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Influence of Drug Transporter Expression on the Pharmacokinetics of the HIV Protease Inhibitor Kaletra

Influence of Drug Transporter Expression on the Pharmacokinetics of the HIV Protease Inhibitor Kaletra (Lopinavir/Ritonavir) and on the Concentration Relations Between Plasma, Blood Cells, Saliva and Urine

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT00176033
Enrollment
12
Registered
2005-09-15
Start date
2005-01-31
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2009-02-13

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Conditions

Healthy, Pharmacokinetics

Keywords

ritonavir, lopinavir, HIV Infections

Brief summary

The aim of this study is to determine the pharmacokinetics of Kaletra™ (HIV protease inhibitors lopinavir and ritonavir) in different body compartments and to assess the role of four different drug transporters (MDR, MRP1, MRP2 and BCRP) in the tissue distribution of the two protease inhibitors. The latter will be studied by comparing intracellular concentrations of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) with total and free plasma concentrations in healthy individuals. These effects will be studied after single dose (day 1), during steady state (day 3), and during chronic treatment (day 14).

Detailed description

Objective: Measurement of AUC, Cmax, tmax, t1/2 and clearance (Cl) of the protease inhibitor Kaletra™ (lopinavir and ritonavir) each in the plasma of healthy individuals * establish free and total plasma - blood cell concentration-relationship * establish free and total plasma - saliva concentration-relationship * establish blood cell concentration - drug transporter expression-relationship

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Heidelberg University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Good state of health

Exclusion criteria

* Drug treatment with known inhibitors or inducers of cytochrome P450 isozymes or ABC-transporters within the preceding 2 months * Any acute or chronic illness * Smoking * Pregnancy * Alcohol or drug abuse

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026