[2-[(diaminomethylene)amino]-4-thiazolyl]-methyl]thio]propylidene] sulfamide. The molecular formula of Famotidine is C8H15N702S3 and its molecular weight is 337.45. Its structural formula is:

Famotidine is a white to pale yellow crystalline compound that is freely soluble in glacial acetic acid, slightly soluble in methanol, very slightly soluble in water, and practically insoluble in ethanol.

Famotidine Injection is supplied as a sterile concentrated solution for intravenous injection. Each mL of the solution contains 10 mg of Famotidine and the following inactive ingredients: L-aspartic acid 4 mg, mannitol 20 mg, and Water for Injection q.s. 1 mL. The multidose injection also contains benzyl alcohol 0.9% added as preservative.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY IN ADULTS

GI Effects

Famotidine is a competitive inhibitor of histamine H2-receptors. The primary clinically important pharmacologic activity of Famotidine is inhibition of gastric secretion. Both the acid concentration and volume of gastric secretion are suppressed by Famotidine, while changes in pepsin secretion are proportional to volume output.

In normal volunteers and hypersecretors, Famotidine inhibited basal and nocturnal gastric secretion, as well as secretion stimulated by food and pentagastrin. After oral administration, the onset of the antisecretory effect occurred within one hour; the maximum effect was dose-dependent, occurring within one to three hours. Duration of inhibition of secretion by doses of 20 and 40 mg was 10 to 12 hours.

After intravenous administration, the maximum effect was achieved within 30 minutes. Single intravenous doses of 10 and 20 mg inhibited nocturnal secretion for a period of 10 to 12 hours. The 20 mg dose was associated with the longest duration of action in most subjects.

Single evening oral doses of 20 and 40 mg inhibited basal and nocturnal acid secretion in all subjects; mean nocturnal gastric acid secretion was inhibited by 86% and 94%, respectively, for a period of at least 10 hours. The same doses given in the morning suppressed food-stimulated acid secretion in all subjects. The mean suppression was 76% and 84%, respectively, 3 to 5 hours after administration, and 25% and 30%, respectively, 8 to 10 hours after administration. In some subjects who received the 20 mg dose, however, the antisecretory effect was dissipated within 6 to 8 hours. There was no cumulative effect with repeated doses. The nocturnal intragastric pH was raised by evening doses of 20 and 40 mg of Famotidine to mean values of 5.0 and 6.4, respectively. When Famotidine was given after breakfast, the basal daytime interdigestive pH at 3 and 8 hours after 20 or 40 mg of Famotidine was raised to about 5.

Famotidine had little or no effect on fasting or postprandial serum gastrin levels. Gastric emptying and exocrine pancreatic function were not affected by Famotidine.

Other Effects

Systemic effects of Famotidine in the CNS, cardiovascular, respiratory or endocrine systems were not noted in clinical pharmacology studies. Also, no antiandrogenic effects were noted. (See ADVERSE REACTIONS.) Serum hormone levels, including prolactin, cortisol, thyroxine (T4), and testosterone, were not altered after treatment with Famotidine.

Pharmacokinetics

Orally administered Famotidine is incompletely absorbed and its bioavailability is 40 to 45%. Famotidine undergoes minimal first-pass metabolism. After oral doses, peak plasma levels occur in 1 to 3 hours. Plasma levels after multiple doses are similar to those after single doses. Fifteen to 20% of Famotidine in plasma is protein bound. Famotidine has an elimination half-life of 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Famotidine is eliminated by renal (65 to 70%) and metabolic (30 to 35%) routes. Renal clearance is 250 to 450 mL/min, indicating some tubular excretion. Twenty-five to 30% of an oral dose and 65 to 70% of an intravenous dose are recovered in the urine as unchanged compound. The only metabolite identified in man is the S-oxide.

There is a close relationship between creatinine clearance values and the elimination half-life of Famotidine. In patients with severe renal insufficiency, i.e., creatinine clearance less than 10 mL/min, the elimination half-life of Famotidine may exceed 20 hours and adjustment of dose or dosing intervals in moderate and severe renal insufficiency may be necessary (see PRECAUTIONS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

In elderly patients, there are no clinically significant age-related changes in the pharmacokinetics of Famotidine. However, in elderly patients with decreased renal function, the clearance of the drug may be decreased (see PRECAUTIONS, Geriatric Use).

Clinical Studies

The majority of clinical study experience involved oral administration of Famotidine tablets, and is provided herein for reference.

Duodenal Ulcer

In a U.S. multicenter, double-blind study in outpatients with endoscopically confirmed duodenal ulcer, orally administered Famotidine was compared to placebo. As shown in Table 1, 70% of patients treated with Famotidine 40 mg h.s. were healed by week 4.

Table 1
*
Statistically significantly different than placebo (p<0.001)

Outpatients with Endocopically

Confirmed Healed Duodenal Ulcers

Famotidine

40 mg h.s.

(N=89)

Famotidine

20 mg b.i.d.

(N=84)

Placebo

h.s.

(N=97)
Week 2 *32% *38% 17%
Week 4 *70% *67% 31%

Patients not healed by week 4 were continued in the study. By week 8, 83% of patients treated with Famotidine had healed versus 45% of patients treated with placebo. The incidence of ulcer healing with Famotidine was significantly higher than with placebo at each time point based on proportion of endoscopically confirmed healed ulcers.

In this study, time to relief of daytime and nocturnal pain was significantly shorter for patients receiving Famotidine than for patients receiving placebo; patients receiving Famotidine also took less antacid than the patients receiving placebo.

Long-Term Maintenance

Treatment of Duodenal Ulcers

Famotidine, 20 mg p.o. h.s. was compared to placebo h.s. as maintenance therapy in two double-blind, multicenter studies of patients with endoscopically confirmed healed duodenal ulcers. In the U.S. study the observed ulcer incidence within 12 months in patients treated with placebo was 2.4 times greater than in the patients treated with Famotidine. The 89 patients treated with Famotidine had a cumulative observed ulcer incidence of 23.4% compared to an observed ulcer incidence of 56.6% in the 89 patients receiving placebo (p<0.01). These results were confirmed in an international study where the cumulative observed ulcer incidence within 12 months in the 307 patients treated with Famotidine was 35.7%, compared to an incidence of 75.5% in the 325 patients treated with placebo (p<0.01).

Gastric Ulcer

In both a U.S. and an international multicenter, double-blind study in patients with endoscopically confirmed active benign gastric ulcer, orally administered Famotidine, 40 mg h.s., was compared to placebo h.s. Antacids were permitted during the studies, but consumption was not significantly different between the Famotidine and placebo groups. As shown in Table 2, the incidence of ulcer healing (dropouts counted as unhealed) with Famotidine was statistically significantly better than placebo at weeks 6 and 8 in the U.S. study, and at weeks 4,6 and 8 in the international study, based on the number of ulcers that healed, confirmed by endoscopy.

Table 2
*
Statistically significantly better than placebo (p≤0.05, p≤0.01 respectively)
Statistically significantly better than placebo (p≤0.05, p≤0.01 respectively)

Patients with Endosocpically

Confirmed Healed Gastric Ulcers
U.S. Study International Study

Famotidine

40 mg h.s.

(N=74)

Placebo

h.s.

(N=75)

Famotidine

40 mg h.s.

(N=149)

Placebo

h.s.

(N=145)
Week 4 45% 39% *47% 31%
Week 6 *66% 44% *65% 46%
Week 8 78% 64% *80% 54%

Time to complete relief of daytime and nighttime pain was statistically significantly shorter for patients receiving Famotidine than for patients receiving placebo; however, in neither study was there a statistically significant difference in the proportion of patients whose pain was relieved by the end of the study (week 8).

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Orally administered Famotidine was compared to placebo in a U.S. study that enrolled patients with symptoms of GERD and without endoscopic evidence of erosion or ulceration of the esophagus. Famotidine 20 mg b.i.d. was statistically significantly superior to 40 mg h.s. and to placebo in providing a successful symptomatic outcome, defined as moderate or excellent improvement of symptoms (Table 3).

Table 3
*
 p≤0.01 vs Placebo 
% Successful Symptomatic Outcome

Famotidine

20 mg b.i.d.

(N=154)

Famotidine

40 mg b.i.d.

(N=149)

Placebo

(N=73)
Week 6 82* 69 62

By two weeks of treatment, symptomatic success was observed in a greater percentage of patients taking Famotidine 20 mg b.i.d. compared to placebo (p≤0.01).

Symptomatic improvement and healing of endoscopically verified erosion and ulceration were studied in two additional trials. Healing was defined as complete resolution of all erosions or ulcerations visible with endoscopy. The U.S. study comparing Famotidine 40 mg p.o. b.i.d. to placebo and Famotidine 20 mg p.o. b.i.d., showed a significantly greater percentage of healing for Famotidine 40 mg b.i.d. at weeks 6 and 12 (Table 4).

Table 4
*
p≤0.01 vs Placebo
p≤0.01 vs Famotidine 20 mg b.i.d.
p≤0.05 vs Famotidine 20 mg b.i.d.
% Endoscopic Healing – US Study

Famotidine

40 mg b.i.d.

(N=127)

Famotidine

20 mg b.i.d.

(N=125)

Placebo

(N=66)
Week 6 48* 32 18
Week 12 69* 54* 29

As compared to placebo, patients who received Famotidine had faster relief of daytime and nighttime heartburn and a greater percentage of patients experienced complete relief of nighttime heartburn. These differences were statistically significant.

In the international study, when Famotidine 40 mg p.o. b.i.d. was compared to ranitidine 150 mg p.o. b.i.d., a statistically significantly greater percentage of healing was observed with Famotidine 40 mg b.i.d. at week 12 (Table 5). There was, however, no significant difference among treatments in symptom relief.

Table 5
*
p≤0.05 vs Ranitidine 150 mg b.i.d.
% Endoscopic Healing – International Study

Famotidine

40 mg b.i.d.

(N=175)

Famotidine

20 mg b.i.d.

(N=93)

Ranitidine

150 mg b.i.d.

(N=172)
Week 6 48 52 42
Week 12 71* 68 60

Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions (e.g., Zollinger--Ellison Syndrome, Multiple Endocrine Adenomas)

In studies of patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions such as Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome with or without multiple endocrine adenomas, Famotidine significantly inhibited gastric acid secretion and controlled associated symptoms. Orally administered doses from 20 to 160 mg q 6 h maintained basal acid secretion below 10 mEq/hr; initial doses were titrated to the individual patient need and subsequent adjustments were necessary with time in some patients. Famotidine was well tolerated at these high dose levels for prolonged periods (greater than 12 months) in eight patients, and there were no cases reported of gynecomastia, increased prolactin levels, or impotence which were considered to be due to the drug.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Pharmacokinetics

Table 6 presents pharmacokinetic data from published studies of small numbers of pediatric patients given Famotidine intravenously. Areas under the curve (AUCs) are normalized to a dose of 0.5 mg/kg I.V. for pediatric patients and compared with an extrapolated 40 mg intravenous dose in adults (extrapolation based on results obtained with a 20 mg I.V. adult dose).

Table 6
*
Values are presented as means ± SD unless indicated otherwise.
Mean value only.
Pharmacokinetics Parameters* of Intravenous Famotidine

Age

(N=number of patients)

Area Under the Curve (AUC)

(ng-hr/mL)

Total Clearance (Cl)

(L/hr/kg)

Volume of Ditribution (Vd)

(L/kg)

Elimination

Half-life (T1/2)

(hours)
1 – 11 yrs (N=20) 1089 ± 834 0.54 ± 0.34 2.07 ± 1.49 3.38 ± 2.60
11 – 15 yrs (N=6) 1140 ± 320 0.48 ± 0.14 1.5 ± 0.4 2.3 ± 0.4
Adult (N=16) 1726 0.39 ± 0.14 1.3 ± 0.2 2.83 ± 0.99

Values of pharmacokinetic parameters for pediatric patients ages 1 to 15 years, are comparable to those obtained for adults.

Bioavailability studies of 8 pediatric patients (11 to 15 years of age) showed a mean oral bioavailability of 0.5 compared to adult values of 0.42 to 0.49. Oral doses of 0.5 mg/kg achieved an AUC of 580 ± 60 ng-hr/mL in pediatric patients 11 to 15 years of age compared to 482 ± 181 ng-hr/mL in adults treated with 40 mg orally.

Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics of Famotidine were evaluated in 5 pediatric patients 2 to 13 years of age using the sigmoid Emax model. These data suggest that the relationship between serum concentration of Famotidine and gastric acid suppression is similar to that observed in one study of adults (Table 7).

Table 7
*
Serum concentration of Famotidine associated with 50% maximum gastric acid reduction. Values are presented as means ± SD.
Pharmacodynamics of Famotidine Using the Simold Emax Model
EC50 (ng/mL)*

Pediatric Patients

Data from one study
26 ± 13
a) healthy adult study 26.5 ± 10.3
b) adult patients with upper GI bleeding 18.7 ± 10.8

Four published studies (Table 8) examined the effect of Famotidine on gastric pH and duration of acid suppression in pediatric patients. While each study had a different design, acid suppression data over time are summarized as follows:

Table 8
*
values reported in published literature.
Means ± SD.
Dosage Route Effect* Number of Patients
0.3 mg/kg, single dose I.V. gastric pH > 3.5 for 8.7 ± 4.7 hours 6
0.4 – 0.8 mg/kg I.V. gastric pH > 4 for 6 - 9 hours 18
0.5 mg/kg, single dose I.V.

a > 2 pH unit increase above

baseline in gastric pH for > 8 hours
9
0.5 mg/kg b.i.d. I.V. gastric pH > 5 for 13.5 ± 1.8 hours 4
0.5 mg/kg b.i.d. oral gastric pH > 5 for 5.0 ± 1.1 hours 4

Indications and Usage for Famotidine

Famotidine Injection, supplied as a concentrated solution for intravenous injection, is intended for intravenous use only. Famotidine Injection is indicated in some hospitalized patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions or intractable ulcers, or as an alternative to the oral dosage forms for short term use in patients who are unable to take oral medication for the following conditions:

  1. Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcer. Most adult patients heal within 4 weeks; there is rarely reason to use Famotidine at full dosage for longer than 6 to 8 weeks. Studies have not assessed the safety of Famotidine in uncomplicated active duodenal ulcer for periods of more than eight weeks.
  2. Maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at reduced dosage after healing of an active ulcer. Controlled studies in adults have not extended beyond one year.
  3. Short term treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. Most adult patients heal within 6 weeks. Studies have not assessed the safety or efficacy of Famotidine in uncomplicated active benign gastric ulcer for periods of more than 8 weeks.
  4. Short term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Famotidine is indicated for short term treatment of patients with symptoms of GERD (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY IN ADULTS, Clinical Studies).
    Famotidine is also indicated for the short term treatment of esophagitis due to GERD including erosive or ulcerative disease diagnosed by endoscopy (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY IN ADULTS, Clinical Studies).
  5. Treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, multiple endocrine adenomas) (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY IN ADULTS, Clinical Studies).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component of these products. Cross sensitivity in this class of compounds has been observed. Therefore, Famotidine should not be administered to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to other H2-receptor antagonists.

Precautions

General

Symptomatic response to therapy with Famotidine does not preclude the presence of gastric malignancy.

Patients with Moderate or Severe Renal Insufficiency

Since CNS adverse effects have been reported in patients with moderate and severe renal insufficiency, longer intervals between doses or lower doses may need to be used in patients with moderate (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min) or severe (creatinine clearance <10 mL/min) renal insufficiency to adjust for the longer elimination half-life of Famotidine. (See CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY IN ADULTS, DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION.)

Drug Interactions

No drug interactions have been identified. Studies with Famotidine in man, in animal models, and in vitro have shown no significant interference with the disposition of compounds metabolized by the hepatic microsomal enzymes, e.g., cytochrome P450 system. Compounds tested in man include warfarin, theophylline, phenytoin, diazepam, aminopyrine and antipyrine. Indocyanine green as an index of hepatic drug extraction has been tested and no significant effects have been found.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

In a 106 week study in rats and a 92 week study in mice given oral doses of up to 2000 mg/kg/day (approximately 2500 times the recommended human dose for active duodenal ulcer), there was no evidence of carcinogenic potential for Famotidine.

Famotidine was negative in the microbial mutagen test (Ames test) using Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli with or without rat liver enzyme activation at concentrations up to 10,000 mcg/plate. In in vivo studies in mice, with a micronucleus test and a chromosomal aberration test, no evidence of a mutagenic effect was observed.

In studies with rats given oral doses of up to 2000 mg/kg/day or intravenous doses of up to 200 mg/kg/day, fertility and reproductive performance were not affected.

Pregnancy

Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category B

Reproductive studies have been performed in rats and rabbits at oral doses of up to 2000 and 500 mg/kg/day, respectively, and in both species at I.V. doses of up to 200 mg/kg/day, and have revealed no significant evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to Famotidine. While no direct fetotoxic effects have been observed, sporadic abortions occurring only in mothers displaying marked decreased food intake were seen in some rabbits at oral doses of 200 mg/kg/day (250 times the usual human dose) or higher. There are, however, no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproductive studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Nursing Mothers

Studies performed in lactating rats have shown that Famotidine is secreted into breast milk. Transient growth depression was observed in young rats suckling from mothers treated with maternotoxic doses of at least 600 times the usual human dose. Famotidine is detectable in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Famotidine, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Pediatric Use

Use of Famotidine in pediatric patients 1 to 16 years of age is supported by evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of Famotidine in adults, and by the following studies in pediatric patients: In published studies in small numbers of pediatric patients 1 to 15 years of age, clearance of Famotidine was similar to that seen in adults. In pediatric patients 11 to 15 years of age, oral doses of 0.5 mg/kg were associated with a mean area under the curve (AUC) similar to that seen in adults treated orally with 40 mg. Similarly, in pediatric patients 1 to 15 years of age, intravenous doses of 0.5 mg/kg were associated with a mean AUC similar to that seen in adults treated intravenously with 40 mg. Limited published studies also suggest that the relationship between serum concentration and acid suppression is similar in pediatric patients 1 to 15 years of age as compared with adults. These studies suggest that the starting dose for pediatric patients 1 to 16 years of age is 0.25 mg/kg intravenously (injected over a period of not less than two minutes or as a 15 minute infusion) q 12 h up to 40 mg/day.

While published uncontrolled clinical studies suggest effectiveness of Famotidine in the treatment of peptic ulcer, data in pediatric patients are insufficient to establish percent response with dose and duration of therapy. Therefore, treatment duration (initially based on adult duration recommendations) and dose should be individualized based on clinical response and/or gastric pH determination and endoscopy. Published uncontrolled studies in pediatric patients have demonstrated gastric acid suppression with doses up to 0.5 mg/kg intravenously q 12 h.

No pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic data are available on pediatric patients under 1 year of age.

Geriatric Use

Of the 4,966 subjects in clinical studies who were treated with Famotidine, 488 subjects (9.8%) were 65 and older, and 88 subjects (1.7%) were greater than 75 years of age. No overall differences in safety or effectiveness were observed between these subjects and younger subjects. However, greater sensitivity of some older patients cannot be ruled out.

No dosage adjustment is required based on age (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY IN ADULTS, Pharmacokinetics). This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of toxic reactions to this drug may be greater in patients with impaired renal function. Because elderly patients are more likely to have decreased renal function, care should be taken in dose selection, and it may be useful to monitor renal function. Dosage adjustment in the case of moderate or severe renal impairment is necessary (see PRECAUTIONS, Patients with Moderate or Severe Renal Insufficiency and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Dosage Adjustments for Patients with Moderate or Severe Renal Insufficiency).

Adverse Reactions

The adverse reactions listed below have been reported during domestic and international clinical trials in approximately 2500 patients. In those controlled clinical trials in which Famotidine tablets were compared to placebo, the incidence of adverse experiences in the group which received Famotidine tablets, 40 mg at bedtime, was similar to that in the placebo group.

The following adverse reactions have been reported to occur in more than 1% of patients on therapy with Famotidine in controlled clinical trials, and may be causally related to the drug: headache (4.7%), dizziness (1.3%), constipation (1.2%) and diarrhea (1.7%).

The following other adverse reactions have been reported infrequently in clinical trials or since the drug was marketed. The relationship to therapy with Famotidine has been unclear in many cases. Within each category the adverse reactions are listed in order of decreasing severity:

Body as a Whole: fever, asthenia, fatigue

Cardiovascular: arrhythmia, AV block, palpitation

Gastrointestinal: cholestatic jaundice, liver enzyme abnormalities, vomiting, nausea, abdominal discomfort, anorexia, dry mouth

Hematologic: rare cases of agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia

Hypersensitivity: anaphylaxis, angioedema, orbital or facial edema, urticaria, rash, conjunctival injection

Musculoskeletal: musculoskeletal pain including muscle cramps, arthralgia

Nervous System/Psychiatric: grand mal seizure; psychic disturbances, which were reversible in cases for which followup was obtained, including hallucinations, confusion, agitation, depression, anxiety, decreased libido; paresthesia; insomnia; somnolence

Respiratory: bronchospasm

Skin: toxic epidermal necrolysis (very rare), alopecia, acne, pruritus, dry skin, flushing

Special Senses: tinnitus, taste disorder

Other: rare cases of impotence and rare cases of gynecomastia have been reported; however, in controlled clinical trials, the incidences were not greater than those seen with placebo.

The adverse reactions reported for Famotidine tablets may also occur with Famotidine for oral suspension, Famotidine orally disintegrating tablets, Famotidine preservative free in plastic container and Famotidine injection. In addition, transient irritation at the injection site has been observed with Famotidine injection.

Overdosage

There is no experience to date with deliberate overdosage. Oral doses of up to 640 mg/day have been given to adult patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions with no serious adverse effects. In the event of overdosage, treatment should be symptomatic and supportive. Unabsorbed material should be removed from the gastrointestinal tract, the patient should be monitored, and supportive therapy should be employed.

The intravenous LD50 of Famotidine for mice and rats ranged from 254 to 563 mg/kg and the minimum lethal single I.V. dose in dogs was approximately 300 mg/kg. Signs of acute intoxication in I.V. treated dogs were emesis, restlessness, pallor of mucous membranes or redness of mouth and ears, hypotension, tachycardia and collapse. The oral LD50 of Famotidine in male and female rats and mice was greater than 3000 mg/kg and the minimum lethal acute oral dose in dogs exceeded 2000 mg/kg. Famotidine did not produce overt effects at high oral doses in mice, rats, cats and dogs, but induced significant anorexia and growth depression in rabbits starting with 200 mg/kg/day orally.

Famotidine Dosage and Administration

In some hospitalized patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions or intractable ulcers, or in patients who are unable to take oral medication, Famotidine injection may be administered until oral therapy can be instituted.

The recommended dosage for Famotidine injection in adult patients is 20 mg intravenously q 12 h.

The doses and regimen for parenteral administration in patients with GERD have not been established.

Dosage for Pediatric Patients

See PRECAUTIONS, Pediatric Use.

The studies described in PRECAUTIONS, Pediatric Use suggest that the starting dose in pediatric patients 1 to 16 years of age is 0.25 mg/kg intravenously (injected over a period of not less than two minutes or as a 15 minute infusion) q 12 h up to 40 mg/day.

While published uncontrolled clinical studies suggest effectiveness of Famotidine in the treatment of peptic ulcer, data in pediatric patients are insufficient to establish percent response with dose and duration of therapy. Therefore, treatment duration (initially based on adult duration recommendations) and dose should be individualized based on clinical response and/or gastric pH determiniation and endoscopy. Published uncontrolled studies in pediatric patients have demonstrated gastric acid suppression with doses up to 0.5 mg/kg intravenously q 12 h.

No pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamic data are available on pediatric patients under 1 year of age.

Dosage Adjustments for Patients with Moderate or Severe Renal Insufficiency

In adult patients with moderate (creatinine clearance <50 mL/min) or severe (creatinine clearance <10 mL/min) renal insufficiency, the elimination half-life of Famotidine is increased. For patients with severe renal insufficiency, it may exceed 20 hours, reaching approximately 24 hours in anuric patients. Since CNS adverse effects have been reported in patients with moderate and severe renal insufficiency, to avoid excess accumulation of the drug in patients with moderate or severe renal insufficiency, the dose of Famotidine injection may be reduced to half the dose, or the dosing interval may be prolonged to 36 to 48 hours as indicated by the patient’s clinical response.

Based on the comparison of pharmacokinetic parameters for Famotidine in adults and pediatric patients, dosage adjustment in pediatric patients with moderate or severe renal insufficiency should be considered.

Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions (e.g., Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, Multiple Endocrine Adenomas)

The dosage of Famotidine in patients with pathological hypersecretory conditions varies with the individual patient. The recommended adult intravenous dose is 20 mg q 12 h. Doses should be adjusted to individual patient needs and should continue as long as clinically indicated. In some patients, a higher starting dose may be required. Oral doses up to 160 mg q 6 h have been administered to some adult patients with severe Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.

Preparation of Intravenous Solutions

To prepare Famotidine intravenous solutions, aseptically dilute 2mL of Famotidine injection (solution containing 10mg/mL) with 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection or other compatible intravenous solution (see Stability) to a total volume of either 5 mL or 10 mL, and inject over a period of not less than 2 minutes.

To prepare Famotidine intravenous infusion solutions, aseptically dilute 2 mL of Famotidine injection with 100 mL of 5% dextrose or other compatible solution (see Stability), and infuse over a 15 to 30 minute period.

Concomitant Use of Antacids

Antacids may be given concomitantly if needed.

Stability

Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration whenever solution and container permit.

When added to or diluted with most commonly used intravenous solutions, e.g., Water for Injection, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, 5% and 10% Dextrose Injection, or Lactated Ringer"s Injection, diluted Famotidine injection is physically and chemically stable (i.e., maintains at least 90% of initial potency) for 7 days at room temperature — see HOW SUPPLIED, Storage.

When added to or diluted with Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, 5%, Famotidine injection at a concentration of 0.2 mg/mL (the recommended concentration of Famotidine intravenous infusion solutions) is physically and chemically stable (i.e., maintains at least 90% of initial potency) for 7 days at room temperature — see HOW SUPPLIED, Storage. However, a precipitate may form at higher concentrations of Famotidine injection (>0.2 mg/mL) in Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, 5%.

How is Famotidine Supplied

FOR INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY

Famotidine Injection 10 mg/mL, is a non-preserved, clear, colorless solution and is supplied as follows:

NDC 55390-029-10, 2 mL single dose vials, carton of 10.

Famotidine Injection 10 mg/mL, is a preserved, clear, colorless solution and is supplied as follows:

NDC 55390-028-10, 4 mL two dose vial, carton of 10.

NDC 55390-027-01, 20 mL multidose vial, individually boxed.

Storage

Store Famotidine injection at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). If solution freezes, bring to room temperature; allow sufficient time to solubilize all the components.

Although diluted Famotidine injection has been shown to be physically and chemically stable for 7 days at room temperature, there are no data on the maintenance of sterility after dilution. Therefore, it is recommended that if not used immediately after preparation, diluted solutions of Famotidine injection should be refrigerated and used within 48 hours (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Manufactured for:                                                                               Manufactured by:

Bedford Laboratories™                                                                       Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc.

Bedford, OH 44146                                                                             Bedford, OH 44146

June 2002                                                                                           FAM - P03


Famotidine (Famotidine)
PRODUCT INFO
Product Code 55390-029 Dosage Form INJECTION
Route Of Administration INTRAVENOUS DEA Schedule
INGREDIENTS
Name (Active Moiety) Type Strength
Famotidine (Famotidine) Active 10 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
L-aspartic acid Inactive 4 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
mannitol Inactive 20 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
water Inactive  
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PACKAGING
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1 55390-029-10 10 VIAL In 1 BOX contains a VIAL
1 2 MILLILITER In 1 VIAL This package is contained within the BOX (55390-029-10)

Famotidine (Famotidine)
PRODUCT INFO
Product Code 55390-027 Dosage Form INJECTION
Route Of Administration INTRAVENOUS DEA Schedule
INGREDIENTS
Name (Active Moiety) Type Strength
Famotidine (Famotidine) Active 10 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
benzyl alcohol Inactive  
L-aspartic acid Inactive 4 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
mannitol Inactive 20 MILLIGRAM  In 1 MILLILITER
water Inactive  
IMPRINT INFORMATION
Characteristic Appearance Characteristic Appearance
Color Score
Shape Symbol
Imprint Code Coating
Size
PACKAGING
# NDC Package Description Multilevel Packaging
1 55390-027-01 1 VIAL In 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE contains a VIAL
1 20 MILLILITER In 1 VIAL This package is contained within the BOX, UNIT-DOSE (55390-027-01)
2 55390-028-10 10 VIAL In 1 BOX contains a VIAL
2 4 MILLILITER In 1 VIAL This package is contained within the BOX (55390-028-10)

Revised: 10/2006





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