GLYCOPYRROLATE- glycopyrrolate tablet 
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Glycopyrrolate Tablets

DESCRIPTION

Glycopyrrolate tablets, USP contain the synthetic anticholinergic,glycopyrrolate. Glycopyrrolate is a quaternary ammonium compound withthe following chemical name: 3-[(cyclopentylhydroxyphenylacetyl)oxy]-1,1-dimethylpyrrolidinium bromide.

The structural formula of Glycopyrrolate is represented below:

structure

Molecular Formula : C19H28BrNO3                                           Molecular Weight :398.33

Each tablet for oral administration contains 1 mg or 2 mg Glycopyrrolate, USP. 

Inactive Ingredients: Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Povidone and Sodium Starch Glycolate.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Glycopyrrolate, like other anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) agents, inhibits the action of acetylcholine on structures innervated by postganglionic cholinergic nerves and on smooth muscles that respond to acetylcholine but lack cholinergic innervation. These peripheral cholinergic receptors arepresent in the autonomic effector cells of smooth muscle, cardiac muscle,the sino-atrial node, the atrioventricular node, exocrine glands, and, to alimited degree, in the autonomic ganglia. Thus, it diminishes the volume and free acidity of gastric secretions and controls excessive pharyngeal,tracheal, and bronchial secretions.

Glycopyrrolate antagonizes muscarinic symptoms (e.g., bronchorrhea, bronchospasm, bradycardia, and intestinal hypermotility) induced bycholinergic drugs such as the anticholinesterases.

The highly polar quaternary ammonium group of glycopyrrolate limits its passage across lipid membranes, such as the blood-brain barrier, in contrastto atropine sulfate and scopolamine hydrobromide, which are non-polartertiary amines which penetrate lipid barriers easily.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

For use as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of peptic ulcer.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Glaucoma; obstructive uropathy (for example, bladder neck obstruction due to prostatic hypertrophy); obstructive disease of the gastrointestinal tract (as in achalasia, pyloroduodenal stenosis, etc.); paralytic ileus; intestinal atony of the elderly or debilitated patient; unstable cardiovascularstatus in acute hemorrhage; severe ulcerative colitis; toxic megacolon complicating ulcerative colitis; myasthenia gravis. Glycopyrrolate tablets are contraindicated in those patients with a hypersensitivity to glycopyrrolate.

WARNINGS

In the presence of a high environmental temperature, heat prostration (fever and heat stroke due to decreased sweating) can occur with use of Glycopyrrolate tablets.

Diarrhea may be an early symptom of incomplete intestinal obstruction, especially in patients with ileostomy or colostomy. In this instance treatment with this drug would be inappropriate and possibly harmful.

Glycopyrrolate tablets may produce drowsiness or blurred vision. In this event, the patient should be warned not to engage in activities requiring mental alertness such as operating a motor vehicle or other machinery, or performing hazardous work while taking this drug.

Theoretically, with overdosage, a curare-like action may occur, i.e., neuro-muscular blockade leading to muscular weakness and possible paralysis.

Pregnancy

The safety of this drug during pregnancy has not been established. The use of any drug during pregnancy requires that the potential benefits of the drug be weighed against possible hazards to mother and child. Reproduction studies in rats revealed no teratogenic effects from glycopyrrolate; however, the potent anticholinergic action of this agent resulted in diminished rates of conception and of survival at weaning, in a dose-related manner. Other studies in dogs suggest that this may be due to diminished seminal secretion which is evident at high doses of glycopyrrolate. Information on possible adverse effects in the pregnant female is limited to uncontrolled data derived from marketing experience. Such experience has revealed no reports of teratogenic or other fetus-damaging potential. No controlled studies to establish the safety of the drug in pregnancy have been performed.

Nursing Mothers

It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. As a general rule, nursing should not be undertaken while a patient is on a drug since many drugs are excreted in human milk.

Pediatric Use

Since there is no adequate experience in pediatric patients who have received this drug, safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.

PRECAUTIONS

Use Glycopyrrolate tablets with caution in the elderly and in all patients with: 

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Anticholinergics produce certain effects, most of which are extensions of their fundamental pharmacological actions. Adverse reactions to anticholinergics in general may include xerostomia; decreased sweating; urinary hesitancy and retention; blurred vision; tachycardia; palpitations; dilatation of the pupil; cycloplegia; increased ocular tension; loss of taste; headaches; nervousness; mental confusion; drowsiness; weakness; dizziness; insomnia; nausea; vomiting; constipation; bloated feeling; impotence; suppression of lactation; severe allergic reaction or drug idiosyncrasies including anaphylaxis, urticaria and other dermal manifestations.

Glycopyrrolate tablets is chemically a quaternary ammonium compound; hence, its passage across lipid membranes, such as the blood-brain barrier, is limited in contrast to atropine sulfate and scopolamine hydrobromide. For this reason the occurrence of CNS related side effects is lower, in comparison to their incidence following administration of anticholinergics which are chemically tertiary amines that can cross this barrier readily.

OVERDOSAGE

The symptoms of overdosage of glycopyrrolate are peripheral in nature rather than central. 

  1. 1. To guard against further absorption of the drug-use gastric lavage, cathartics and/or enemas.
  2. 2. To combat peripheral anticholinergic effects (residual mydriasis, dry mouth, etc.)-utilize a quaternary ammonium anticholinesterase, such as neostigmine methylsulfate.
  3. 3. To combat hypotension-use pressor amines (norepinephrine, metaraminol) i.v.; and supportive care.
  4. 4. To combat respiratory depression-administer oxygen; utilize a respiratory stimulant such as Dopram® i.v.; artificial respiration.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The dosage of Glycopyrrolate tablets 1 and 2 mg  should be adjusted to the needs of the individual patient to assure symptomatic control with a minimum of adverse reactions. The presently recommended maximum daily dosage of Glycopyrrolate is 8 mg.

Glycopyrrolate, 1 mg Tablets. The recommended initial dosage of Glycopyrrolate for adults is one tablet three times daily (in the morning, early afternoon, and at bedtime). Some patients may require two tablets at bedtime to assure overnight control of symptoms. For maintenance, a dosage of one tablet twice a day is frequently adequate.

Glycopyrrolate, 2 mg Tablets. The recommended dosage of Glycopyrrolate for adults is one tablet two or three times daily at equally spaced intervals.

Glycopyrrolate tablets are not recommended for use in pediatric patients under the age of 12 years.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

There are no known drug interactions.

HOW SUPPLIED

Glycopyrrolate Tablets USP, 1 mg are scored, compressed white tabletsengraved ‘I 21’, and are supplied in bottles of 100’s and 500’s.

Bottles of 100 NDC 55111-648-01

Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-648-05.

Glycopyrrolate Tablets USP, 2 mg are scored, compressed white tabletsengraved ‘I 22’, and are supplied in bottles of 100’s and 500’s.

Bottles of 100 NDC 55111-649-01

Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-649-05.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP controlled room temperature]. 

Dispense in tight container.

Manufactured for:

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Inc.,

Princeton, NJ 08540 USA

Manufactured by:

USV Private Limited,

H-13,16,16A,17,18,19,20,21,E-22, OIDC,

Mahatma Gandhi Udyog Nagar,

Dabhel, Daman 396 210, India

Revised: 1116

PACKAGE LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL SECTION

1 mg - Container Label

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2 mg Container Label

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GLYCOPYRROLATE 
glycopyrrolate tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55111-648
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Glycopyrrolate (UNII: V92SO9WP2I) (Glycopyrronium - UNII:A14FB57V1D) Glycopyrrolate1 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Lactose monohydrate (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
Magnesium stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
Povidone (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: L11K75P92J)  
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore2 pieces
ShapeROUNDSize10mm
FlavorImprint Code I;21
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:55111-648-01100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/14/2008
2NDC:55111-648-05500 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/14/2008
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA04084707/14/2008
GLYCOPYRROLATE 
glycopyrrolate tablet
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:55111-649
Route of AdministrationORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Glycopyrrolate (UNII: V92SO9WP2I) (Glycopyrronium - UNII:A14FB57V1D) Glycopyrrolate1 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
Lactose monohydrate (UNII: EWQ57Q8I5X)  
Magnesium stearate (UNII: 70097M6I30)  
Povidone (UNII: FZ989GH94E)  
ANHYDROUS DIBASIC CALCIUM PHOSPHATE (UNII: L11K75P92J)  
SODIUM STARCH GLYCOLATE TYPE A POTATO (UNII: 5856J3G2A2)  
Product Characteristics
ColorWHITEScore2 pieces
ShapeROUNDSize13mm
FlavorImprint Code I;22
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC:55111-649-01100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/14/2008
2NDC:55111-649-05500 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/14/2008
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA04084707/14/2008
Labeler - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited (650562841)
Establishment
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USV Limited650434348analysis(55111-648, 55111-649) , manufacture(55111-648, 55111-649)

Revised: 11/2016
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Effective Time: 20161115
 
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