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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING JORNAY PM (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are available as follows: 20 mg Capsules – ivory opaque body and light green opaque cap (imprinted with “20 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100................................................……………………………………………NDC 71376-201-03 40 mg Capsules – ivory opaque body and blue-green opaque cap (imprinted with “40 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100................................................……………………………………………NDC 71376-202-03 60 mg Capsules – white opaque body and powder blue opaque cap (imprinted with “60 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100................................................……………………………………………NDC 71376-203-03 80 mg Capsules – white opaque body and light blue opaque cap (imprinted with “80 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100.......................................................................................................……… NDC 71376-204-03 100 mg Capsules – white opaque body and dark blue opaque cap (imprinted with “100 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in white on the cap) Bottles of 100...............................................……………………………………….……NDC 71376-205-03 Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Protect from humidity.; Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 20 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-201-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 20 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 20 mg Bottle Label; Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 40 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-202-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 40 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 40 mg Bottle Label; Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 60 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-203-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 60 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 60 mg Bottle Label; Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 80 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-204-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 80 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 80 mg Bottle Label; Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 100 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-205-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 100 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 100 mg Bottle Label
- 16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING JORNAY PM (methylphenidate hydrochloride) extended-release capsules are available as follows: 20 mg Capsules – ivory opaque body and light green opaque cap (imprinted with “20 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100................................................……………………………………………NDC 71376-201-03 40 mg Capsules – ivory opaque body and blue-green opaque cap (imprinted with “40 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100................................................……………………………………………NDC 71376-202-03 60 mg Capsules – white opaque body and powder blue opaque cap (imprinted with “60 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100................................................……………………………………………NDC 71376-203-03 80 mg Capsules – white opaque body and light blue opaque cap (imprinted with “80 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in black on the cap) Bottles of 100.......................................................................................................……… NDC 71376-204-03 100 mg Capsules – white opaque body and dark blue opaque cap (imprinted with “100 mg” in black on the body and “IRONSHORE” in white on the cap) Bottles of 100...............................................……………………………………….……NDC 71376-205-03 Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Protect from humidity.
- Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 20 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-201-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 20 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 20 mg Bottle Label
- Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 40 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-202-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 40 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 40 mg Bottle Label
- Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 60 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-203-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 60 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 60 mg Bottle Label
- Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 80 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-204-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 80 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 80 mg Bottle Label
- Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM ® 100 mg Bottle Label NDC 71376-205-03 Take Only In The Evening Jornay PM ® CII [methylphenidate hydrochloride] Extended-Release Capsules 100 mg Attention Pharmacist: Dispense the accompanying Medication Guide to each patient. Rx Only 100 Capsules Principal Display Panel - Jornay PM® 100 mg Bottle Label
Overview
JORNAY PM contains methylphenidate hydrochloride, a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. Methylphenidate hydrochloride is a white, odorless crystalline powder. Its aqueous solutions are acidic. It is freely soluble in water and in methanol, soluble in alcohol, and slightly soluble in chloroform and in acetone. The chemical name of methylphenidate hydrochloride is d,l (racemic) methyl α-phenyl-2-piperidineacetate hydrochloride. Its molecular formula is C 14 H 19 NO 2 •HCl and the molecular weight is 269.77. Its structural formula is The molecular formula of the free base is C 14 H 19 NO 2 and its molecular weight is 233.31. JORNAY PM extended-release capsules contain beads with two functional film coatings (outer delayed-release and inner extended-release) surrounding a drug core coated with methylphenidate hydrochloride. The outer, delayed-release coating delays the initial release of methylphenidate while the inner extended-release coating controls the release throughout the day. JORNAY PM is available as extended-release capsules for oral use in five strengths. Each capsule contains 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, or 100 mg of methylphenidate hydrochloride, which is equivalent to 17.4 mg, 34.8 mg, 52.2 mg, 69.6 mg, or 87.0 mg of methylphenidate free base, respectively. JORNAY PM capsules also contain the following inactive ingredients: dibutyl sebacate, diglycerides, ethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer Type B, microcrystalline cellulose, monoglycerides, polysorbate 80, and talc. The capsule shell of 20 and 40 mg strength capsules is made of FD&C Blue #1, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, yellow iron oxide, and black ink for the imprint. The capsule shell of 60 and 80 mg strength capsules is made of FD&C Blue #1, hypromellose, titanium dioxide, and black ink for the imprint. The capsule shell of 100 mg strength capsule is made of black iron oxide, FD&C Blue #1, hypromellose, red iron oxide, titanium dioxide, and black ink, and white ink for the imprint. Structural Formula
Indications & Usage
JORNAY PM is indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Limitations of Use The use of Jornay PM is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) , Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. JORNAY PM is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant indicated for the treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in patients 6 years and older. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use The use of Jornay PM is not recommended in pediatric patients younger than 6 years of age because they had higher plasma exposure and a higher incidence of adverse reactions (e.g., weight loss) than patients 6 years and older at the same dosage ( 5.7 , 8.4 ).
Dosage & Administration
JORNAY PM should be taken only in the evening. ( 2.2 ) Recommended starting dose for patients 6 years and above is 20 mg daily in the evening. ( 2.2 ) Adjust the timing of administration between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to optimize the tolerability and the efficacy the next morning and throughout the day. Dosage may be increased weekly in increments of 20 mg per day up to a maximum daily dose of 100 mg. ( 2.2 ) Patients are advised to take JORNAY PM consistently either with food or without food. ( 2.2 ) Capsules may be swallowed whole or opened and the entire contents sprinkled onto applesauce. ( 2.2 ) To avoid substitution errors and overdosage, do not substitute for other methylphenidate products on a milligram-per-milligram basis. ( 2.4 ) 2.1 Pretreatment Screening Prior to treating patients with JORNAY PM, assess: for the presence of cardiac disease (i.e., perform a careful history, family history of sudden death or ventricular arrhythmia, and physical exam) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . the family history and clinically evaluate patients for motor or verbal tics or Tourette's syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )]. 2.2 Recommended Dosage The recommended starting dosage of JORNAY PM in patients 6 years and older is 20 mg once daily orally in the evening. Do not take JORNAY PM in the morning. The dose may be titrated weekly in increments of 20 mg. A daily dosage above 100 mg has not been studied and is not recommended. Initiate dosing at 8:00 p.m. Adjust the timing of administration between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to optimize the tolerability and efficacy the next morning and throughout the day. In clinical trials of patients aged 6 to 12 years, the most common dosing time (>70% of patients) was 8:00 p.m., with an allowed range between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Following determination of the optimal administration time, advise patients to maintain a consistent dosing time. Advise patients to take JORNAY PM consistently, either with food or without food. Patients who miss their dose of JORNAY PM at the regularly scheduled time should take it as soon as they remember that same evening. If a patient remembers the missed dose the following morning, they should skip the missed dose and wait until their next scheduled evening administration. 2.3 Administration Instructions JORNAY PM may be taken whole, or the capsule may be opened, and the entire contents sprinkled onto applesauce. If the patient is using the sprinkled administration method, the sprinkled applesauce should be consumed immediately; it should not be stored. Patients should take the applesauce with sprinkled beads in its entirety without chewing. The dose of a single capsule should not be divided. The contents of the entire capsule should be taken at the same time. 2.4 Switching from Other Methylphenidate Products If switching from other methylphenidate products, discontinue that treatment, and titrate with JORNAY PM using the titration schedule described above. Do not substitute JORNAY PM for other methylphenidate products on a milligram-per-milligram basis because these products have different pharmacokinetic profiles from JORNAY PM and may have different methylphenidate base composition [see Description ( 11 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 2.5 Dosage Reduction and Discontinuation If paradoxical aggravation of symptoms or other adverse reactions occur, reduce dosage or, if necessary, discontinue JORNAY PM. If improvement is not observed after appropriate dosage adjustment over a one-month period, discontinue JORNAY PM.
Warnings & Precautions
Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease: Avoid use in patients with known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, or other serious cardiac disease. ( 5.2 ) Increased Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: Monitor blood pressure and pulse. ( 5.3 ) Psychiatric Adverse Reactions: Prior to initiating JORNAY PM, screen patients for risk factors for developing a manic episode. If new psychotic or manic symptoms occur, consider discontinuing JORNAY PM. ( 5.4 ) Priapism: If abnormally sustained or frequent and painful erections occur, patients should seek immediate medical attention. ( 5.5 ) Peripheral Vasculopathy, including Raynaud's Phenomenon: Careful observation for digital changes is necessary during JORNAY PM treatment. Further clinical evaluation (e.g. rheumatology referral) may be appropriate for patients who develop signs or symptoms of peripheral vasculopathy ( 5.6 ) Long-Term Suppression of Growth in Pediatric Patients: Closely monitor growth (height and weight) in pediatric patients. Pediatric patients not growing or gaining height or weight as expected may need to have their treatment interrupted. ( 5.7 ) Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: JORNAY PM-treated patients considered at risk for acute angle closure glaucoma (e.g. patients with significant hyperopia) should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist ( 5.8 ) Increased Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and Glaucoma: Prescribe JORNAY PM to patients with open-angle glaucoma or abnormally increased IOP only if the benefit of treatment is considered to outweigh the risk. Closely monitor patients with a history of increased IOP or open angle glaucoma. ( 5.9 ) Motor and Verbal Tics, and Worsening of Tourette's Syndrome: Before initiating JORNAY PM, assess the family history and clinically evaluate patients for tics or Tourette's syndrome. Regularly monitor patients for the emergence or worsening of tics or Tourette's syndrome. Discontinue treatment if clinically appropriate. ( 5.10 ) 5.1 Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction JORNAY PM has a high potential for abuse and misuse. The use of JORNAY PM exposes individuals to the risks of abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction. JORNAY PM can be diverted for non-medical use into illicit channels or distribution [see Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 ]. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including JORNAY PM, can result in overdose and death [see Overdosage ( 10 )] , and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. Before prescribing JORNAY PM, assess each patient's risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction. Educate patients and their families about these risks and proper disposal of any unused drug. Advise patients to store JORNAY PM in a safe place, preferably locked, and instruct patients to not give JORNAY PM to anyone else. Throughout JORNAY PM treatment, reassess each patient's risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction and frequently monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction. 5.2 Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease Sudden death has been reported in patients with structural cardiac abnormalities or other serious cardiac disease who were treated with CNS stimulants at the recommended ADHD dosage. Avoid JORNAY PM use in patients with known structural cardiac abnormalities, cardiomyopathy, serious cardiac arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, or other serious cardiac disease. 5.3 Increased Blood Pressure and Heart Rate CNS stimulants may cause an increase in blood pressure (mean increase approximately 2 to 4 mmHg) and heart rate (mean increase approximately 3 to 6 bpm). Some patients may have larger increases. Monitor all JORNAY PM-treated patients for hypertension and tachycardia. 5.4 Psychiatric Adverse Reactions Exacerbation of Pre-existing Psychosis CNS stimulants may exacerbate symptoms of behavior disturbance and thought disorder in patients with a pre-existing psychotic disorder. Induction of a Manic Episode in Patients with Bipolar Disorder CNS stimulants may induce a manic or mixed episode in patients. Prior to initiating JORNAY PM treatment, screen patients for risk factors for developing a manic episode (e.g., comorbid or history of depressive symptoms or a family history of suicide, bipolar disorder, or depression). New Psychotic or Manic Symptoms CNS stimulants, at the recommended dosage, may cause psychotic or manic symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusional thinking, or mania) in patients without a prior history of psychotic illness or mania. In a pooled analysis of multiple short-term placebo-controlled studies of CNS stimulants, psychotic or manic symptoms occurred in approximately 0.1% of CNS stimulant-treated patients, compared with 0% of placebo-treated patients. If such symptoms occur, consider discontinuing JORNAY PM. 5.5 Priapism Prolonged and painful erections, sometimes requiring surgical intervention, have been reported with methylphenidate use in both adult and pediatric male patients. Although priapism was not reported with methylphenidate initiation, it developed after some time on methylphenidate, often subsequent to an increase in dosage. Priapism also occurred during methylphenidate withdrawal (drug holidays or during discontinuation). JORNAY PM-treated patients who develop abnormally sustained or frequent and painful erections should seek immediate medical attention. 5.6 Peripheral Vasculopathy, including Raynaud's Phenomenon CNS stimulants, including JORNAY PM, used to treat ADHD are associated with peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon. Signs and symptoms are usually intermittent and mild; however, sequelae have included digital ulceration and/or soft tissue breakdown. Effects of peripheral vasculopathy, including Raynaud's phenomenon, were observed in post-marketing reports and at the therapeutic dosage of CNS stimulants in all age groups throughout the course of treatment. Signs and symptoms generally improved after dosage reduction or discontinuation of the CNS stimulant. Careful observation for digital changes is necessary during JORNAY PM treatment. Further clinical evaluation (e.g., rheumatology referral) may be appropriate for JORNAY PM-treated patients who develop signs or symptoms of peripheral vasculopathy. 5.7 Long-term Suppression of Growth in Pediatric Patients JORNAY PM is not approved for use and is not recommended in pediatric patients below 6 years of age [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4) ]. CNS stimulants have been associated with weight loss and slowing of growth rate in pediatric patients. Careful follow-up of weight and height in pediatric patients ages 7 to 10 years who were randomized to either methylphenidate or nonmedication-treatment groups over 14 months, as well as in naturalistic subgroups of newly methylphenidate-treated and nonmedication-treated pediatric patients over 36 months (to the ages of 10 to 13 years), suggests that pediatric patients who received methylphenidate for 7 days per week throughout the year had a temporary slowing in growth rate (on average, a total of about 2 cm less growth in height and 2.7 kg less growth in weight over 3 years), without evidence of growth rebound during this development period. Closely monitor growth (weight and height) in JORNAY PM-treated pediatric patients. Pediatric patients not growing or gaining height or weight as expected may need to have their treatment interrupted. 5.8 Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma There have been reports of angle closure glaucoma associated with methylphenidate treatment. Although the mechanism is not clear, JORNAY PM-treated patients considered at risk for acute angle closure glaucoma (e.g., patients with significant hyperopia) should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. 5.9 Increased Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma There have been reports of an elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) associated with methylphenidate treatment [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Prescribe JORNAY PM to patients with open-angle glaucoma or abnormally increased IOP only if the benefit of treatment is considered to outweigh the risk. Closely monitor JORNAY PM-treated patients with a history of abnormally increased IOP or open angle glaucoma. 5.10 Motor and Verbal Tics, and Worsening of Tourette's Syndrome CNS stimulants, including methylphenidate, have been associated with the onset or exacerbation of motor and verbal tics. Worsening of Tourette's syndrome has also been reported [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )] . Before initiating JORNAY PM, assess the family history and clinically evaluate patients for tics or Tourette's syndrome. Regularly monitor JORNAY PM-treated patients for the emergence or worsening of tics or Tourette's syndrome, and discontinue treatment if clinically appropriate.
Boxed Warning
ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION JORNAY PM has a high potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including JORNAY PM, can result in overdose and death [see Overdosage ( 10 )] , and this risk is increased with higher doses or unapproved methods of administration, such as snorting or injection. Before prescribing JORNAY PM, assess each patient's risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction. Educate patients and their families about these risks, proper storage of the drug, and proper disposal of any unused drug. Throughout JORNAY PM treatment, reassess each patient's risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction and frequently monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse and addiction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ) and Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 )] . WARNING: ABUSE, MISUSE AND ADDICTION See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. JORNAY PM has a high potential for abuse and misuse, which can lead to the development of a substance use disorder, including addiction. Misuse and abuse of CNS stimulants, including JORNAY PM, can result in overdose and death ( 5.1 , 9.2 , 10 ): Before prescribing JORNAY PM, assess each patient's risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction. Educate patients and their families about these risks, proper storage of the drug, and proper disposal of any unused drug. Throughout treatment, reassess each patient's risk and frequently monitor for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction.
Contraindications
JORNAY PM is contraindicated in patients: With a history of hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or other components of JORNAY PM. Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients treated with methylphenidate products [see Adverse Reactions ( 6 )]. Receiving concomitant treatment with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, or within 14 days following discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, because of the risk of hypertensive crisis [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] . Known hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or product components. ( 4 ) Concurrent treatment with a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) or use of an MAOI within the preceding 14 days. ( 4 )
Adverse Reactions
The following adverse reactions are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction [see Boxed Warning, Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 ), and Drug Abuse and Dependence ( 9.2 , 9.3 )] Hypersensitivity to methylphenidate or other components of JORNAY PM [see Contraindications ( 4 )] Hypertensive crisis when used concomitantly with monoamine oxidase inhibitors [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 )] Risks to Patients with Serious Cardiac Disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Increased Blood Pressure and Heart Rate [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Psychiatric Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Priapism [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] Peripheral Vasculopathy, including Raynaud's Phenomenon [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] Long-term Suppression of Growth in Pediatric Patients [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.7 )] Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 )] Increased Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.9 )] Motor and Verbal Tics, and Worsening of Tourette's Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.10 )] Based on accumulated data from other methylphenidate products, the most common (≥5% and twice the rate of placebo) adverse reactions for adult and pediatric patients are: appetite decreased, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, weight decreased, anxiety, dizziness, irritability, affect lability, tachycardia, and blood pressure increased. Additional adverse reactions (≥5% and twice the rate of placebo) in JORNAY PM-treated pediatric patients 6 to 12 years: headache, psychomotor hyperactivity, and mood swings. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1-855-331-5615 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.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 with rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice. Adverse Reactions in Studies with Other Methylphenidate Products in Children, Adolescents, and Adults with ADHD Commonly reported (≥2% of the methylphenidate group and at least twice the rate of the placebo group) adverse reactions from placebo-controlled trials of methylphenidate products include: appetite decreased, weight decreased, nausea, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, dry mouth, vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, affect lability, agitation, irritability, dizziness, vertigo, tremor, blurred vision, blood pressure increased, heart rate increased, tachycardia, palpitations, hyperhidrosis, and pyrexia. Adverse Reactions in Studies with JORNAY PM in Pediatric Patients (6 to 12 years) with ADHD The safety of JORNAY PM was evaluated in 280 patients (6 to 12 years of age) who participated in two controlled clinical studies of patients with ADHD [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Study 1, conducted in pediatric patients 6 to 12 years of age, was comprised of a 6-week open-label dose-optimization phase in which all patients received JORNAY PM (n=125; mean dose 50 mg), followed by a 1-week, double-blind controlled phase in which patients were randomized to continue JORNAY PM (n=65) or switch to placebo (n=54). During the open-label JORNAY PM treatment phase, adverse reactions reported in > 5% of patients included: any insomnia (41%), decreased appetite (27%), affect lability (22%), headache (19%), upper respiratory tract infection (17%), upper abdominal pain (9%), nausea or vomiting (9%), increased diastolic blood pressure (8%), tachycardia (7%), and irritability (6%). Three patients discontinued treatment because of adverse reactions of affect lability, panic attacks, and agitation and aggression. Because of the trial design (6-week open-label active treatment phase followed by a 1-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled withdrawal), the adverse reaction rates described in the double-blind phase are lower than expected in clinical practice. No difference occurred in the incidence of adverse reactions between JORNAY PM and placebo during the 1-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment phase. Study 2 was a 3-week, placebo-controlled study of JORNAY PM (n=81; mean dose 52mg) in pediatric patients 6 to 12 years. Most Common Adverse Reactions (incidence of ≥ 5% and at a rate at least twice placebo): any insomnia, decreased appetite, headache, vomiting, nausea, psychomotor hyperactivity, and affect lability or mood swings. One patient in the JORNAY PM group discontinued from the study due to mood swings. Table 1 provides the incidence of adverse reactions reported in Study 2 (incidence of 2% or more and at least twice placebo) among pediatric patients 6 to 12 years in a 3-week clinical trial. Table 1: Adverse Reactions that Occurred in ≥2% of JORNAY PM-treated Pediatric Patients and Greater than Placebo in a 3-Week ADHD Study (Study 2) Body Organ System Adverse Reaction JORNAY PM (N=81) Placebo (N=80) Psychiatric disorders Any insomnia 33% 9% Initial insomnia 14% 5% Middle insomnia 11% 4% Terminal insomnia 11% 1% Insomnia, not specified 4% 1% Affect lability/ Mood swings 6% 1% Metabolism and nutrition disorders Decreased appetite 19% 4% Nervous system disorders Headache 10% 5% Psychomotor hyperactivity 5% 1% Cardiovascular Blood pressure diastolic increased 7% 4% Gastrointestinal disorders Vomiting 9% 0% Nausea 6% 0% Infections and infestations Nasopharyngitis Pharyngitis streptococcal 3% 3% 1% 0% Injury, poisoning and procedural complications Contusion 3% 0% Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders Back pain 3% 0% Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders Rash 2% 0% 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of methylphenidate products. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. These adverse reactions are as follows: Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders: Pancytopenia, Thrombocytopenia, Thrombocytopenic purpura Cardiac Disorders: Angina pectoris, Bradycardia, Extrasystole, Supraventricular tachycardia, Ventricular extrasystole Eye Disorders: Diplopia, Increased intraocular pressure, Mydriasis, Visual impairment General Disorders: Chest pain, Chest discomfort, Hyperpyrexia Immune System Disorders: Hypersensitivity reactions such as Angioedema, Anaphylactic reactions, Auricular swelling, Bullous conditions, Exfoliative conditions, Urticarias, Pruritus, Rashes, Eruptions, and Exanthemas Investigations: Alkaline phosphatase increased, Bilirubin increased, Hepatic enzyme increased, Platelet count decreased, White blood cell count abnormal, Severe hepatic injury Musculoskeletal, Connective Tissue and Bone Disorders: Arthralgia, Myalgia, Muscle twitching, Rhabdomyolysis Nervous System Disorders: Convulsion, Grand mal convulsion, Dyskinesia, Serotonin syndrome in combination with serotonergic drugs, Motor and Verbal Tics Psychiatric Disorders: Disorientation, Hallucination, Hallucination auditory, Hallucination visual, Libido changes, Mania Urogenital System : Priapism Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders: Alopecia, Erythema Vascular Disorders: Raynaud's phenomenon
Drug Interactions
Antihypertensive Drugs: Monitor blood pressure. Adjust dosage of antihypertensive drug as needed ( 7.2 ) 7.1 MAO Inhibitors Do not administer JORNAY PM concomitantly with MAOIs or within 14 days after discontinuing MAOI treatment. Concomitant use of MAO inhibitors and CNS stimulants can cause hypertensive crisis. Potential outcomes include death, stroke, myocardial infarction, aortic dissection, ophthalmological complications, eclampsia, pulmonary edema, and renal failure [see Contraindications ( 4 )] . 7.2 Antihypertensive Drugs JORNAY PM may decrease the effectiveness of drugs used to treat hypertension. Monitor blood pressure and adjust the dosage of the antihypertensive drug as needed [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. 7.3 Halogenated Anesthetics Concomitant use of halogenated anesthetics and JORNAY PM may increase the risk of sudden blood pressure and heart rate increase during surgery. Monitor blood pressure and avoid use of JORNAY PM in patients being treated with anesthetics on the day of surgery. 7.4 Risperidone The combined use of methylphenidate with risperidone when there is a change in dose of either or both medications may increase the risk of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Monitor for signs of EPS.
Storage & Handling
Storage and Handling Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] . Protect from humidity.
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