Kinetic interaction between theophylline and a newly developed anti-allergic drug, pemirolast potassium

T. Hasegawa, K. Takagi, M. Nadai, Y. Ogura, T. Nabeshima

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Abstract

The effect of a newly developed anti-allergic drug, pemirolast potassium (TBX), on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of theophylline was investigated under steady-state conditions in seven healthy male volunteers. A sustained-release theophylline formulation (100 mg twice daily at 12 h intervals) was given as monotherapy and coadministered with TBX (10 mg twice daily at 12 h). Plasma concentration-time curves and the urinary excretion of theophylline and its major metabolites after administration of theophylline alone and after coadministration with TBX were compared. No significant adverse effects from this study were observed. There were no significant differences in the total body clearance, renal clearance and maximum concentration of theophylline between the two treatments, although coadministration of TBX significantly delayed the time to reach maximum concentration of theophylline. In the case of urinary excretion, no significant changes in the fraction of urinary excretion of theophylline and its metabolites were observed. These results indicate that TBX has little or no effect on the pharmacokinetics and metabolism of theophylline and suggest that TBX is safe for asthma patients receiving theophylline therapy for treatment of chronic obstructive airway diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)55-58
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 02-1994
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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