Bromfenac

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most commonly reported adverse reactions in 2-7% of patients were abnormal sensation in eye, conjunctival hyperemia and eye irritation (including burning/stinging) ( 6.1 ). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alembic Pharmaceutical Inc. at 1-866-210-9797 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch 6.1 Clinical Trail Experience The most commonly reported adverse experiences reported following use of bromfenac after cataract surgery include: abnormal sensation in eye, conjunctival hyperemia, eye irritation (including burning/stinging), eye pain, eye pruritus, eye redness, headache, and iritis. These events were reported in 2-7% of patients. 6.2 Post-Marketing Experience The following events have been identified during post-marketing use of bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.09% in clinical practice. Because they are reported voluntarily from a population of unknown size, estimates of frequency cannot be made. The events, which have been chosen for inclusion due to either their seriousness, frequency of reporting, possible causal connection to topical bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.09% or a combination of these factors, include corneal erosion, corneal perforation, corneal thinning, and epithelial breakdown. [ see Warnings and Precautions (5) ]

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None.

11 DESCRIPTION Bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.09% is a sterile, topical, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for ophthalmic use. Each mL of bromfenac ophthalmic solution contains 1.035 mg bromfenac sodium (equivalent to 0.9 mg bromfenac free acid). Bromfenac sodium is designated chemically as sodium 2-amino-3-(4-bromobenzoyl) phenylacetate sesquihydrate, with an empirical formula of C 15 H 11 BrNNaO 3 • 3/2 H 2 O. The structural structure for bromfenac sodium is: Bromfenac sodium is a yellow to orange crystalline powder. The molecular weight of bromfenac sodium is 383.16. Bromfenac ophthalmic solution is supplied as a sterile aqueous 0.09% solution, with a pH of 8.3. The osmolality of bromfenac ophthalmic solution is approximately 300 mOsmol/kg. Each mL of bromfenac ophthalmic solution contains: Active : bromfenac sodium hydrate 0.1035% Preservative : benzalkonium chloride (0.05 mg/mL) Inactives : boric acid, disodium edetate (0.2 mg/mL), polysorbate 80 (1.5 mg/mL), povidone K-30 (20 mg/mL), sodium borate, and sodium sulfite anhydrous (2 mg/mL). sodium hydroxide may be used to adjust pH and water for injection USP. bromfenac-struc

2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily beginning 1 day prior to surgery, continued on the day of surgery and through the first 14 days post-surgery ( 2.1 ). 2.1 Recommended Dosing For the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction, one drop of bromfenac ophthalmic solution should be applied to the affected eye(s) once daily beginning 1 day prior to cataract surgery, continued on the day of surgery, and through the first 14 days of the postoperative period. 2.2 Use with Other Topical Ophthalmic Medications Bromfenac ophthalmic solution may be administered in conjunction with other topical ophthalmic medications such as alpha-agonists, beta-blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cycloplegics, and mydriatics. Drops should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.

1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% is indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract surgery. BROMFENAC is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation and reduction of ocular pain in patients who have undergone cataract extraction.

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Bromfenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has anti-inflammatory activity. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to block prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase 1 and 2. Prostaglandins have been shown in many animal models to be mediators of certain kinds of intraocular inflammation. In studies performed in animal eyes, prostaglandins have been shown to produce disruption of the blood-aqueous humor barrier, vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, leukocytosis, and increased intraocular pressure. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics The plasma concentration of bromfenac following ocular administration of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% in humans is unknown. Based on the maximum proposed dose of one drop to the eye (0.045 mg) and PK information from other routes of administration, the systemic concentration of bromfenac is estimated to be below the limit of quantification (50 ng/mL) at steady-state in humans.

12.1 Mechanism of Action Bromfenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has anti-inflammatory activity. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to block prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclooxygenase 1 and 2. Prostaglandins have been shown in many animal models to be mediators of certain kinds of intraocular inflammation. In studies performed in animal eyes, prostaglandins have been shown to produce disruption of the blood-aqueous humor barrier, vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, leukocytosis, and increased intraocular pressure.

12.3 Pharmacokinetics The plasma concentration of bromfenac following ocular administration of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% in humans is unknown. Based on the maximum proposed dose of one drop to the eye (0.045 mg) and PK information from other routes of administration, the systemic concentration of bromfenac is estimated to be below the limit of quantification (50 ng/mL) at steady-state in humans.

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3 DOSAGE FORMS & STRENGTHS Topical ophthalmic solution: bromfenac 0.09%. Topical ophthalmic solution: bromfenac 0.09%

bromfenac bromfenac BROMFENAC SODIUM BROMFENAC BORIC ACID EDETATE DISODIUM POLYSORBATE 80 POVIDONE K30 SODIUM BORATE SODIUM SULFATE SODIUM HYDROXIDE WATER

13.1 Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis & Impairment Of Fertility Long-term carcinogenicity studies in rats and mice given oral doses of bromfenac up to 0.6 mg/kg/day (900 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose [RHOD] of 1.67 mcg/kg in 60 kg person on a mg/kg basis, assuming 100% absorbed) and 5 mg/kg/day (7500 times RHOD), respectively revealed no significant increases in tumor incidence. Bromfenac did not show mutagenic potential in various mutagenicity studies, including the reverse mutation, chromosomal aberration, and micronucleus tests. Bromfenac did not impair fertility when administered orally to male and female rats at doses up to 0.9 mg/kg/day and 0.3 mg/kg/day, respectively (1300 and 450 times RHOD, respectively).

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis & Mutagenesis & Impairment Of Fertility Long-term carcinogenicity studies in rats and mice given oral doses of bromfenac up to 0.6 mg/kg/day (900 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose [RHOD] of 1.67 mcg/kg in 60 kg person on a mg/kg basis, assuming 100% absorbed) and 5 mg/kg/day (7500 times RHOD), respectively revealed no significant increases in tumor incidence. Bromfenac did not show mutagenic potential in various mutagenicity studies, including the reverse mutation, chromosomal aberration, and micronucleus tests. Bromfenac did not impair fertility when administered orally to male and female rats at doses up to 0.9 mg/kg/day and 0.3 mg/kg/day, respectively (1300 and 450 times RHOD, respectively).

ANDA210560

Bromfenac

bromfenac

46708-508

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

OPHTHALMIC

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09% - Bottle label - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution, 0.09% - Carton label - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited bromfenac-bottle-aplm bromfenac-carton-aplm

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION 17.1 Slowed or Delayed Healing Patients should be advised of the possibility that slow or delayed healing may occur while using NSAIDs. 17.2 Sterility of Dropper Tip Patients should be advised to not touch dropper tip to any surface, as this may contaminate the contents. 17.3 Concomitant Use of Contact Lenses Contact lenses should not be worn during the use of this product. 17.4 Concomitant Topical Ocular Therapy If more than one topical ophthalmic medication is being used, the medicines should be administered at least 5 minutes apart. Rx Only Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited Karkhadi – 391 450 Gujarat, India Revised: 11/2022

14 CLINICAL STUDIES 14.1 Ocular inflammation and pain following cataract surgery Clinical efficacy was evaluated in three randomized, double-masked, placebo controlled trials in which subjects requiring cataract surgery were assigned to Bromfenac ophthalmic solution or placebo. Patients were dosed with one drop per eye starting the day before surgery and continuing for 14 days. The primary endpoint was clearing of ocular inflammation by day 15. An additional efficacy endpoint was the number of patients who were pain free on day 1 after cataract surgery. In 2 of the 3 studies, bromfenac ophthalmic solution had statistically significant higher incidence of completely clearing inflammation (46-47% vs. 25-29%) and also had a statistically significant higher incidence of subjects that were pain free at day 1 post cataract surgery (83-89% vs. 51-71%).

8.5 Geriatric Use There is no evidence that the efficacy or safety profiles for bromfenac differ in patients 65 years of age and older compared to younger adult patients.

8.3 Nursing Mothers Caution should be exercised when bromfenac is administered to a nursing woman.

8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below the age of 18 have not been established.

8.1 Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C . Reproduction studies performed in rats at oral doses up to 0.9 mg/kg/day (1300 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose [RHOD]) and in rabbits at oral doses up to 7.5 mg/kg/day (11,000 times RHOD) revealed no evidence of teratogenicity due to bromfenac. However, 0.9 mg/kg/day in rats caused embryo-fetal lethality, increased neonatal mortality, and reduced postnatal growth. Pregnant rabbits treated with 7.5 mg/kg/day caused increased post implantation loss. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Nonteratogenic Effects: Because of the known effects of prostaglandin biosynthesis-inhibiting drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system (closure of ductus arteriosus), the use of bromfenac ophthalmic solution during late pregnancy should be avoided.

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category C . Reproduction studies performed in rats at oral doses up to 0.9 mg/kg/day (1300 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose [RHOD]) and in rabbits at oral doses up to 7.5 mg/kg/day (11,000 times RHOD) revealed no evidence of teratogenicity due to bromfenac. However, 0.9 mg/kg/day in rats caused embryo-fetal lethality, increased neonatal mortality, and reduced postnatal growth. Pregnant rabbits treated with 7.5 mg/kg/day caused increased post implantation loss. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Nonteratogenic Effects: Because of the known effects of prostaglandin biosynthesis-inhibiting drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system (closure of ductus arteriosus), the use of bromfenac ophthalmic solution during late pregnancy should be avoided. 8.3 Nursing Mothers Caution should be exercised when bromfenac is administered to a nursing woman. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below the age of 18 have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric Use There is no evidence that the efficacy or safety profiles for bromfenac differ in patients 65 years of age and older compared to younger adult patients.

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 0.09% is supplied in a white LDPE screw neck bottle with a LDPE white nozzle and HDPE gray cap as follows: 1.7 mL in 5 mL container - NDC 46708-508-17 STORAGE: Store at 15º to 25ºC (59º to 77ºF)