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DIABETES THERAPY
卷 14, 期 2, 页码 347-362出版社
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s13300-022-01349-2
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Bioequivalence; Diabetes; Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor; Fixed-dose combination; Metformin; Pharmacokinetics; Single-pill combination; Sitagliptin
Three studies compared the bioequivalence of new generic tablet formulations of sitagliptin and the fixed-dose combination of sitagliptin/metformin in healthy volunteers. The results showed that the new products demonstrated bioequivalence to the reference products, indicating similar efficacy and tolerability in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes.
Introduction: Three studies compared the bioequivalence (BE) of new generic tablet formulations of sitagliptin (100 mg; fasting) and the fixed-dose combination (FDC) of sitagliptin/metformin (50/850 mg, 50/1000 mg; both fed) in healthy volunteers with the same tablet strengths of the reference products Januvia and Janumet. Methods: The study design was open-label, single-dose, randomized with two-way crossover periods. Blood sampling was performed for 72/48 h in the sitagliptin/FDC studies, respectively. Primary pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters for sitagliptin and metformin were area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to last timepoint of measurable concentration (AUC(0-t)) and maximum plasma concentration (C-max). Test (T) and reference (R) formulations proved bioequivalent if 90% confidence interval (CI) of geometric least-squares mean ratio for AUC(0-t) and C-max were within BE acceptance range of 80.00-125.00%. Safety evaluations included vital signs, clinical laboratory tests, and adverse events (AEs). Results: Treated/evaluable volunteers for BE per study were: 30/28 (sitagliptin 100 mg), 26/25 (FDC 50/850 mg), and 26/24 (FDC 50/1000 mg). The 90% CI of the geometric means of T/R ratios for primary PK parameters were within predefined BE limits: CI for AUC(0-t) and C-max were 95.83-100.37% and 91.85-109.56% (sitagliptin 100 mg); 100.84-103.69% and 93.44-105.10% (FDC 50/850 mg), and 101.26-105.20% and 98.71-112.89% (FDC 50/1000 mg); respective values for metformin were 94.23-101.89% and 91.66-99.38% (FDC 50/850 mg) and 98.45-104.89% and 96.79-105.62% (FDC 50/1000 mg). All AEs were nonserious, transient, and mostly mild. Safety evaluations did not reveal any relevant difference between T and R formulations. Conclusions: The new generic tablet formulations of sitagliptin 100 mg and the FDCs sitagliptin/metformin 50/850 mg and 50/1000 mg demonstrated bioequivalence to originator reference products. Therefore, the new products are expected to provide efficacy and tolerability similar to those of the reference products in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
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