Todd M Conner1, Ronald C Reed2, Tao Zhang3. 1. School of Pharmacy, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME, 04401, USA. 2. School of Pharmacy, West Virginia University, 1124 Health Science Center North, Morgantown, WV, 26506, USA. 3. School of Pharmacy, Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME, 04401, USA. zhangt@husson.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Lamotrigine (Lamictal®) is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug available in both immediate-(IR) and extended-release (XR) formulations. Here, we present a new physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model for IR and XR formulations of lamotrigine to predict disposition in adults and children, plus drug-drug interactions (DDIs). METHODS: Models for lamotrigine IR and XR formulations were constructed using a Simcyp® Simulator. Concentration-time profiles were simulated for lamotrigine IR single (SD) and steady-state (SS) doses ranging from 25 to 200 mg in adults, as well as 2 mg/kg (SD), and 7.7-9.4 mg/kg (SS) in children aged between 4 and 17 years. Lamotrigine XR profiles were simulated for SD and SS doses ranging from 250 to 400 mg. DDI prediction with lamotrigine was simulated in adults with enzyme-inducing drugs, rifampin (rifampicin) and ritonavir, as well as the enzyme inhibitor, valproic acid. RESULTS: The lamotrigine model predicted adult area-under-the-curve (AUC) and peak plasma concentration (Cmax) results for IR SD within 35% of observed data; lamotrigine IR SS dosing was within 10% and 30% of observed data, respectively. Pediatric lamotrigine IR SD AUC and Cmax values were within 10% and 15% of observed data, respectively. AUC and Cmax values for lamotrigine XR SD simulated in adults were within 20% of observed data; similarly lamotrigine XR SS parameters were within 10%. Concerning DDI simulation in adults, predicted-to-observed lamotrigine AUC ratios [AUCDDI/AUCalone] were within 15% for ritonavir and rifampin, and 20% for valproic acid. CONCLUSIONS: Our developed PBPK lamotrigine profile accurately predicts DDIs and lamotrigine IR/XR formulation disposition in adults and children. This PBPK model will be helpful in designing future DDI studies for co-administration of lamotrigine with other drugs and in designing individualized patient dosing regimens.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Lamotrigine (Lamictal®) is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug available in both immediate-(IR) and extended-release (XR) formulations. Here, we present a new physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model for IR and XR formulations of lamotrigine to predict disposition in adults and children, plus drug-drug interactions (DDIs). METHODS: Models for lamotrigine IR and XR formulations were constructed using a Simcyp® Simulator. Concentration-time profiles were simulated for lamotrigine IR single (SD) and steady-state (SS) doses ranging from 25 to 200 mg in adults, as well as 2 mg/kg (SD), and 7.7-9.4 mg/kg (SS) in children aged between 4 and 17 years. Lamotrigine XR profiles were simulated for SD and SS doses ranging from 250 to 400 mg. DDI prediction with lamotrigine was simulated in adults with enzyme-inducing drugs, rifampin (rifampicin) and ritonavir, as well as the enzyme inhibitor, valproic acid. RESULTS: The lamotrigine model predicted adult area-under-the-curve (AUC) and peak plasma concentration (Cmax) results for IR SD within 35% of observed data; lamotrigine IR SS dosing was within 10% and 30% of observed data, respectively. Pediatric lamotrigine IR SD AUC and Cmax values were within 10% and 15% of observed data, respectively. AUC and Cmax values for lamotrigine XR SD simulated in adults were within 20% of observed data; similarly lamotrigine XR SS parameters were within 10%. Concerning DDI simulation in adults, predicted-to-observed lamotrigine AUC ratios [AUCDDI/AUCalone] were within 15% for ritonavir and rifampin, and 20% for valproic acid. CONCLUSIONS: Our developed PBPK lamotrigine profile accurately predicts DDIs and lamotrigine IR/XR formulation disposition in adults and children. This PBPK model will be helpful in designing future DDI studies for co-administration of lamotrigine with other drugs and in designing individualized patient dosing regimens.
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