Effect of Hepatic Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics of Single-Dose Viloxazine Extended-Release Capsules (Qelbree®) in Adults
摘要
Viloxazine (extended-release [ER] capsules) is a nonstimulant medication approved for the treatment of pediatric (aged ≥ 6 years) and adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This study assessed the effect of hepatic impairment (HI) on the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of viloxazine ER.
MethodsIn this open-label, multicenter study, adults (18–78 years) with mild (n = 8), moderate (n = 8), or severe (n = 8) HI (Child–Pugh classification) and a demographically matched control cohort with normal hepatic function received a single oral dose of viloxazine ER (200 or 400 mg), following a ≥ 10-h overnight fast. Blood samples were collected for 72 h post-administration and analyzed for viloxazine and its primary metabolite 5-hydroxy-viloxazine glucuronide. The potential for HI to impact pharmacokinetics was evaluated using relative bioavailability analysis of viloxazine maximum measured plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the concentration–time curve (AUC) parameters and comparison of time to Cmax (Tmax) and terminal elimination half-life (t1/2). Safety and tolerability were also evaluated.
ResultsIn adults with versus without HI (any severity), there were no significant differences in viloxazine Cmax (mean ± standard deviation [SD] for mild HI, 3.1 ± 1.0 µg/mL versus 2.4 ± 0.4 µg/mL; moderate HI, 2.5 ± 0.8 µg/mL versus 2.5 ± 0.6 µg/mL; severe HI, 1.3 ± 0.4 µg/mL versus 1.5 ± 0.2 µg/mL) and AUC (from time 0 to infinity; mean ± SD for mild HI, 70.5 ± 19.3 h·µg/mL versus 56.8 ± 8.6 h·µg/mL; moderate HI, 62.8 ± 28.9 h·µg/mL versus 60.4 ± 20.5 h·µg/mL; severe HI, 42.0 ± 16.4 h·µg/mL versus 33.1 ± 9.7 h·µg/mL), and mean exposure for those with HI was within 25% of matched control values. Increased t1/2 was observed in moderate and severe HI versus controls (mean ± SD for mild HI, 7.6 ± 3.1 h versus 6.7 ± 2.5 h; moderate HI, 9.3 ± 3.1 h versus 6.0 ± 1.7 h; severe HI, 14.2 ± 5.8 h versus 7.1 ± 2.7 h). No adverse event (AE) was reported by ≥ 2 study participants with HI. The most common AEs were headache (n = 1 mild HI, n = 2 healthy controls) and somnolence (n = 2 healthy controls).
ConclusionsMild-to-severe HI showed minimal impact on viloxazine ER exposure. The single dose of viloxazine ER was well-tolerated with no identified safety concerns.