Mild Hepatic Impairment Research Articles

Pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of BMS-986263, a lipid nanoparticle containing HSP47 siRNA, in participants with hepatic impairment.

BMS-986263 is a retinoid-conjugated lipid nanoparticle delivering small interfering RNA designed to inhibit synthesis of HSP47 protein, a collagen-specific chaperone protein involved in fibrosis development. This is a phase I, open-label, two-part study evaluating pharmacokinetics and safety of BMS-986263 in participants with hepatic impairment (HI). Part 1 (n = 24) of this study enrolled two cohorts with mild and moderate HI and a separate cohort of age- and body mass index (BMI)-matched participants with normal hepatic function. Part 2 enrolled eight participants with severe HI and eight age- and BMI-matched participants with normal hepatic function. All participants received a single intravenous 90 mg BMS-986263 infusion. Compared with normal-matched participants, geometric mean area under the plasma concentration-time curve time zero to the time of the last quantifiable concentration (AUC(0-T) ) and AUC from zero to infinity (AUC(INF) ) of HSP47 siRNA were similar in participants with mild HI and 34% and 163% greater in those with moderate and severe HI, respectively, whereas the maximum plasma concentration was ~25% lower in mild and moderate HI groups but 58% higher in the severe HI group than in the normal group. Adverse events were reported by two of eight, four of eight, and three of eight participants with mild, moderate, or severe HI, respectively; none were reported in the normal-matched group. Overall, single-dose BMS-986263 was generally safe and well-tolerated and dose adjustment is not considered necessary for participants with mild or moderate HI. Although available data do not indicate that dose adjustment should be performed in patients with severe HI; the optimal posology of BMS-986263 in patients with severe HI may be determined later in its clinical development when additional data to establish exposure-safety/efficacy relationship becomes available.

Population Pharmacokinetic Analyses for Belzutifan to Inform Dosing Considerations and Labeling.

Belzutifan (Welireg, Merck & Co, Inc.) is an oral, potent inhibitor of hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) 2α, approved for the treatment of certain patients with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease-associated renal cell carcinoma (RCC), central nervous system hemangioblastomas, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET). It is primarily metabolized by the polymorphic uridine 5'-diphospho-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) 2B17 and cytochrome (CYP) 2C19. A population pharmacokinetic (PK) model was built, using NONMEM® v7.3, based on demographics/PK data from 3 clinical pharmacology (food effect, formulation bridging, genotype/race effect) and 2 clinical (phase 1 dose escalation/expansion in RCC and other solid tumors; phase 2 in VHL patients) studies. Median (range) age for the combined studies was 55 years (19-84) and body weight was 73.6 kg (42.1-165.8). Belzutifan plasma PK was well-characterized by a linear 2-compartment model with first-order absorption and elimination. For VHL patients, the predicted geometric mean (% coefficient of variation [CV]) apparent clearance (CL/F) was 7.3 L/hr (51%), apparent total volume of distribution (Vd/F) was 130 L (35%); and half-life was 12.39 hours (42%). There were no clinically relevant differences in belzutifan PK based on the individual covariates of age, sex, ethnicity, race, body weight, mild/moderate renal impairment, or mild hepatic impairment. In this model dual UGT2B17 and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers (PM) were estimated to have a 3.2-fold higher area under the plasma concentration-time curve (AUC) compared to UGT2B17 extensive metabolizer and CYP2C19 non-PM patients. This population PK analysis enabled an integrated assessment of PK characteristics with covariate effects in overall- and sub-populations for belzutifan labeling.

Clinical Pharmacology of Brigatinib: A Next-Generation Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase Inhibitor.

Brigatinib, a next-generation anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor designed to overcome mechanisms of resistance associated with crizotinib, is approved for the treatment of ALK-positive advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. After oral administration of single doses of brigatinib 30-240 mg, the median time to reach maximum plasma concentration ranged from 1 to 4 h. In patients with advanced malignancies, brigatinib showed dose linearity over the dose range of 60-240 mg once daily. A high-fat meal had no clinically meaningful effect on systemic exposures of brigatinib (area under the plasma concentration-time curve); thus, brigatinib can be administered with or without food. In a population pharmacokinetic analysis, a three-compartment pharmacokinetic model with transit absorption compartments was found to adequately describe brigatinib pharmacokinetics. In addition, the population pharmacokinetic analyses showed that no dose adjustment is required based on body weight, age, race, sex, total bilirubin (<1.5× upper limit of normal), and mild-to-moderate renal impairment. Data from dedicated phase I trials have indicated that no dose adjustment is required for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment, while a dose reduction of approximately 40% (e.g., from 180 to 120 mg) is recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment, and a reduction of approximately 50% (e.g., from 180 to 90 mg) is recommended when administering brigatinib to patients with severe renal impairment. Brigatinib is primarily metabolized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A, and results of clinical drug-drug interaction studies and physiologically based pharmacokinetic analyses have demonstrated that coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors or inducers with brigatinib should be avoided. If coadministration with a strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitor cannot be avoided, the dose of brigatinib should be reduced by approximately 50% (strong CYP3A inhibitor) or approximately 40% (moderate CYP3A inhibitor), respectively. Brigatinib is a weak inducer of CYP3A in vivo; data from a phase I drug-drug interaction study showed that coadministration of brigatinib 180 mg once daily reduced the oral midazolam area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to infinity by approximately 26%. Brigatinib did not inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, or CYP2D6 at clinically relevant concentrations in vitro. Exposure-response analyses based on data from the ALTA (ALK in Lung Cancer Trial of AP26113) and ALTA-1L pivotal trials of brigatinib confirm the favorable benefit versus risk profile of the approved titration dosing regimen of 180 mg once daily (after a 7-day lead-in at 90 mg once daily).

Dalbavancin as suppressive antibiotic therapy in patients with prosthetic infections: efficacy and safety.

Suppressive antibiotic therapy (SAT) is a strategy to alleviate symptoms and/or to reduce the progression of an infection when other treatment options cannot be used. Dalbavancin, due to its prolonged half-life, enables (bi) weekly dosing. Here, we report our multicenter real-life clinical experience with dalbavancin used as SAT in patients with prosthetic joint or vascular infections. Medical records of all adult patients with documented vascular or orthopedic chronic prosthetic infections, who received dalbavancin as SAT between 2016 and 2018 from four Spanish hospitals were reviewed for inclusion. Descriptive analysis of demographic characteristics, Charlson Comorbidity index, Barthel index, isolated pathogens and indication, concomitant antibiotic use, adverse events, and clinical outcome of SAT were performed. Eight patients were eligible for inclusion, where six patients had prosthetic vascular infections (aortic valve) and two patients had knee prosthetic joint infections. The most common pathogens were methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecium. All patients had a history of prior antibiotic treatment for the prosthetic infection [median duration of antibiotic days 125days (IQR, 28-203days)]. The median number of dalbavancin doses was 29 (IQR, 9-61) and concomitant antibiotic use (n = 5, 62.5%). Clinical success was reported in 75% (n = 6) of patients. Adverse events were reported in two patients (mild renal and hepatic impairment). The median estimated cost savings due to the avoided hospital days was €60185 (IQR, 19,916-94984) per patient. Despite the limitations of our study, this preliminary data provides valuable insight to support further evaluation of dalbavancin for SAT in patients with prosthetic infections in the outpatient setting when alternative treatments are not feasible.

809-P: The Effect of Various Degrees of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetic Characteristics of Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec

Insulin icodec is a novel basal insulin being developed for once-weekly administration. This study investigated if the pharmacokinetic characteristics of icodec are affected by hepatic impairment. In an open-label, parallel-group trial, 25 individuals (13 females/12 males; mean±SD age 54±9 yrs, BMI 28.3±5.2 kg/m2) were allocated to four groups based on hepatic function: normal hepatic function (n=6), mild (Child-Pugh Classification grade A; n=6), moderate (Child-Pugh grade B; n=6), and severe (Child-Pugh grade C; n=7) hepatic impairment. Icodec was administered as a single s.c. dose (1.5 U/kg) followed by blood sampling for pharmacokinetics until 840 h (35 days) post-dose. Total exposure of icodec (AUC0-∞,SD) was greater for mild (by 13%) and moderate (by 15%) hepatic impairment vs normal hepatic function, while no difference was observed for severe hepatic impairment vs normal hepatic function (Figure). Maximum concentration of icodec was not affected by hepatic impairment after a single dose (Cmax,SD) or at simulated steady state (Cmax,SS). In conclusion, the slightly greater total exposure of icodec for mild and moderate hepatic impairment vs normal hepatic function is considered of limited clinical relevance as icodec should be dosed according to individual need. No specific dose adjustment of icodec is required in individuals with hepatic impairment. Disclosure H.Haahr: Employee; Novo Nordisk, Stock/Shareholder; Novo Nordisk. B.Cieslarova: None. A.M.Donatsky: Employee; Novo Nordisk. J.R.Joseph: None. N.R.Kristensen: Employee; Novo Nordisk A/S, Stock/Shareholder; Novo Nordisk A/S. V.Kupcová: None. J.R.Hingst: Employee; Novo Nordisk, Research Support; Pfizer Inc. Funding Novo Nordisk

Effect of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Cilofexor, a Selective Nonsteroidal Farnesoid X Receptor Agonist.

Cilofexor is a nonsteroidal farnesoid X receptor agonist in clinical development for treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. This work characterized the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and tolerability of cilofexor in participants with normal hepatic function or hepatic impairment (HI). Participants with stable mild, moderate, or severe HI (Child-Pugh [CP] A, B, or C, respectively, [n = 10/group]) and healthy matched controls with normal hepatic function received a single oral dose of cilofexor (30 mg for CP-A or B; 10 mg for CP-C) with a standardized meal. Overall, 56 participants received cilofexor and completed the study. Cilofexor area under the plasma concentration-time curve was 76%, 2.5-fold, and 6.3-fold higher in participants with mild, moderate, or severe HI, respectively, relative to the area under the plasma concentration-time curve in matched participants with normal hepatic function. Cilofexor unbound fraction was 38%, 2-fold, and 3.16-fold higher in participants with mild, moderate, and severe HI, respectively, relative to participants with normal hepatic function. Moderate correlations were identified between cilofexor exposure and CP score or laboratory tests components of CP score. Serum 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one and plasma fibroblast growth factor 19 were similar in participants with mild, moderate, or severe HI and participants with normal hepatic function. Cilofexor was generally well tolerated; all cilofexor-related adverse events were mild in severity. Cilofexor can be administered to patients with mild HI without dose adjustment. Caution and dose modification are warranted when administering cilofexor to patients with moderate or severe HI.

FRI-493 - Safety and signal intensity of a novel liver-specific MRI contrast agent, Orviglance® (manganese chloride tetrahydrate), in adult subjects with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment

FRI-493 - Safety and signal intensity of a novel liver-specific MRI contrast agent, Orviglance® (manganese chloride tetrahydrate), in adult subjects with mild, moderate, or severe hepatic impairment

Rimegepant 75mg in Subjects With Hepatic Impairment: Results of a Phase 1, Open-Label, Single-Dose, Parallel-Group Study.

Rimegepant is a small-molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist (gepant) with demonstrated efficacy and safety in the acute and preventive treatment of migraine. Here, we report the pharmacokinetics and safety of a single 75-mg oral dose of rimegepant in subjects with severe, moderate, or mild hepatic impairment and matched healthy subjects from an open-label, single-dose, 4-group phase 1 study. Thirty-six subjects aged 41-71 years were enrolled, including 6 each with severe, moderate, or mild hepatic impairment and 18 healthy subjects. All subjects completed the study. A <20% increase in total and unbound pharmacokinetics was observed in subjects with mild hepatic impairment and ≤65% increase with moderate hepatic impairment versus matched healthy controls. Total and unbound systemic exposure increased 2.0- and 3.9-fold in the severe hepatic impairment group. In subjects with severe hepatic impairment, geometric mean ratios (severe impairment/controls) for total concentrations were 202.2% for area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to the last quantifiable concentration, 202.2% for area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to infinity, and 189.1% for maximum observed plasma concentration. Corresponding geometric mean ratios using unbound concentrations were 388.8% and 388.7%, respectively. Three (8.3%) subjects reported 4 treatment-emergent adverse events. Rimegepant is not recommended for use in adults with severe hepatic impairment.

Abstract CT192: Phase 1, open-label, single-dose study to evaluate the effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics and safety of futibatinib in adult subjects

Abstract Background: Futibatinib, an irreversible FGFR1-4 inhibitor, is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma harboring FGFR2 gene fusions or other rearrangements. As the primary elimination pathway for futibatinib is hepatic metabolism, we conducted a phase 1 study to evaluate the effect of hepatic impairment (HI) on futibatinib pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety in healthy adults. Methods: A single oral dose of 20 mg futibatinib was administered to adult subjects with mild (Child-Pugh score, 5-6), moderate (7-9), or severe (10-15) HI. Control healthy subjects were matched to each HI cohort according to age, body mass index, and sex. Intensive PK samples were collected up to 72 hours post-dose. Exposure measures (AUC0-inf, AUC0-t, and Cmax) in subjects with HI were compared with matching control cohorts and with the overall healthy-control cohort. Relationships between plasma PK and HI were examined graphically via scatter/regression plots of PK parameters versus baseline Child-Pugh score, bilirubin, albumin, international normalized ratio, and aspartate aminotransferase. Results: Overall, 38 subjects were enrolled (mild HI, n = 8; moderate HI, n = 8; severe HI, n = 6; healthy controls, n = 16). Following the administration of futibatinib, no trend was observed between the severity of HI and the extent of futibatinib exposure increase. Compared with matched controls, AUC0-inf increased by 21%, 20% and 18%, and Cmax by 43%, 15%, and 10% in subjects with mild, moderate, and severe HI, respectively. Changes in exposure were not considered clinically relevant as geometric mean ratios were within 80-125% bioequivalence limits, except for Cmax in subjects with mild HI (43%). Futibatinib PK parameters and HI measures did not appear to be associated based on visual inspection or statistical evaluation of regression plots (p-values all &amp;gt; 0.05). No subjects discontinued from the study due to treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs). Overall, two (12.5%) subjects in the healthy-control cohort reported one Grade 1 TEAE each (dyspepsia and headache) and two (25.0 %) subjects in the mild HI cohort each reported one Grade 1 TEAE (toothache and headache). All TEAEs were considered related to treatment. No subjects with moderate/severe HI reported TEAEs. Conclusions: No clinically meaningful differences in the systemic plasma exposure of futibatinib were observed based on the severity of HI. Single oral doses of futibatinib were well tolerated among subjects with varying degrees of HI and matched healthy adult subjects in this study. The data suggest that dose adjustment may not be necessary in patients with HI receiving futibatinib 20 mg QD for its approved indication. Citation Format: Ling Gao, Ikuo Yamamiya, Mark Pinti, Juan Carlos Rondón, Thomas Marbury, Gareth Tomlinson, Lukas Makris, Nanae Hangai, Volker Wacheck. Phase 1, open-label, single-dose study to evaluate the effect of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics and safety of futibatinib in adult subjects [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2023; Part 2 (Clinical Trials and Late-Breaking Research); 2023 Apr 14-19; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2023;83(8_Suppl):Abstract nr CT192.

Brigatinib pharmacokinetics in patients with chronic hepatic impairment

SummaryBrigatinib is an anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibitor approved for the treatment of ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. This open-label, parallel-group study investigated the effect of chronic hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of brigatinib to inform dosing recommendations for these patients. Participants with hepatic impairment classified according to Child-Pugh categories of mild (A), moderate (B), or severe (C) and matched-healthy participants with normal hepatic function received a single oral dose of 90-mg brigatinib. Plasma samples were collected for the determination of brigatinib plasma protein binding and estimation of plasma PK parameters. Twenty-seven participants were enrolled (Child-Pugh A–C, n = 6 each; matched-healthy participants, n = 9). The mean fraction of free plasma brigatinib was comparable for the Child-Pugh A (11.1%), Child-Pugh B (10.8%), and healthy participant groups (8.5%); free brigatinib was higher in the Child-Pugh C group (23.1%). There were no clinically meaningful effects of mild or moderate hepatic impairment on unbound systemic exposures (area under the plasma concentration-time curve [AUC]) of brigatinib (geometric least-squares mean ratios [90% CI] of 89.32% [69.79%–114.31%] and 99.55% [77.78%–127.41%], respectively). In the severe hepatic impairment group, brigatinib unbound AUC was approximately 37% higher (geometric least-squares mean ratio [90% CI] of 137.41% [107.37%–175.86%]) compared with healthy participants with normal hepatic function. Brigatinib was well tolerated in healthy participants and in participants with hepatic impairment. No dose adjustment is required for patients with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. The brigatinib dose should be reduced by approximately 40% for patients with severe hepatic impairment.

Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic model of urinary δ-aminolevulinic acid reduction after givosiran treatment in patients with acute hepatic porphyria.

Givosiran, an RNA interference-based therapeutic, is a recent addition to the limited treatment armamentarium for acute hepatic porphyria (AHP). As a small interfering RNA that is selectively taken up in the liver, both the mechanism and targeted delivery create a complex relationship between givosiran pharmacokinetics (PK) and the pharmacodynamic (PD) response. Using pooled data from phase I-III clinical trials of givosiran, we developed a semimechanistic PK/PD model to describe the relationship between predicted liver and RNA-induced silencing complex concentrations of givosiran and the associated reduction in synthesis of δ-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), a toxic heme intermediate that accumulates in patients with AHP, contributing to disease pathogenesis. Model development included quantification of variability and evaluation of covariate effects. The final model was used to assess the adequacy of the recommended givosiran dosing regimen across demographic and clinical subgroups. The population PK/PD model adequately described the time course of urinary ALA reduction with various dosing regimens of givosiran, the interindividual variability across a wide range of givosiran doses (0.035-5mg/kg), and the influence of patient characteristics. None of the covariates tested had a clinically relevant effect on PD response that would necessitate dose adjustment. For patients with AHP, including adults, adolescents, and patients with mild to moderate renal impairment or mild hepatic impairment, the 2.5-mg/kg once monthly dosing regimen of givosiran results in clinically meaningful ALA lowering, reducing the risk for AHP attacks.

A Phase 1, Multicenter, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Pharmacokinetics of Iberdomide in Subjects with Mild, Moderate, or Severe Hepatic Impairment Compared with Healthy Subjects.

Iberdomide, a novel cereblon modulator (CELMoD®), is currently under clinical investigation for hematology indications. To evaluate the influence of hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics (PK) of iberdomide and its major active metabolite M12, a phase 1, multicenter, open-label study was conducted in healthy subjects and subjects with mild, moderate, and severe hepatic impairment. Forty subjects were enrolled in the study and divided into five groups based on hepatic function. 1 mg iberdomide was administered and plasma samples were collected to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of iberdomide and M12. After a single dose of iberdomide (1 mg), mean iberdomide Cmax (maximum observed concentration) and AUC (area under the concentration-time curve) exposure were generally comparable between hepatic impairment (HI) subjects (severe, moderate and mild) and their respective matched normal controls. Mean Cmax and AUC exposure of the metabolite M12 were generally comparable between mild HI and matched normal subjects. However, mean Cmax of the M12 was 30% and 65% lower and AUC was 57% and 63% lower in moderate and severe HI subjects as compared to their respective matched normal controls. However, given the relatively low M12 exposure as compared to its parent drug, the observed differences were not considered clinically meaningful. In summary, 1 mg single oral dose of iberdomide was generally well-tolerated. HI (mild, moderate or severe) had no clinically relevant impact on iberdomide PK and therefore, no dose adjustment is warranted.

Effect of Hepatic Impairment on OATP1B Activity: Quantitative Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Endogenous Biomarker and Substrate Drugs.

Hepatic impairment (HI) is known to modulate drug disposition and may lead to elevated plasma exposure. The aim of this study was to quantitate the in vivo OATP1B-mediated hepatic uptake activity in populations with varying degrees of HI. First, we measured baseline levels of plasma coproporphyrin-I, an endogenous OATP1B biomarker, in an open-label, parallel cohort study in adult subjects with normal liver function and mild, moderate, and severe HI (n=24, 6/cohort). The geometric mean plasma concentrations of coproporphyrin-I were 1.66-fold, 2.81-fold (P < 0.05), and 7.78-fold (P < 0.0001) higher in mild, moderate, and severe impairment than those healthy controls. Second, we developed a dataset of 21 OATP1B substrate drugs with HI data extracted from literature. Median disease-to-healthy plasma area under the curve (AUC) ratios for substrate drugs were ~ 1.4, 3.0, and 6.4 for mild, moderate, and severe HI, respectively. Additionally, significant linear relationship was noted between AUC ratios of substrate drugs without and with co-administration of rifampin, a prototypic OATP1B inhibitor, and AUC ratios in moderate (P < 0.01) and severe (P < 0.001) HI. Third, a physiologically-based pharmacokinetic model analysis was conducted with 10 substrate drugs following estimation of relative OATP1B functional activity in virtual disease population models using coproporphyrin-I data and verification of substrate models with rifampin drug-drug interaction data. This approach adequately predicted plasma AUC change particularly in moderate (9 of 10 within 2-fold) and severe (5 of 5 within 2-fold) HI. Collective findings indicate progressive reduction, by as much as 90-92%, in OATP1B activity in the HI population.

Single-dose pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of the dual endothelin receptor antagonist aprocitentan in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment

The effect of moderate hepatic impairment on the pharmacokinetics (PK), safety, and tolerability of the dual endothelin receptor antagonist aprocitentan was clinically investigated as 25% of aprocitentan is cleared through the liver. Aprocitentan is in clinical development for the treatment of resistant hypertension. This was an open-label, Phase 1 study. Subjects were recruited in two groups (i.e., moderate hepatic impairment (Child–Pugh B; n = 8) and matched healthy subjects (n = 9) and received a single oral dose of 25 mg aprocitentan. Thereafter, they were observed for 14 days. Due to personal reasons one healthy subject discontinued the study. The PK of aprocitentan were similar between subjects with moderate hepatic impairment and healthy subjects, with maximum plasma concentrations (Cmax) reached at 4.0 h. There was no difference in Cmax, indicated by the geometric means ratio (90% confidence interval) of 1.03 (0.86–1.24). There was a lower apparent clearance, a similar apparent volume of distribution, a longer terminal half-life (56.4 h vs 48.3 h in healthy subjects), and an increase in area under the curve from zero to infinity of 23% in moderate hepatically impaired subjects compared to healthy subjects. There were no differences observed in plasma protein binding (range 98.7–99.0%). Aprocitentan was well tolerated, and headache was the only adverse event reported by one subject. In conclusion, there were no clinically relevant differences in PK between subjects with moderate hepatic impairment and healthy subjects. Based on these results, aprocitentan can be administered in subjects with mild and moderate hepatic impairment and dose adjustment is not required.Clinical Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04252495.

Safety, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of a novel γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor potentiator, HSK3486, in Chinese patients with hepatic impairment

Background The primary objective of this study was to investigate if hepatic impairment alters the safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of HSK3486. Research design and methods This was a clinical trial of HSK3486 in subjects with normal hepatic function (n = 8), and mild (Child-Pugh A; n = 8), or moderate (Child-Pugh B; n = 8) hepatic impairment. Each subject received an IV bolus dose of 0.4 mg/kg HSK3486 for 1 min, immediately followed by a maintenance infusion of 0.4 mg/kg/h HSK3486 for 30 min. Results In total, 24 subjects were enrolled and completed the study. HSK3486 was generally well tolerated by all subjects. There were no serious AEs and no deaths reported during the study. The incidence of AEs was numerically highest in subjects with moderate hepatic impairment. The exposure (AUC) of HSK3486 increased gradually with the decrease in hepatic function; however, degree of hepatic impairment had little effect on HSK3486 PD (MOAA/S and BIS). Conclusions Overall, there were no clinically relevant differences in HSK3486 exposure or PD in subjects with mild or moderate hepatic impairment compared to normal control. These data imply that HSK3486 dose adjustment is not warranted in subjects with mild or moderate hepatic impairment. Trial registration The trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (CT.gov identifier: NCT04145596). Key Message HSK3486 at an IV bolus dose of 0.4 mg/kg and a maintenance infusion of 0.4 mg/kg/h was safe and well tolerated by all mild or moderate hepatic impairment subjects and normal hepatic function subjects. There were no clinically relevant differences in HSK3486 exposure or PD in subjects with mild or moderate hepatic impairment compared to subjects with normal hepatic function. HSK3486 dose adjustment is not required in subjects with mild or moderate hepatic impairment.

Abstract A25: Copanlisib population pharmacokinetics (popPK) and exposure-response (ER) in relapsed indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (iNHL): Analysis from the 1-year follow-up of the phase III, randomized CHRONOS-3 trial

Abstract Introduction: CHRONOS-3 randomized patients (pts) with relapsed iNHL to the PI3K inhibitor copanlisib 60 mg administered on Day 1, 8, 15 of 28-day cycle in combination with standard rituximab (C+R) or placebo plus rituximab (P+R) and demonstrated superior progression-free survival (PFS) of C+R vs. P+R (hazard ratio[HR]: 0.52; Matasar et al. Lancet Oncol 2021). In an updated 1-year follow-up analysis, the benefit of C+R was confirmed in the overall relapsed iNHL population (Zinzani et al., EHA 2022) and in the subset of pts with FL (see Capra et al. AACR Lymphoma 2022 abstract). We investigated popPK and ER relationships for copanlisib efficacy and safety from a pooled analysis, with a particular focus on the 1-year follow-up of CHRONOS-3 to confirm copanlisib dose selection. Methods: A comprehensive popPK model for copanlisib was developed using plasma concentrations from 712 pts across 9 copanlisib clinical Phase 1-3 studies. Demographic, laboratory, and comedication covariates were investigated for their influence on copanlisib between-patient PK variability. Individual static and time-varying exposure estimates for pts enrolled in CHRONOS-3 were derived to investigate relationships to efficacy (PFS, overall response rate [ORR], complete response [CR]) and key treatment-emergent safety events using multivariate cox proportional hazards (CPH) and logistic regression analyses, after accounting for predefined potentially prognostic demographic, laboratory, and/or disease related baseline covariates. Results: Copanlisib PK was best described by a 3-compartment PK model with first-order elimination from the central compartment following intravenous infusion. Copanlisib PK was dose proportional and time independent with no accumulation. Covariates statistically selected as influencing copanlisib PK included rifampin (strong CYP3A inducer) and itraconazole (strong CYP3A inhibitor) co-administration, female sex, Japanese pts, mild or worse hepatic impairment, and a CHRONOS-3 study effect, however all identified covariates, aside from rifampin/itraconazole, had no clinically relevant effect (≤ 35%) on copanlisib AUC. In CHRONOS-3, CPH analyses demonstrated a statistically significant positive ER relationship for PFS where greater copanlisib exposure was associated with prolonged PFS. Relative to P+R, the HR for C+R at the 5th and 95th percentile of copanlisib time-varying exposure was 0.875 and 0.217, respectively. Thus, lower copanlisib doses may result in reduced efficacy in relapsed iNHL. CPH and/or logistic regression analyses demonstrated no significant ER relationship for ORR and investigated adverse events. Based on the modelling, lower starting doses of copanlisib are not anticipated to improve safety and tolerability. The ER analyses support the overall positive benefit/risk assessment of copanlisib reported from the clinical efficacy and results of CHRONOS-3 in iNHL. Conclusions: PopPK and ER analyses support copanlisib 60 mg administered on Day 1, 8, 15 of 28-day cycle dose selection in the relapsed iNHL population. Citation Format: Jonathan Moss, Dirk Garmann, Rupert Austin, Florian Hiemeyer, Patricia DeLora, Matthew J Matasar, Pier Luigi Zinzani, Vita Beckert, Lidia Mongay Soler, Barrett H Childs, Peter N Morcos. Copanlisib population pharmacokinetics (popPK) and exposure-response (ER) in relapsed indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (iNHL): Analysis from the 1-year follow-up of the phase III, randomized CHRONOS-3 trial [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Third AACR International Meeting: Advances in Malignant Lymphoma: Maximizing the Basic-Translational Interface for Clinical Application; 2022 Jun 23-26; Boston, MA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Blood Cancer Discov 2022;3(5_Suppl):Abstract nr A25.

605P Population pharmacokinetic (PK) analysis of mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) in patients with folate receptor α (FRα)-positive cancer

MIRV is a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate comprising an FRα-binding antibody, cleavable linker, and maytansinoid DM4 payload for patients (pts) with FRα-positive, high grade serious ovarian cancer (OC). Analysis was conducted across 3 studies to understand the impact of pt characteristics on the PK parameters of MIRV, DM4, and S-methyl-DM4 (SmDM4) metabolite in pts with FRα-positive tumors. A base model was developed for MIRV followed by a stepwise covariate search. Structural components were added for DM4 and SmDM4 concentration data while fixing MIRV PK parameters. The final semi-mechanistic model accommodated saturable elimination of MIRV and the payload metabolite. Model construction was based on 2 studies (n=445) with extensive sampling and validated in a 3rd study (n=98) with sparse sampling. The evaluated doses ranged from 0.15 mg/kg to 7 mg/kg total body weight, including the final recommended dose of 6 mg/kg adjusted ideal body weight (AIBW) every 3 weeks, which was administered to 87.8% of total pts. The population PK model predicted a low clearance (CL), small volume of distribution (Vd), and long elimination half-life (t1/2) for MIRV. Statistically significant covariates include AIBW, serum albumin, and age. Tumor FRα expression was not a significant covariate. AIBW showed an impact on CL and Vd. Albumin showed significant effect on CL but not on Vd. Age did not impact CL and was found to be a minor covariate on Vd. For 6 mg/kg AIBW, the effects of these covariates on the exposures to MIRV do not require dose adjustment. With a terminal elimination t1/2 of 115 hrs (4.8 days), the steady state can be reached in ∼24 days. Mild or moderate renal impairment and mild hepatic impairment did not significantly alter PK. Coadministration with weak, moderate, and strong cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors did not have clinically meaningful effects on PK parameters for MIRV, DM4, or SmDM4; CYP3A4 inducers were not evaluated. Population PK analysis supports 6 mg/kg AIBW dosing of MIRV, with exposure to MIRV, DM4, and SmDM4 maintained within the target range. Dosing adjustments would not be required for mild or moderate renal or mild hepatic impaired population.

Assessment of the Effect of Organ Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics of 2'-MOE and Phosphorothioate Modified Antisense Oligonucleotides.

The pharmacokinetics (PK) of 2'-O-methoxyethyl and phosphorothioate antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), with or without N-acetyl galactosamine conjugation, have been well characterized following subcutaneous or intravenous drug administration. However, the effect of organ impairment on ASO PK, primarily hepatic or renal impairment, has not yet been reported. ASOs distribute extensively to the liver and kidneys, where they are metabolized slowly by endo- and exonucleases, with minimal renal excretion as parent drug (<1%-3%). This short review evaluated the effect of organ impairment on ASO PK using 3 case studies: (1) a phase 1 renal impairment study evaluating a N-acetyl galactosamine-conjugated ASO in healthy study participants and study participants with moderate renal impairment, (2) a phase 2 study evaluating an unconjugated ASO in patients with end-stage renal disease; and (3) a phase 3 study evaluating an unconjugated ASO, which included patients with mild hepatic or renal impairment. Results showed that patients with end-stage renal disease had a mild increase (≈34%) in total plasma exposure, whereas mild or moderate renal impairment showed no effect on plasma PK. The effect of hepatic impairment on ASO PK could not be fully evaluated due to lack of data in moderate and severe hepatic impairment study participants. Nonetheless, available data suggest that mild hepatic impairment had no effect on ASO exposure.

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic combined BTK occupancy modeling for optimal dosing regimen prediction of acalabrutinib in patients alone, with different CYP3A4 variants, co-administered with CYP3A4 modulators and with hepatic impairment.

To develop a mathematical model combined between physiologically based pharmacokinetic and BTK occupancy (PBPK-BO) to simultaneously predict pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) changes of acalabrutinib (ACA) and active metabolite ACP-5862 in healthy humans as well as PD in patients. Next, to use the PBPK-BO to determine the optimal dosing regimens in patients alone, with different CYP3A4 variants, when co-administration with four CYP3A4 modulators and in patients with hepatic impairment, respectively. The PBPK-BO model was built using physicochemical and biochemical properties of ACA and ACP-5862 and then verified by observed PK and PD data from healthy humans and patients. Finally, the model was applied to determine optimal dosing regimens in various clinical situations. The simulations demonstrated that 100mg ACA twice daily (BID) was the optimal dosing regimen in patients alone. Additionally, dosage regimens might be reduced to 50mg BID in patients with five CYP3A4 variants. Moreover, the dosing regimen should be modified to 100mg (even to 50mg) once daily (QD) when co-administration with erythromycin or clarithromycin, and be increased to 200mg BID with rifampicin, and but be avoided co-administration with itraconazole. Furthermore, dosage regimen simulations showed that optimal dosing might be decreased to 50mg BID in patients with mild and moderate hepatic impairment, and be avoided taking ACA in severely hepatically impaired patients. This PBPK-BO model can predict PK and PD in healthy humans and patients and also predict the optimal dosing regimens in various clinical situations.

Effects of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics of the Dual GIP and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Tirzepatide.

Background and ObjectiveTirzepatide, a novel, once-weekly, dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, is approved in the US as a treatment for type 2 diabetes and is under development for long-term weight management, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics and tolerability of tirzepatide in participants with hepatic impairment (with or without type 2 diabetes) versus healthy participants with normal hepatic function.MethodsParticipants in this parallel, single-dose, open-label study were categorized by hepatic impairment defined by the baseline Child-Pugh (CP) score A (mild impairment; n = 6), B (moderate impairment; n = 6), or C (severe impairment; n = 7) or normal hepatic function (n = 13). All participants received a single subcutaneous 5-mg dose of tirzepatide. Blood samples were collected to determine tirzepatide plasma concentrations to estimate pharmacokinetic parameters. The primary pharmacokinetic parameters of area under the drug concentration–time curve from zero to infinity (AUC0–∞) and maximum observed drug concentration (Cmax) were evaluated using an analysis of covariance. The geometric least-squares means (LSM) and mean ratios for each group, between control and hepatic impairment levels, and the corresponding 90% confidence intervals (CIs) were estimated. The analysis of the time to maximum observed drug concentration was based on a nonparametric method. The relationships between the pharmacokinetic parameters and CP classification parameters (serum albumin level, total bilirubin level, and international normalized ratio) were also assessed. Adverse events were monitored to assess safety and tolerability.ResultsTirzepatide exposure, based on AUC0–∞ and Cmax, was similar across the control and hepatic impairment groups. Statistical analysis showed no difference in the geometric LSM AUC0–∞ or Cmax between participants in the control group and the hepatic impairment groups, with the 90% CI for the ratios of geometric LSM spanning unity (AUC0–∞ ratio of geometric LSM vs control [90% CI 1.08 [0.879, 1.32], 0.960 [0.790, 1.17], and 0.852 [0.699, 1.04] and Cmax ratio of geometric LSM vs control [90% CI]: 0.916 [0.726, 1.16], 1.00 [0.802, 1.25], and 0.972 [0.784, 1.21] for mild, moderate and severe hepatic impairment groups, respectively). There was no change in median time to Cmax of tirzepatide across all groups (time to Cmax median difference vs control [90% CI]: 0 [− 4.00, 12.00], 0 [− 12.00, 12.00], and 0 [− 11.83, 4.17], respectively). There was no significant relationship between the exposure of tirzepatide and the CP score (p > 0.1 for AUC0–∞, Cmax, and apparent total body clearance). Similarly, there was no clinically relevant relationship between the exposure of tirzepatide and serum albumin level, total bilirubin level, or international normalized ratio. The geometric LSM half-life values were also similar across the control and hepatic impairment groups. No notable differences in safety profiles were observed between participants with hepatic impairment and healthy control participants.ConclusionsTirzepatide pharmacokinetics was similar in participants with varying degrees of hepatic impairment compared with healthy participants. Thus, people with hepatic impairment treated with tirzepatide may not require dose adjustments.Clinical Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov identifier number NCT03940742.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40262-022-01140-3.