Rectiv 4 mg/g

nitroglycerin · OINTMENT · Allergan, Inc.

1 Recall on RecordCurrently in Shortage

Plain English

Rectiv is a ointment containing nitroglycerin at 4 mg/g, taken rectal. Manufactured by Allergan, Inc..

Key Facts

Brand Name: Rectiv
Generic Name: nitroglycerin
NDC Code (Product): 58914-301
Manufacturer: Allergan, Inc.
Strength: 4 mg/g
Dosage Form: OINTMENT
Route: RECTAL
Marketing Status
Application #: NDA021359
Drug Class: Nitrate Vasodilator [EPC]
Marketing Start: 06/21/2011

Recall History

1 Recall on Record

Class II03/15/2021

Cardinal Health Inc.

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

TerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

dyspnoea3,358 reports

pain3,107 reports

fatigue2,688 reports

myocardial infarction2,685 reports

nausea2,583 reports

fall2,374 reports

chest pain2,332 reports

dizziness2,324 reports

drug ineffective2,289 reports

headache2,134 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RECTIV ® (nitroglycerin) Ointment 0.4% is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with chronic anal fissure. RECTIV is a nitrate vasodilator indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe pain associated with chronic anal fissure ( 1 ).

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply 1 inch of ointment (375 mg of ointment equivalent to 1.5 mg of nitroglycerin) intra-anally every 12 hours for up to 3 weeks. A finger covering, such as plastic-wrap, disposable surgical glove or a finger cot, should be placed on the finger to apply the ointment. To obtain a 1.5 mg dose of nitroglycerin, the covered finger is laid alongside the 1 inch dosing line on the carton. Refer to carton for accurate dosage guide. The tube is gently squeezed until a line of ointment the length of the measuring line is expressed onto the covered finger. The ointment is gently inserted into the anal canal using the covered finger no further than to the first finger joint and the ointment is applied around the side of the anal canal. If this cannot be achieved due to pain, application of the ointment should be made directly to the outside of the anus. Treatment may be continued for up to three weeks. RECTIV ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Hands should be washed after application of the ointment [see Patient Instruction ] . Apply 1 inch of ointment (375 mg of ointment equivalent to 1.5 mg of nitroglycerin) intra-anally every 12 hours for…

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Use of PDE5 inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil, vardenafil and tadalafil) as these are shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. ( 4.1 ). Severe anemia ( 4.2 ) Increased intracranial pressure ( 4.3 ) Known hypersensitivity to nitroglycerin, other nitrates and nitrites, or any components of the ointment. ( 4.4 ) 4.1 PDE5 inhibitor use Administration of RECTIV is contraindicated in patients who are using a selective inhibitor of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP)-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5), such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil, as these are shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates [see DRUG INTERACTIONS ( 7.1 ) ] . 4.2 Severe anemia RECTIV is contraindicated in patients with severe anemia. 4.3 Increased intracranial pressure RECTIV is contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial pressure. 4.4 Hypersensitivity RECTIV is contraindicated in patients who have shown hypersensitivity to it or to other nitrates or nitrites. Skin reactions consistent with hypersensitivity have been observed with organic nitrates.

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS PDE5 inhibitors: potentiation of hypotensive effects of organic nitrates; concomitant use is contraindicated. ( 4.1 , 7.1 ) Antihypertensives: possible additive hypotensive effects. ( 7.2 ) Aspirin: increased nitroglycerin levels. ( 7.3 ) Tissue-type Plasminogen Activator (t-PA): decreased thrombolytic effect. ( 7.4 ) Heparin: anticoagulant effect of heparin may be reduced. Monitor APTT. ( 7.5 ) Ergotamine: increased bioavailability of ergotamine. ( 7.6 ) Alcohol: Additive vasodilatory effects to nitroglycerin. Consumption of alcohol should be avoided. ( 7.7 ) 7.1 PDE5 inhibitors Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors such as sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil have been shown to potentiate the hypotensive effects of organic nitrates. The time course of the interaction appears to be related to the half-life of the PDE5 inhibitor, however, the dose dependence of this interaction has not been studied. Use of RECTIV within a few days of PDE5 inhibitors is contraindicated. 7.2 Antihypertensives Patients receiving antihypertensive drugs, beta-adrenergic blockers, and other nitrates should be observed for possible additive hypotensive effects when using RECTIV. …

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS 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. The most common adverse reaction of RECTIV ointment applied to the anal canal is headache. Headache may be recurrent following each dose. Headaches are typically of short duration and can be treated with an analgesic, e.g. acetaminophen, and are reversible upon discontinuation of treatment. In Study REC-C-001, a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in patients with a painful chronic anal fissure, the most frequent (≥ 2%) adverse reactions reported were as follows (Table 1): Table 1: Incidence of Adverse Reactions (≥ 2%) in Study REC-C-001 RECTIV N = 123 Placebo N = 124 System Organ Class Preferred term Patients n (%) Events n Patients n (%) Events n Nervous system disorders Headache 79 (64) 938 51 (41) 225 Dizziness 6 (5) 26 0 0 Hypotension Transient episodes of light-headedness, occasionally related to blood pressure changes, also may occur. Hypotension (including orthostatic hypotension) occurs infr…

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rectiv used for?

Rectiv contains nitroglycerin. It is a ointment taken rectal. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Rectiv a controlled substance?

Rectiv is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Rectiv?

The generic name for Rectiv is nitroglycerin. There are 12 other brand versions of nitroglycerin.

What is the NDC code for Rectiv 4 mg/g?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Rectiv 4 mg/g is 58914-301, listed by Allergan, Inc..

Product NDC

58914-301

Package NDC

58914-301-80

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