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Bioequivalence between novel ready-to-use liquid formulations of the recombinant human GH Omnitrope and the original lyophilized formulations for reconstitution of Omnitrope and Genotropin.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20332125     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: Two strengths of a novel ready-to-use liquid preparation of the recombinant human GH (rhGH) Omnitrope were developed to increase the convenience for the patients. DESIGN: Omnitrope 3.3 mg/ml solution or Omnitrope 6.7 mg/ml solution was compared to Omnitrope 5 mg/ml powder and Genotropin 5 mg/ml powder in terms of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, and local tolerance after a single s.c. dose of 5 mg. METHODS: Two randomized, double-blind, single-dose, three-way crossover studies were carried out in 36 young healthy volunteers each. Endogenous GH secretion was suppressed with a 25-h continuous i.v. infusion of octreotide (40 microg/h) starting 1 h before rhGH administration. RESULTS: Pharmacokinetic parameters were similar for the three treatments in both studies respectively. Bioequivalence criteria were met for area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) and C(max). Likewise, the pharmacodynamic parameters for IGF1, IGF-binding protein 3, and non-esterified fatty acid were similar for all preparations. No differences in adverse events were observed between groups. CONCLUSIONS: Omnitrope 3.3 mg/ml solution, 6.7 mg/ml solution, and 5 mg/ml powder, and Genotropin 5 mg/ml powder are bioequivalent, have similar pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles, and are equally safe. Overall, the products can be considered to be therapeutically interchangeable.
Authors:
Uwe Fuhr; Daniel Tuculanu; Alexander Berghout; Sigrid Balser; Arnd Schwebig; Paul Saenger
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-03-23
Journal Detail:
Title:  European journal of endocrinology / European Federation of Endocrine Societies     Volume:  162     ISSN:  1479-683X     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur. J. Endocrinol.     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-21     Completed Date:  2010-06-28     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9423848     Medline TA:  Eur J Endocrinol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1051-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Department of Pharmacology, Hospital of the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Administration, Oral
Adult
Area Under Curve
Cross-Over Studies
Double-Blind Method
Female
Human Growth Hormone / administration & dosage*,  pharmacokinetics*
Humans
Male
Pharmaceutical Solutions
Recombinant Proteins / administration & dosage*,  pharmacokinetics*
Suspensions
Therapeutic Equivalency
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Pharmaceutical Solutions; 0/Recombinant Proteins; 0/Suspensions; 12629-01-5/Human Growth Hormone

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