scholarly journals Pharmacokinetics of a Cytochrome P450 2E1 Probe, Chlorzoxazone, and its 6-Hydroxy Metabolite in Poloxamer 407-Induced Hyperlipidemic Rats

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi Hye Kwon ◽  
Cheol Jung Lee ◽  
Yong Yeon Cho ◽  
Hee Eun Kang

Purpose. To evaluate the possible changes in CYP2E1 expression and activity in hyperlipidemia (HL), we evaluated the pharmacokinetics of chlorzoxazone (CZX) as a CYP2E1 probe in rats with HL induced by poloxamer 407 (HL rats). Methods. The pharmacokinetics of CZX and its 6-hydroxy metabolite (OH-CZX) were evaluated after intravenous administration of 20 mg/kg CZX to both control and HL rats. We also examined changes in the expression of CYP2E1 and its in vitro metabolic activity in hepatic microsomal fractions from HL rats. Results. The total area under the plasma concentration–time curve (AUC) of CZX in the HL rats after its intravenous administration was comparable with that in the controls due to unchanged non-renal clearance (CLNR). The AUC of OH-CZX and AUCOH-CZX/AUCCZX ratios in HL rats also remained unchanged. This was primarily due to the comparable hepatic CLint for metabolism of CZX to OH-CZX via CYP2E1 between the control and HL rats as a result of unchanged expression of CYP2E1 in HL rats. Conclusions. This is the first study to evaluate CYP2E1 expression and activity in HL rats and their effects on the pharmacokinetics of a CYP2E1 probe drug. These findings have potential therapeutic implications assuming that the HL rat model qualitatively reflects similar changes in patients with HL.

2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keizo Fukushima ◽  
Shinji Kobuchi ◽  
Masakazu Shibata ◽  
Kanji Takada ◽  
Nobuyuki Sugioka

ABSTRACT: Purpose. Many clinical reports and trials have suggested that fluvoxamine (FLV) reduces plasma lipoprotein levels. However, few studies have reported the effect of plasma lipoproteins on FLV pharmacokinetics. The aim of the present study was to investigate the affinities of FLV to plasma lipoproteins and the effect of plasma lipoproteins on the biodistribution of FLV using an experimental hyperlipidemic (HL) rat model. Methods. HL rats were prepared by intraperitoneal administration of Poloxamer-407 solution (1.0 g/kg). In vitro protein binding and distribution of FLV in plasma lipoproteins were determined in control and HL rats. In vivo pharmacokinetic study (intravenous administration of FLV, 5.0 mg/kg) and biodistribution analysis for brain and liver at a steady state (infusion, 1.5 mg/kg/hr, 6 hrs) were also performed. Results. The plasma protein binding of FLV was around 83% and 95% in control and HL rats, respectively, whereas the FLV recoveries in triglyceride-rich lipoprotein fractions were increased in HL. Therefore, the elevation of lipoproteins was likely responsible for the increase in protein binding in HL. After intravenous administration, the area under the plasma concentration vs. time curve (AUC) in HL was 3.9-fold greater than that in control rats, whereas the distribution ratio of FLV plasma concentration to the brain at a steady state was decreased to approximately 20% of that of the control. Conclusions. FLV has an affinity to plasma lipoproteins, and their elevation might decrease the FLV biodistribution to brain; the plasma lipoprotein levels could not be found to correlate positively with the FLV pharmacokinetic effect in brain, but rather may attenuate it. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.


2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joo Hyun Lee ◽  
Ju-Hee Oh ◽  
Young-Joo Lee

Purpose. Hyperlipidemia is associated with an increased risk of erectile dysfunction. In this study, we investigated the effects of hyperlipidemia on the pharmacokinetics of tadalafil, a novel therapeutic agent for erectile dysfunction, in rats with experimental hyperlipidemia. Methods. Tadalafil (1 mg/kg) was administered to control rats and rats with poloxamer-407-induced hyperlipidemia (1 g/kg, i.p.). In addition, we performed in vitro studies to determine the hepatic metabolism in S9 fractions, intestinal absorption, and plasma protein binding. Results. Hyperlipidemia dramatically increased tadalafil’s the total area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity after intravenous (2.09-fold) and oral (11.9-fold) administration, and decreased total body clearance (0.537-fold) and apparent volume of distribution at the steady state (0.438-fold) after intravenous administration of tadalafil. Further, we observed decreased in vitro hepatic S9 metabolism, intestinal first-pass metabolism, and unbound fraction of tadalafil. Conclusions. The alterations in the pharmacokinetics of tadalafil observed in rats with poloxamer 407-induced hyperlipidemia may be attributable to a decrease in hepatic and intestinal metabolism and unbound fraction of tadalafil in the plasma. These findings have potential therapeutic implications for predicting the pharmacokinetic responses of humans to hyperlipidemia. This article is open to POST-PUBLICATION REVIEW. Registered readers (see “For Readers”) may comment by clicking on ABSTRACT on the issue’s contents page.


2018 ◽  
Vol 62 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandrine Marchand ◽  
Matthieu Boisson ◽  
Shachi Mehta ◽  
Christophe Adier ◽  
Olivier Mimoz ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Amikacin and gentamicin pharmacokinetic behaviors after nebulization were determined by comparing plasma and pulmonary epithelial lining fluid (ELF) concentrations in rats after intratracheal and intravenous administrations. ELF areas under concentration-time curve were 874 and 162 times higher after nebulization than after intravenous administration for amikacin and gentamicin, respectively. Even if both molecules appear to be good candidates for nebulization, these results demonstrate a much higher targeting advantage of nebulization for amikacin than for gentamicin.


2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Lakota ◽  
Justin C. Bader ◽  
Voon Ong ◽  
Ken Bartizal ◽  
Lynn Miesel ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT CD101 is a novel echinocandin with concentration-dependent fungicidal activity in vitro and a long half-life (∼133 h in humans, ∼70 to 80 h in mice). Given these characteristics, it is likely that the shape of the CD101 exposure (i.e., the time course of CD101 concentrations) influences efficacy. To test this hypothesis, doses which produce the same total area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) were administered to groups of neutropenic ICR mice infected with Candida albicans R303 using three different schedules. A total CD101 dose of 2 mg/kg was administered as a single intravenous (i.v.) dose or in equal divided doses of either 1 mg/kg twice weekly or 0.29 mg/kg/day over 7 days. The studies were performed using a murine disseminated candidiasis model. Animals were euthanized at 168 h following the start of treatment. Fungi grew well in the no-treatment control group and showed variable changes in fungal density in the treatment groups. When the CD101 AUC from 0 to 168 h (AUC0–168) was administered as a single dose, a >2 log10 CFU reduction from the baseline at 168 h was observed. When twice-weekly and daily regimens with similar AUC values were administered, net fungal stasis and a >1 log10 CFU increase from the baseline were observed, respectively. These data support the hypothesis that the shape of the CD101 AUC influences efficacy. Thus, CD101 administered once per week demonstrated a greater degree of fungal killing than the same dose divided into twice-weekly or daily regimens.


Author(s):  
Armin Sadighi ◽  
Lorenzo Leggio ◽  
Fatemeh Akhlaghi

Abstract Aims A physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling approach was used to simulate the concentration-time profile of ethanol (EtOH) in stomach, duodenum, plasma and other tissues upon consumption of beer and whiskey under fasted and fed conditions. Methods A full PBPK model was developed for EtOH using the advanced dissolution, absorption and metabolism (ADAM) model fully integrated into the Simcyp Simulator® 15 (Simcyp Ltd., Sheffield, UK). The prediction performance of the developed model was verified and the EtOH concentration-time profile in different organs was predicted. Results Simcyp simulation showed ≤ 2-fold difference in values of EtOH area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) in stomach and duodenum as compared to the observed values. Moreover, the simulated EtOH maximum concentration (Cmax), time to reach Cmax (Tmax) and AUC in plasma were comparable to the observed values. We showed that liver is exposed to the highest EtOH concentration, faster than other organs (Cmax = 839.50 mg/L and Tmax = 0.53 h), while brain exposure of EtOH (AUC = 1139.43 mg·h/L) is the highest among all other organs. Sensitivity analyses (SAs) showed direct proportion of EtOH rate and extent of absorption with administered EtOH dose and inverse relationship with gastric emptying time (GE) and steady-state volume of distribution (Vss). Conclusions The current PBPK model approach might help with designing in vitro experiments in the area of alcohol organ damage or alcohol-drug interaction studies.


2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 ◽  
pp. 36-36
Author(s):  
E. Doran ◽  
J. D. McGivan ◽  
M.F. Whittington ◽  
J. D. Wood

Boar taint is off-odours in cooked pork from uncastrated male pigs. It is caused by an excessive accumulation of skatole and androstenone in backfat. Accumulation of skatole is due to a low expression and activity of hepatic enzyme CYP2E1. The mechanism of androstenone accumulation is not clear. It could be due to low activity and expression of 3ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (HSD), an enzyme metabolising androstenone in liver. On the basis of our previous in vivo experiments with castrated animals we suggest that accumulation of skatole is regulated by androstenone. Castrated pigs manifest lower levels of skatole and androstenone and higher CYP2E1 expression. We hypothesise that high levels of androstenone inhibits CYP2E1 expression and hence, reduces the rate of hepatic skatole metabolism. The aims of the present study were (i) to investigate the expression of androstenone-metabolising enzyme HSD in liver of pigs with high and low skatole and androstenone deposition; (ii) to investigate the effect of androstenone on expression of the skatole-metabolising enzyme CYP2E1 in vitro (in cell culture).


2012 ◽  
Vol 116 (5) ◽  
pp. 1124-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruce Hullett ◽  
Sam Salman ◽  
Sean J. O'Halloran ◽  
Deborah Peirce ◽  
Kylie Davies ◽  
...  

Background Parecoxib is a cyclooxygenase-2 selective inhibitor used in management of postoperative pain in adults. This study aimed to provide pediatric pharmacokinetic information for parecoxib and its active metabolite valdecoxib. Methods Thirty-eight children undergoing surgery received parecoxib (1 mg/kg IV to a maximum of 40 mg) at induction of anesthesia, and plasma samples were collected for drug measurement. Population pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated using nonlinear mixed effects modeling. Area under the valdecoxib concentration-time curve and time above cyclooxygenase-2 in vitro 50% inhibitory concentration for free valdecoxib were simulated. Results A three-compartment model best represented parecoxib disposition, whereas one compartment was adequate for valdecoxib. Age was linearly correlated with parecoxib clearance (5.0% increase/yr). There was a sigmoid relationship between age and both valdecoxib clearance and distribution volume. Time to 50% maturation was 87 weeks postmenstrual age for both. In simulations using allometric-based doses the 90% prediction interval of valdecoxib concentration-time curve in children 2-12.7 yr included the mean for adults given 40 mg parecoxib IV. Simulated free valdecoxib plasma concentration remained above the in vitro 50% inhibitory concentrations for more than 12 h. In children younger than 2 yr, a dose reduction is likely required due to ongoing metabolic maturation. Conclusions The final pharmacokinetic model gave a robust representation of parecoxib and valdecoxib disposition. Area under the valdecoxib concentration-time curve was similar to that in adults (40 mg), and simulated free valdecoxib concentration was above the cyclooxygenase-2 in vitro 50% inhibitory concentration for free valdecoxib for at least 12 h.


2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 278-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen Box ◽  
Joanne Livermore ◽  
Adam Johnson ◽  
Laura McEntee ◽  
Timothy W. Felton ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTIsavuconazonium sulfate is a novel triazole prodrug that has been recently approved for the treatment of invasive aspergillosis by the FDA. The active moiety (isavuconazole) has a broad spectrum of activity against many pathogenic fungi. This study utilized a dynamicin vitromodel of the human alveolus to describe the pharmacodynamics of isavuconazole against two wild-type and two previously defined azole-resistant isolates ofAspergillus fumigatus. A human-like concentration-time profile for isavuconazole was generated. MICs were determined using CLSI and EUCAST methodologies. Galactomannan was used as a measure of fungal burden. Target values for the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC)/MIC were calculated using a population pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics (PK-PD) mathematical model. Isolates with higher MICs required higher AUCs in order to achieve maximal suppression of galactomannan. The AUC/MIC targets necessary to achieve 90% probability of galactomannan suppression of <1 were 11.40 and 11.20 for EUCAST and CLSI, respectively.


2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (24) ◽  
pp. 3240-3246 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Joy M. de Graan ◽  
Sebastiaan F. Teunissen ◽  
Filip Y.F.L. de Vos ◽  
Walter J. Loos ◽  
Ron H.N. van Schaik ◽  
...  

Purpose Tamoxifen, a widely used agent for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer, is mainly metabolized by CYP2D6 and CYP3A to form its most abundant active metabolite, endoxifen. Interpatient variability in toxicity and efficacy of tamoxifen is substantial. Contradictory results on the value of CYP2D6 genotyping to reduce the variable efficacy have been reported. In this pharmacokinetic study, we investigated the value of dextromethorphan, a known probe drug for both CYP2D6 and CYP3A enzymatic activity, as a potential phenotyping probe for tamoxifen pharmacokinetics. Methods In this prospective study, 40 women using tamoxifen for invasive breast cancer received a single dose of dextromethorphan 2 hours after tamoxifen intake. Dextromethorphan, tamoxifen, and their respective metabolites were quantified. Exposure parameters of all compounds were estimated, log transformed, and subsequently correlated. Results A strong and highly significant correlation (r = −0.72; P < .001) was found between the exposures of dextromethorphan (0 to 6 hours) and endoxifen (0 to 24 hours). Also, the area under the plasma concentration–time curve of dextromethorphan (0 to 6 hours) and daily trough endoxifen concentration was strongly correlated (r = −0.70; P < .001). In a single patient using the potent CYP2D6 inhibitor paroxetine, the low endoxifen concentration was accurately predicted by dextromethorphan exposure. Conclusion Dextromethorphan exposure after a single administration adequately predicted endoxifen exposure in individual patients with breast cancer taking tamoxifen. This test could contribute to the personalization and optimization of tamoxifen treatment, but it needs additional validation and simplification before being applicable in future dosing strategies.


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clifford George Banda ◽  
Fraction Dzinjalamala ◽  
Mavuto Mukaka ◽  
Jane Mallewa ◽  
Victor Maiden ◽  
...  

ABSTRACTThere is conflicting evidence of the impact of commonly used antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) on the pharmacokinetics of lumefantrine and safety profile of artemether-lumefantrine. We compared the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC0-14 days) of lumefantrine and safety profile of artemether-lumefantrine in malaria-negative human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected adults in two steps. In step 1, a half-dose adult course of artemether-lumefantrine was administered as a safety check in four groups (n = 6/group): (i) antiretroviral-naïve, (ii) on nevirapine-based ART, (iii) on efavirenz-based ART and (iv) on ritonavir-boosted lopinavir-based ART. In step 2, a standard-dose adult course of artemether-lumefantrine was administered to a different cohort in three groups (n = 10–15/group): (i) antiretroviral-naïve, (ii) on efavirenz-based ART and (iii) on ritonavir-boosted lopinavir-based ART. In step 1, lumefantrine’s AUC0-14 days was 53% [95% CI: 0.27-0.82] lower in the efavirenz-based ART group than the ART-naïve group and was 2.4 [95% CI: 1.58-3.62] and 2.9 [95% CI: 1.75-4.72] times higher in the nevirapine and ritonavir-boosted lopinavir groups, respectively. In step 2, lumefantrine’s AUC0-14 days was 1.9 [95% CI: 1.26-3.00] times higher in the ritonavir-boosted lopinavir group and not significantly different between the efavirenz-and ART-naïve groups (0.99 [95% CI: 0.63-1.57]). Frequent cases of haematological abnormalities (thrombocytopenia and neutropenia) were observed in the nevirapine group in step 1, leading to a recommendation from the data and safety monitoring board not to include a nevirapine group in step 2. Artemether-lumefantrine was well tolerated in the other groups. The therapeutic implications of these findings need to be evaluated among HIV-malaria co-infected adults.


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