Population Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of 3,4-Diaminopyridine Free Base in Patients With Lambert-Eaton Myasthenia.
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Lambert-Eaton myasthenia (LEM) is a rare autoimmune disorder associated with debilitating muscle weakness. There are limited treatment options and 3,4-diaminopyridine (3,4-DAP) free base is an investigational orphan drug used to treat LEM-related weakness. We performed a population pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) analysis using 3,4-DAP and metabolite concentrations collected from a phase II study in patients with LEM. The Triple Timed Up & Go (3TUG) assessment, which measures lower extremity weakness, was the primary outcome measure. A total of 1,270 PK samples (49 patients) and 1,091 3TUG data points (32 randomized patients) were included in the PK/PD analysis. A two-compartment and one-compartment model for parent and metabolite, respectively, described the PK data well. Body weight and serum creatinine partially explained the variability in clearance for the final PK model. A fractional inhibitory maximum effect (Emax ) model characterized the exposure-response relationship well. The PK/PD model was applied to identify a suggested dosing approach for 3,4-DAP free base.
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Duke Authors
- Cohen-Wolkowiez, Michael
- Guptill, Jeffrey
- Hobson-Webb, Lisa Deneen
- Juel, Vern Charles
- Massey, Janice Munn
Cited Authors
- Thakkar, N; Guptill, JT; Aleš, K; Jacobus, D; Jacobus, L; Peloquin, C; Cohen-Wolkowiez, M; Gonzalez, D; DAPPER Study Group,
Published Date
- September 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 6 / 9
Start / End Page
- 625 - 634
PubMed ID
- 28623849
Pubmed Central ID
- 28623849
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 2163-8306
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1002/psp4.12218
Conference Location
- United States