Abstract 10571: Phase 1 Single-Dose Study to Evaluate Apixaban in Pediatric Subjects at Risk for Venous or Arterial Thrombotic Disorder

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Introduction: Standard-of-care antithrombotics in pediatric subjects (peds) include unfractionated/LMW heparin, aspirin, and vitamin K antagonists. Apixaban, a direct factor Xa (FXa) inhibitor indicated for VTE treatment (tx) and prevention in adults, may be an effective and convenient oral tx option with an acceptable safety profile in peds. Objectives: To evaluate pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), safety, and tolerability of apixaban in peds at risk for venous or arterial thrombotic disorder; to support dose selection for apixaban pediatric program trials. Methods: This phase 1 study (NCT01707394) enrolled peds aged < 18 years (y) at risk for venous/arterial thrombotic disorder into groups by age. Peds undergoing tx/procedures or with conditions that may affect bleeding risk or apixaban exposure were excluded. A single apixaban dose (based on BSA; targeted to achieve adult exposures with apixaban 2.5 mg) was administered: 0.1 mg sprinkle capsule for age < 28 days (d); 0.4 mg/mL solution for ages 28 d to < 18 y (dose range: 1.08-2.19 mg/m 2 ). Endpoints included PK, safety, tolerability, and PD (anti-FXa activity). For PK/PD, 4-6 blood samples were collected ≤ 26 h after dosing. A population PK (PPK) model developed with data from adults and peds was used to evaluate PK. Apparent oral clearance (CL/F) included a fixed maturation function based on published data. Results: From Jan 2013 to Jun 2019, 49 peds aged 9 d to 16 y received an apixaban dose. All AEs (n = 15) resolved; most were mild/moderate; none were bleeding-related. SAEs (1 seizure; 1 limb venous thrombosis) were not tx-related. Apixaban CL/F and apparent central volume of distribution increased less than proportionally with body weight. Apixaban CL/F increased with age, reaching adult values in ages 12 to < 18 y. Maturation affected CL/F most notably in ages < 9 months. Plasma anti-FXa activity values were linearly related to apixaban concentrations with no apparent age-related differences, comparable to adults. Conclusions: Single apixaban doses were generally safe and well tolerated in peds. Study data and PPK model supported dose selection for phase 2/3 multiple-dose pediatric trials.