Effect of Infusion Rate on the Pharmacokinetics and Tolerance of Intravenous Dolasetron Mesylate

1998 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-44
Author(s):  
Dan C Dimmitt ◽  
Thomas L Hunt ◽  
Anthony J Spalitto ◽  
Michael B Cramer ◽  
Ajit K Shah ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety, tolerance, and pharmacokinetics of dolasetron mesylate and its active metabolite hydrodolasetron when dolasetron mesylate was administered intravenously at increasing infusion rates. DESIGN: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study. METHODS: Forty-nine healthy nonsmoking male volunteers were randomly assigned to receive intravenous doses of dolasetron mesylate 100 mg or placebo. Three groups of 16 subjects each (12 dolasetron mesylate, 4 placebo) received escalating infusion rates (50, 100, then 200 mg/min). Physical examinations, vital signs, laboratory tests, and adverse events were recorded before and after administration of the study drug. Serial blood samples and 12-lead electrocardiogram measurements were obtained for 24 hours after the infusion. Plasma samples were analyzed for dolasetron and hydrodolasetron. RESULTS Dolasetron mesylate was well tolerated, with no apparent differences in vital signs or adverse event profiles among the different rates of infusion. In general, the pharmacokinetics of dolasetron and hydrodolasetron were superimposable among the three infusion rate groups. Plasma dolasetron concentrations declined rapidly in all three infusion rate groups, with mean elimination half-life (t1/2) of less than 10 minutes. The reduced metabolite hydrodolasetron, which accounts for most pharmacologic activity, formed rapidly, with maximum concentrations occurring between 0.4 and 0.5 hours and disappeared with a mean t1/2 of 8–9 hours. The correlation coefficients of least-squares regression analysis between the pharmacokinetic parameters and the infusion rate of dolasetron were less than 0.083 and the slopes were not significantly different from 0, suggesting that none of the hydrodolasetron pharmacokinetic parameters were affected by rate of infusion. CONCLUSIONS The intravenous administration of dolasetron 100 mg over 0.5–2 minutes did not significantly alter the pharmacokinetic profiles of either dolasetron or hydrodolasetron. In addition, the safety profile of dolasetron did not change with increasing rate of infusion. Therefore, the rate of infusion of dolasetron mesylate appears to have no pharmacokinetic or clinical implications when assessed over a 0.5- to 2-minute time period. OBJETIVO Evaluar la seguridad, tolerabilidad, y farmacocinética del dolasetrón mesilato y la de su metabolito activo hidrodolasetrón cuando se administra dolasetrón mesilato por vía intravenosa a una frecuencia de infusión creciente. DISEÑO Estudio a doble-ciego, controlado con placebo, y grupos paralelos. MÉTODO Cuarenta y nueve hombres voluntarios sanos no fumadores fueron asignados de forma aleatorizada para recibir el tratamiento intravenoso con la dosis de 100 mg de dolasetrón mesilato o con placebo. Tres grupos de 16 sujetos cada uno (12 tratados con dolasetrón mesilato y 4 con placebo) recibieron frecuencias de infusión crecientes (50, 100, y 300 mg/min). La exploración física, signos vitales, analítica de laboratorio, y efectos adversos se registraron antes y tras la administración del fármaco. Se tomaron muestras seriadas de sangre y se determinó el electrocardiograma de 12 derivaciones durante 24 horas tras la infusión. Se analizaron los niveles plasmáticos de dolasetrón y de hidrodolasetrón. RESULTADOS Dolasetrón mesilato fue bien tolerado sin diferencias aparentes en el perfil de los signos vitales o efectos adversos entre las diferentes frecuencias de infusión. En general la farmacocinética del dolasetrón e hidrodolasetrón resulte superponible entre los tres grupos de infusión. Las concentraciones plasmáticas de dolasetrón disminuyeron rápidamente en los tres grupos, con una vida media de eliminación (t1/2) inferior a 10 minutos. El metabolito reducido hidrodolasetrón que posee la mayor parte de la actividad aparece con rapidez, con una concentración máxima alcanzada entre 0.4 y 0.5 horas y desaparece con una t1/2 de 8 a 9 horas. El coeficiente de correlación (r) del análisis de regresión por mínimos cuadrados entre los parámetros farmacocinéticos y la frecuencia de infusión de dolasetrón, fue inferior a 0.083 y las pendientes no difirieron significativamente de cero, súgiriendo que ninguno de los parámetros farmacocinéticos de hidrodolasetrón resultó afectado por la frecuencia de infusión. CONCLUSIONES La administración intravenosa de 100 mg de dolasetrón entre 0.5 a 2 minutos no altera significativamente el perfil farmacocinético del dolasetrón ni del hidrodolasetrón. Además, el perfil de seguridad del dolasetrón no cambia con el aumento de la frecuencia de infusión. Así pues, la frecuencia de infusión del dolasetrón mesilato parece carecer de implicaciones farmacocinéticas o clínicas cuando se administra en un período de tiempo comprendido entre 0.5 y 2 minutos.

SLEEP ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 44 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. A199-A199
Author(s):  
Ramakrishna Nirogi ◽  
Jyothsna Ravula ◽  
Pradeep Jayarajan ◽  
Satish Jetta ◽  
Gopinadh Bhyrapuneni ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction histamine H3 receptor (H3R) antagonists/ inverse agonists increase histaminergic neurotransmission and offer a therapeutic option for the treatment of narcolepsy. Samelisant (SUVN-G3031) is a potent and selective H3R inverse agonist exhibited selectivity over 70 other targets. Samelisant showed wake-promoting and anticataplectic effects in orexin knockout mice suggesting its potential therapeutic utility in the treatment of EDS and cataplexy associated with narcolepsy. Safety and tolerability studies in animals and healthy humans suggested a favorable risk/benefit profile. Methods The current study is a 2 week treatment, multicenter, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group study in patients with Narcolepsy with or without Cataplexy. Eligibility criteria include age between 18 to 50 years old, an ESS score of ≥ 12; and mean MWT time of < 12 minutes and a confirm diagnosis of narcolepsy as per ICSD-3. Further, the randomization will be stratified according to type of narcolepsy (Type-1 or Type-2). Each subject will receive either placebo or study drug once daily for 2 weeks in a fixed ratio of 1:1:1. The primary efficacy endpoint is change in maintenance of wakefulness test (MWT) score from baseline to week 2. Key secondary endpoints include change from baseline to week 2 in ESS and an improvement in CGI-S scores. Safety will be monitored by medical monitor and by an independent data safety monitoring committee. Baseline clinical and demographic data for the currently enrolled study is summarized descriptively. Since the study is blinded, a breakdown of baseline characteristics by treatment group will not be available until after completion. Results As of data cutoff date of Dec 20, 2020, a total of 54 subjects were completed in the study. The median age of subjects was 30 years (range: 18 - 50 years) with mean BMI of 28.6 (range: 18.3 - 43.1 kg/m2). Overall, 74% of subjects were female and 83% were Caucasian. Mean (SD) baseline values of MWT and ESS are 5.65 (3.5) and 16.7 (2.5), respectively. Conclusion Baseline characteristics are consistent with the general narcolepsy population. The study is currently enrolling the subjects with Narcolepsy with or without Cataplexy, and the Data readout is expected in the second half of 2021. Support (if any):


Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 1177 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mie Nishimura ◽  
Naoki Tominaga ◽  
Yuko Ishikawa-Takano ◽  
Mari Maeda-Yamamoto ◽  
Jun Nishihira

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is a rich source of lycopene, a carotenoid that confers various positive biological effects such as improved lipid metabolism. Here, we conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group comparative study to investigate the effects of regular and continuous intake of a new high-lycopene tomato, a variety named PR-7, for 12 weeks, based on 74 healthy Japanese subjects with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels ≥120 to <160 mg/dL. The subjects were randomly assigned to either the high-lycopene tomato or placebo (lycopene-free tomato) group. Each subject in the high-lycopene group ingested 50 g of semidried PR-7 (lycopene, 22.0–27.8 mg/day) each day for 12 weeks, while subjects in the placebo group ingested placebo semidried tomato. Medical interviews were conducted, vital signs were monitored, body composition was determined, and blood and saliva samples were taken at weeks 0 (baseline), 4, 8, and 12. The primary outcome assessed was LDL-C. The intake of high-lycopene tomato increased lycopene levels in this group compared to levels in the placebo group (p < 0.001). In addition, high-lycopene tomato intake improved LDL-C (p = 0.027). The intake of high-lycopene tomato, PR-7, reduced LDL-C and was confirmed to be safe.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
P Danaietash ◽  
P Verweij ◽  
B Flamion ◽  
J Menard ◽  
M Bellet

Abstract Background Endothelin Receptor Antagonists (ERAs) have been investigated for the treatment of a variety of cardiovascular conditions because of their potent vasodilating properties. However, until now, ERAs have only been registered for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension and scleroderma-induced digital ulcers. This class of drugs may also be useful in the treatment of difficult to control hypertension with a medical need. Purpose To investigate the efficacy and safety of various doses of the new dual ERA, aprocitentan, in the treatment of hypertension in order to determine the most appropriate dose(s) for further clinical development using an unattended, automated office BP (AOBP) device (BpTRU). This Phase 2 trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov [NCT02603809]. Methods Eligible patients with hypertension (mean sitting systolic/diastolic BP 149.7/97.6 mmHg) received aprocitentan 5, 10, 25 or 50 mg, matching placebo or lisinopril 20 mg as a positive control, once daily for 8 weeks using a randomised, double-blind, parallel-group study design. AOBP was assessed at baseline and weeks 2, 4, 8, and 10 (withdrawal) by recording multiple BP readings with the patient resting quietly. Additionally, 24 h ambulatory BP monitoring was performed at baseline and week 8. Results A total of 490 eligible patients were randomised to the double-blind phase with 430 subjects successfully completing 8 weeks of treatment. Decreases in sitting systolic/diastolic AOBP, from baseline to week 8 were 10.3/6.3, 15.0/9.9, 18.5/12.0 and 15.1/10.0 mmHg for aprocitentan 5, 10, 25, and 50 mg, respectively vs. 7.7/4.9 mmHg for placebo and 12.8/8.4 mmHg for lisinopril. No changes in heart rate or body weight were observed for any dose of aprocitentan. Modelling the dose-response suggested that the maximal effect of aprocitentan is achieved at a dose of approximately 25 mg and that 70% of this effect is already observed at a dose of 10 mg. Aprocitentan treatment was associated with decreases in haemoglobin, haematocrit, and albumin which exhibited a monotonic dose-response relationship, in line with its known vasodilating effects. Estimated increases in plasma volume were 3.0%, 5.1%, 6.9%, and 9.5% for aprocitentan 5, 10, 25, and 50 mg, respectively, vs. 1.6% for lisinopril and a decrease of 0.3% for placebo. All these values are below the accepted pathophysiological threshold of 10%. The overall incidence of adverse events observed in the aprocitentan groups (ranging from 22.0% to 40.2%) was similar to that seen in the placebo group (36.6%). Overall, the most common events were hypertension, headache, and nasopharyngitis. Conclusions These findings support the use of aprocitentan at doses between 10 and 25 mg for further investigation as a potential treatment for hypertension. Acknowledgement/Funding Actelion conducted study. Drug discovery & early clinical pipeline demerged during Johnson & Johnson acquisition. Idorsia supported abstract.


2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-50
Author(s):  
Paul A. Gurbel ◽  
Kevin Bliden ◽  
Scott D. Barnett ◽  
Casey Witt ◽  
Heng Zou ◽  
...  

Introduction: Tegaserod, an orally active, potent 5-hydroxytryptamine-4 serotonin receptor agonist, was previously indicated for irritable bowel syndrome but was voluntarily withdrawn due to potential cardiovascular side effects. In vitro studies suggested that tegaserod increased platelet aggregation, but these results were not reproduced or were inconclusive. We sought to assess ex vivo effects of tegaserod on platelet aggregation. Methods: In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, we randomized a majority of healthy patients with no history of cardiovascular risk factors (n = 21) to receive tegaserod or matching placebo for 7 + 2 days followed by a 7- to 10-day washout period, and then patients were crossed over to the other study drug for the next 7 + 2 days. Unstimulated and agonist-stimulated platelet aggregation; P-selectin expression; serum thromboxane (Tx)B2 and urinary 11-dehydro (11-dh) TxB2; and tegaserod and M29.0 concentrations were serially assessed. Results: There was no significant difference in percentage change in unstimulated or adenosine diphosphate (ADP)- and ADP + serotonin-, collagen- and thrombin receptor activating peptide–induced maximum platelet aggregation and in platelet P-selectin expression in the presence of tegaserod at any time point when compared to placebo. Similarly, there was no significant difference in percentage change in serum TxB2 or urinary 11-dhTxB2 levels between placebo and tegaserod. No new or unexpected findings were observed in evaluations of safety or pharmacokinetic parameters. Conclusion: This comprehensive pharmacodynamic study, by employing established markers used in prior investigations, which have been considered by the Food and Drug Administration to indicate drug-related platelet effects, does not demonstrate any influence of tegaserod treatment on platelet function.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1981 ◽  
Vol 67 (4) ◽  
pp. 508-513
Author(s):  
Gail G. Shapiro ◽  
Joseph J. McPhillips ◽  
Kevin Smith ◽  
Clifton T. Furukawa ◽  
William E. Pierson ◽  
...  

Theophylline and terbutaline, alone and in combination, were evaluated for effectiveness in treating exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) when used at doses that should be tolerated by adolescents taking them intermittently: theophylline, 250 mg (fast release), and terbutaline, 2.5 mg. Twenty-one subjects, 12 to 19 years of age, with EIB performed standardized exercise tests on four separate days and received either theophylline, terbutaline, the combination, or placebo in a prerandomized double-blind manner prior to exercise. Exercise tests were performed two and five hours after each study drug administration. Blood samples were drawn before and again two and five hours after drug administration for theophylline level. Pulmonary function [forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), and forced expiratory flow rate (FEF25% to 75%)] was recorded before and after exercise. All of the active treatments were better than placebo in diminishing EIB. The combination was statistically better than terbutaline or theophylline alone. The effect of theophylline was not significantly different from that of terbutaline. The combination induced significantly more tremor than either agent individually. Either drug alone or the two in combination is effective for diminishing EIB. Although the combination may have additive properties for some patients, the increased incidence of tremor may diminish its appeal. Either drug alone or in combination is effective in decreasing EIB for at least five hours, which makes them practical choices for treatment of school-aged children.


1999 ◽  
Vol 43 (11) ◽  
pp. 2793-2797 ◽  
Author(s):  
John T. Sullivan ◽  
Marilyn Woodruff ◽  
John Lettieri ◽  
Vipin Agarwal ◽  
George J. Krol ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT The pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of oral moxifloxacin, a new 8-methoxy quinolone, were assessed in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which healthy male and female volunteers received either 400 mg of moxifloxacin once daily (n = 10) or a placebo once daily (n = 5) for 10 days. Plasma moxifloxacin concentrations on days 1 and 10 were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography and fluorometric detection. Standard pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated by noncompartmental methods. Natural logarithmic estimates for each pharmacokinetic variable of each subject were analyzed by a two-way analysis of variance. Hematology, blood chemistry, vital signs, and adverse events were monitored, and electrocardiograms (ECG) were performed. Plasma moxifloxacin concentrations of predicted therapeutic relevance were achieved in this study. For day 1, the mean maximum concentration of drug in serum (C max) and the area under the concentration-time curve from 0 to 24 h (AUC0–24) were 3.4 mg/liter and 30.2 mg · h/liter, respectively. Corresponding means on day 10 were 4.5 mg/liter and 48 mg · h/liter, respectively. On day 10, the mean elimination half-life was approximately 12 h. Plasma moxifloxacin concentrations exceeded the MIC for Streptococcus pneumoniae throughout the 24-h dosing period. The day 1 and day 10 mean AUC/MIC ratios were 121 and 192, respectively, and the meanC max/MIC ratios were 13 and 18, respectively. Moxifloxacin was well tolerated; no clinically relevant changes in the standard laboratory tests, vital signs, or ECG were observed. Pharmacokinetic parameters demonstrated linearity, and estimates of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic ratios (AUC/MIC andC max/MIC) indicate that the regimen of 400-mg once daily should be effective for treating a variety of infections. Moxifloxacin was found to be safe and well tolerated in healthy volunteers when it was given as a single daily 400-mg dose for 10 days.


Cephalalgia ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. 820-824 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Silvestrini ◽  
M Bartolini ◽  
M Coccia ◽  
R Baruffaldi ◽  
R Taffi ◽  
...  

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of topiramate in the treatment of chronic migraine. This was a double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled, parallel-group study. Patients suffering from chronic migraine with analgesic overuse were randomly assigned in a 1 : 1 ratio to receive topiramate or placebo. Following a baseline phase of eight weeks, the study drug was titrated in 25-mg increments over one week to 50 mg daily. Titration phase was followed by a 8-week maintenance phase. Number of days with headache during a 28-day period was the efficacy variable. At baseline, there was no difference in the number of days with headache between patients treated with topiramate and those treated with placebo (mean ± SD: 20.9 ± 3.2 and 20.8 ± 3.2, respectively). During the last 4 week-maintenance phase, topiramate-treated patients experienced a significantly lower 28-day headache frequency in comparison to those treated with placebo (mean number of days with headache ± SD: 8.1 ± 8.1 vs. 20.6 ± 3.4, P < 0.0007). Topiramate at low doses proved to be an effective therapeutic approach to reduce headache frequency in patients with chronic migraine and analgesic overuse.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S418-S418
Author(s):  
Hiroki Sato ◽  
Jun Morita ◽  
Tatsuo Miura ◽  
Masayo Sumiya ◽  
Risako Takaya ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Increase of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) is a serious problem in the clinical setting and drugs which can treat patients with CRE are still limited. Nacubactam (OP0595) is a novel diazabicyclooctane-type β-lactamase inhibitor and being developed as a standalone drug to be co-administered with cefepime or aztreonam. Methods A randomized, double-blind multiple dose study of nacubactam in co-administration with cefepime (Cohort 1) or aztreonam (Cohort 2) in Japanese healthy subjects was performed to assess pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of co-administrations of nacubactam and cefepime or aztreonam. In each cohort, 6 subjects received 2 g of nacubactam and 2 g of concomitant drug (cefepime or aztreonam) and 2 subjects received placebo (saline) intravenously over 60 minutes, three times daily every 8 hours for 7 days. Plasma samples were collected and concentrations of each drug were analyzed by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Safety and tolerability assessments included treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) and the evaluation of changes from baseline in safety laboratory test results, 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs), vital signs, and physical examinations. Results Profiles of Cmax, tmax, AUC0-8, AUC0-∞ and t1/2 for nacubactam, cefepime and aztreonam are summarized in Table 1. Summary of Ctrough for nacubactam, cefepime and aztreonam are summarized in Table 2. Plasma concentrations of nacubactam, cefepime and aztreonam reached the steady-state by Day 4, and the mean accumulation ratios of Cmax and AUC0-8 on Day 7 to those of Day 1 were in the range of 0.91 to 1.10. As for the safety, no serious adverse event was observed in this study. There was 1 TEAE (seborrhoeic dermatitis) leading to the discontinuation in 1 subject in nacubactam/cefepime group, but it was judged as “Not related to study drug”. Table 1. PK profiles of nacubactam and concomitant drugs on Day 1 and Day 7 Table 2. Summary of Ctrough of nacubactam and concomitant drugs Conclusion In conclusion, no remarkable change in pharmacokinetics was observed in each drug with multiple concomitant administration for 7 days and safety and tolerability of co-administrations of nacubactam and cefepime or aztreonam were confirmed. Based on these results, nacubactam is currently under further development. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures


Blood ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 116 (21) ◽  
pp. 1544-1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saroj Vadhan-Raj ◽  
Fredrick Hagemeister ◽  
Luis E. Fayad ◽  
Xiao Zhou ◽  
Shana Sherril ORoark ◽  
...  

Abstract Abstract 1544 AMG 531 is a peptibody that increases platelet production by stimulating thrombopoietin (TPO) receptors. Prior studies (Vadhan-Raj et al, JCO 2003) have shown the importance of schedule of recombinant TPO to overcome thrombocytopenia (TCP) caused by high dose chemotherapy (CT). RHyper-CVAD alternating with RArac-MTX is a highly effective regimen in the treatment of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), including Mantle-cell lymphoma, with severe TCP as dose-limiting toxicity (86% grade 4 TCP in cycle-2). The objectives of this study were to evaluate the clinical safety and preliminary efficacy of AMG 531 in CIT. Cohorts of 12 evaluable patients were enrolled sequentially at each of the 3 dose levels (1, 3, or 10 mcg/kg). Patients at each dose level were randomized 1:1 into Arm A (pre/post dosing) or Arm B (post-dosing only). All pts received CT alone in cycle-1. In cycle-2, all pts received blinded study drug (2:1 AMG 531 or placebo). The study drug was administered SC as 2 doses given on days -5 and 5 (pre and post doses-Arm A), or on days 5 and 7 (only post-chemotherapy doses-Arm B). In subsequent cycles of CT (maximum total 6 cycles), all pts, including placebo group, received open-label AMG 531 by the same schedule. Of the 50 pts enrolled, 41 received at least one dose of AMG 531 and are evaluable for toxicity and 36 received the treatment with the study drug as per protocol and are evaluable for response. Treatment with AMG 531 was generally well tolerated, with some pts experiencing mild to moderate headache, myalgia, bone pain, and thrombocytosis and venous thromboembolism [4 pts; 2 deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and 2 pulmonary embolism (PE); both at 10 mcg/kg]. Four of the 9 pts who did not receive the study drug also experienced DVT (3 pts) or PE (1 pt). The platelet nadir was significantly higher and the duration of TCP was shorter, with a reduced need for the PLT transfusions on Arm A (pre and post-dosing) compared to placebo as shown in the table below. There was reduced TCP on Arm B (post-dosing) as compared to placebo, but not statistically significant. There were also fewer patients with bleeding episodes (all grades) on Arm A vs placebo (1/12 pts vs 6/12 pts, p = 0.07, Fisher's exact test) in the blinded-cycle. Using general-linear model, there was a difference in schedule (p=0.0466) and difference in doses (p=0.0162) on duration of TCP, and the lower doses (1 or 3 mcg/kg) appeared to have a better biologic activity than higher dose (10mcg/kg) as compared to the placebo. Conclusions: AMG 531 was generally well tolerated and significantly reduced severe thrombocytopenia when administered both before and after (pre and post dosing) CT in NHL pts. Future larger studies are needed to establish the safety and efficacy of AMG 531 in CIT. Disclosures: Vadhan-Raj: Amgen: Honoraria, Research Funding. Off Label Use: AMG 531 (Romiplostim) for chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia.


2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 470-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deven V. Parmar ◽  
Kevinkumar A. Kansagra ◽  
Jatin C. Patel ◽  
Shuchi N. Joshi ◽  
Nitin S. Sharma ◽  
...  

Background: Desidustat (ZYAN1) is an oral hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor (HIF-PHI) that stimulates erythropoiesis. Stabilizing HIF via PHI is developing as a new therapeutic approach to treat anemia secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD). This trial evaluated the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of Desidustat in adult CKD patients with anemia, who were not on dialysis. Methods: This was a Phase 2, randomized, double-blind, 6-week, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging, safety and efficacy study. A total of 117 eligible patients were randomized to 4 arms: 100, 150, 200 mg, or placebo. The investigational product was administered every alternate day for 6 weeks in fasting conditions. The primary endpoint was change in hemoglobin (Hb) from baseline to week 6. Results: Baseline demographics were well balanced among all the treatment arms. In the modified intent-to-treat (mITT) population, a mean Hb increase of 1.57, 2.22, and 2.92 g/dL in Desidustat 100, 150, and 200 mg arms, respectively, was observed post 6 weeks treatment. The responder rate (≥1 g/dL increase) was 66% in 100 mg, 75% in 150 mg, and 83% in 200 mg treatment arms, in the mITT population. Eighteen patients had at least one treatment emergent adverse event (TEAE), and 5 patients reported at least one drug-related mild TEAE. No death or serious adverse event was reported during the trial. Conclusion: There was dose-related increase in Hb across all doses compared to placebo in mITT and per-protocol populations. Desidustat also increased pharmacokinetic parameters Cmax and AUC in dose-related manner. There was no significant change in vital signs, electrocardiographic parameters, or safety laboratory values. Clinical Trial Registration Number CTRI/2017/05/008534 (registered on May 11, 2017).


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