Tranylcypromine Sulfate
Generic: TRANYLCYPROMINE SULFATE
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
6a0b609b-0625-4c26-91a1-59ee3ece3ddf
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adult patients who have not responded adequately to other antidepressants.
Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are not indicated for the initial treatment of MDD due to the potential for serious adverse reactions and drug interactions, and the need for dietary restrictions [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5) , and Drug Interactions (7)].
Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adult patients who have not responded adequately to other antidepressants ( 1 ) Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are not indicated for the initial treatment of MDD due to the potential for serious adverse reactions and drug interactions, and the need for dietary restrictions ( 1 , 4 , 5 , 7 )
Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are not indicated for the initial treatment of MDD due to the potential for serious adverse reactions and drug interactions, and the need for dietary restrictions [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5) , and Drug Interactions (7)].
Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adult patients who have not responded adequately to other antidepressants ( 1 ) Tranylcypromine sulfate tablets are not indicated for the initial treatment of MDD due to the potential for serious adverse reactions and drug interactions, and the need for dietary restrictions ( 1 , 4 , 5 , 7 )
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described in greater detail in other sections: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Hypertensive crisis and hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Serotonin syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Activation of mania/hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Hypotension and hypertension during anesthesia and perioperative care [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Discontinuation syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Persistence of MAO inhibition after discontinuation [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)] Hepatotoxicity [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.10)] Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.11)] Hypoglycemia in diabetic patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.12)] Aggravation of coexisting symptoms of depression [see Warnings and Precautions (5.13)] Adverse effects on the ability to drive and operate machinery [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14)] 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 trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Based on clinical trial data, the most common adverse reactions to tranylcypromine were dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, sedation, and headache (>30%) and overexcitement, constipation, blurred vision, and tremor (>10%).
The following adverse reactions have been identified in clinical trials or during post approval use of tranylcypromine sulfate tablets: Blood and lymphatic system disorders: agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia Endocrine disorders: impaired water excretion compatible with the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) Metabolism and nutrition disorders: significant anorexia, weight gain Psychiatric disorders: excessive stimulation/overexcitement, manic symptoms/hypomania, agitation, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, disorientation, loss of libido Nervous system disorders: dizziness, restlessness/akathisia, akinesia, ataxia, myoclonic jerks, tremor, hyper-reflexia, muscle spasm, paresthesia, numbness, memory loss, sedation, drowsiness, dysgeusia, headaches (without blood pressure elevation) Eye disorders: blurred vision, nystagmus Ear and labyrinth disorders: tinnitus Cardiac disorders: tachycardia, palpitations Vascular disorders: hypertensive crisis, hypertension, hypotension (including postural hypotension with syncope) Gastrointestinal disorders: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, fissuring in corner of mouth Hepatobiliary disorders: hepatitis, elevated aminotransferases Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: localized scleroderma, flare-up of cystic acne, urticaria, rash, alopecia, sweating Renal and urinary disorders : urinary retention, urinary incontinence, urinary frequency Reproductive system and breast disorders : impotence, delayed ejaculation General disorders and administration site conditions: edema, chills, weakness, fatigue/lethargy Most common adverse reactions (>10%) were dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, sedation, headache, overexcitement, constipation, blurred vision, and tremor (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
at 1-888-838-2872 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
Based on clinical trial data, the most common adverse reactions to tranylcypromine were dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, sedation, and headache (>30%) and overexcitement, constipation, blurred vision, and tremor (>10%).
The following adverse reactions have been identified in clinical trials or during post approval use of tranylcypromine sulfate tablets: Blood and lymphatic system disorders: agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia Endocrine disorders: impaired water excretion compatible with the syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) Metabolism and nutrition disorders: significant anorexia, weight gain Psychiatric disorders: excessive stimulation/overexcitement, manic symptoms/hypomania, agitation, insomnia, anxiety, confusion, disorientation, loss of libido Nervous system disorders: dizziness, restlessness/akathisia, akinesia, ataxia, myoclonic jerks, tremor, hyper-reflexia, muscle spasm, paresthesia, numbness, memory loss, sedation, drowsiness, dysgeusia, headaches (without blood pressure elevation) Eye disorders: blurred vision, nystagmus Ear and labyrinth disorders: tinnitus Cardiac disorders: tachycardia, palpitations Vascular disorders: hypertensive crisis, hypertension, hypotension (including postural hypotension with syncope) Gastrointestinal disorders: diarrhea, constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, dry mouth, fissuring in corner of mouth Hepatobiliary disorders: hepatitis, elevated aminotransferases Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: localized scleroderma, flare-up of cystic acne, urticaria, rash, alopecia, sweating Renal and urinary disorders : urinary retention, urinary incontinence, urinary frequency Reproductive system and breast disorders : impotence, delayed ejaculation General disorders and administration site conditions: edema, chills, weakness, fatigue/lethargy Most common adverse reactions (>10%) were dry mouth, dizziness, insomnia, sedation, headache, overexcitement, constipation, blurred vision, and tremor (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
at 1-888-838-2872 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .