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Tridin consists of Calcium Citrate, Calcium Gluconate, Glutamine Monofluorophosphate.

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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).

- Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated for the reduction of serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease. (1)

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended initial dose of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate for the adult dialysis patient is 2 capsules with each meal. Increase the dose gradually to lower serum phosphorus levels to the target range, as long as hypercalcemia does not develop. Most patients require 3 to 4 capsules with each meal.

- Starting dose is 2 capsules with each meal. (2)

- Titrate the dose every 2 to 3 weeks until acceptable serum phosphorus level is reached. Most patients require 3 to 4 capsules with each meal. (2)

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Capsule: 667 mg Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate capsule.

- Capsule: 667 mg Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate capsule. (3)

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Patients with hypercalcemia.

- Hypercalcemia. (4)

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting Tridin acetate and Vitamin D. Severe hypercalcemia may require hemodialysis and discontinuation of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate. (5.1)

- Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity. (5.2)

5.1 Hypercalcemia

Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia when treated with Tridin (Calcium Citrate), including Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate. Avoid the use of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) supplements, including Tridin (Calcium Citrate) based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate.

An overdose of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate may lead to progressive hypercalcemia, which may require emergency measures. Therefore, early in the treatment phase during the dosage adjustment period, monitor serum Tridin (Calcium Citrate) levels twice weekly. Should hypercalcemia develop, reduce the Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate dosage, or discontinue the treatment, depending on the severity of hypercalcemia

More severe hypercalcemia (Ca >12 mg/dL) is associated with confusion, delirium, stupor and coma. Severe hypercalcemia can be treated by acute hemodialysis and discontinuing Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate therapy.

Mild hypercalcemia (10.5 to 11.9 mg/dL) may be asymptomatic or manifest as constipation, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Mild hypercalcemia is usually controlled by reducing the Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate dose or temporarily discontinuing therapy. Decreasing or discontinuing Vitamin D therapy is recommended as well.

Chronic hypercalcemia may lead to vascular calcification and other soft-tissue calcification. Radiographic evaluation of suspected anatomical regions may be helpful in early detection of soft tissue calcification. The long term effect of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate on the progression of vascular or soft tissue calcification has not been determined.

Hypercalcemia (>11 mg/dL) was reported in 16% of patients in a 3 month study of solid dose formulation of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate; all cases resolved upon lowering the dose or discontinuing treatment.

Maintain the serum calcium-phosphorus (Ca x P) product below 55 mg²/dL².

5.2 Concomitant Use with Medications

Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

Hypercalcemia is discussed elsewhere [see Warnings and Precautions ].

- The most common (>10%) adverse reactions are hypercalcemia, nausea and vomiting. (6.1)

- In clinical studies, patients have occasionally experienced nausea during Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate therapy. (6)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. at 1-800-962-8364 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

6.1 Clinical Trial 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 to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

In clinical studies, Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate has been generally well tolerated.

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate was studied in a 3 month, open-label, non-randomized study of 98 enrolled ESRD hemodialysis patients and an alternate liquid formulation of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate was studied in a two week double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study with 69 enrolled ESRD hemodialysis patients. Adverse reactions (>2% on treatment) from these trials are presented in Table 1.

Preferred Term

Total adverse reactions reported for Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate

N=167

N (%)

3 month, open label study of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate

N=98

N (%)

Double blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study of liquid Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate

N=69

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate

N (%)

Placebo

N (%)

Nausea

6 (3.6)

6 (6.1)

0 (0)

Vomiting

4 (2.4)

4 (4.1)

0 (0)

Hypercalcemia

21 (12.6)

16 (16.3)

5 (7.2)

0 (0)

Mild hypercalcemia may be asymptomatic or manifest itself as constipation, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. More severe hypercalcemia is associated with confusion, delirium, stupor, and coma. Decreasing dialysate Tridin (Calcium Citrate) concentration could reduce the incidence and severity of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate-induced hypercalcemia. Isolated cases pruritus have been reported, which may represent allergic reactions.

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

The following additional adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate: dizziness, edema, and weakness.

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

The drug interaction of Tridin acetate is characterized by the potential of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) to bind to drugs with anionic functions (e.g., carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups). Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism.

There are no empirical data on avoiding drug interactions between Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate and most concomitant drugs. When administering an oral medication with Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate where a reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have a clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy, administer the drug one hour before or three hours after Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate. Monitor blood levels of the concomitant drugs that have a narrow therapeutic range. Patients taking anti-arrhythmic medications for the control of arrhythmias and anti-seizure medications for the control of seizure disorders were excluded from the clinical trials with all forms of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate.

- Calcium acetate may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones. (7)

- When clinically significant drug interactions are expected, administer the drug at least one hour before or at least three hours after Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate or consider monitoring blood levels of the drug. (7)

7.1 Ciprofloxacin

In a study of 15 healthy subjects, a co-administered single dose of 4 Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate tablets, approximately 2.7g, decreased the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin by approximately 50%.

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category C:

Tridin acetate capsules contains Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate use in pregnant women. Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 ) ]. Maintenance of normal serum Tridin (Calcium Citrate) levels is important for maternal and fetal well being. Hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal Tridin (Calcium Citrate) levels are properly monitored during and following treatment.

8.2 Labor and Delivery

The effects of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate on labor and delivery are unknown.

8.3 Nursing Mothers

Tridin Acetate Capsules contains Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate and is excreted in human milk. Human milk feeding by a mother receiving Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum Tridin (Calcium Citrate) levels are appropriately monitored.

8.4 Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5 Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

10 OVERDOSAGE

Administration of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate in excess of the appropriate daily dosage may result in hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

11 DESCRIPTION

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate acts as a phosphate binder. Its chemical name is Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate. Its molecular formula is C₄H₆CaO₄, and its molecular weight is 158.17. Its structural formula is:

Each white opaque/blue opaque capsule contains 667 mg of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate USP (anhydrous; Ca(CH₃COO)₂; MW=158.17 grams) equal to 169 mg (8.45 mEq) Tridin (Calcium Citrate), polyethylene glycol 8000 and magnesium stearate. Each capsule shell contains: black monogramming ink, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains: ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac glaze.

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) Acetate Capsules are administered orally for the control of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal failure.

Chemical Structure

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Patients with ESRD retain phosphorus and can develop hyperphosphatemia. High serum phosphorus can precipitate serum Tridin resulting in ectopic calcification. Hyperphosphatemia also plays a role in the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with ESRD.

12.1 Mechanism of Action

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate, when taken with meals, combines with dietary phosphate to form an insoluble Tridin (Calcium Citrate) phosphate complex, which is excreted in the feces, resulting in decreased serum phosphorus concentration.

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

Orally administered Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate from pharmaceutical dosage forms is systemically absorbed up to approximately 40% under fasting conditions and up to approximately 30% under nonfasting conditions. This range represents data from both healthy subjects and renal dialysis patients under various conditions.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or fertility studies have been conducted with Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate.

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

Effectiveness of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate in decreasing serum phosphorus has been demonstrated in two studies of the Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate solid oral dosage form.

Ninety-one patients with end-stage renal disease who were undergoing hemodialysis and were hyperphosphatemic (serum phosphorus >5.5 mg/dL) following a 1 week phosphate binder washout period contributed efficacy data to an open-label, non-randomized study.

The patients received Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate 667 mg tablets at each meal for a period of 12 weeks. The initial starting dose was 2 tablets per meal for 3 meals a day, and the dose was adjusted as necessary to control serum phosphorus levels. The average final dose after 12 weeks of treatment was 3.4 tablets per meal. Although there was a decrease in serum phosphorus, in the absence of a control group the true magnitude of effect is uncertain.

The data presented in Table 2 demonstrate the efficacy of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal disease patients. The effects on serum Tridin (Calcium Citrate) levels are also presented.

* Ninety-one patients completed at least 6 weeks of the study.

† ANOVA of difference in values at pre-study and study completion.

‡ Values expressed as mean ± SE.

Parameter

Pre-Study

Week 4^*

Week 8

Week 12

p-value†

Phosphorus (mg/dL)‡

7.4 ± 0.17

5.9 ± 0.16

5.6 ± 0.17

5.2 ± 0.17

≤0.01

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) (mg/dL)‡

8.9 ± 0.09

9.5 ± 0.10

9.7 ± 0.10

≤0.01

There was a 30% decrease in serum phosphorus levels during the 12 week study period (p<0.01). Two-thirds of the decline occurred in the first month of the study. Serum Tridin (Calcium Citrate) increased 9% during the study mostly in the first month of the study.

Treatment with the phosphate binder was discontinued for patients from the open-label study, and those patients whose serum phosphorus exceeded 5.5 mg/dL were eligible for entry into a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Patients were randomized to receive Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate or placebo, and each continued to receive the same number of tablets as had been individually established during the previous study. Following 2 weeks of treatment, patients switched to the alternative therapy for an additional 2 weeks.

The phosphate binding effect of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate is shown in the Table 3.

* ANOVA of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate vs. placebo after 2 weeks of treatment.

^† Values expressed as mean ± SEM.

Parameter

Pre-Study

Post-Treatment

p-value*

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) Acetate

Placebo

Phosphorus (mg/dL)^†

7.3 ± 0.18

5.9 ± 0.24

7.8 ± 0.22

<0.01

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) (mg/dL)^†

8.9 ± 0.11

9.5 ± 0.13

8.8 ± 0.12

<0.01

Overall, 2 weeks of treatment with Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate statistically significantly (p<0.01) decreased serum phosphorus by a mean of 19% and increased serum Tridin (Calcium Citrate) by a statistically significant (p<0.01) but clinically unimportant mean of 7%.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

Tridin (Calcium Citrate) Acetate Capsules

667 mg capsule is supplied as a white opaque/blue opaque capsule, imprinted with “54 215” on the cap and body.

NDC 0615-2303-39: Blistercards of 30 Capsules

NDC 0615-2303-30: Unit-dose Boxes of 30 Capsules

STORAGE

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Inform patients to take Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate capsules with meals, adhere to their prescribed diets, and avoid the use of Tridin (Calcium Citrate) supplements including nonprescription antacids. Inform the patients about the symptoms of hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].

Advise patients who are taking an oral medication where reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy to take the drug one hour before or three hours after Tridin (Calcium Citrate) acetate capsules.

Distr. by: West-Ward

Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Eatontown, NJ 07724

10003705/05

Revised April 2016

Calcium Gluconate:

Indications and usage
Dosage and administration
Dosage forms and strengths
Contraindications
Warnings and precautions
Adverse reactions
Drug interactions
Use in specific populations
Overdosage
Description
Clinical pharmacology
Nonclinical toxicology
Clinical studies
How supplied/storage and handling
Patient counseling information
Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) reviews

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate is a phosphate binder indicated to reduce serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).

- Calcium acetate is a phosphate binder indicated for the reduction of serum phosphorus in patients with end stage renal disease. (1)

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended initial dose of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate for the adult dialysis patient is 2 capsules with each meal. Increase the dose gradually to lower serum phosphorus levels to the target range, as long as hypercalcemia does not develop. Most patients require 3 to 4 capsules with each meal.

- Starting dose is 2 capsules with each meal. (2)

- Titrate the dose every 2 to 3 weeks until acceptable serum phosphorus level is reached. Most patients require 3 to 4 capsules with each meal. (2)

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Capsule: 667 mg Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate capsule.

- Capsule: 667 mg Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate capsule. (3)

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Patients with hypercalcemia.

- Hypercalcemia. (4)

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

- Treat mild hypercalcemia by reducing or interrupting Tridin acetate and Vitamin D. Severe hypercalcemia may require hemodialysis and discontinuation of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate. (5.1)

- Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity. (5.2)

5.1 Hypercalcemia

Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia when treated with Tridin (Calcium Gluconate), including Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate. Avoid the use of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) supplements, including Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) based nonprescription antacids, concurrently with Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate.

An overdose of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate may lead to progressive hypercalcemia, which may require emergency measures. Therefore, early in the treatment phase during the dosage adjustment period, monitor serum Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) levels twice weekly. Should hypercalcemia develop, reduce the Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate dosage, or discontinue the treatment, depending on the severity of hypercalcemia

Mild hypercalcemia (10.5 to 11.9 mg/dL) may be asymptomatic or manifest as constipation, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. Mild hypercalcemia is usually controlled by reducing the Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate dose or temporarily discontinuing therapy. Decreasing or discontinuing Vitamin D therapy is recommended as well.

Chronic hypercalcemia may lead to vascular calcification and other soft-tissue calcification. Radiographic evaluation of suspected anatomical regions may be helpful in early detection of soft tissue calcification. The long term effect of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate on the progression of vascular or soft tissue calcification has not been determined.

Hypercalcemia (>11 mg/dL) was reported in 16% of patients in a 3 month study of solid dose formulation of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate; all cases resolved upon lowering the dose or discontinuing treatment.

Maintain the serum calcium-phosphorus (Ca x P) product below 55 mg²/dL².

5.2 Concomitant Use with Medications

Hypercalcemia may aggravate digitalis toxicity.

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

Hypercalcemia is discussed elsewhere [see Warnings and Precautions ].

- The most common (>10%) adverse reactions are hypercalcemia, nausea and vomiting. (6.1)

- In clinical studies, patients have occasionally experienced nausea during Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate therapy. (6)

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. at 1-800-962-8364 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

6.1 Clinical Trial Experience

In clinical studies, Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate has been generally well tolerated.

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate was studied in a 3 month, open-label, non-randomized study of 98 enrolled ESRD hemodialysis patients and an alternate liquid formulation of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate was studied in a two week double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study with 69 enrolled ESRD hemodialysis patients. Adverse reactions (>2% on treatment) from these trials are presented in Table 1.

Preferred Term

Total adverse reactions reported for Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate

N=167

N (%)

3 month, open label study of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate

N=98

N (%)

Double blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study of liquid Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate

N=69

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate

N (%)

Placebo

N (%)

Nausea

6 (3.6)

6 (6.1)

0 (0)

Vomiting

4 (2.4)

4 (4.1)

0 (0)

Hypercalcemia

21 (12.6)

16 (16.3)

5 (7.2)

0 (0)

Mild hypercalcemia may be asymptomatic or manifest itself as constipation, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. More severe hypercalcemia is associated with confusion, delirium, stupor, and coma. Decreasing dialysate Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) concentration could reduce the incidence and severity of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate-induced hypercalcemia. Isolated cases pruritus have been reported, which may represent allergic reactions.

6.2 Postmarketing Experience

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

The following additional adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate: dizziness, edema, and weakness.

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

The drug interaction of Tridin acetate is characterized by the potential of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) to bind to drugs with anionic functions (e.g., carboxyl, and hydroxyl groups). Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones via this mechanism.

There are no empirical data on avoiding drug interactions between Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate and most concomitant drugs. When administering an oral medication with Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate where a reduction in the bioavailability of that medication would have a clinically significant effect on its safety or efficacy, administer the drug one hour before or three hours after Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate. Monitor blood levels of the concomitant drugs that have a narrow therapeutic range. Patients taking anti-arrhythmic medications for the control of arrhythmias and anti-seizure medications for the control of seizure disorders were excluded from the clinical trials with all forms of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate.

- Calcium acetate may decrease the bioavailability of tetracyclines or fluoroquinolones. (7)

- When clinically significant drug interactions are expected, administer the drug at least one hour before or at least three hours after Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate or consider monitoring blood levels of the drug. (7)

7.1 Ciprofloxacin

In a study of 15 healthy subjects, a co-administered single dose of 4 Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate tablets, approximately 2.7g, decreased the bioavailability of ciprofloxacin by approximately 50%.

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category C:

Tridin acetate capsules contains Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate, and there are no adequate and well controlled studies of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate use in pregnant women. Patients with end stage renal disease may develop hypercalcemia with Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate treatment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1 ) ]. Maintenance of normal serum Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) levels is important for maternal and fetal well being. Hypercalcemia during pregnancy may increase the risk for maternal and neonatal complications such as stillbirth, preterm delivery, and neonatal hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate treatment, as recommended, is not expected to harm a fetus if maternal Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) levels are properly monitored during and following treatment.

8.2 Labor and Delivery

The effects of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate on labor and delivery are unknown.

8.3 Nursing Mothers

Tridin Acetate Capsules contains Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate and is excreted in human milk. Human milk feeding by a mother receiving Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate is not expected to harm an infant, provided maternal serum Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) levels are appropriately monitored.

8.4 Pediatric Use

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

8.5 Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

10 OVERDOSAGE

Administration of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate in excess of the appropriate daily dosage may result in hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)].

11 DESCRIPTION

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate acts as a phosphate binder. Its chemical name is Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate. Its molecular formula is C₄H₆CaO₄, and its molecular weight is 158.17. Its structural formula is:

Each white opaque/blue opaque capsule contains 667 mg of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate USP (anhydrous; Ca(CH₃COO)₂; MW=158.17 grams) equal to 169 mg (8.45 mEq) Tridin (Calcium Gluconate), polyethylene glycol 8000 and magnesium stearate. Each capsule shell contains: black monogramming ink, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3, gelatin and titanium dioxide. The black monogramming ink contains: ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol and shellac glaze.

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) Acetate Capsules are administered orally for the control of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal failure.

Chemical Structure

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate, when taken with meals, combines with dietary phosphate to form an insoluble Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) phosphate complex, which is excreted in the feces, resulting in decreased serum phosphorus concentration.

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

Orally administered Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate from pharmaceutical dosage forms is systemically absorbed up to approximately 40% under fasting conditions and up to approximately 30% under nonfasting conditions. This range represents data from both healthy subjects and renal dialysis patients under various conditions.

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or fertility studies have been conducted with Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate.

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

Effectiveness of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate in decreasing serum phosphorus has been demonstrated in two studies of the Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate solid oral dosage form.

The patients received Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate 667 mg tablets at each meal for a period of 12 weeks. The initial starting dose was 2 tablets per meal for 3 meals a day, and the dose was adjusted as necessary to control serum phosphorus levels. The average final dose after 12 weeks of treatment was 3.4 tablets per meal. Although there was a decrease in serum phosphorus, in the absence of a control group the true magnitude of effect is uncertain.

The data presented in Table 2 demonstrate the efficacy of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal disease patients. The effects on serum Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) levels are also presented.

* Ninety-one patients completed at least 6 weeks of the study.

† ANOVA of difference in values at pre-study and study completion.

‡ Values expressed as mean ± SE.

Parameter

Pre-Study

Week 4^*

Week 8

Week 12

p-value†

Phosphorus (mg/dL)‡

7.4 ± 0.17

5.9 ± 0.16

5.6 ± 0.17

5.2 ± 0.17

≤0.01

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) (mg/dL)‡

8.9 ± 0.09

9.5 ± 0.10

9.7 ± 0.10

≤0.01

There was a 30% decrease in serum phosphorus levels during the 12 week study period (p<0.01). Two-thirds of the decline occurred in the first month of the study. Serum Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) increased 9% during the study mostly in the first month of the study.

Treatment with the phosphate binder was discontinued for patients from the open-label study, and those patients whose serum phosphorus exceeded 5.5 mg/dL were eligible for entry into a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Patients were randomized to receive Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate or placebo, and each continued to receive the same number of tablets as had been individually established during the previous study. Following 2 weeks of treatment, patients switched to the alternative therapy for an additional 2 weeks.

The phosphate binding effect of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate is shown in the Table 3.

* ANOVA of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate vs. placebo after 2 weeks of treatment.

^† Values expressed as mean ± SEM.

Parameter

Pre-Study

Post-Treatment

p-value*

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) Acetate

Placebo

Phosphorus (mg/dL)^†

7.3 ± 0.18

5.9 ± 0.24

7.8 ± 0.22

<0.01

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) (mg/dL)^†

8.9 ± 0.11

9.5 ± 0.13

8.8 ± 0.12

<0.01

Overall, 2 weeks of treatment with Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate statistically significantly (p<0.01) decreased serum phosphorus by a mean of 19% and increased serum Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) by a statistically significant (p<0.01) but clinically unimportant mean of 7%.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) Acetate Capsules

667 mg capsule is supplied as a white opaque/blue opaque capsule, imprinted with “54 215” on the cap and body.

NDC 0615-2303-39: Blistercards of 30 Capsules

NDC 0615-2303-30: Unit-dose Boxes of 30 Capsules

STORAGE

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Inform patients to take Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) acetate capsules with meals, adhere to their prescribed diets, and avoid the use of Tridin (Calcium Gluconate) supplements including nonprescription antacids. Inform the patients about the symptoms of hypercalcemia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Adverse Reactions (6.1) ].

Distr. by: West-Ward

Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Eatontown, NJ 07724

10003705/05

Revised April 2016

Tridin pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:

Active ingredient is the part of the drug or medicine which is biologically active. This portion of the drug is responsible for the main action of the drug which is intended to cure or reduce the symptom or disease. The other portions of the drug which are inactive are called excipients; there role is to act as vehicle or binder. In contrast to active ingredient, the inactive ingredient's role is not significant in the cure or treatment of the disease. There can be one or more active ingredients in a drug.

Tridin available forms, composition, doses:

Form of the medicine is the form in which the medicine is marketed in the market, for example, a medicine X can be in the form of capsule or the form of chewable tablet or the form of tablet. Sometimes same medicine can be available as injection form. Each medicine cannot be in all forms but can be marketed in 1, 2, or 3 forms which the pharmaceutical company decided based on various background research results.
Composition is the list of ingredients which combinedly form a medicine. Both active ingredients and inactive ingredients form the composition. The active ingredient gives the desired therapeutic effect whereas the inactive ingredient helps in making the medicine stable.
Doses are various strengths of the medicine like 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and so on. Each medicine comes in various doses which is decided by the manufacturer, that is, pharmaceutical company. The dose is decided on the severity of the symptom or disease.

Tablets, Chewable; Oral; Calcium Citrate; Calcium Gluconate; Glutamine Monofluorophosphate

Tridin destination | category:

Destination is defined as the organism to which the drug or medicine is targeted. For most of the drugs what we discuss, human is the drug destination.
Drug category can be defined as major classification of the drug. For example, an antihistaminic or an antipyretic or anti anginal or pain killer, anti-inflammatory or so.

Human

Tridin Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:

A medicine is classified depending on the organ or system it acts [Anatomical], based on what result it gives on what disease, symptom [Therapeutical], based on chemical composition [Chemical]. It is called as ATC code. The code is based on Active ingredients of the medicine. A medicine can have different codes as sometimes it acts on different organs for different indications. Same way, different brands with same active ingredients and same indications can have same ATC code.

M05BX - Other drugs affecting bone structure and mineralization

Tridin pharmaceutical companies:

Pharmaceutical companies are drug manufacturing companies that help in complete development of the drug from the background research to formation, clinical trials, release of the drug into the market and marketing of the drug.
Researchers are the persons who are responsible for the scientific research and is responsible for all the background clinical trials that resulted in the development of the drug.

References

Dailymed."CALCIUM GLUCONATE TABLET [WEST-WARD PHARMACEUTICALS CORP.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Dailymed."CALCIUM GLUCONATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Dailymed."CALCIUM: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).

Frequently asked Questions

Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Tridin?

Depending on the reaction of the Tridin after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Tridin not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.

Is Tridin addictive or habit forming?

Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.

Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.

Review

sdrugs.com conducted a study on Tridin, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Tridin consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.