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NIZATIDINE CAP 300 MG 30 CT

NDC Mfr Size Str Form
68462-0426-30 GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS 30 300MG CAPSULE
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Generic Name
NIZATIDINE
Substance Name
NIZATIDINE
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Application Number
ANDA090618
Description
DESCRIPTION: Nizatidine, USP is a histamine H 2 -receptor antagonist. Chemically, it is N-[2-[[[2- [(dimethylamino)methyl]-4-thiazolyl]methyl]thio]ethyl]-N ’ -methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine. The structural formula is as follows: Nizatidine USP has the empirical formula C 12 H 21 N 5 O 2 S 2 representing a molecular weight of 331.46. It is an off-white to buff crystalline solid that is sparingly soluble in water. Nizatidine USP has a bitter taste and mild sulfur-like odor. Each nizatidine capsule USP contains for oral administration corn starch, magnesium stearate, povidone, pregelatinized starch, sodium starch glycolate and 150 mg (0.45 mmol) or 300 mg (0.91 mmol) of nizatidine USP. The 150 mg capsule shell contains ferric oxide yellow, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulphate and gelatin .The 300 mg capsule shell contains FD&C Blue 1, FD&C Red 40, D&C Yellow 10, FD&C Yellow 6, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulphate and gelatin.The imprinting ink for capsule shell contains shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, strong ammonia solution, black iron oxide, pottasium hydroxide and purified water. Structural Formula of Nizatidine
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED: Nizatidine capsules USP are available as follows: 150 mg capsules: Dark yellow colored cap and light yellow colored body hard gelatin size "3" capsule printed with G46 on cap and 150 on body, filled with off-white to buff color granules. Bottles of 60 NDC 68462-425-60 300 mg capsules: Light brown colored cap and light yellow colored body hard gelatin size "1" capsule printed with G46 on cap and 300 printed on body, filled with off-white to buff color granules. Bottles of 30 NDC 68462-426-30
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 8 weeks for the treatment of active duodenal ulcer. In most patients, the ulcer will heal within 4 weeks. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for maintenance therapy for duodenal ulcer patients at a reduced dosage of 150 mg h.s. after healing of an active duodenal ulcer. The consequences of continuous therapy with nizatidine for longer than 1 year are not known. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 12 weeks for the treatment of endoscopically diagnosed esophagitis, including erosive and ulcerative esophagitis, and associated heartburn due to GERD. Nizatidine capsules USP are indicated for up to 8 weeks for the treatment of active benign gastric ulcer. Before initiating therapy, care should be taken to exclude the possibility of malignant gastric ulceration.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Active Duodenal Ulcer The recommended oral dosage of adults is 300 mg once daily at bedtime. An alternative dosage regimen is 150 mg twice daily. Maintenance of Healed Duodenal Ulcer The recommended oral dosage for adults is 150 mg once daily at bedtime. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease The recommended oral dosage in adults for the treatment of erosions, ulcerations, and associated heartburn is 150 mg twice daily. Active Benign Gastric Ulcer The recommended oral dosage is 300 mg given either as 150 mg twice daily or 300 mg once daily at bedtime. Prior to treatment, care should be taken to exclude the possibility of malignant gastric ulceration. Dosage Adjustment for Patients With Moderate to Severe Renal Insufficiency The dose for patients with renal dysfunction should be reduced as follows: Active Duodenal Ulcer, GERD, and Benign Gastric Ulcer Ccr Dose 20-50 mL/min 150 mg daily <20 mL/min 150 mg every other day Maintenance Therapy Ccr Dose 20-50 mL/min 150 mg every other day <20 mL/min 150 mg every 3 days Some elderly patients may have creatinine clearances of less than 50 mL/min, and, based on pharmacokinetic data in patients with renal impairment, the dose for such patients should be reduced accordingly. The clinical effects of this dosage reduction in patients with renal failure have not been evaluated.