Pharmacokinetics of montelukast in asthmatic patients 6 to 24 months old.
J Clin Pharmacol
; 44(5): 487-94, 2004 May.
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| ID: mdl-15102869
ABSTRACT
Montelukast is a cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of asthma for those ages 1 year old to adult. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetic comparability of a 4-mg dose of montelukast oral granules in patients > or = 6 to < 24 months old to the 10-mg approved dose in adults. This was an open-label study in 32 patients. Population pharmacokinetic parameters included estimates of AUC(pop), C(max), and t(max). Results were compared with estimates from adults (10-mg film-coated tablet [FCT]). Dose selection criteria were for the 95% confidence interval (CI) for the AUC(pop) estimate ratio (pediatric/adult 10 mg FCT) to be within comparability bounds of (0.5, 2.00). The AUC(pop) ratio and the 95% CI for children compared with adults were within the predefined comparability bounds. Observed plasma concentrations were also similar. Based on systemic exposure of montelukast, a 4-mg dose of montelukast appears appropriate for children as young as 6 months of age.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Asunto principal:
Quinolinas
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Asma
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Acetatos
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Clin Pharmacol
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos