EPANUTIN Ready Mixed Parenteral
- Name:
EPANUTIN Ready Mixed Parenteral
- Company:
Pfizer Healthcare Ireland
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Updated on 19 May 2020
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Updated on 19 May 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 19 May 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 28 April 2020
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Updated on 28 April 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 18 February 2020 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 22 August 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - excipient warnings
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - what the product contains
- Change to section 6 - what the product looks like and pack contents
- Change to section 6 - manufacturer
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 22 August 2019
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
Updated on 11 July 2019 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 2 - interactions with other medicines, food or drink
- Change to section 2 - pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 11 July 2019
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
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The SPC has been updated as follows: SmPC Sections 4.4 & 4.6 wording relating to advice regarding use of phenytoin in women of child bearing potential and pregnancy.
Updated on 31 July 2018
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
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The SPC has been updated as follows: Updated section 4.6 (Fertility, pregnancy and lactation, Usage in Pregnancy) with the deletion of statements in regarding fetal hydantoin syndrome. In the second sentence of the fourth paragraph the terms " barbiturates, alcohol, or trimethadione" are removed, as well as the last sentence following it, "However, these features are all interrelated and are frequently associated with intrauterine growth retardation from other causes".
Updated on 10 May 2018
Reasons for updating
- Other
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Updated on 4 May 2018
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 4.9 - Overdose
- Change to section 6.2 - Incompatibilities
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The following sections have been updated as per the Dilution instructions-Dextrose incompatibility variation:
- 4.2 Posology and method of administration; “Epanutin Ready Mixed Parenteral should not be mixed with other drugs nor be added to dextrose or dextrose-containing solutions due to the potential for precipitation of phenytoin acid.”
- 6.2 Incompatibilities “Epanutin Ready Mixed Parenteral should not be mixed with other drugs nor be added to dextrose or dextrose-containing solutions due to the potential for precipitation of phenytoin acid.
The following sections have been updated as per addition of Cerebellar Atrophy Variation;
- 4.1 Therapeutic indications; “Phenytoin has not been shown to enhance survival in patients with ventricular arrhythmias.”
- 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use; “Central Nervous System Effect: Serum levels of phenytoin sustained above the optimal range may produce confusional states referred to as "delirium", "psychosis", or "encephalopathy", or rarely irreversible cerebellar dysfunction and/or cerebellar atrophy.”
- 4.8 Undesirable effects; “Reactions include nystagmus, ataxia, slurred speech, decreased coordination and mental confusion. Cerebellar atrophy has been reported, and appears more likely in settings of elevated phenytoin levels and/or long-term phenytoin use (see section 4.4). Dizziness, insomnia, transient nervousness, motor twitching, taste perversion, headache, paraesthesia, somnolence, drowsiness and vertigo have also been observed.”
4.9. Overdose; “Irreversible cerebellar dysfunction and atrophy have been reported.”
Updated on 16 April 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
Updated on 12 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for new product
Updated on 12 March 2018
Reasons for updating
- New SmPC for new product
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Updated on 12 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - use in children and adolescents
Updated on 12 March 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
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Updated on 12 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 3 - use in children/adolescents
Updated on 5 March 2018 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
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Updated on 2 March 2018 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - interactions with other medicines, food or drink
Updated on 28 November 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to Section 1 - what the product is
- Change to section 1 - what the product is used for
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 13 October 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Updated on 19 September 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4 - possible side effects
Updated on 24 July 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
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Updated on 16 January 2017 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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· • Addition of information regarding the potential need for dose modification and/or measurement of unbound phenytoin levels due to the potential for the elevated concentrations of unbound phenytoin in patients with renal or hepatic diseases, hypoalbuminemia, and/or hyperbilirubinemia
Addition of information related to the potential need for dose modification in elderly patients on account of a decrease in phenytoin clearance with increasing age
Addition of information related to the potential need for dose modification in elderly patients on account of a decrease in phenytoin clearance with increasing age
Updated on 13 January 2017 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - what you need to know - warnings and precautions
- Change to section 3 - how to take/use
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 21 December 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 5 - how to store or dispose
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 25 November 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
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The SPC has been updated as follows; Section 4.6 of the SmPCs have been updated with information on the active substance crossing the placenta.
Updated on 25 November 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - pregnancy, breast feeding and fertility
- Change to section 6 - date of revision
Updated on 15 August 2016 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.1 - Therapeutic indications
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Updated on 12 August 2016 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to, or new use for medicine
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 22 December 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
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Section 4.3 Contraindications Co-administration of phenytoin is contraindicated with delavirdine
Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use: Subsections – General warning section updated to include new warnings, Serious skin reactions updated with DRESS.
Section 4.5 has been updated to provide a clearer overview of the different types of drug interaction with phenytoin and include information on P450 induction effect.
Section 4.8 Undesirable effects: updates improve the clarity of the information relating to adverse reactions associated with possible hypersensitivity reactions and to include new potential manifestations of hypersensitivity (DRESS).
Updated on 18 December 2015 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change of contraindications
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to information about pregnancy or lactation
- Change to improve clarity and readability
Updated on 2 November 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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The SPC has been updated as follows
Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use “PHT may precipitate or aggravate absence seizures and myoclonic seizures.” Section 4.8 Undesirable effects “Paediatric population The adverse event profile of phenytoin is generally similar between children and adults. Gingival hyperplasia occurs more frequently in paediatric patients and in patients with poor oral hygiene.”
Updated on 6 August 2015 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to Section 4.8 – Undesirable effects - how to report a side effect
- Change to section 5.3 - Preclinical safety data
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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The SPC has been updated as follows:
Sections 4.6 and 5.3 have been updated, also section 4.8 had been updated re QRD v9 AE reporting to HPRA.
Updated on 17 December 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.2 - Posology and method of administration
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.6 - Pregnancy and lactation
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Section 4.2 Posology and method of administration
Section 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use
Section 4.5 Interactions with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Section 4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
Section 4.8 Undesirable effects
Updated on 11 December 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to dosage and administration
Updated on 27 September 2012 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
- Change to date of revision
Updated on 30 August 2012 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
Legal category: Product subject to medical prescription which may not be renewed (A)
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Sections 4.4 and 4.8 have been updated to include PhVWP wording on Stevens-Johnson-Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
Updated on 26 August 2010 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 4.3 - Contraindications
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 4.5 - Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
- Change to section 4.7 - Effects on ability to drive and use machines
- Change to section 4.8 - Undesirable effects
- Change to section 5.2 - Pharmacokinetic properties
- Change to section 6 - Pharmaceutical particulars
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Sections 4.3 (Contra-Indications), 4.4 (Special Warnings), 4.5 (Interactions) & 5.2 (Pharmacokinetic Properties), 4.7 (Ability to drive and use machines) and 4.8 (Undesirable Effects).
Updated on 12 August 2010 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change of contraindications
- Change to storage instructions
- Change to side-effects
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to information about driving or using machinery
- Change to further information section
- Change to date of revision
- Change to appearance of the medicine
- Change to marketing authorisation holder
- Change to MA holder contact details
- Change to improve clarity and readability
- Change of special precautions for disposal
Updated on 29 May 2009 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Correction of spelling/typing errors
Updated on 28 May 2009 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to name of manufacturer
Updated on 10 March 2009 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to side-effects
- Change to date of revision
- Change due to user-testing of patient information
- Change to improve clarity and readability
Updated on 21 January 2009 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
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Addition of suicide warnings to Section 4.4
Updated on 18 June 2008 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change of manufacturer
Updated on 17 June 2008 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
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Updated on 12 March 2008 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 23 January 2006 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Change of licence holder
- Change of active ingredient
- Change to warnings or special precautions for use
- Change to drug interactions
- Change to date of revision
- Change to storage instructions
Updated on 18 January 2006 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 1 - Name of medicinal product
- Change to section 2 - Qualitative and quantitative composition
- Change to section 3 - Pharmaceutical form
- Change to section 4.4 - Special warnings and precautions for use
- Change to section 6.1 - List of excipients
- Change to section 6.3 - Shelf life
- Change to section 6.4 - Special precautions for storage
- Change to section 6.6 - Special precautions for disposal and other handling
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
- Change to section 9 - Date of renewal of authorisation
- Change to section 10 - Date of revision of the text
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Updated on 30 March 2005 PIL
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
Updated on 24 March 2005 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Improved electronic presentation
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Updated on 10 September 2004 PIL
Reasons for updating
- New PIL for medicines.ie
Updated on 18 March 2004 SPC
Reasons for updating
- Change to section 7 - Marketing authorisation holder
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Updated on 27 June 2003 SPC
Reasons for updating
- New SPC for medicines.ie
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