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VIMOVO is a brand name for Naproxen, supplied as a tablet (immediate and delayed-release). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: VIMOVO (naproxen/esomeprazole) is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to decrease the risk of developing gastric ulcers in patients at risk for developing non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAID)-associated…
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1 Dosing Considerations Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals. VIMOVO (naproxen/esomeprazole) does not allow for administration of lower daily doses of naproxen or esomeprazole.
e. e. ≤40mg/day) is more appropriate, alternate therapy should be considered. Since VIMOVO is a combination product, carefully consider the implications of any dosing schedule on both components. 4 Geriatrics.
Pediatrics (<18 years):
VIMOVO is not recommended for use in pediatric patients (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS).
Hepatic Insufficiency:
VIMOVO is not recommended for use in patients with severe hepatic impairment (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS and Hepatic/Biliary/Pancreatic).
Renal Insufficiency:
VIMOVO is not recommended for use in patients with severe renal impairment or deteriorating renal disease (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS and Renal).
Genetic Polymorphism:
Dosage adjustment based on CYP 2C19 status is not necessary (see Endocrine and Metabolism). 4 Administration VIMOVO must be swallowed whole with water, and not split, chewed or crushed. VIMOVO should be taken at least 30 minutes before meals.
5 Missed Dose The missed dose should be taken as soon as remembered, and then the regular dosing schedule should be continued. Two doses of VIMOVO should not be taken at the same time.
). 1 Adverse Reaction Overview Since VIMOVO (naproxen/esomeprazole) contains both naproxen and esomeprazole, the same pattern of undesirable effects reported for these individual substances may occur. The most common adverse reactions seen with naproxen are gastrointestinal, of which p eptic ulcer, with or without bleeding, is the most severe.
Fatalities have occurred particularly in the elderly. Other common adverse reactions include dyspepsia, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. Common reactions seen with esomeprazole in clinical trials include headache, diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and dizziness, which are thought to be causally related.
The most commonly reported adverse reactions with VIMOVO are erosive gastritis, dyspepsia and gastritis. No new safety findings were identified during VIMOVO treatment compared to the established safety profile for the individual substances.
2 Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions Clinical trials are conducted under very specific conditions. The adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials; therefore, may not reflect the rates observed in practice and should not be compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug .
Adverse reaction information from clinical trials may be useful in identifying and approximating rates of adverse drug reactions in real-world use. VIMOVO® Product Monograph Page 19 of 57 Adverse event data is provided from controlled studies using VIMOVO, involving 2317 patients ranging in duration from 3-12 months.
Patients received either 500/20 mg of VIMOVO twice daily (n=1157), 500 mg of enteric-coated (EC) naproxen twice daily (n=426), 200 mg of celecoxib once daily (n=488), or placebo (n=246). All adverse reactions, regardless of causality, occurring in ≥2% of patients from two 6 -month randomized, double-blind, parallel-group controlled clinical studies (Study 301 and 302) conducted in patients at risk of developing NSAID-associated ulcers compared to EC-naproxen are presented in the below table.
1 Special Populations 09/2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sections or subsections that are not applicable at the time of authorization are not listed. RECENT MAJOR LABEL CHANGES .....................................................................................
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 2 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION............................................................... 4 1 INDICATIONS..............................................................................................................
1 Pediatrics ........................................................................................................... 2 Geriatrics............................................................................................................
4 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS ............................................................................................... 4 3 SERIOUS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS BOX...................................................... 5 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ..............................................................................
1 Dosing Considerations........................................................................................ 2 Recommended Dose and Dosage Adjustment .................................................... 4 Administration.....................................................................................................
5 Missed Dose....................................................................................................... 7 5 OVERDOSAGE ...........................................................................................................
7 6 DOSAGE FORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING ........................ 7 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 1 Special Populations ..........................................................................................
and 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). Use of VIMOVO should be limited to the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration of treatment in order to minimize the potential risk for cardiovascular or gastrointestinal ad verse events (see 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS and 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
VIMOVO, as a NSAID, does NOT treat clinical disease or prevent its progression. VIMOVO, as a NSAID, only relieves symptoms and decreases inflammation for as long as the patient continues to take it. 1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (<18 years of age): VIMOVO should not be used in children or adolescents under 18 years of age.
The safety and efficacy of VIMOVO in this population has not been established. 4 Geriatrics). 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS VIMOVO (naproxen/esomeprazole) is contraindicated in: the peri-operative setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
e. complete or partial syndrome of ASA-intolerance - rhinosinusitis, urticaria/angioedema, nasal polyps, asthma). Fatal anaphylactoid reactions have occurred in such individuals. Individuals with the above medical problems are at risk of a severe reaction even if they have taken NSAIDs in the past without any adverse reaction.
5 mL/sec) or deteriorating renal disease (individuals with lesser degrees of renal impairment are at risk of deterioration of their renal function when prescribed NSAIDs and must be monitored) (see Renal) patients with known hyperkalemia (see Fluid and Electrolyte Balance) children and adolescents less than 18 years of age co-administration with rilpivirine is contraindicated
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4%). 9% vs. 5% respectively). 7%, n=3). 2% (n=5). 001). Adverse reaction data for VIMOVO, regardless of causality, occurring in ≥2 % of patients, and greater than placebo from two 3-month randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies conducted in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee are presented below.
8% respectively). There were no adverse reactions in which more than 1% of subjects […]
1 Pregnant Women ........................................................................................ 2 Breast-feeding............................................................................................. 3 Pediatrics....................................................................................................
4 Geriatrics .................................................................................................... 18 8 ADVERSE REACTIONS ............................................................................................ 1 Adverse Reaction Overview..............................................................................
2 Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions ........................................................................ 5 Post-Market Adverse Reactions ........................................................................ 22 VIMOVO® Product Monograph Page 3 of 57 9 DRUG INTERACTIONS .............................................................................................
2 Drug Interactions Overview............................................................................... 3 Drug-Behavioural Interactions........................................................................... 4 Drug-Drug Interactions......................................................................................
5 Drug-Food Interactions ..................................................................................... 6 Drug-Herb Interactions...................................................................................... 7 Drug-Laboratory Test Interactions .....................................................................
28 10 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY ................................................................................... 1 Mechanism of Action ................................................................................... 2 Pharmacodynamics.....................................................................................
3 Pharmacokinetics........................................................................................ 30 11 STORAGE, STABILITY AND DISPOSAL .................................................................. 33 12 SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................
33 PART II: SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION .................................................................................. 34 13 PHARMACEUTICAL INFORMATION ........................................................................ 34 14 CLINICAL TRIALS ....................................................................................................
1 Clinical Trials By Indication .......................................................................... 35 Treatment of Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and Decreasing Risk of Gastric Ulcers in Patients at Risk of Developing NSAID- associated Gastric Ulcers...........................................................................................
2 Comparative Bioavailability Studies ............................................................. 41 16 NON-CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY ................................................................................. 44 17 SUPPORTING PRODUCT MONOGRAPHS ...............................................................
47 PATIENT MEDICATION INFORMATION .............................................................................. 48 VIMOVO® Product Monograph Page 4 of 57 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION 1 INDICATIONS VIMOVO (naproxen/esomeprazole) is indicated for the treatment of the […]