Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics of Amphetamine Extended-Release Oral Suspension (AMPH EROS) in 6–12-Year-Old Children with ADHD. (April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pardo, Antonio; Childress, Ann C.; King, Thomas R.; Rafla, Eman; Kando, Judith C.
• Is Part Of: CNS spectrums. Volume 26:Number 2(2021)
• Page Start: 163
• Page End: 163
• Publication Date: 2021-04
• Subjects: Neuropsychiatry -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Neurology -- Periodicals; 616.8005
• DOI: 10.1017/S1092852920002631
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1092-8529

Abstract

Abstract: Methods: This Phase 1, open-label, single-dose, one-period, one-treatment PK study enrolled 12 children 6–12 y with ADHD. PK parameters for d- and l-amphetamine in plasma (Cmax, tmax, AUC0–8, and t1/2) were calculated and expressed as means, geometric means, and standard deviations. The primary endpoint was all objective PK measurements at 28 hours post-dose. PK was evaluated for 2 cohorts (6 pts ages 6–9 y and 6 pts aged 10–12 y). Safety was monitored continuously and assessed based on occurrence of adverse events. Results: A single dose of 10 mg (4 ml) AMPH EROS (2.5 mg/ml) administered under fasted conditions resulted in a rapid rise in mean plasma concentration in d-amphetamine, reaching maximum concentrations within 5 hours. The overall study population mean (SD) plasma AUC0–8 (d-amphetamine) was 1061.2 (309) h*ng/mL, and for l-amphetamine was 380.5 (112) h*ng/mL. The mean maximum concentration (Cmax) for the overall study population was 54.91 ng/mL and 17.1 (5.2) ng/mL for d- and l-amphetamine, respectively. The overall study population median time to maximum concentrations (Tmax) for d-amphetamine were reached at 3.4 hours, and for l-amphetamine at 4.1 hours. The elimination half-life (t1/2) for the entire study cohort was 10.6 (2.0) hours for d-amphetamine, and 12.5 (3.2) hours for l-amphetamine. Directionally, a higher mean Cmax, AUC0–8, AUCt, and median Tmax were observed in the younger (6 to 9-year-old) age group, and this result was consistent with both the d- and l-amphetamine enantiomers. The mean elimination t1/2 for both d- and l-amphetamine was higher in the older cohort (10–12 years) than in the 6 to 12-year-olds. Study drug was well-tolerated by the subjects in this study. Two TEAEs were reported in one subject TEAEs (diarrhea and rash on legs) occurred approximately 12 hours postdose. Conclusions: This study confirmed that the PK profile of AMPH EROS in 6 to 12-year-olds provided a consistent, predictable extended-release profile in a highly titratable liquid formulation, and this finding was relatively consistent and directionally predictable between the age groups assessed, with higher maximum concentrations and AUCs and shorter elimination half-lives noted in the younger population, with no anomalous parameters demonstrated, and no untoward or unexpected safety issues noted. Funding: Tris Pharma, Inc.