Naratriptan Hydrochloride (naratriptan hydrochloride 2.5 mg) Dailymed
Generic: naratriptan hydrochloride
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1 Indications And Usage
Naratriptan Tablets, USP are indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Limitations of Use:
• Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. If a patient has no response to the first migraine attack treated with Naratriptan Tablets, USP, reconsider the diagnosis of migraine before Naratriptan Tablets, USP is administered to treat any subsequent attacks.• Naratriptan Tablets, USP is not indicated for the prevention of migraine attacks.• Safety and effectiveness of Naratriptan Tablets, USP have not been established for cluster headache.
Naratriptan Tablets, USP are a serotonin (5-HT1B/1D) receptor agonist (triptan) indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults. (1)
Limitations of Use:
• Use only if a clear diagnosis of migraine has been established. (1)• Not indicated for the prophylactic therapy of migraine attacks. (1)• Not indicated for the treatment of cluster headache. (1)
2 Dosage And Administration
• Recommended dose: 1 mg or 2.5 mg. (2.1)• May repeat dose after 4 hours if needed; not to exceed 5 mg in any 24-hour period. (2.1)• Mild or moderate renal or hepatic impairment: recommended starting dose is 1 mg not to exceed 2.5 mg in any 24-hour period. (2.2, 2.3)2.1 Dosing Information
The recommended dose of Naratriptan Tablets, USP is 1 mg or 2.5 mg.
If the migraine returns or if the patient has only partial response, the dose may be repeated once after 4 hours, for a maximum dose of 5 mg in a 24-hour period. The safety of treating an average of more than 4 migraine attacks in a 30-day period has not been established.
2.2 Dosage Adjustment in Patients With Renal Impairment
Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance: <15 mL/min) because of decreased clearance of the drug [see Contraindications (4), Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
In patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, the maximum daily dose should not exceed 2.5 mg over a 24-hour period and a 1-mg starting dose is recommended [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
2.3 Dosage Adjustment in Patients With Hepatic Impairment
Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh grade C) because of decreased clearance [see Contraindications (4), Use in Specific Populations (8.7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
In patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh grade A or B), the maximum daily dose should not exceed 2.5 mg over a 24-hour period and a 1-mg starting dose is recommended [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
3 Dosage Forms And Strengths
1 mg, are white, round, film-coated tablets debossed with “PAD” on one side and “214” on the other side
2.5 mg, are green, round, film-coated tablets debossed with “PAD” on one side and “215” on the other side.
Tablets: 1 mg and 2.5 mg (3, 16)
4 Contraindications
Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with:
• Ischemic coronary artery disease (CAD) (angina pectoris, history of myocardial infarction, or documented silent ischemia) or coronary artery vasospasm, including Prinzmetal’s angina [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]• Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]• History of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) or history of hemiplegic or basilar migraine because such patients are at a higher risk of stroke [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]• Peripheral vascular disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]• Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]• Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]• Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.2)]• Hypersensitivity to Naratriptan Tablets, USP (angioedema and anaphylaxis seen) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]• Severe renal or hepatic impairment [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6, 8.7), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]
• History of coronary artery disease or coronary artery vasospasm (4)• Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders (4)• History of stroke, transient ischemic attack, or hemiplegic or basilar migraine (4)• Peripheral vascular disease (4)• Ischemic bowel disease (4)• Uncontrolled hypertension (4)• Recent (within 24 hours) use of another 5-HT1 agonist (e.g., another triptan) or an ergotamine-containing medication (4)• Hypersensitivity to Naratriptan Tablets, USP (angioedema and anaphylaxis seen) (4)• Severe renal or hepatic impairment (4)
5 Warnings And Precautions
• Myocardial ischemia/infarction and Prinzmetal’s angina: Perform cardiac evaluation in patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. (5.1)• Arrhythmias: Discontinue Naratriptan Tablets, USP if occurs. (5.2)• Chest/throat/neck/jaw pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness: Generally not associated with myocardial ischemia; evaluate for CAD in patients at high risk. (5.3)• Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke: Discontinue Naratriptan Tablets, USP if occurs. (5.4)• Gastrointestinal ischemic reactions and peripheral vasospastic reactions: Discontinue Naratriptan Tablets, USP if occurs. (5.5)• Medication overuse headache: Detoxification may be necessary. (5.6)• Serotonin syndrome: Discontinue Naratriptan Tablets USP, if occurs. (5.7)5.1 Myocardial Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, and Prinzmetals Angina
Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with ischemic or vasospastic CAD. There have been rare reports of serious cardiac adverse reactions, including acute myocardial infarction, occurring within a few hours following administration of Naratriptan Tablets, USP. Some of these reactions occurred in patients without known CAD. Naratriptan Tablets, USP may cause coronary artery vasospasm (Prinzmetal’s angina), even in patients without a history of CAD.
Perform a cardiovascular evaluation in triptan-naive patients who have multiple cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., increased age, diabetes, hypertension, smoking, obesity, strong family history of CAD) prior to receiving Naratriptan Tablets, USP. If there is evidence of CAD or coronary artery vasospasm, Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated. For patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors who have a negative cardiovascular evaluation, consider administering the first dose of Naratriptan Tablets, USP in a medically supervised setting and performing an electrocardiogram (ECG) immediately following administration of Naratriptan Tablets, USP. For such patients, consider periodic cardiovascular evaluation in intermittent long-term users of Naratriptan Tablets, USP.
5.2 Arrhythmias
Life-threatening disturbances of cardiac rhythm, including ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation leading to death, have been reported within a few hours following the administration of 5-HT1 agonists. Discontinue Naratriptan Tablets, USP if these disturbances occur. Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders.
5.3 Chest, Throat, Neck, and/or Jaw Pain/Tightness/Pressure
Sensations of tightness, pain, and pressure in the chest, throat, neck, and jaw commonly occur after treatment with Naratriptan Tablets, USP and are usually non-cardiac in origin. However, perform a cardiac evaluation if these patients are at high cardiac risk. 5-HT1 agonists, including Naratriptan Tablets, USP, are contraindicated in patients with CAD and those with Prinzmetal’s variant angina.
5.4 Cerebrovascular Events
Cerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke have occurred in patients treated with 5-HT1 agonists, and some have resulted in fatalities. In a number of cases, it appears possible that the cerebrovascular events were primary, the 5-HT1 agonist having been administered in the incorrect belief that the symptoms experienced were a consequence of migraine when they were not. Also, patients with migraine may be at increased risk of certain cerebrovascular events (e.g., stroke, hemorrhage, TIA). Discontinue Naratriptan Tablets, USP if a cerebrovascular event occurs.
Before treating headaches in patients not previously diagnosed as migraineurs, and in migraineurs who present with symptoms atypical for migraine, exclude other potentially serious neurological conditions. Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with a history of stroke or TIA.
5.5 Other Vasospasm Reactions
Naratriptan Tablets, USP may cause non-coronary vasospastic reactions, such as peripheral vascular ischemia, gastrointestinal vascular ischemia and infarction (presenting with abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea), splenic infarction, and Raynaud’s syndrome. In patients who experience symptoms or signs suggestive of non-coronary vasospasm reaction following the use of any 5-HT1 agonist, rule out a vasospastic reaction before receiving additional doses of Naratriptan Tablets, USP.
Reports of transient and permanent blindness and significant partial vision loss have been reported with the use of 5-HT1 agonists. Since visual disorders may be part of a migraine attack, a causal relationship between these events and the use of 5-HT1 agonists have not been clearly established.
5.6 Medication Overuse Headache
Overuse of acute migraine drugs (e.g., ergotamine, triptans, opioids, or combination of these drugs for 10 or more days per month) may lead to exacerbation of headache (medication overuse headache). Medication overuse headache may present as migraine-like daily headaches or as a marked increase in frequency of migraine attacks. Detoxification of patients, including withdrawal of the overused drugs, and treatment of withdrawal symptoms (which often includes a transient worsening of headache) may be necessary.
5.7 Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome may occur with Naratriptan Tablets, USP, particularly during co-administration with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), and monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7.3)]. Serotonin syndrome symptoms may include mental status changes (e.g., agitation, hallucinations, coma), autonomic instability (e.g., tachycardia, labile blood pressure, hyperthermia), neuromuscular aberrations (e.g., hyperreflexia, incoordination), and/or gastrointestinal symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea). The onset of symptoms usually occurs within minutes to hours of receiving a new or a greater dose of a serotonergic medication. Discontinue Naratriptan Tablets, USP if serotonin syndrome is suspected.
5.8 Increase in Blood Pressure
Significant elevation in blood pressure, including hypertensive crisis with acute impairment of organ systems, has been reported on rare occasions in patients treated with 5-HT1 agonists, including patients without a history of hypertension. Monitor blood pressure in patients treated with Naratriptan Tablets, USP. Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
5.9 Anaphylactic/Anaphylactoid Reactions
There have been reports of anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid and hypersensitivity reactions, including angioedema, in patients receiving Naratriptan Tablets, USP. Such reactions can be life threatening or fatal. In general, anaphylactic reactions to drugs are more likely to occur in individuals with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to Naratriptan Tablets, USP.
6 Adverse Reactions
The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the prescribing information:
• Myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, and Prinzmetal’s angina [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]• Arrhythmias [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]• Chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw pain/tightness/pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]• Cerebrovascular events [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]• Other vasospasm reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]• Medication overuse headache [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)]• Serotonin syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]• Increase in blood pressure [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)]• Hypersensitivity reactions [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.9)]
Most common adverse reactions (≥2% and >placebo) were paresthesias, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, malaise/fatigue, and throat/neck symptoms. (6.1)
To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Perrigo at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 orwww.fda.gov/medwatch.
6.1 Clinical Trials Experience
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.
In a long-term open-label trial where patients were allowed to treat multiple migraine attacks for up to 1 year, 15 patients (3.6%) discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions.
In controlled clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions were paresthesias, dizziness, drowsiness, malaise/fatigue, and throat/neck symptoms, which occurred at a rate of 2% and at least 2 times placebo rate.
Table 1 uls the adverse reactions that occurred in 5 placebo-controlled clinical trials of approximately 1,752 exposures to placebo and Naratriptan Tablets, USP in adult patients with migraine. Only reactions that occurred at a frequency of 2% or more in groups treated with Naratriptan Tablets, USP 2.5 mg and that occurred at a frequency greater than the placebo group in the 5 pooled trials are included in Table 1.
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The incidence of adverse reactions in controlled clinical trials was not affected by age or weight of the patients, duration of headache prior to treatment, presence of aura, use of prophylactic medications, or tobacco use. There were insufficient data to assess the impact of race on the incidence of adverse reactions.
7 Drug Interactions
7.1 Ergot-Containing Drugs
Ergot-containing drugs have been reported to cause prolonged vasospastic reactions. Because these effects may be additive, use of ergotamine-containing or ergot-type medications (like dihydroergotamine or methysergide) and Naratriptan Tablets, USP within 24 hours of each other is contraindicated.
7.2 Other 5-HT Agonists
Concomitant use of other 5-HT1B/1D agonists (including triptans) within 24 hours of treatment with Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated because the risk of vasospastic reactions may be additive.
7.3 Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors/Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors and Serotonin Syndrome
Cases of serotonin syndrome have been reported during co-administration of triptans and SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)].
8 Use In Specific Populations
Pregnancy: Based on animal data, may cause fetal harm. (8.1)
8.1 Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category C:
There are no adequate and well-controlled trials in pregnant women. Naratriptan Tablets, USP should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
In reproductive toxicity studies in rats and rabbits, oral administration of naratriptan was associated with developmental toxicity (embryolethality, fetal abnormalities, pup mortality, offspring growth retardation) at doses producing maternal plasma drug exposures as low as 11 and 2.5 times, respectively, the exposure in humans receiving the maximum recommended daily dose (MRDD) of 5 mg.
When naratriptan was administered to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis at doses of 10, 60, or 340 mg/kg/day, there was a dose-related increase in embryonic death; incidences of fetal structural variations (incomplete/irregular ossification of skull bones, sternebrae, ribs) were increased at all doses. The maternal plasma exposures (AUC) at these doses were approximately 11, 70, and 470 times the exposure in humans at the MRDD. The high dose was maternally toxic, as evidenced by decreased maternal body weight gain during gestation. A no-effect dose for developmental toxicity in rats exposed during organogenesis was not established.
When naratriptan was administered orally (1, 5, or 30 mg/kg/day) to pregnant Dutch rabbits throughout organogenesis, the incidence of a specific fetal skeletal malformation (fused sternebrae) was increased at the high dose, and increased incidences of embryonic death and fetal variations (major blood vessel variations, supernumerary ribs, incomplete skeletal ossification) were observed at all doses (4, 20, and 120 times, respectively, the MRDD on a body surface area basis). Maternal toxicity (decreased body weight gain) was evident at the high dose in this study. In a similar study in New Zealand White rabbits (1, 5, or 30 mg/kg/day throughout organogenesis), decreased fetal weights and increased incidences of fetal skeletal variations were observed at all doses (maternal exposures equivalent to 2.5, 19, and 140 times exposure in humans receiving the MRDD), while maternal body weight gain was reduced at 5 mg/kg or greater. A no-effect dose for developmental toxicity in rabbits exposed during organogenesis was not established.
When female rats were treated orally with naratriptan (10, 60, or 340 mg/kg/day) during late gestation and lactation, offspring behavioral impairment (tremors) and decreased offspring viability and growth were observed at doses of 60 mg/kg or greater, while maternal toxicity occurred only at the highest dose. Maternal exposures at the no-effect dose for developmental effects in this study were approximately 11 times the exposure in humans receiving the MRDD.
8.3 Nursing Mothers
Naratriptan is excreted in rat milk. It is not known whether naratriptan is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from Naratriptan Tablets, USP, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
8.4 Pediatric Use
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. Therefore, Naratriptan Tablets, USP is not recommended for use in patients younger than 18 years of age.
One controlled clinical trial evaluated Naratriptan Tablets, USP (0.25 to 2.5 mg) in 300 adolescent migraineurs aged 12 to 17 years who received at least 1 dose of Naratriptan Tablets, USP for an acute migraine. In this study, 54% of the patients were female and 89% were Caucasian. There were no statistically significant differences between any of the treatment groups. The headache response rates at 4 hours (n) were 65% (n = 74), 67% (n = 78), and 64% (n = 70) for placebo, 1-mg, and 2.5-mg groups, respectively. This trial did not establish the efficacy of Naratriptan Tablets, USP compared with placebo in the treatment of migraine in adolescents. Adverse reactions observed in this clinical trial were similar in nature to those reported in clinical trials in adults.
8.5 Geriatric Use
Clinical trials of Naratriptan Tablets, USP did not include sufficient numbers of patients aged 65 and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger patients. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.
Naratriptan is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney, and the risk of adverse reactions to this drug may be greater in elderly patients who have reduced renal function. In addition, elderly patients are more likely to have decreased hepatic function, they are at higher risk for CAD, and blood pressure increases may be more pronounced in the elderly.
A cardiovascular evaluation is recommended for geriatric patients who have other cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, smoking, obesity, strong family history of CAD) prior to receiving Naratriptan Tablets, USP [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].
8.6 Renal Impairment
The use of Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance: <15 mL/min) because of decreased clearance of the drug. In patients with mild to moderate renal impairment, the recommended starting dose is 1 mg, and the maximum daily dose should not exceed 2.5 mg over a 24-hour period [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
8.7 Hepatic Impairment
The use of Naratriptan Tablets, USP is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh grade C) because of decreased clearance. In patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh grade A or B), the recommended starting dose is 1 mg, and the maximum daily dose should not exceed 2.5 mg over a 24-hour period [see Dosage and Administration (2.3), Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
10 Overdosage
Adverse reactions observed after overdoses of up to 25 mg included increases in blood pressure resulting in lightheadedness, neck tension, tiredness, and loss of coordination. Also, ischemic ECG changes likely due to coronary artery vasospasm have been reported.
The elimination half-life of naratriptan is about 6 hours [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)], and therefore monitoring of patients after overdose with Naratriptan Tablets, USP should continue for at least 24 hours or while symptoms or signs persist. There is no specific antidote to naratriptan. It is unknown what effect hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis has on the serum concentrations of naratriptan.
11 Description
Naratriptan Tablets, USP contains naratriptan hydrochloride, a selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist. Naratriptan hydrochloride is chemically designated as N-methyl-3-(1-methyl-4-piperidinyl)-1H-indole-5-ethanesulfonamide monohydrochloride, and it has the following structure:
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The empirical formula is C17H25N3O2S•HCl, representing a molecular weight of 371.93. Naratriptan hydrochloride is a white to pale yellow powder that is readily soluble in water. Each Naratriptan Tablets, USP tablet for oral administration contains 1.11 or 2.78 mg of naratriptan hydrochloride, equivalent to 1 or 2.5 mg of naratriptan, respectively. Each tablet also contains the inactive ingredients microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, titanium dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, triacetin, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake (2.5-mg tablet only), FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake (2.5-mg tablet only), FD&C red #40 aluminum lake (2.5-mg tablet only).
12 Clinical Pharmacology
12.1 Mechanism of Action
Naratriptan binds with high affinity to human cloned 5-HT1B/1D receptors. Migraines are likely due to local cranial vasodilatation and/or to the release of sensory neuropeptides (including substance P and calcitonin gene-related peptide) through nerve endings in the trigeminal system. The therapeutic activity of Naratriptan Tablets, USP for the treatment of migraine headache is thought to be due to the agonist effects at the 5-HT1B/1D receptors on intracranial blood vessels (including the arterio-venous anastomoses) and sensory nerves of the trigeminal system, which result in cranial vessel constriction and inhibition of pro-inflammatory neuropeptide release.
12.2 Pharmacodynamics
In the anesthetized dog, naratriptan has been shown to reduce the carotid arterial blood flow with little or no effect on arterial blood pressure or total peripheral resistance. While the effect on blood flow was selective for the carotid arterial bed, increases in vascular resistance of up to 30% were seen in the coronary arterial bed. Naratriptan has also been shown to inhibit trigeminal nerve activity in rat and cat.
In 10 subjects with suspected CAD undergoing coronary artery catheterization, there was a 1% to 10% reduction in coronary artery diameter following subcutaneous injection of 1.5 mg of naratriptan [see Contraindications (4)].
12.3 Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Naratriptan is well absorbed, with about 70% oral bioavailability. Following administration of a 2.5-mg tablet, the peak concentrations are obtained in 2 to 3 hours. After administration of 1- or 2.5-mg tablets, the Cmax is somewhat (about 50%) higher in women (not corrected for milligram-per-kilogram dose) than in men. During a migraine attack, absorption is slower, with a Tmax of 3 to 4 hours. Food does not affect the pharmacokinetics of naratriptan. Naratriptan displays linear kinetics over the therapeutic dose range.
Distribution: The steady-state volume of distribution of naratriptan is 170 L. Plasma protein binding is 28% to 31% over the concentration range of 50 to 1,000 ng/mL.
Metabolism: In vitro, naratriptan is metabolized by a wide range of cytochrome P450 isoenzymes into a number of inactive metabolites.
Elimination: Naratriptan is predominantly eliminated in urine, with 50% of the dose recovered unchanged and 30% as metabolites in urine. The mean elimination half-life of naratriptan is 6 hours. The systemic clearance of naratriptan is 6.6 mL/min/kg. The renal clearance (220 mL/min) exceeds glomerular filtration rate, indicating active tubular secretion. Repeat administration of Naratriptan Tablets, USP does not result in drug accumulation.
Special Populations: Age: A small decrease in clearance (approximately 26%) was observed in healthy elderly subjects (65 to 77 years) compared with younger subjects, resulting in slightly higher exposure [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5)].
Race: The effect of race on the pharmacokinetics of naratriptan has not been examined.
Renal Impairment: Clearance of naratriptan was reduced by 50% in subjects with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance: 18 to 39 mL/min) compared with the normal group. Decrease in clearances resulted in an increase of mean half-life from 6 hours (healthy) to 11 hours (range: 7 to 20 hours). The mean Cmax increased by approximately 40%. The effects of severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance: ≤15 mL/min) on the pharmacokinetics of naratriptan have not been assessed [see Contraindications (4)].
Hepatic Impairment: Clearance of naratriptan was decreased by 30% in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh grade A or B). This resulted in an approximately 40% increase in the half-life (range: 8 to 16 hours). The effects of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh grade C) on the pharmacokinetics of naratriptan have not been
assessed [see Contraindications (4)].
Drug Interaction Studies: From population pharmacokinetic analyses, co-administration of naratriptan and fluoxetine, beta-blockers, or tricyclic antidepressants did not affect the clearance of naratriptan.
Oral Contraceptives: Oral contraceptives reduced clearance by 32% and volume of distribution by 22%, resulting in slightly higher concentrations of naratriptan. Hormone replacement therapy had no effect on pharmacokinetics in older female patients.
Monoamine Oxidase and P450 Inhibitors: Naratriptan does not inhibit monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzymes and is a poor inhibitor of P450; metabolic interactions between naratriptan and drugs metabolized by P450 or MAO are therefore unlikely.
Smoking: Smoking increased the clearance of naratriptan by 30%.
Alcohol: In normal volunteers, co-administration of single doses of Naratriptan Tablets, USP and alcohol did not result in substantial modification of naratriptan pharmacokinetic parameters.
13 Nonclinical Toxicology
13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility
In carcinogenicity studies, mice and rats were given naratriptan by oral gavage for 104 weeks. There was no evidence of an increase in tumors related to naratriptan administration in mice receiving up to 200 mg/kg/day. That dose was associated with a plasma (AUC) exposure that was 110 times the exposure in humans receiving the maximum recommended daily dose (MRDD) of 5 mg. Two rat studies were conducted, one using a standard diet and the other a nitrite-supplemented diet (naratriptan can be nitrosated in vitro to form a mutagenic product that has been detected in the stomachs of rats fed a high-nitrite diet). Doses of 5, 20, and 90 mg/kg were associated with AUC exposures that in the standard-diet study were 7, 40, and 236 times, respectively, and in the nitrite-supplemented–diet study were 7, 29, and 180 times, respectively, the exposure in humans at the MRDD. In both studies, there was an increase in the incidence of thyroid follicular hyperplasia in high-dose males and females and in thyroid follicular adenomas in high-dose males. In the standard-diet study only, there was also an increase in the incidence of benign c-cell adenomas in the thyroid of high-dose males and females. The exposures achieved at the no-effect dose for thyroid tumors were 40 (standard diet) and 29 (nitrite-supplemented diet) times the exposure achieved in humans at the MRDD. In the nitrite-supplemented diet study only, the incidence of benign lymphocytic thymoma was increased in all treated groups of females. It was not determined if the nitrosated product is systemically absorbed. However, no changes were seen in the stomachs of rats in that study.
Naratriptan was not mutagenic when tested in in vitro gene mutation (Ames and mouse lymphoma tk) assays. Naratriptan was also negative in the in vitro human lymphocyte assay and the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay. Naratriptan can be nitrosated in vitro to form a mutagenic product (WHO nitrosation assay) that has been detected in the stomachs of rats fed a nitrite-supplemented diet.
In a reproductive toxicity study in which male and female rats were administered naratriptan orally prior to and throughout the mating period (10, 60, 170, or 340 mg/kg/day; plasma exposures [AUC] approximately 11, 70, 230, and 470 times, respectively, the human exposure at the MRDD), there was a treatment-related decrease in the number of females exhibiting normal estrous cycles at doses of 170 mg/kg/day or greater and an increase in preimplantation loss at 60 mg/kg/day or greater. In high-dose males, testicular/epididymal atrophy accompanied by spermatozoa depletion reduced mating success and may have contributed to the observed preimplantation loss. The exposures achieved at the no-effect doses for preimplantation loss, anestrus, and testicular effects were approximately 11, 70, and 230 times, respectively, the exposures in humans at the MRDD.
In a study in which rats were dosed orally with naratriptan (10, 60, or 340 mg/kg/day) for 6 months, changes in the female reproductive tract including atrophic or cystic ovaries and anestrus were seen at the high dose. The exposure at the no-effect dose of 60 mg/kg was approximately 85 times that in humans at the MRDD.
14 Clinical Studies
The efficacy of Naratriptan Tablets, USP in the acute treatment of migraine headaches was evaluated in 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials in adult patients (Trials 1, 2, 3). These trials enrolled adult patients who were predominantly female (86%) and Caucasian (96%) with a mean age of 41 years (range: 18 to 65 years). In all studies, patients were instructed to treat at least 1 moderate to severe headache. Headache response, defined as a reduction in headache severity from moderate or severe pain to mild or no pain, was assessed up to 4 hours after dosing. Associated symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia were also assessed. Maintenance of response was assessed for up to 24 hours postdose. A second dose of Naratriptan Tablets, USP or other rescue medication to treat migraines was allowed 4 to 24 hours after the initial treatment for recurrent headache.
In all 3 trials, the percentage of patients achieving headache response 4 hours after treatment, the primary outcome measure, was significantly greater among patients receiving Naratriptan Tablets, USP compared with those who received placebo. In all trials, response to 2.5 mg was numerically greater than response to 1 mg and in the largest of the 3 trials, there was a statistically significant greater percentage of patients with headache response at 4 hours in the 2.5-mg group compared with the 1-mg group. The results are summarized in Table 2.
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The estimated probability of achieving an initial headache response in adults over the 4 hours following treatment in pooled Trials 1, 2, and 3 is depicted in Figure 1.
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a The figure shows the probability over time of obtaining headache response (reduction in headache severity from moderate or severe pain to no or mild pain) following treatment with Naratriptan Tablets, USP. In this Kaplan-Meier plot, patients not achieving response within 240 minutes were censored at 240 minutes.
For patients with migraine-associated nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia at baseline, there was a lower incidence of these symptoms 4 hours following administration of 1-mg and 2.5-mg Naratriptan Tablets, USP compared with placebo.
Four to 24 hours following the initial dose of study treatment, patients were allowed to use additional treatment for pain relief in the form of a second dose of study treatment or other rescue medication. The estimated probability of patients taking a second dose or other rescue medication to treat migraine over the 24 hours following the initial dose of study treatment is summarized in Figure 2.
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a Kaplan-Meier plot based on data obtained in the 3 controlled clinical trials (Trials 1, 2, and 3) providing evidence of efficacy with patients not using additional treatments censored at 24 hours. The plot also includes patients who had no response to the initial dose. Remedication was discouraged prior to 4 hours postdose.
There is no evidence that doses of 5 mg provided a greater effect than 2.5 mg. There was no evidence to suggest that treatment with Naratriptan Tablets, USP was associated with an increase in the severity or frequency of migraine attacks. The efficacy of Naratriptan Tablets, USP was unaffected by presence of aura; gender, age, or weight of the subject; oral contraceptive use; or concomitant use of common migraine prophylactic drugs (e.g., beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, tricyclic antidepressants). There was insufficient data to assess the impact of race on efficacy.
16 How Supplied/storage And Handling
Naratriptan Tablets, USP Tablets containing 1 mg and 2.5 mg of naratriptan (base) as the hydrochloride salt.
Naratriptan Tablets, USP, 1 mg, are white, round, film-coated tablets debossed with “PAD” on one side and “214” on the other side in buler packs of 9 tablets (NDC 0574-0214-09). Naratriptan Tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, are green, round, film-coated tablets debossed with “PAD” on one side and “215” on the other side in buler packs of 9 tablets (NDC 0574-0215-09). Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
17 Patient Counseling Information
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
Risk of Myocardial Ischemia and/or Infarction, Prinzmetal’s Angina, Other Vasospasm-Related Events, Arrhythmias, and Cerebrovascular Events: Inform patients that Naratriptan Tablets, USP may cause serious cardiovascular side effects such as myocardial infarction or stroke. Although serious cardiovascular events can occur without warning symptoms, patients should be alert for the signs and symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, significant rise in blood pressure, weakness, and slurring of speech and should ask for medical advice if any indicative sign or symptoms are observed. Apprise patients of the importance of this follow-up [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.5, 5.8)].
Anaphylactic/Anaphylactoid Reactions: Inform patients that anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions have occurred in patients receiving Naratriptan Tablets, USP. Such reactions can be life threatening or fatal. In general, anaphylactic reactions to drugs are more likely to occur in individuals with a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
Concomitant Use With Other Triptans or Ergot Medications: Inform patients that use of Naratriptan Tablets, USP within 24 hours of another triptan or an ergot-type medication (including dihydroergotamine or methysergide) is contraindicated [see Contraindications (4), Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.2)].
Serotonin Syndrome: Caution patients about the risk of serotonin syndrome with the use of Naratriptan Tablets, USP or other triptans, particularly during combined use with SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, and MAO inhibitors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7), Drug Interactions (7.3)].
Medication Overuse Headache: Inform patients that use of acute migraine drugs for 10 or more days per month may lead to an exacerbation of headache and encourage patients to record headache frequency and drug use (e.g., by keeping a headache diary) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].
Pregnancy: Inform patients that Naratriptan Tablets, USP should not be used during pregnancy unless the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].
Nursing Mothers: Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed [see Use in Specific Populations (8.3)].
Ability to Perform Complex Tasks: Treatment with Naratriptan Tablets, USP may cause somnolence and dizziness; instruct patients to evaluate their ability to perform complex tasks after administration of Naratriptan Tablets, USP.
Manufactured By
Perrigo®
Minneapolis, MN 55427
7A200 RC J1
Rev 02-14 B
Patient Information
Naratriptan Tablets, USP (naratriptan hydrochloride) Tablets
Read this Patient Information before you start taking Naratriptan Tablets, USP and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Naratriptan Tablets, USP can cause serious side effects, including:
Heart attack and other heart problems. Heart problems may lead to death.
Stop taking Naratriptan Tablets, USP and get emergency medical help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a heart attack:
• discomfort in the center of your chest that lasts for more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back• severe tightness, pain, pressure, or heaviness in your chest, throat, neck, or jaw• pain or discomfort in your arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach• shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort• breaking out in a cold sweat• nausea or vomiting• feeling lightheaded
Naratriptan Tablets, USP are not for people with risk factors for heart disease unless a heart exam is done and shows no problem. You have a higher risk for heart disease if you:
• have high blood pressure• have high cholesterol levels• smoke• are overweight• have diabetes• have a family history of heart disease
What are Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Naratriptan Tablets, USP are a prescription medicine used to treat acute migraine headaches with or without aura in adults who have been diagnosed with migraine headaches.
Naratriptan Tablets, USP are not used to prevent or decrease the number of migraine headaches you have.
Naratriptan Tablets, USP are not used to treat other types of headaches such as hemiplegic migraines (that make you unable to move on one side of your body) or basilar migraines (rare form of migraine with aura).
It is not known if Naratriptan Tablets, USP are safe and effective to treat cluster headaches.
It is not known if Naratriptan Tablets, USP are safe and effective in children under 18 years of age.
Who should not take Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Do not take Naratriptan Tablets, USP if you have:
• heart problems or a history of heart problems• narrowing of blood vessels to your legs, arms, stomach, or kidney (peripheral vascular disease)• uncontrolled high blood pressure• severe kidney problems• severe liver problems• hemiplegic migraines or basilar migraines. If you are not sure if you have these types of migraines, ask your healthcare provider.• had a stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), or problems with your blood circulation• taken any of the following medicines in the last 24 hours:
• almotriptan (AXERT®)• eletriptan (RELPAX®)• frovatriptan (FROVA®)• rizatriptan (MAXALT®, MAXALT-MLT®)• sumatriptan (IMITREX®, SUMAVEL® DosePro®, ALSUMA®)• sumatriptan and naproxen (TREXIMET®)• ergotamines (CAFERGOT®, ERGOMAR®, MIGERGOT®)• dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45®, MIGRANAL®)
Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if your medicine is uled above.
• an allergy to naratriptan or any of the ingredients in Naratriptan Tablets, USP. See the end of this leaflet for a complete ul of ingredients in Naratriptan Tablets, USP.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Before you take Naratriptan Tablets, USP tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
• have high blood pressure• have high cholesterol• have diabetes• smoke• are overweight• have heart problems or family history of heart problems or stroke• have kidney problems• have liver problems• are not using effective birth control• become pregnant while taking Naratriptan Tablets, USP• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Naratriptan Tablets, USP passes into your breast milk. Talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take Naratriptan Tablets, USP.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Using Naratriptan Tablets, USP with certain other medicines can affect each other, causing serious side effects.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take anti-depressant medicines called:
• selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)• serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)• tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a ul of these medicines if you are not sure.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a ul of them to show your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
• Certain people should take their first dose of Naratriptan Tablets, USP in their healthcare provider’s office or in another medical setting. Ask your healthcare provider if you should take your first dose in a medical setting.• Take Naratriptan Tablets, USP exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.• Your healthcare provider may change your dose. Do not change your dose without first talking with your healthcare provider.• Take Naratriptan Tablets, USP with water or other liquids.• If you do not get any relief after your first Naratriptan Tablets, USP do not take a second tablet without first talking with your healthcare provider.• If your headache comes back or you only get some relief from your headache, you can take a second tablet 4 hours after the first tablet.• Do not take more than a total of 5 mg of Naratriptan Tablets, USP in a 24-hour period.• Some people who take too many Naratriptan Tablets, USP may have worse headaches (medication overuse headache). If your headaches get worse, your healthcare provider may decide to stop your treatment with Naratriptan Tablets, USP.• If you take too much Naratriptan Tablets, USP call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.• You should write down when you have headaches and when you take Naratriptan Tablets, USP so you can talk with your healthcare provider about how Naratriptan Tablets, USP are working for you.
What should I avoid while taking Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Naratriptan Tablets, USP can cause dizziness, weakness, or drowsiness. If you have these symptoms, do not drive a car, use machinery, or do anything where you need to be alert.
What are the possible side effects of Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Naratriptan Tablets, USP may cause serious side effects. See “What is the most important information I should know about Naratriptan Tablets, USP?”
These serious side effects include:
• changes in color or sensation in your fingers and toes (Raynaud’s syndrome)• stomach and intestinal problems (gastrointestinal and colonic ischemic events).
Symptoms of gastrointestinal and colonic ischemic events include:
• sudden or severe stomach pain• stomach pain after meals• weight loss• nausea or vomiting• constipation or diarrhea• bloody diarrhea• fever• problems with blood circulation to your legs and feet (peripheral vascular ischemia).
Symptoms of peripheral vascular ischemia include:
• cramping and pain in your legs or hips• feeling of heaviness or tightness in your leg muscles• burning or aching pain in your feet or toes while resting• numbness, tingling, or weakness in your legs• cold feeling or color changes in 1 or both legs or feet• medication overuse headaches. Some people who use too many Naratriptan Tablets, USP may have worse headaches (medication overuse headache). If your headaches get worse, your healthcare provider may decide to stop your treatment with Naratriptan Tablets, USP.• serotonin syndrome. Serotonin syndrome is a rare but serious problem that can happen in people using Naratriptan Tablets, USP especially if Naratriptan Tablets, USP are used with anti-depressant medicines called SSRIs, SNRIs, TCAs, or MAOIs. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of serotonin syndrome:
• mental changes such as seeing things that are not there (hallucinations), agitation, or coma• fast heartbeat• changes in blood pressure• high body temperature• tight muscles• trouble walking
The most common side effects of Naratriptan Tablets, USP include:
• tingling or numbness in your fingers or toes• dizziness• warm, hot, burning feeling to your face (flushing)• discomfort or stiffness in your neck• feeling weak, drowsy, or tired
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of Naratriptan Tablets, USP. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Store Naratriptan Tablets, USP between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C).
Keep Naratriptan Tablets, USP and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of Naratriptan Tablets, USP.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those uled in Patient Information leaflets. Do not use Naratriptan Tablets, USP for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Naratriptan Tablets, USP to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This Patient Information leaflet summarizes the most important information about Naratriptan Tablets, USP. If you would like more information, talk with your healthcare provider. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about Naratriptan Tablets, USP that is written for healthcare professionals.
For more information, contact Perrigo at 1-866-634-9120.
What are the ingredients in Naratriptan Tablets, USP?
Active ingredient: naratriptan hydrochloride
Inactive ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous lactose, croscarmellose sodium, titanium dioxide, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, triacetin, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake (2.5-mg tablet only), FD&C blue #1 aluminum lake (2.5-mg tablet only), FD&C red #40 aluminum lake (2.5-mg tablet only).
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Manufactured by:Perrigo® Minneapolis, MN 55427 7A200 RC IC1
Rev 02-14 B
Principal Display Panel - 1 Mg Carton
Rx Only
NDC 0574-0214-09
Naratriptan Tablets, USP 1 mg
Each tablet contains 1 mg of naratriptan as the hydrochloride.
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
Do not use if bulers are torn, broken, or missing.
This unit-of-use package is child-resistant.
Pharmacist: Dispense the patient information leaflet with the drug product.
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Rx Only
NDC 0574-0215-09
Naratriptan Tablets, USP 2.5 mg
Each tablet contains 2.5 mg of naratriptan as the hydrochloride.
Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]
Do not use if bulers are torn, broken, or missing.
This unit-of-use package is child-resistant.
Pharmacist: Dispense the patient information leaflet with the drug product.
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Perrigo®
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