Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Keywords
AZD9056, Pharmacokinetics, interaction, Methotrexate, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Brief summary
The main aim of this clinical study is to investigate whether the blood concentration of methotrexate changes when AZD9056 is co- administered together with methotrexate.
Interventions
Tablets for oral use. 400 mg once daily for 7 days
Tablet for oral use.7.5 to 20 mg single dose administration at visit 2 and 3.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis * Currently on Methotrexate treatment * Provision of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* History of malignancy (except for treated squamous and basal cell carcinoma of the skin more than 5 years prior to entry) * Patients who were taking prescription of medications listed below: Medications that are hepatic enzyme inducers and that were inhibitors of cytochrome P450, Lovastatin * Leflunomide, hydroxychloroquine, cyclosporin or anti-tumour necrosis factor therapies within 90 days of Visit 1, or treatment with rituximab within 1 year before Visit 1
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacokinetics of AZD9056 and Methotrexate | Pharmacokinetic samples for Methotrexate taken at baseline and and at steady state.Pharmacokinetc samples for AZD9056 taken at steady state |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pharmacokinetics of AZD9056 and 7-OH Methotrexate | Pharmacokinetics samples for 7-OH Methotrexate taken at baseline and and at steady state.Pharmacokinetc samples for AZD9056 taken at steady state |
| Safety and tolerability (Physical examination, vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG), safety laboratory,adverse events.) | During the whole study |