Clin Pharmacokinet
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Pharmacokinetic evaluation of meropenem and imipenem in critically ill patients with sepsis.
To evaluate and compare the pharmacokinetic profiles of imipenem and meropenem in a population of critically ill patients with sepsis to find possible differences that may help in selecting the most appropriate drug and/or dosage in order to optimise empiric antimicrobial therapy. ⋯ The more favourable pharmacokinetic profile of imipenem compared with meropenem in critically ill patients with sepsis might balance the possibly greater potency demonstrated in vitro for meropenem against Gram-negative strains. Hence, the clinical efficacy of the two carbapenems depends mostly on their correct dosage.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Contribution of cytochrome P450 2D6 to 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine disposition in humans: use of paroxetine as a metabolic inhibitor probe.
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic amphetamine derivative typically used for recreational purposes. The participation of cytochrome P450 (CYP) 2D6 in the oxidative metabolism of MDMA may suggest an increased risk of acute toxicity in CYP2D6 poor metabolisers. This study was aimed at assessing the contribution of CYP2D6 to MDMA disposition in vivo using paroxetine as a metabolic probe inhibitor. Paroxetine, a CYP2D6 inhibitor, was repeatedly administered before MDMA administration. ⋯ The contribution of CYP2D6 to MDMA metabolism in humans is not >30%, therefore other CYP isoenzymes may contribute to O-demethylenation of MDMA. Accordingly, the relevance of genetic polymorphism in CYP2D6 activity on MDMA effects and MDMA-induced acute toxicity should be examined as well as the interactions of other CYP2D6 substrates with MDMA, once the enzyme is inhibited. The pharmacokinetics of HM-paroxetine in humans after the administration of repeated doses is reported for the first time in this study.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The effect of dosing frequency on the pharmacokinetics of a fentanyl HCl patient-controlled transdermal system (PCTS).
The fentanyl HCl patient-controlled transdermal system (PCTS) is a noninvasive, needle-free, credit card-sized drug delivery system designed for the on-demand management of acute pain in a medically supervised setting. The objective of these studies was to determine the effect of dosing frequency on the pharmacokinetics of fentanyl delivered by the PCTS. ⋯ The amount of fentanyl absorbed from the PCTS increases as a function of time and is independent of both dosing frequency and total number of doses delivered. The fentanyl HCl PCTS is generally safe and well tolerated.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of enteral feeding on the oral bioavailability of moxifloxacin in healthy volunteers.
Moxifloxacin is a new generation fluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent used worldwide. In clinical practice in intensive care units, moxifloxacin may be frequently administered through a nasogastric feeding tube. In the absence of an oral liquid formulation and since the multivalent cations contained in enteral feeds may potentially impair absorption of moxifloxacin administered via this route, we studied the effect of concomitant enteral feeding on the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of moxifloxacin administered as a crushed tablet through the nasogastric tube. ⋯ There was no clinically relevant effect of enteral feeding on the pharmacokinetics of oral moxifloxacin in healthy volunteers. This result has to be evaluated in patients, particularly those from the intensive care unit, who are characterised by severe infectious and/or concomitant diseases that might influence absorption of moxifloxacin.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Characterisation of the pharmacokinetics of the fentanyl HCl patient-controlled transdermal system (PCTS): effect of current magnitude and multiple-day dosing and comparison with IV fentanyl administration.
The fentanyl HCl patient-controlled transdermal system (PCTS) is a self-contained, preprogrammed, noninvasive analgesic delivery system for acute pain management. We carried out three studies with the following objectives: study I to evaluate the relationship between fentanyl absorption and the magnitude of current applied to the system; study II to determine dose-proportionality for the fentanyl HCl PCTS (25 and 40 microg); and study III to describe the effects of single- and multiple-day administration on the pharmacokinetics of fentanyl delivered by the PCTS. ⋯ A linear relationship exists between the amount of current applied to the fentanyl HCl PCTS and the amount of fentanyl absorbed. There is dose-proportionality in the pharmacokinetics of the fentanyl HCl PCTS 25 and 40 microg. Multiple-day administration does not affect the pharmacokinetics of the fentanyl HCl PCTS 40 microg. The system was well tolerated, even after repeated application.