scholarly journals Effect of food on the pharmacokinetics and therapeutic efficacy of 4-phenylbutyrate in progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Satoshi Nakano ◽  
Shuhei Osaka ◽  
Yusuke Sabu ◽  
Kei Minowa ◽  
Saeko Hirai ◽  
...  

AbstractProgressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC), a rare inherited disorder, progresses to liver failure in childhood. We have shown that sodium 4-phenylbutyrate (NaPB), a drug approved for urea cycle disorders (UCDs), has beneficial effects in PFIC. However, there is little evidence to determine an optimal regimen for NaPB therapy. Herein, a multicenter, open-label, single-dose study was performed to investigate the influence of meal timing on the pharmacokinetics of NaPB. NaPB (150 mg/kg) was administered orally 30 min before, just before, and just after breakfast following overnight fasting. Seven pediatric PFIC patients were enrolled and six completed the study. Compared with postprandial administration, an approved regimen for UCDs, preprandial administration significantly increased the peak plasma concentration and area under the plasma concentration-time curve of 4-phenylbutyrate by 2.5-fold (95% confidential interval (CI), 2.0–3.0;P = 0.003) and 2.4-fold (95% CI, 1.7–3.2;P = 0.005). The observational study over 3 years in two PFIC patients showed that preprandial, but not prandial or postprandial, oral treatment with 500 mg/kg/day NaPB improved liver function tests and clinical symptoms and suppressed the fibrosis progression. No adverse events were observed. Preprandial oral administration of NaPB was needed to maximize its potency in PFIC patients.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Boinpally ◽  
Abhijeet Jakate ◽  
Matthew Butler ◽  
Antonia Periclou

Aim: To evaluate pharmacokinetic interactions of atogepant with sumatriptan, an open-label, randomized, crossover study was conducted. Patients & methods: Thirty healthy adults received atogepant 60 mg, sumatriptan 100 mg, or coadministered drugs. Primary end point was geometric mean ratios (GMRs) and 90% CIs of interventions for area under the plasma concentration–time curve from time 0 to t (AUC0-t) or infinity (AUC0-∞) and peak plasma concentration (Cmax). Results: Atogepant GMRs for AUC0-t and AUC0-∞ versus with sumatriptan were within 90% CI 0.80–1.25, indicating no interaction; atogepant Cmax was reduced by 22% (GMR: 0.78; 90% CI: 0.69–0.89) with sumatriptan. Sumatriptan GMRs for AUC0-t, AUC0-∞ and Cmax versus with atogepant were within 90% CI 0.80–1.25. Conclusion: Atogepant with sumatriptan had no clinically relevant pharmacokinetic interactions.


Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 782
Author(s):  
Ji-Min Kim ◽  
Seong-Wook Seo ◽  
Dong-Gyun Han ◽  
Hwayoung Yun ◽  
In-Soo Yoon

Repaglinide (RPG), a rapid-acting meglitinide analog, is an oral hypoglycemic agent for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Quercetin (QCT) is a well-known antioxidant and antidiabetic flavonoid that has been used as an important ingredient in many functional foods and complementary medicines. This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the effects of QCT on the metabolism of RPG and its underlying mechanisms. The mean (range) IC50 of QCT on the microsomal metabolism of RPG was estimated to be 16.7 (13.0–18.6) μM in the rat liver microsome (RLM) and 3.0 (1.53–5.44) μM in the human liver microsome (HLM). The type of inhibition exhibited by QCT on RPG metabolism was determined to be a mixed inhibition with a Ki of 72.0 μM in RLM and 24.2 μM in HLM as obtained through relevant graphical and enzyme inhibition model-based analyses. Furthermore, the area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) and peak plasma concentration (Cmax) of RPG administered intravenously and orally in rats were significantly increased by 1.83- and 1.88-fold, respectively, after concurrent administration with QCT. As the protein binding and blood distribution of RPG were observed to be unaltered by QCT, it is plausible that the hepatic first-pass and systemic metabolism of RPG could have been inhibited by QCT, resulting in the increased systemic exposure (AUC and Cmax) of RPG. These results suggest that there is a possibility that clinically significant pharmacokinetic interactions between QCT and RPG could occur, depending on the extent and duration of QCT intake from foods and dietary supplements.


2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Rubino ◽  
Sujata M. Bhavnani ◽  
Jeffery S. Loutit ◽  
Elizabeth E. Morgan ◽  
Dan White ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTMeropenem-vaborbactam is a fixed combination of the novel β-lactamase inhibitor vaborbactam and the carbapenem antibiotic meropenem, developed for the treatment of serious infections caused by drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. The safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of vaborbactam and meropenem following single and multiple ascending doses of each study drug administered alone or combined were evaluated in 76 healthy adult subjects in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Subjects were enrolled in 1 of 5 dose cohorts (receiving 250 to 2,000 mg vaborbactam and/or 1,000 to 2,000 mg meropenem) alone or in combination. No subjects discontinued the study due to adverse events (AEs), and no serious AEs were observed. The pharmacokinetics of meropenem and vaborbactam were similar when given alone or in combination; all evaluated plasma PK exposure measures (peak plasma concentration, area under the plasma concentration-time curve [AUC] from time zero to the last measurable concentration area under the plasma concentration-time curve, and AUC from time zero to infinity) were similar for the study drugs alone versus those in combination, indicating no pharmacokinetic interaction between meropenem and vaborbactam. Across all treatments, 47 to 64% of an administered meropenem dose and 75 to 95% of vaborbactam was excreted unchanged in the urine over 48 h postdose. Meropenem and vaborbactam, when given alone or in combination, have similar pharmacokinetic properties, with no plasma or urine PK drug-drug interactions, and are well tolerated. These findings supported further clinical investigation of the combination product. (This study is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov under registration no. NCT01897779.)


Author(s):  
Naveed Shaik ◽  
Robert R. LaBadie ◽  
Brian Hee ◽  
Geoffrey Chan

Abstract Purpose Glasdegib is being developed for indications in myeloid malignancies. The effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of a single, oral, 100-mg glasdegib dose under fasted conditions was assessed. Methods Open-label, parallel-group study (NCT03596567). Participants of good general health were selected and categorized, based on their estimated glomerular filtration rate, into normal (≥ 90 mL/min), moderate (≥ 30 to < 60 mL/min), or severe (< 30 mL/min) renal impairment groups. Blood samples were collected up to 120 h post-dose. PK exposure parameters were calculated using non-compartmental analysis. Results All 18 participants completed the study. Respectively, ratios of adjusted geometric means (90% confidence interval) for glasdegib area under the curve from time 0 to infinity and peak plasma concentration versus normal participants were 205% (142–295%) and 137% (97–193%) in the moderate group, and 202% (146–281%) and 120% (77–188%) in the severe group. Glasdegib median time to peak plasma concentration was 2.0 h in both impairment groups and 1.5 h in the normal group. Mean oral clearance was decreased by approximately 50% in both renal impairment groups compared with the normal group. The plasma-free fraction of glasdegib was not altered by renal impairment. Five all-causality adverse events were reported in three participants; two were considered treatment-related. Conclusion The similar changes in exposure observed for participants with renal impairment, coupled with the known safety data from clinical experience, suggest that a lower starting dose of glasdegib may not be required for moderate or severe renal impairment. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03596567 (started May 17, 2018).


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 245
Author(s):  
Prashanth Vennapanja ◽  
Ajmera Ramarao

Objective: The aim of the study is whether the impact of Efavirenz and Lopinavir will increase the plasma level of Glibenclamide or not. Efavirenz and Lopinavir is an antiretroviral drug to treat HIV AIDS and inhibits cytochrome P450-3A4. Multiple CYP isoforms are involved in the metabolism of Glibenclamide like CYP2C8 and CYP3A4. Hence there is more possibility of Efavirenz and Lopinavir to inhibit the metabolism of Glibenclamide by inhibiting CYP 3A4.Methods: Efavirenz and Lopinavir (10 mg/kg,p.o.) alone and along with Glibenclamide (10 mg/kg, p.o.) was given to normal and diabetic rats. PK/PD parameters were studied. In the rats co-treated with Efavirenz and Lopinavir and Glibenclamide.Results: The pharmacokinetic parameters like clearance of Glibenclamide was reduced, peak plasma concentration, area under the plasma concentration time curve and elimination half-life were significantly increased when compared to pioglitazone treated rats.Conclusions: This study revealed that lopinavir and efavirenz affected the disposition of Glibenclamide in rats probably by the inhibition of CYP3A4, leading to increasing Glibenclamide concentrations that could increase the efficacy of Glibenclamide or it may causes severe hypoglycemia. Therefore, its warrants to use relatively less dose of Glibenclamide than the normal dose.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-s) ◽  
pp. 144-147
Author(s):  
DIllisher Rai ◽  
Gajendra Prasad Rauniar

Our study aimed to assess and compare the bioavailability of Eptoin 100 mg and Epileptin 100mg tablets in Nepalese healthy volunteers. A randomized, two-treatment cross-over study with two weeks’ wash-out period was conducted in 12 healthy non-smoker and non-alcoholic Nepalese male volunteers over a period of 6 months in the department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutic at B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal after approval from the Institutional Review Committee. The participants were randomized using sealed envelope system and received a single 100 mg oral tablet of either of the formulations with a two week washout period. Blood samples were collected predose and at regular intervals postdose upto 72 hours. Plasma phenytoin levels were estimated by reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography. The analytical method was validated prior to the start of study. Cmax (Peak Plasma Concentration), Tmax (Time to achieve maximum Plasma Concentration), AUC0-72 (Area under plasma concentration time curve 0 to 72 hours), AUC0-∞ (Area under plasma concentration time curve 0 to ∞) and T½ (Elimination half-life) and Kel (Elimination rate constant) were calculated and 80-120% margin (90% confidence interval) was used to assess bioequivalence. ANOVA test was used to analyze the data at P-value of 0.05. All volunteers completed the study. The log-transformed values of Cmax, Tmax, AUC0-t, and AUC0-∞ of the both formulations were within the specified limits and were bioequivalent according to the regulatory definition of bioequivalence based on the rate and extent of absorption. Both products can be considered equally effective in medical practice. Keywords: Bioavailability, Bioequivalence, healthy volunteer, Nepal, phenytoin sodium.


1988 ◽  
Vol 22 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 554-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel E. Hilleman ◽  
Albert J. Patterson ◽  
Syed M. Mohiuddin ◽  
Brian G. Ortmeier ◽  
Christopher J. Destache

This investigation evaluated the bioequivalence and efficacy of two sustained-release procainamide products. Ten patients with cardiac arrhythmias were randomized to product A (Procan-SR) or product B (Pronestyl-SR). After nine doses of study medication, plasma procainamide and N-acetylprocainamide concentrations were obtained to determine the area under the concentration versus time curve at steady state (AUCss), mean plasma concentration (Cavss), the observed peak plasma concentration (Cmaxss), the observed trough plasma concentration (Cminss), and the apparent time to achieve Cmaxss (tmax). The products were compared on a milligram-equivalent (adjusted) basis. Following completion of blood sampling, patients were crossed-over to the alternate product. There was no washout between treatments. After nine doses of the alternate test medications, blood sampling was repeated. Differences in AUCss, Cavss, Cmaxss, tmax, and intradose peak/trough ratios were not statistically significant. Within-group variability in AUCss, Cavss Cmaxss, and tmax was greater with product B, but this trend did not reach statistical significance. Antiarrhythmic efficacy was not significantly different between the two treatments. Although the greater bioequivalence, lesser variability, and the greater number of tablet dosage sizes would favor product A, patients stabilized on a particular brand of sustained-release procainamide should not be switched to another product without careful monitoring. One patient in this study developed nonsustained ventricular tachycardia with low procainamide plasma concentrations after being switched from product A to product B.


2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 1967-1972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ville-Veikko Hynninen ◽  
Klaus T. Olkkola ◽  
Kari Leino ◽  
Stefan Lundgren ◽  
Pertti J. Neuvonen ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Our objective was to study the effects of the antifungals voriconazole and fluconazole on the pharmacokinetics of S-(+)- and R-(−)-ibuprofen. Twelve healthy male volunteers took a single oral dose of 400 mg racemic ibuprofen in a randomized order either alone, after ingestion of voriconazole at 400 mg twice daily on the first day and 200 mg twice daily on the second day, or after ingestion of fluconazole at 400 mg on the first day and 200 mg on the second day. Ibuprofen was ingested 1 h after administration of the last dose of voriconazole or fluconazole. Plasma concentrations of S-(+)- and R-(−)-ibuprofen were measured for up to 24 h. In the voriconazole phase, the mean area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) of S-(+)-ibuprofen was 205% (P < 0.001) of the respective control value and the mean peak plasma concentration (C max) was 122% (P < 0.01) of the respective control value. The mean elimination half-life (t 1/2) was prolonged from 2.4 to 3.2 h (P < 0.01) by voriconazole. In the fluconazole phase, the mean AUC of S-(+)-ibuprofen was 183% of the control value (P < 0.001) and its mean C max was 116% of the control value (P < 0.05). The mean t 1/2 of S-(+)-ibuprofen was prolonged from 2.4 to 3.1 h (P < 0.05) by fluconazole. The geometric mean S-(+)-ibuprofen AUC ratios in the voriconazole and fluconazole phases were 2.01 (90% confidence interval [CI], 1.80 to 2.22) and 1.82 (90% CI, 1.72 to 1.91), respectively, i.e., above the bioequivalence acceptance upper limit of 1.25. Voriconazole and fluconazole had only weak effects on the pharmacokinetics of R-(−)-ibuprofen. In conclusion, voriconazole and fluconazole increased the levels of exposure to S-(+)-ibuprofen 2- and 1.8-fold, respectively. This was likely caused by inhibition of the cytochrome P450 2C9-mediated metabolism of S-(+)-ibuprofen. A reduction of the ibuprofen dosage should be considered when ibuprofen is coadministered with voriconazole or fluconazole, especially when the initial ibuprofen dose is high.


2019 ◽  
pp. 65-72
Author(s):  
Rasmaya Niruri ◽  
Rini Noviyani ◽  
Indah Mei Rahajeng

Multi Drug Resistance-1 (MDR-1) gene polymorphisms encoding for P-glycoprotein can affect clopidogrel intestinal absorption. This systematic review aim to identify the impact of MDR-1 gene 3435 variants on clopidogrel pharmacokinetics. Literature review were retrieved from MEDLINE, Science Direct, Scopus, Clinical Key, ProQuest and Google Scholar databases. The articles are critically reviewed and analyzed to answer this systematic review’s aim. The result showed that, in patients with cardiovascular disease, the peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and the total area under the plasma concentration–time curve (AUC) of clopidogrel and its active metabolites were lower in 3435TT compared to 3435CC. Nevertheless, the variants of MDR-1 gene were not significantly correlated to the plasma concentration in healthy subjects. Clopidogrel pharmacokinetic profile varied widely between MDR-1 3435 variants and subjects.


2016 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gongwen Liang ◽  
Na Li ◽  
Liping Ma ◽  
Zhonglian Qian ◽  
Yuwen Sun ◽  
...  

Abstract The aim of this study was to identify an effective flavonoid that could improve the intracellular accumulation of ritonavir in human brain-microvascular endothelial cells (HBMECs). An in vivo experiment on Sprague-Dawley rats was then designed to further determine the flavonoid’s impact on the pharmacokinetics and tissue distribution of ritonavir. In the accumulation assay, the intracellular leve l of ritonavir was increased in the presence of 25 mmol L−1 of flavonoids in HBMECs. Quercetin showed the strongest effect by improving the intracellular accumulation of ritonavir by 76.9 %. In the pharmacokinetic study, the presence of quercetin in the co-administration group and in the pretreatment group significantly decreased the area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC0–t) of ritonavir by 42.2 % (p < 0.05) and 53.5 % (p < 0.01), and decreased the peak plasma concentration (cmax) of ritonavir by 23.1 % (p < 0.05) and 45.8 % (p < 0.01), respectively, compared to the control group (ritonavir alone). In the tissue distribution study, the ritonavir concentration in the brain was significantly increased 2-fold (p < 0.01), during the absorption phase (1 h) and was still significantly higher (p < 0.05) during the distribution phase (6 h) in the presence of quercetin.


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