GoLYTELY
Generic: POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350, SODIUM SULFATE ANHYDROUS, SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
57d22b0b-1ae0-4203-babc-f3bac17bd1c9
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GoLYTELY is indicated for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination in adults.
GoLYTELY is a combination of PEG 3350, an osmotic laxative, and electrolytes indicated for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination in adults ( 1 )
GoLYTELY is a combination of PEG 3350, an osmotic laxative, and electrolytes indicated for cleansing of the colon in preparation for colonoscopy and barium enema X-ray examination in adults ( 1 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Renal impairment [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Colonic mucosal ulcerations and ischemic colitis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Patients with significant gastrointestinal disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Aspiration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] The following adverse reactions associated with the use of GoLYTELY were identified in clinical trials or postmarketing reports.
Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency, reliably, or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Cardiovascular: arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, peripheral edema, asystole, and acute pulmonary edema after aspiration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .
Nervous system: tremor, seizure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hypersensitivity: Urticaria/rash, pruritus, dermatitis, rhinorrhea, dyspnea, chest and throat tightness, fever, angioedema, anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Gastrointestinal: Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating are the most common adverse reactions (occurred in up to 50% of patients).
Other less common adverse reactions include: abdominal cramps, vomiting, “butterfly-like” infiltrates on chest X-ray after vomiting and aspirating PEG, anal irritation, and upper GI bleeding from Mallory-Weiss Tear, esophageal perforation [usually with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)].
Most common adverse reactions are: nausea, abdominal fullness, bloating, abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation.
( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
at 1-800-874-6756 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency, reliably, or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Cardiovascular: arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, peripheral edema, asystole, and acute pulmonary edema after aspiration [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] .
Nervous system: tremor, seizure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Hypersensitivity: Urticaria/rash, pruritus, dermatitis, rhinorrhea, dyspnea, chest and throat tightness, fever, angioedema, anaphylaxis and anaphylactic shock [see Contraindications ( 4 ), Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Gastrointestinal: Nausea, abdominal fullness and bloating are the most common adverse reactions (occurred in up to 50% of patients).
Other less common adverse reactions include: abdominal cramps, vomiting, “butterfly-like” infiltrates on chest X-ray after vomiting and aspirating PEG, anal irritation, and upper GI bleeding from Mallory-Weiss Tear, esophageal perforation [usually with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)].
Most common adverse reactions are: nausea, abdominal fullness, bloating, abdominal cramps, vomiting and anal irritation.
( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Braintree Laboratories, Inc.
at 1-800-874-6756 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.