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•Fixed-dose combination (FDC) was bioequivalent to individual components (ICs) in Western and Korean adults.•Pharmacokinetic parameters of FDC and IC were generally similar.•No clinically relevant pharmacokinetic differences in Western vs Korean participants.•FDC and ICs were well tolerated, with no serious adverse events. We evaluated the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of dapagliflozin/sitagliptin versus individual component (IC) tablets in healthy Western and Korean participants. The combination of these antihyperglycemic drugs provides efficient glucose control, and the use of FDC has generally been shown to improve medication adherence in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Two randomized, open-label, two-period, two-treatment, single-dose, single-center, crossover bioequivalence studies conducted on healthy fasted German participants (aged 18–55 years; Western study) and South Korean participants (aged 19–55 years; Korean study) were included. In both studies, pharmacokinetic parameters (maximum [peak] plasma concentration [Cmax], area under the plasma concentration–time curve from zero to the last quantifiable concentration [AUClast], and area under the plasma concentration–time curve from zero to infinity [AUCinf]) were used to assess the bioequivalence of 10 mg dapagliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin FDC (Treatment A) with their ICs (Treatment B) under fasted conditions. Safety and tolerability were assessed throughout the study. Forty-six healthy participants (male, 60.9%; mean age, 39.5 years; mean body mass index [BMI], 23.9 kg/m2) were randomized in the Western study, and 51 healthy participants (male, 100.0%; mean age, 24.6 years; mean BMI, 23.9 kg/m2) were randomized in the Korean study. In both studies, the participants were randomized 1:1 into treatment sequence AB and treatment sequence BA. Dapagliflozin/sitagliptin FDC was bioequivalent to IC tablets in both Western and Korean studies, as the 90% confidence interval of the FDC to IC ratios of the geometric least-squares means of the pharmacokinetic parameters for both dapagliflozin and sitagliptin was within the 0.8000–1.2500 bioequivalence criterion limit. The observed differences in pharmacokinetic parameters, such as Cmax, AUClast, and AUCinf, between the Western and Korean studies were not clinically meaningful. Dapagliflozin/sitagliptin FDC and their ICs were well tolerated, with no serious adverse events reported in any of the study populations. The 10 mg dapagliflozin/100 mg sitagliptin FDC and IC formulations were bioequivalent in fasted healthy Western and Korean participants, with no new safety concerns identified, thus offering a useful alternative for patients currently receiving individual medications as part of their treatment regimen. Western study (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT05266404) and Korean study (clinicaltrials.gov: NCT05453786).

•The HFO-1234ze propellant is in development for pMDIs.•Exposure to BGF with HFO-1234ze versus HFA-134a and with a spacer was assessed.•When using a spacer, BGF exposure with HFO-1234ze did not exceed that with HFA-134a.•No new or unexpected safety findings were observed.•Findings provide evidence to help support future use of HFO-1234ze in BGF pMDIs. Hydrofluoroalkane-134a (HFA-134a), the propellant in the marketed budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate dihydrate (BGF) formulation, has a global warming potential (GWP) that falls above environmental regulation thresholds and therefore will be phased out. With global efforts to minimize carbon emissions, the hydrofluoroolefin-1234ze (HFO-1234ze) propellant, with a >99% lower GWP than HFA-134a, is in development for pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs). Spacers support drug delivery in patients with poor pMDI inhalation technique, but it is unknown if BGF exposure with HFO-1234ze exceeds that observed with HFA-134a when using a spacer. This Phase I study assessed systemic BGF component exposure with HFO-1234ze versus HFA-134a when using a spacer, and for HFO-1234ze with and without a spacer. Participants (N = 42) were randomized to BGF with HFA-134a with a spacer (reference), HFO-1234ze with a spacer (test), and HFO-1234ze without a spacer (descriptive treatment) over 3 treatment periods in 1 of 6 sequences. As spacer devices help to increase exposure, the upper limit of the 90% confidence interval (CI) of geometric mean ratios (GMRs) was of interest, and bioequivalence was not included as a study objective. Analyses demonstrated the upper 90% CI of the GMRs for maximum observed plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under the plasma concentration curve from time zero to the time of the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) were <125% for all BGF components for HFO-1234ze versus HFA-134a when using a spacer, indicating exposure with HFO-1234ze did not exceed exposure with HFA-134a. Additionally, Cmax was increased for all BGF components with HFO-1234ze when using versus not using a spacer, with the largest increases observed among participants with the lowest exposure when not using a spacer, likely due to poor inhalation technique. No new safety findings, and no deaths or serious adverse events, occurred during the study. These findings provide evidence that may help to support the future use of HFO-1234ze propellant in BGF pMDIs.

We evaluated safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PKs), and pharmacodynamics of AZD4831, a novel oral myeloperoxidase (MPO) inhibitor, in a randomized, single‐blind, placebo‐controlled study, following once‐daily multiple ascending dosing to steady‐state in healthy subjects. Target engagement was measured as specific MPO activity in plasma following ex vivo zymosan stimulation of whole blood. Except for generalized maculopapular rash in 4 of 13 subjects receiving the 2 highest doses, 15 and 45 mg AZD4831, no clinically relevant safety and tolerability findings were observed. AZD4831 was rapidly absorbed and plasma concentrations declined slowly with an elimination half‐life of ~ 60 hours. A dose/concentration‐effect relationship between MPO inhibition vs. AZD4831 exposure was established with > 50% MPO inhibition in plasma at concentrations in the low nanomolar range. Steady‐state levels were achieved within 10 days. Taken together, the PK profile, the sustained dose/concentration‐dependent MPO inhibition, and available clinical data support further clinical development of AZD4831 in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

Hydrofluoroolefin-1234ze (HFO-1234ze) is a next-generation propellant with 99.9% lower global warming potential (GWP) than hydrofluoroalkane-134a (HFA-134a). We report systemic and lung exposure bioequivalence for budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate (BGF) components with HFO-1234ze versus HFA-134a. These phase I, randomized, double-blind, single-dose, 3-way cross-over trials in healthy adults included three phases (screening; three single-dose treatment periods with 3- to 7-day washouts; follow-up). Participants were randomized to four BGF inhalations (160/9/4.8 µg/actuation) with test (HFO-1234ze) or reference (HFA-134a) treatments in one of three sequences, with HFA-134a administered during two of the three treatment periods. For lung exposure, oral activated charcoal was administered before and after treatment. Bioequivalence was considered established if the 90% confidence interval (CI) for the geometric mean ratio (GMR) was within 80%-125% (or expanded limits, if appropriate) for maximum plasma concentration (Cmax), area under the plasma concentration-curve from time zero to the last quantifiable concentration (AUClast) and AUC from time zero to infinity (AUCinf; US approach only). Bioequivalence criteria were met across BGF components. The 90% CI for the GMR was within 80%-125% (or expanded limits) for HFO-1234ze versus HFA-134a, for systemic (GMR: Cmax, 85.41-99.29; AUClast, 95.74-102.48; AUCinf, 90.72-102.58) and lung (GMR: Cmax, 93.39-104.24, AUClast, 97.02-107.76; AUCinf, 101.45-112.22) exposure. No serious adverse events were reported. Total systemic and lung exposure to all BGF components met bioequivalence criteria for HFO-1234ze versus HFA-134a, with no new or unexpected safety findings. The near-zero GWP HFO-1234ze propellant is a viable replacement for HFA-134a. NCT05569421 (clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05569421) and NCT05477108 (clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05477108).

Excessive activation of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) underlies the pathophysiology of heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Hyperkalemia risk limits the therapeutic use of conventional MR antagonists. AZD9977 is a nonsteroidal, selective MR modulator that may protect nonepithelial tissues without disturbing electrolyte balance. This phase I study investigated the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of multiple oral doses of AZD9977 in healthy volunteers. Twenty‐seven male participants aged 23–45 years were randomized 3:1 to receive oral AZD9977 or placebo for 8 days (with twice‐daily dosing on days 2–7), in dose cohorts of 50, 150, and 300 mg (AZD9977, n = 6 per cohort; placebo, n = 3 per cohort). Adverse events occurred in 4 of 18 participants receiving AZD9977 (22.2%) and 6 of 9 receiving placebo (66.7%), all of mild or moderate severity; none were serious or led to withdrawal. AZD9977 was rapidly absorbed, with median time of maximum concentration of 0.50–0.84 hours across dose groups. Area under the curve and maximum concentration were approximately dose proportional but elimination and accumulation terminal half‐life increased with dose. Steady‐state was reached after 3–4 days, with dose‐dependent accumulation of 1.2–1.7‐fold. Renal clearance was 5.9–6.5 L/hour and 24–37% of AZD9977 was excreted in the urine. Serum aldosterone levels increased dose dependently from days −1 to 7 in participants receiving AZD9977, but serum potassium levels and urinary electrolyte excretion were unchanged. AZD9977 was generally well‐tolerated with no safety concerns. Exploratory outcomes suggested reduced hyperkalemia risk compared with MR antagonists. These findings support further clinical development of AZD9977.

Background and Objective AZD5718, a 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (FLAP) inhibitor, is in clinical development for treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study evaluated AZD5718 pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and tolerability in healthy male Japanese subjects. Methods Four cohorts of eight Japanese subjects were randomized to receive oral doses of AZD5718 (60, 180, 360, and 600 mg) or matching placebo administered as a single dose on Day 1 and as once-daily doses from Day 3 to Day 10 in fasted conditions. Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and safety data were collected. Results The pharmacokinetics characteristics of AZD5718 in Japanese male subjects were similar to those reported in a previous study, and the pharmacokinetics were characterized as rapid absorption with median time to reach maximum concentration ( T max ) of 1–2 h Creatine-normalized urine maximum concentration ( C max ) with mean half-lives ranging from 8 to 21 h, and supra-proportional increase in exposure over the 60–600 mg dose range evaluated. Also, an increase in steady-state area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) compared to the first dose was observed. After both single and multiple doses of AZD5718, a clear dose/concentration-effect relationship was shown for urinary leukotriene E 4 (LTE 4 ) versus AZD5718 exposure with > 80 % inhibition at plasma concentrations in the lower nM range. No clinically relevant safety and tolerability findings were observed. Conclusions The observed pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics were similar to reported data for non-Japanese healthy subjects, which support further evaluation of AZD5718 at similar doses/exposures in Japanese and non-Japanese subjects for future evaluation in patients with CAD and CKD.

In this study, the mass balance, pharmacokinetics (PK) and metabolism of atuliflapon, a novel 5‐lipoxygenase‐activating protein inhibitor, were investigated in healthy male subjects. A single oral dose of 200 mg [14C]atuliflapon suspension was administered to six healthy male subjects. Mass balance, PK and metabolite profiles of atuliflapon were analyzed using radioactivity monitoring and liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry analysis. The safety of atuliflapon was assessed during the study. Atuliflapon was rapidly absorbed with a median tmax of 1.5 h, followed by a biphasic decline in plasma exposure rendering a terminal half‐life of ~20 h. Unchanged atuliflapon was the predominant radioactive component in plasma, accounting for 40.1% of the total drug‐related exposure (DRE), while a direct N‐glucuronide was the only metabolite exceeding 10% of DRE, accounting for 20.9%. Renal excretion of intact atuliflapon accounted for <1% of the administered dose. In total 85.2% of administered radioactivity was recovered over 312 h with 79.3% and 5.9% in feces and urine, respectively. Parent atuliflapon contributed to approximately 40% of the recovered dose in excreta, while metabolites resulting from phase 1 oxidative pathways accounted for more than 30% of the excreted dose. Overall, a single oral dose of 200 mg [14C]atuliflapon suspension was well tolerated in healthy male subjects. The human metabolism and disposition data obtained will support future development and submissions of atuliflapon as a potential candidate drug for the treatment of cardiovascular, cardiorenal, and respiratory indications. Proposed metabolic pathways for atuliflapon in humans. Asterisk (*) designates the site of 14C labelling.

Background and Objective Mitiperstat (AZD4831) is a novel irreversible oral myeloperoxidase inhibitor in clinical development for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of multiple ascending doses of mitiperstat in healthy male Japanese and Chinese volunteers. Methods Three cohorts of eight Japanese participants were randomized to receive once-daily oral doses of mitiperstat 2.5, 5 or 10 mg or matching placebo for 10 days (six receiving mitiperstat and two receiving placebo, per cohort). One cohort of eight Chinese participants was randomized to receive mitiperstat 5 mg or matching placebo for 10 days (six receiving mitiperstat and two receiving placebo). Results Mitiperstat was rapidly absorbed, with a time to maximum plasma concentration of 1–2 h. Exposure was dose proportional over the investigated dose range, as assessed by area under the concentration–time curve and maximum and trough plasma concentrations. Steady state was reached within 10 days, and accumulation was observed, consistent with the observed long elimination half-life of mitiperstat (50.2–57.8 h). Except for a few events of maculopapular rash, mitiperstat up to 5 mg was well tolerated in participants of Japanese or Chinese origin. Conclusions The pharmacokinetics of mitiperstat were similar among Japanese and Chinese participants. These characteristics were similar to those in a previous multiple ascending-dose study in healthy primarily white and Black/African American volunteers. Therefore, the pharmacokinetics of mitiperstat do not affect dosing regimens in these different populations. Trial Registration NCT04232345 (03/01/2020).

Background and Objective Mitiperstat (AZD4831) is a novel irreversible oral myeloperoxidase inhibitor in clinical development for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability of multiple ascending doses of mitiperstat in healthy male Japanese and Chinese volunteers. Methods Three cohorts of eight Japanese participants were randomized to receive once-daily oral doses of mitiperstat 2.5, 5 or 10 mg or matching placebo for 10 days (six receiving mitiperstat and two receiving placebo, per cohort). One cohort of eight Chinese participants was randomized to receive mitiperstat 5 mg or matching placebo for 10 days (six receiving mitiperstat and two receiving placebo). Results Mitiperstat was rapidly absorbed, with a time to maximum plasma concentration of 1–2 h. Exposure was dose proportional over the investigated dose range, as assessed by area under the concentration–time curve and maximum and trough plasma concentrations. Steady state was reached within 10 days, and accumulation was observed, consistent with the observed long elimination half-life of mitiperstat (50.2–57.8 h). Except for a few events of maculopapular rash, mitiperstat up to 5 mg was well tolerated in participants of Japanese or Chinese origin. Conclusions The pharmacokinetics of mitiperstat were similar among Japanese and Chinese participants. These characteristics were similar to those in a previous multiple ascending-dose study in healthy primarily white and Black/African American volunteers. Therefore, the pharmacokinetics of mitiperstat do not affect dosing regimens in these different populations. Trial Registration NCT04232345 (03/01/2020).

IntroductionRoux-en-Y gastric bypass (GBP) is associated with changes in cardiometabolic risk factors and bioavailability of drugs, but whether these changes are induced by calorie restriction, the weight loss or surgery per se, remains uncertain. The COCKTAIL study was designed to disentangle the short-term (6 weeks) metabolic and pharmacokinetic effects of GBP and a very low energy diet (VLED) by inducing a similar weight loss in the two groups.Methods and analysisThis open, non-randomised, three-armed, single-centre study is performed at a tertiary care centre in Norway. It aims to compare the short-term (6 weeks) and long-term (2 years) effects of GBP and VLED on, first, bioavailability and pharmacokinetics (24 hours) of probe drugs and biomarkers and, second, their effects on metabolism, cardiometabolic risk factors and biomarkers. The primary outcomes will be measured as changes in: (1) all six probe drugs by absolute bioavailability area under the curve (AUCoral/AUCiv) of midazolam (CYP3A4 probe), systemic exposure (AUCoral) of digoxin and rosuvastatin and drug:metabolite ratios for omeprazole, losartan and caffeine, levels of endogenous CYP3A biomarkers and genotypic variation, changes in the expression and activity data of the drug-metabolising, drug transport and drug regulatory proteins in biopsies from various organs and (2) body composition, cardiometabolic risk factors and metabolic biomarkers.Ethics and disseminationThe COCKTAIL protocol was reviewed and approved by the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics (Ref: 2013/2379/REK sørøst A). The results will be disseminated to academic and health professional audiences and the public via presentations at conferences, publications in peer-reviewed journals and press releases and provided to all participants.Trial registration number NCT02386917.