MEMANTINE AND DONEPEZIL 10 MG-14 MG CAPSULE | WHITE (WHITE CAP AND WHITE BODY) CAPSULE 184 MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED 3334231207

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. Memantine Hydrochloride Memantine hydrochloride extended-release was evaluated in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 676 patients with moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer s type (341 patients treated with memantine 28 mg/day dose and 335 patients treated with placebo) for a treatment period up to 24 weeks. Of the patients randomized, 236 treated with memantine 28 mg/day and 227 treated with placebo were on a stable dose of donepezil for 3 months prior to screening. Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation with Memantine Hydrochloride In the placebo-controlled clinical trial of memantine hydrochloride extended-release, the proportion of patients in the memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/day dose group and in the placebo group who discontinued treatment due to adverse reactions was 10% and 6%, respectively. The most common adverse reaction in the memantine hydrochloride extended-release treated group that led to treatment discontinuation was dizziness, at a rate of 1.5%. Most Common Adverse Reactions with Memantine Hydrochloride The most common adverse reactions with memantine hydrochloride extended-release in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer s disease, defined as those occurring at a frequency of at least 5% in the memantine hydrochloride extended-release group and at a higher frequency than placebo, were headache, diarrhea, and dizziness. Table 1 lists adverse reactions that occurred at an incidence of 2% in the memantine hydrochloride extended-release treated group and occurred at a rate greater than placebo. Table 1: Adverse reactions with memantine hydrochloride extended-release in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer s disease Adverse Reaction Placebo (n = 335) % Memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg (n = 341) % Gastrointestinal Disorders Diarrhea 4 5 Constipation 1 3 Abdominal pain 1 2 Vomiting 1 2 Infections and Infestations Influenza 3 4 Investigations Increased weight 1 3 Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Back pain 1 3 Nervous System Disorders Headache 5 6 Dizziness 1 5 Somnolence 1 3 Psychiatric Disorders Anxiety 3 4 Depression 1 3 Aggression 1 2 Renal and Urinary Disorders Urinary incontinence 1 2 Vascular Disorders Hypertension 2 4 Hypotension 1 2 Donepezil hydrochloride Adverse Reactions Leading to Discontinuation with Donepezil Hydrochloride In controlled clinical trials of donepezil hydrochloride, the rate of discontinuation due to adverse reactions for patients treated with donepezil hydrochloride was approximately 12%, compared to 7% for patients treated with placebo. The most common adverse reactions leading to discontinuation, defined as those occurring in at least 2% of donepezil hydrochloride patients and at twice or more the incidence seen with placebo, were anorexia (2%), nausea (2%), diarrhea (2%) and urinary tract infection (2%). Most Common Adverse Reactions with Donepezil Hydrochloride The most common adverse reactions reported with donepezil hydrochloride in controlled clinical trials in patients with severe Alzheimer s disease, defined as those occurring at a frequency of at least 5% in the donepezil hydrochloride group and at twice or more the placebo rate, were diarrhea, anorexia, vomiting, nausea, and ecchymosis. The most common adverse reactions reported with donepezil hydrochloride in controlled clinical trials in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer s disease were insomnia, muscle cramp, and fatigue.Table 2 lists adverse reactions that occurred at an incidence of 2% in the donepezil hydrochloride group and at a rate greater than placebo in controlled trials in patients with severe Alzheimer s disease. Table 2: Adverse reactions with donepezil hydrochloride in patients with severe Alzheimer s disease Body System/Adverse Event Placebo (n = 392) % Donepezil hydrochloride 10 mg/day (n = 501) % Percent of Patients with any Adverse Event 73 81 Body as a Whole Accident 12 13 Infection 9 11 Headache 3 4 Pain 2 3 Back pain 2 3 Fever 1 2 Chest pain < 1 2 Cardiovascular System Hypertension 2 3 Hemorrhage 1 2 Syncope 1 2 Digestive System Diarrhea 4 10 Vomiting 4 8 Anorexia 4 8 Nausea 2 6 Hemic and Lymphatic System Ecchymosis 2 5 Metabolic and Nutritional Systems Increased creatine phosphokinase 1 3 Dehydration 1 2 Hyperlipemia < 1 2 Nervous System Insomnia 4 5 Hostility 2 3 Nervousness 2 3 Hallucinations 1 3 Somnolence 1 2 Dizziness 1 2 Depression 1 2 Confusion 1 2 Emotional lability 1 2 Personality disorder 1 2 Skin and Appendages Eczema 2 3 Urogenital System Urinary incontinence 1 2

Risk Summary There are no adequate data on the developmental risk associated with the use of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules or its active ingredients (memantine hydrochloride and donepezil hydrochloride) in pregnant women. Adverse developmental effects (mortality and decreased body weight and skeletal ossification) were observed in the offspring of rats administered memantine or donepezil during pregnancy at doses associated with minimal maternal toxicity. These doses are higher than those used in humans at the recommended daily dose of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules [see Data]. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. Data Animal Data Memantine Hydrochloride Oral administration of memantine (2, 6, or 18 mg/kg/day) to rats during the period of organogenesis resulted in decreased skeletal ossification in fetuses at the highest dose tested. The higher no-effect dose for adverse developmental effects (6 mg/kg) is 2 times the dose of memantine at the recommended human daily dose (RHD) of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules (28 mg memantine/10 mg donepezil) on a body surface area (mg/m2) basis. Oral administration of memantine to rabbits (3, 10, or 30 mg/kg/day) during the period of organogenesis resulted in no adverse developmental effects. The highest dose tested is approximately 20 times the dose of memantine at the RHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis. In rats, memantine (2, 6, or 18 mg/kg/day) was administered orally prior to and throughout mating and, in females, through the period of organogenesis or continuing throughout lactation to weaning. Decreased skeletal ossification in fetuses and decreased body weight in pups were observed at the highest dose tested. The higher no-effect dose for adverse developmental effects (6 mg/kg/day) is 2 times the dose of memantine at the RHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis. Oral administration of memantine (2, 6, or 18 mg/kg/day) to rats from late gestation throughout lactation to weaning, resulted in decreased pup weights at the highest dose tested. The higher no-effect dose (6 mg/kg/day) is approximately 2 times the dose of memantine at the RHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis. Donepezil Hydrochloride Oral administration of donepezil to rats and rabbits during the period of organogenesis resulted in no adverse developmental effects. The highest doses (16 and 10 mg/kg/day, respectively) were approximately 15 and 7 times, respectively, the dose of donepezil at the RHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis. Oral administration of donepezil (1, 3, or 10 mg/kg/day) to rats during late gestation and throughout lactation to weaning resulted in an increase in stillbirths and offspring mortality at the highest dose tested. The higher no-effect dose (3 mg/kg/day) is approximately 3 times the dose of donepezil at the RHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis.

Safety and effectiveness of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules in pediatric patients have not been established. Memantine failed to demonstrate efficacy in two 12-week controlled clinical studies of 578 pediatric patients aged 6-12 years with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including autism, Asperger s disorder and Pervasive Development Disorder -Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). Memantine has not been studied in pediatric patients under 6 years of age or over 12 years of age. Memantine treatment was initiated at 3 mg/day and the dose was escalated to the target dose (weight-based) by week 6. Oral doses of memantine 3, 6, 9, or 15 mg extended-release capsules were administered once daily to patients with weights < 20 kg, 20-39 kg, 40-59 kg and 60 kg, respectively. In a randomized, 12-week double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel study (Study A) in patients with autism, there was no statistically significant difference in the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS) total raw score between patients randomized to memantine (n=54) and those randomized to placebo (n=53). In a 12-week responder-enriched randomized withdrawal study (Study B) in 471 patients with ASD, there was no statistically significant difference in the loss of therapeutic response rates between patients randomized to remain on full-dose memantine (n=153) and those randomized to switch to placebo (n=158). The overall risk profile of memantine in pediatric patients was generally consistent with the known risk profile in adults [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. In Study A, the adverse reactions in the memantine group (n=56) that were reported in at least 5% of patients and at least twice the frequency of the placebo group (N=58) are listed in Table 3: Table 3: Study A Commonly Reported Adverse Reactions With a Frequency 5% and Twice That of Placebo Adverse Reaction Memantine N=56 Placebo N=58 Cough 8.9% 3.4% Influenza 7.1% 3.4% Rhinorrhea 5.4% 0% Agitation 5.4% 1.7% Discontinuations due to adverse reactionsa Aggression 3.6% 1.7% Irritability 1.8% 3.4% a Reported adverse reactions leading to discontinuation in more than one patient in either treatment group. The adverse reactions that were reported in at least 5% of patients in the 12 to 48 week open-label study to identify responders to enroll in Study B are listed in Table 4: Table 4: 12 to 48 Week Open Label Lead-In study to Study B Commonly Reported Adverse Reactions with a Frequency 5% Adverse Reaction Memantine N=903 Headache 8.0% Nasopharyngitis 6.3% Pyrexia 5.8% Irritability 5.4% Discontinuations due to adverse reactionsa Irritability 1.2% Aggression 1.0% a At least 1% incidence of adverse reactions leading to premature discontinuation. In the randomized withdrawal study (Study B), the adverse reaction in patients randomized to placebo (n=160) and reported in at least 5% of patients and at twice the frequency of the full-dose memantine treatment group (n=157) was irritability (5.0% vs 2.5%). In a juvenile animal study, male and female juvenile rats were administered memantine (15, 30, and 45 mg/kg/day) starting on postnatal day (PND) 14 through PND 70. Body weights were reduced at 45 mg/kg/day. Delays in sexual maturation were noted in male and female rats at doses 30 mg/kg/day. Memantine induced neuronal lesions in several areas of the brain on PND 15 and 17 at doses 30 mg/kg/day. Behavioral toxicity (decrease percent of auditory startle habituation) was noted for animals in the 45 mg/kg/day dose group. The 15 mg/kg/day dose was considered the No-Observed-Adverse-Effect-Level (NOAEL) for this study. In a second juvenile rat toxicity study, male and female juvenile rats were administered memantine (1, 3, 8, 15, 30, and 45 mg/kg/day) starting on postnatal day (PND) 7 through PND 70. Due to early memantine-related mortality, the 30 and 45 mg/kg/day dose groups were terminated without further evaluation. Memantine induced apoptosis or neuronal degeneration in several areas of the brain on PND 8, 10, and 17 at a dose of 15 mg/kg/day. The NOAEL for apoptosis and neuronal degeneration was 8 mg/kg/day. Behavioral toxicity (effects on motor activity, auditory startle habituation, and learning and memory) was noted at doses 3 mg/kg/day during treatment, but was not seen after drug discontinuation. Therefore, the 1 mg/kg/day dose was considered the NOAEL for the neurobehavioral effect in this study.

Memantine hydrochloride and donepezil hydrochloride are the two active ingredients of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. No specific antidote for memantine hydrochloride overdose is known; however, elimination of memantine can be increased by acidification of the urine. Tertiary anticholinergics such as atropine may be used as an antidote for donepezil hydrochloride overdose. In managing cases of overdose, consider the possibility of multiple drug involvement. In case of overdose, call Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 for the latest recommendation. In general, supportive measures should be utilized, and treatment should be symptomatic. Memantine Hydrochloride Signs and symptoms most often accompanying overdosage with other formulations of memantine in clinical trials and from worldwide marketing experience, alone or in combination with other drugs and/or alcohol, include agitation, asthenia, bradycardia, confusion, coma, dizziness, ECG changes, increased blood pressure, lethargy, loss of consciousness, psychosis, restlessness, slowed movement, somnolence, stupor, unsteady gait, visual hallucinations, vertigo, vomiting, and weakness. The largest known ingestion of memantine worldwide was 2 grams in an individual who took memantine in conjunction with unspecified antidiabetic medications. This person experienced coma, diplopia, and agitation, but subsequently recovered. One patient participating in a memantine hydrochloride extended-release clinical trial unintentionally took 112 mg of memantine hydrochloride extended-release daily for 31 days and experienced an elevated serum uric acid, elevated serum alkaline phosphatase, and low platelet count. No fatalities have been noted with overdoses of memantine alone. A fatal outcome has very rarely been reported when memantine has been ingested as part of overdosing with multiple drugs; in those instances, the relationship between memantine and a fatal outcome has been unclear. Donepezil Hydrochloride Overdosage with cholinesterase inhibitors can result in cholinergic crisis characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, salivation, sweating, bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory depression, collapse, and convulsions. Increasing muscle weakness is a possibility and may result in death if respiratory muscles are involved. Tertiary anticholinergics such as atropine may be used as an antidote for donepezil hydrochloride overdosage. Intravenous atropine sulfate titrated to effect is recommended: an initial dose of 1.0 to 2.0 mg IV with subsequent doses based upon clinical response. Atypical responses in blood pressure and heart rate have been reported with other cholinomimetics when coadministered with quaternary anticholinergics such as glycopyrrolate. It is not known whether donepezil hydrochloride and/or its metabolites can be removed by dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, or hemofiltration). Dose-related signs of toxicity in animals included reduced spontaneous movement, prone position, staggering gait, lacrimation, clonic convulsions, depressed respiration, salivation, miosis, tremors, fasciculation, and lower body surface temperature.

Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules were bioequivalent to co-administration of individual memantine hydrochloride extended-release and donepezil hydrochloride. Exposure (AUC and Cmax) of memantine and donepezil following memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules administration in the fed or fasted state was similar. Further, exposure of memantine and donepezil following memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules administration as intact capsule or capsule contents sprinkled on applesauce was similar in healthy subjects. Memantine Hydrochloride Memantine is well absorbed after oral administration and has linear pharmacokinetics over the therapeutic dose range. It is excreted predominantly unchanged in urine and has a terminal elimination half-life of about 60 to 80 hours. In a study comparing 28 mg once-daily memantine hydrochloride extended-release to 10 mg twice-daily memantine hydrochloride, Cmax and AUC0-24 values were 48% and 33% higher for the memantine hydrochloride extended-release dosage regimen, respectively. Absorption After multiple dose administration of memantine hydrochloride extended-release, memantine peak concentrations occur around 9 to 12 hours postdose. There is no difference in the absorption of memantine hydrochloride extended-release when the capsule is taken intact or when the contents are sprinkled on applesauce. After single-dose administration, there is no difference in memantine exposure, based on Cmax or AUC, for memantine hydrochloride extended-release when the drug product is administered with food or on an empty stomach. However, peak plasma concentrations are achieved about 18 hours after administration with food versus approximately 25 hours after administration on an empty stomach. Distribution The mean volume of distribution of memantine is 9 to 11 L/kg and the plasma protein binding is low (45%). Metabolism Memantine undergoes partial hepatic metabolism. The hepatic microsomal CYP450 enzyme system does not play a significant role in the metabolism of memantine. Elimination Memantine is excreted predominantly in the urine, unchanged, and has a terminal elimination half-life of about 60-80 hours. About 48% of administered drug is excreted unchanged in urine; the remainder is converted primarily to three polar metabolites which possess minimal NMDA receptor antagonistic activity: the N-glucuronide conjugate, 6-hydroxy memantine, and 1-nitroso-deaminated memantine. A total of 74% of the administered dose is excreted as the sum of the parent drug and the N-glucuronide conjugate. Renal clearance involves active tubular secretion moderated by pH dependent tubular reabsorption. Pharmacokinetics in Special Populations Renal Impairment Memantine pharmacokinetics were evaluated following single oral administration of 20 mg memantine hydrochloride in 8 subjects with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance, CLcr, > 50 80 mL/min), 8 subjects with moderate renal impairment (CLcr 30 49 mL/min), 7 subjects with severe renal impairment (CLcr 5 29 mL/min) and 8 healthy subjects (CLcr > 80 mL/min) matched as closely as possible by age, weight and gender to the subjects with renal impairment. Mean AUC0- increased by 4%, 60%, and 115% in subjects with mild, moderate, and severe renal impairment, respectively, compared to healthy subjects. The terminal elimination half-life increased by 18%, 41%, and 95% in subjects with mild, moderate, and severe renal impairment, respectively, compared to healthy subjects [see Dosage and Administration (2.3) and Use in Specific Populations (8.6)] Hepatic Impairment Memantine pharmacokinetics were evaluated following the administration of single oral doses of 20 mg in 8 subjects with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B, score 7-9) and 8 subjects who were age-, gender-, and weight-matched to the hepatically-impaired subjects. There was no change in memantine exposure (based on Cmax and AUC) in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment as compared with healthy subjects. However, terminal elimination half-life increased by about 16% in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment as compared with healthy subjects. The pharmacokinetics of memantine has not been evaluated in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Gender Following multiple dose administration of memantine hydrochloride 20 mg daily, females had about 45% higher exposure than males, but there was no difference in exposure when body weight was taken into account. Elderly The pharmacokinetics of memantine in young and elderly subjects are similar. Drug-Drug Interactions Use with Cholinesterase Inhibitors Coadministration of memantine with the AChE inhibitor donepezil hydrochloride did not affect the pharmacokinetics of either compound. Furthermore, memantine did not affect AChE inhibition by donepezil. In a 24-week controlled clinical study in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer s disease, the adverse event profile observed with a combination of memantine immediate-release and donepezil was similar to that of donepezil alone. Effect of Memantine on the Metabolism of Other Drugs In vitro studies conducted with marker substrates of CYP450 enzymes (CYP1A2, -2A6, -2C9, -2D6, -2E1, -3A4) showed minimal inhibition of these enzymes by memantine. In addition, in vitro studies indicate that at concentrations exceeding those associated with efficacy, memantine does not induce the cytochrome P450 isozymes CYP1A2, -2C9, -2E1 and -3A4/5. No pharmacokinetic interactions with drugs metabolized by these enzymes are expected. Pharmacokinetic studies evaluated the potential of memantine for interaction with warfarin and bupropion. Memantine did not affect the pharmacokinetics of the CYP2B6 substrate bupropion or its metabolite hydroxybupropion. Furthermore, memantine did not affect the pharmacokinetics or pharmacodynamics of warfarin as assessed by prothrombin INR. Effect of Other Drugs on Memantine Memantine is predominantly renally eliminated, and drugs that are substrates and/or inhibitors of the CYP450 system are not expected to alter the pharmacokinetics of memantine. A single dose of bupropion did not affect the pharmacokinetics of memantine at steady state. Drugs Eliminated via Renal Mechanisms Because memantine is eliminated in part by tubular secretion, coadministration of drugs that use the same renal cationic system, including hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), triamterene (TA), metformin, cimetidine, ranitidine, quinidine, and nicotine, could potentially result in altered plasma levels of both agents. However, coadministration of memantine hydrochloride and HCTZ/TA did not affect the bioavailability of either memantine or TA, and the bioavailability of HCTZ decreased by 20%. In addition, coadministration of memantine hydrochloride with the antihyperglycemic drug Glucovance (glyburide and metformin hydrochloride) did not affect the pharmacokinetics of memantine, metformin, and glyburide. Furthermore, memantine did not modify the serum glucose lowering effect of Glucovance , indicating the absence of a pharmacodynamic interaction. Drugs Highly Bound to Plasma Proteins Because the plasma protein binding of memantine is low (45%), an interaction with drugs that are highly bound to plasma proteins, such as warfarin and digoxin, is unlikely. Donepezil Hydrochloride Pharmacokinetics of donepezil are linear over a dose range of 1-10 mg given once daily. The rate and extent of absorption of donepezil hydrochloride tablets are not influenced by food. Donepezil is absorbed with a relative oral bioavailability of 100% and reaches peak plasma concentrations in 3 to 4 hours. The elimination half-life of donepezil is about 70 hours, and the mean apparent plasma clearance (Cl/F) is 0.13 0.19 L/hr/kg. Following multiple dose administration, donepezil accumulates in plasma by 4-7 fold, and steady state is reached within 15 days. The steady-state volume of distribution is 12 -16 L/kg. Donepezil is approximately 96% bound to human plasma proteins, mainly to albumins (about 75%) and alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (about 21%) over the concentration range of 2-1000 ng/mL. Donepezil is both excreted in the urine intact and extensively metabolized to four major metabolites, two of which are known to be active, and a number of minor metabolites, not all of which have been identified. Donepezil is metabolized by CYP 450 isoenzymes 2D6 and 3A4 and undergoes glucuronidation. Following administration of 14C-labeled donepezil, plasma radioactivity, expressed as a percent of the administered dose, was present primarily as intact donepezil (53%) and as 6-O-desmethyl donepezil (11%), which has been reported to inhibit AChE to the same extent as donepezil in vitro and was found in plasma at concentrations equal to about 20% of donepezil. Approximately 57% and 15% of the total radioactivity was recovered in urine and feces, respectively, over a period of 10 days, while 28% remained unrecovered, with about 17% of the donepezil dose recovered in the urine as unchanged drug. Examination of the effect of CYP2D6 genotype in Alzheimer s patients showed differences in clearance values among CYP2D6 genotype subgroups. When compared to the extensive metabolizers, poor metabolizers had a 31.5% slower clearance and ultra-rapid metabolizers had a 24% faster clearance. These results suggest CYP2D6 has a minor role in the metabolism of donepezil Renal Impairment In a study of 11 patients with moderate to severe renal impairment (CLcr < 18 mL/min/ 1.73 m2) the clearance of donepezil hydrochloride did not differ from 11 age-and sex-matched healthy subjects. Hepatic Disease In a study of 10 patients with stable alcoholic cirrhosis, the clearance of donepezil hydrochloride was decreased by 20% relative to 10 healthy age-and sex-matched subjects. Age No formal pharmacokinetic study was conducted to examine age-related differences in the pharmacokinetics of donepezil hydrochloride. Population pharmacokinetic analysis suggested that the clearance of donepezil in patients decreases with increasing age. When compared with 65-year old, subjects, 90-year old subjects have a 17% decrease in clearance, while 40-year old subjects have a 33% increase in clearance. The effect of age on donepezil clearance may not be clinically significant. Gender and Race No specific pharmacokinetic study was conducted to investigate the effects of gender and race on the disposition of donepezil hydrochloride. However, retrospective pharmacokinetic analysis and population pharmacokinetic analysis of plasma donepezil concentrations measured in patients with Alzheimer s disease indicate that gender and race (Japanese and Caucasians) did not affect the clearance of donepezil hydrochloride to an important degree. Body weight There was a relationship noted between body weight and clearance. Over the range of body weight from 50 kg to 110 kg, clearance increased from 7.77 L/h to 14.04 L/h, with a value of 10 L/h for 70 kg individuals. Drug-Drug Interactions Effect of Donepezil hydrochloride on the Metabolism of Other Drugs No in vivo clinical trials have investigated the effect of donepezil hydrochloride on the clearance of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 (e.g., cisapride, terfenadine) or by CYP2D6 (e.g., imipramine). However, in vitro studies show a low rate of binding to these enzymes (mean Ki about 50-130 M), that, given the therapeutic plasma concentrations of donepezil (164 nM), indicates little likelihood of interference. Based on in vitro studies, donepezil shows little or no evidence of direct inhibition of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, and CYP2C19 at clinically relevant concentrations. Whether donepezil hydrochloride has any potential for enzyme induction is not known. Formal pharmacokinetic studies evaluated the potential of donepezil hydrochloride for interaction with theophylline, cimetidine, warfarin, digoxin, and ketoconazole. No effects of donepezil hydrochloride on the pharmacokinetics of these drugs were observed. Effect of Other Drugs on the Metabolism of Donepezil hydrochloride A small effect of CYP2D6 inhibitors was identified in a population pharmacokinetic analysis of plasma donepezil concentrations measured in patients with Alzheimer s disease. Donepezil clearance was reduced by approximately 17% in patients taking 10 or 23 mg in combination with a known CYP2D6 inhibitor. This result is consistent with the conclusion that CYP2D6 is a minor metabolic pathway of donepezil. Formal pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated that the metabolism of donepezil hydrochloride is not significantly affected by concurrent administration of digoxin or cimetidine. An in vitro study showed that donepezil was not a substrate of P-glycoprotein. Drugs Highly Bound to Plasma Proteins Drug displacement studies have been performed in vitro between this highly bound drug (96%) and other drugs such as furosemide, digoxin, and warfarin. Donepezil hydrochloride at concentrations of 0.3-10 micrograms/mL did not affect the binding of furosemide (5 micrograms/mL), digoxin (2 ng/mL), and warfarin (3 micrograms/mL) to human albumin. Similarly, the binding of donepezil hydrochloride to human albumin was not affected by furosemide, digoxin, and warfarin.

Memantine There was no evidence of carcinogenicity in a 113-week oral study in mice at doses up to 40 mg/kg/day (7 times the dose of memantine at the maximum recommended human dose [MRHD] of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules [28 mg/10 mg] on a mg/m2 basis). There was also no evidence of carcinogenicity in rats orally dosed at up to 40 mg/kg/day for 71 weeks followed by 20 mg/kg/day (14 and 7 times the MRHD on a mg/m2 basis, respectively) through 128 weeks. Memantine produced no evidence of genotoxic potential when evaluated in the in vitro S. typhimurium or E. coli reverse mutation assay, an in vitro chromosomal aberration test in human lymphocytes, an in vivo cytogenetics assay for chromosome damage in rats, and the in vivo mouse micronucleus assay. The results were equivocal in an in vitro gene mutation assay using Chinese hamster V79 cells. No impairment of fertility or reproductive performance was seen in rats administered up to 18 mg/kg/day (6 times the dose of memantine at the MRHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis) orally from 14 days prior to mating through gestation and lactation in females, or for 60 days prior to mating in males. Donepezil No evidence of carcinogenic potential was obtained in an 88-week carcinogenicity study of donepezil conducted in mice at oral doses up to 180 mg/kg/day (approximately 90 times the dose of donepezil at the MRHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis), or in a 104-week carcinogenicity study in rats at oral doses up to 30 mg/kg/day (approximately 30 times the dose of donepezil at the MRHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis). Donepezil was negative in a battery of genotoxicity assays (in vitro bacterial reverse mutation, in vitro mouse lymphoma tk, in vitro chromosomal aberration, and in vivo mouse micronucleus). Donepezil had no effect on fertility in rats at oral doses up to 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 10 times the dose of donepezil at the MRHD of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on a mg/m2 basis) when administered to males and females prior to and during mating and continuing in females through implantation.

The effectiveness of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules as a treatment for patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer s disease was established by demonstrating the bioequivalence of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules with co-administered memantine hydrochloride extended-release and donepezil hydrochloride [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. Memantine Hydrochloride The effectiveness of memantine hydrochloride extended-release as a treatment for patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer s disease when coadministered with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, including donepezil hydrochloride, was based on the results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. 24-week Study of Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release This was a randomized, double-blind clinical investigation in 677 outpatients with moderate to severe Alzheimer s disease (diagnosed by DSM-IV criteria and NINCDS-ADRDA criteria for AD with a Mini Mental State Examination [MMSE] score 3 and 14 at Screening and Baseline) receiving acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChEI) therapy at a stable dose for 3 months prior to screening. Approximately 68% of the patients received donepezil as the AChEI. The mean age of patients participating in this trial was 76.5 years, with a range of 49-97 years. Approximately 72% of patients were female and 94% were Caucasian. Study Outcome Measures The effectiveness of memantine hydrochloride extended-release was evaluated in this study using the co-primary efficacy parameters of Severe Impairment Battery (SIB) and the Clinician s Interview-Based Impression of Change (CIBIC-Plus). The ability of memantine hydrochloride extended-release to improve cognitive performance was assessed with the Severe Impairment Battery (SIB), a multi-item instrument that has been validated for the evaluation of cognitive function in patients with moderate to severe dementia. The SIB examines selected aspects of cognitive performance, including elements of attention, orientation, language, memory, visuospatial ability, construction, praxis, and social interaction. The SIB scoring range is from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating greater cognitive impairment. The ability of memantine hydrochloride extended-release to produce an overall clinical effect was assessed using a Clinician s Interview Based Impression of Change that required the use of caregiver information, the CIBIC-Plus. The CIBIC-Plus is not a single instrument and is not a standardized instrument like the ADCS-ADL or SIB. Clinical trials for investigational drugs have used a variety of CIBIC formats, each different in terms of depth and structure. As such, results from a CIBIC-Plus reflect clinical experience from the trial or trials in which it was used and cannot be compared directly with the results of CIBIC-Plus evaluations from other clinical trials. The CIBIC-Plus used in this trial was a structured instrument based on a comprehensive evaluation at baseline and subsequent time points of four domains: general (overall clinical status), functional (including activities of daily living), cognitive, and behavioral. It represents the assessment of a skilled clinician using validated scales based on his/her observation during an interview with the patient, in combination with information supplied by a caregiver familiar with the behavior of the patient over the interval rated. The CIBIC-Plus is scored as a seven point categorical rating, ranging from a score of 1, indicating marked improvement to a score of 4, indicating no change to a score of 7, indicating marked worsening. The CIBIC-Plus has not been systematically compared directly to assessments not using information from caregivers (CIBIC) or other global methods. Study Results In this study, 677 patients were randomized to one of the following 2 treatments: memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/day or placebo, while still receiving an AChEI (either donepezil, galantamine, or rivastigmine). Effects on Severe Impairment Battery (SIB) Figure 1 shows the time course for the change from baseline in SIB score for the two treatment groups completing the 24 weeks of the study. At 24 weeks of treatment, the mean difference in the SIB change scores for the memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/AChEI-treated (combination therapy) patients compared to the patients on placebo/AChEI (monotherapy) was 2.6 units. Using an LOCF analysis, memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/AChEI treatment was statistically significantly superior to placebo/AChEI. Figure 1: Time course of the change from baseline in SIB score for patients completing 24 weeks of treatment. Figure 2 shows the cumulative percentages of patients from each treatment group who had attained at least the measure of improvement in SIB score shown on the X-axis. The curves show that both patients assigned to memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/AChEI and placebo/AChEI have a wide range of responses, but that the memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/AChEI group is more likely to show an improvement or a smaller decline. Figure 2: Cumulative percentage of patients completing 24 weeks of double-blind treatment with specified changes from baseline in SIB scores. Effects on Severe Impairment Battery (SIB) in the Subset of Patients on Concomitant Donepezil Therapy Approximately 68% of the patients randomized to receive either memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg or placebo were taking donepezil at Baseline and throughout the study. At 24 weeks of treatment, in patients on concomitant donepezil treatment, the mean difference in the SIB change scores for the memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg-treated patients compared to patients on placebo (2.7 units) was similar to that observed for the entire study population (2.6 units). Effects of Clinician's Interview-Based Impression of Change Plus Caregiver Input (CIBIC-Plus) Figure 3 shows the time course for the CIBIC-Plus score for patients in the two treatment groups completing the 24 weeks of the study. At 24 weeks of treatment, the mean difference in the CIBIC-Plus scores for the memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/AChEI-treated patients compared to the patients on placebo/AChEI was 0.3 units. Using an LOCF analysis, memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg/AChEI treatment was statistically significantly superior to placebo/AChEI. Figure 3: Time course of the CIBIC-Plus score for patients completing 24 weeks of treatment. Figure 4 is a histogram of the percentage distribution of CIBIC-Plus scores attained by patients assigned to each of the treatment groups who completed 24 weeks of treatment Figure 4: Distribution of CIBIC-Plus ratings at week 24. Effects on CIBIC-Plus in the Subset of Patients on Concomitant Donepezil Therapy Approximately 68% of the patients randomized to receive either memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg or placebo were taking donepezil at baseline and throughout the study. At 24 weeks of treatment, in patients on concomitant donepezil, the mean difference in the CIBIC-Plus scores for the memantine hydrochloride extended-release 28 mg-treated patients compared to patients on placebo (0.3 units) was similar to that observed for the entire study population (0.3 units). Donepezil Hydrochloride The effectiveness of donepezil hydrochloride as a treatment for patients with severe Alzheimer s disease was based on the results of two double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. 6-Month Study of Donepezil Hydrochloride This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study conducted in Sweden in patients with probable or possible Alzheimer's disease diagnosed by NINCDS-ADRDA and DSM-IV criteria, MMSE: range of 1-10. Two hundred and forty eight (248) patients with severe Alzheimer's disease were randomized to donepezil hydrochloride or placebo. For patients randomized to donepezil hydrochloride, treatment was initiated at 5 mg once daily for 28 days and then increased to 10 mg once daily. At the end of the 6 month treatment period, 90.5% of the donepezil hydrochloride treated patients were receiving the 10 mg/day dose. The mean age of patients was 84.9 years, with a range of 59 to 99. Approximately 77% of patients were women, and 23% were men. Almost all patients were Caucasian. Probable AD was diagnosed in the majority of the patients (83.6% of donepezil hydrochloride treated patients and 84.2% of placebo treated patients). Study Outcome Measures The effectiveness of treatment with donepezil hydrochloride was evaluated using a dual outcome assessment strategy that evaluated cognitive function using an instrument designed for more impaired patients and overall function through caregiver-rated assessment. This study showed that patients on donepezil hydrochloride experienced significant improvement on both measures compared to placebo. The ability of donepezil hydrochloride to improve cognitive performance was assessed with the SIB. Daily function was assessed using the Modified Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Activities of Daily Living Inventory for Severe Alzheimer's Disease (ADCS-ADL-severe). The ADCS-ADL-severe is derived from the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study Activities of Daily Living Inventory, which is a comprehensive battery of ADL questions used to measure the functional capabilities of patients. Each ADL item is rated from the highest level of independent performance to complete loss. The ADCS-ADL-severe is a subset of 19 items, including ratings of the patient's ability to eat, dress, bathe, use the telephone, get around (or travel), and perform other activities of daily living; it has been validated for the assessment of patients with moderate to severe dementia. The ADCS-ADL-severe has a scoring range of 0 to 54, with the lower scores indicating greater functional impairment. The investigator performs the inventory by interviewing a caregiver, in this study a nurse staff member, familiar with the functioning of the patient. Effects on the SIB Figure 5 shows the time course for the change from baseline in SIB score for the two treatment groups over the 6 months of the study. At 6 months of treatment, the mean difference in the SIB change scores for donepezil hydrochloride treated patients compared to patients on placebo was 5.9 points. Donepezil hydrochloride treatment was statistically significantly superior to placebo. Figure 5. Time Course of the Change from Baseline in SIB Score for Patients Completing 6 months of Treatment Figure 6 illustrates the cumulative percentages of patients from each of the two treatment groups who attained the measure of improvement in SIB score shown on the X-axis. While patients assigned both to donepezil hydrochloride and to placebo have a wide range of responses, the curves show that the donepezil hydrochloride group is more likely to show a greater improvement in cognitive performance Figure 6. Cumulative Percentage of Patients Completing 6 Months of Double-blind Treatment with Particular Changes from Baseline in SIB Scores. Figure 7. Time Course of the Change from Baseline in ADCS-ADL-Severe Score for Patients Completing 6 Months of Treatment. Effects on the ADCS-ADL-severe Figure 7 illustrates the time course for the change from baseline in ADCS-ADL-severe scores for patients in the two treatment groups over the 6 months of the study. After 6 months of treatment, the mean difference in the ADCS-ADL-severe change scores for donepezil hydrochloride treated patients compared to patients on placebo was 1.8 points. Donepezil hydrochloride treatment was statistically significantly superior to placebo Figure 8 shows the cumulative percentages of patients from each treatment group with specified changes from baseline ADCS-ADL-severe scores. While both patients assigned to donepezil hydrochloride and placebo have a wide range of responses, the curves demonstrate that the donepezil hydrochloride group is more likely to show a smaller decline or an improvement. Figure 8. Cumulative Percentage of Patients Completing 6 Months of Double-blind Treatment with Particular Changes from Baseline in ADCS-ADL-Severe Scores. 24-Week Study of Donepezil Hydrochloride In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted in Japan, 325 patients with severe Alzheimer's disease received doses of 5 mg/day or 10 mg/day of donepezil hydrochloride, administered once daily, or placebo. Patients randomized to treatment with donepezil hydrochloride were to achieve their assigned doses by titration, beginning at 3 mg/day, and extending over a maximum of 6 weeks. Two hundred and forty eight (248) patients completed the study, with similar proportions of patients completing the study in each treatment group. The primary efficacy measures for this study were the SIB and CIBIC-plus. At 24 weeks of treatment, statistically significant treatment differences were observed between the 10 mg/day dose of donepezil hydrochloride and placebo on both the SIB and CIBIC-plus. The 5 mg/day dose of donepezil hydrochloride showed a statistically significant superiority to placebo on the SIB, but not on the CIBIC-plus.

Memantine (me-MAN-teen) and Donepezil (doe-NEP-e-zil) Hydrochlorides Extended-Release Capsules What are memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules? Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules are a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe dementia in people with Alzheimer s disease. Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules contains 2 medicines, memantine hydrochloride (HCl), an NMDA receptor antagonist, and donepezil HCl, an acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules are for people who are taking donepezil HCl 10 mg. It is not known if memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules are safe and effective in children. Do not take memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules if you have an allergy to memantine HCl, donepezil HCl, medicines that contains piperidines, or any of the ingredients in memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. Before taking memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you: have heart problems including an irregular, slow, or fast heartbeat. have asthma or lung problems . have seizures. have stomach ulcers. have bladder or kidney problems. have liver problems have surgical, dental, or other medical procedures scheduled and anesthesia may be used. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules can harm an unborn baby. are breast-feeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if memantine hydrochloride and donepezil hydrochloride passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. How should I take memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules? Take memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules exactly as your doctor tells you to take it. Do not change your dose or stop taking memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules without talking to your doctor. Take memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules by mouth 1 time each evening before going to bed. Take memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules with or without food. Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules may be opened and sprinkled on applesauce before swallowing. Sprinkle all of the medicine in the capsule on the applesauce. Do not divide the dose. If you do not open and sprinkle memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules on applesauce, the memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules must be swallowed whole. Do not divide, chew, or crush memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. If you miss a dose take memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules at your next scheduled dose. Do not take 2 doses of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules at the same time. Do not use any memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules that are damaged or show signs of tampering. If you take too much memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules, call Poison control center at 1-800-222-1222, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away. What are the possible side effects of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules? Memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules may cause serious side effects, including: muscle problems if you need anesthesia slow heartbeat and fainting. This happens more often in people with heart problems. Call the doctor right away if the patient faints while taking memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. more stomach acid. This raises the chance of ulcers and bleeding especially when taking memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. The risk is higher for patients who had ulcers, or take aspirin or other NSAIDs. nausea and vomiting difficulty passing urine seizures worsening of lung problems in people with asthma or other lung disease. The most common side effects of memantine HCl include: headache diarrhea dizziness The most common side effects of donepezil HCl include: diarrhea not wanting to eat (anorexia) bruising These are not all the possible side effects of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. 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 memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules? Store memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules at room temperature, about 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). Capsules should be stored in the original prescription container or other light resistant container. General information about the safe and effective use of memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules that is written for health professionals. What are the ingredients in memantine and donepezil hydrochlorides extended-release capsules? Active ingredients: memantine hydrochloride and donepezil hydrochloride Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, ethyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sugar sphere, talc. The hard gelatin capsules contain gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide; colorants are iron oxide red (28 mg/10 mg). The black ink contains black iron oxide, propylene glycol and shellac. Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540 Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Revised: 04/2025

Memantine and donepezil

FORM

STRENGTH

QUANTITY

TL;DR — Quick Summary

Ask MedMind

Memantine and donepezil (Memantine and donepezil) Prices

💊 Tablet Information

Medication Information