Bioequivalence Study of Montelukast 10 mg Tablets

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Purpose The objective of this study was to confirm if two formulations of montelukast tablets are bioequivalent. Test product was Montelukast (10 mg tablets; GlaxoSmithKline) and reference product Singulair (10 mg tablets; Merck Sharp & Dohme). The single dosage was one tablet. The study was prospective, open-label, randomized, crossover, single dose, with 02 treatments, 02 sequences and 02 periods, under fasting conditions. The population was composed of 32 healthy volunteers, both genders, adults between 18-50 years. The comparative bioavailability of the two formulations was evaluated based in statistical comparisons of relevant pharmacokinetic parameters, obtained from data of drug concentrations in blood.
ConditionAsthma
InterventionDrug: Montelukast 10 mg
Drug: Montelukast 10 mg
PhasePhase 1
SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
Responsible PartyGlaxoSmithKline
ClinicalTrials.gov IdentifierNCT01943942
First ReceivedNovember 28, 2012
Last UpdatedSeptember 12, 2013
Last verifiedJuly 2013

Tracking Information[ + expand ][ + ]

First Received DateNovember 28, 2012
Last Updated DateSeptember 12, 2013
Start DateMay 2010
Estimated Primary Completion DateMay 2010
Current Primary Outcome Measures
  • Peak Plasma Concentration (CMAX) of montelukast [Time Frame: 0.0, 0.5, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, and 18 hours postdosage] [Designated as safety issue: No]Pharmacokinetics
  • Area under the plasma concentration versus time curve (AUC) of montelukast [Time Frame: 0.0, 0.5, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 4.5, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, and 18 hours postdosage] [Designated as safety issue: No]Pharmacokinetics
Current Secondary Outcome MeasuresNot Provided

Descriptive Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Brief TitleBioequivalence Study of Montelukast 10 mg Tablets
Official TitleOpen, Two Periods, Two Treatments, Two Sequences, Cross-over, Randomized Study With Single Dosage of Two Oral Preparations Containing Montelukast 10 mg (Product of GlaxoSmithKline México, S.A. de C.V. vs. Singulair, Merck Sharp & Dohme de México, S.A. de C.V.)in Fasting Healthy Volunteers
Brief Summary
The objective of this study was to confirm if two formulations of montelukast tablets are
bioequivalent.

Test product was Montelukast (10 mg tablets; GlaxoSmithKline) and reference product
Singulair (10 mg tablets; Merck Sharp & Dohme). The single dosage was one tablet.

The study was prospective, open-label, randomized, crossover, single dose, with 02
treatments, 02 sequences and 02 periods, under fasting conditions.

The population was composed of 32 healthy volunteers, both genders, adults between 18-50
years.

The comparative bioavailability of the two formulations was evaluated based in statistical
comparisons of relevant pharmacokinetic parameters, obtained from data of drug
concentrations in blood.
Detailed DescriptionNot Provided
Study TypeInterventional
Study PhasePhase 1
Study DesignAllocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Open Label
ConditionAsthma
InterventionDrug: Montelukast 10 mg
Reference product
Other Names:
  • Singulair
  • Merck Sharp & Dohme
Drug: Montelukast 10 mg
Test product
Study Arm (s)
  • Experimental: A (reference)/ B (test)
    initial administration of reference and cross-over to test
  • Experimental: B (test)/ A (reference)
    initial administration of test and cross-over to reference

Recruitment Information[ + expand ][ + ]

Recruitment StatusCompleted
Estimated Enrollment32
Estimated Completion DateMay 2010
Estimated Primary Completion DateMay 2010
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

Free will participation according to Mexican regulation, Helsinki Declaration, and Good
Clinical Practice.

Healthy, between 18 and 50 years. Body Mass Index between 19 and 27 In good health by
complete medical history and laboratory tests. Blood pressure 130-90/ 90-60 mm Hg; heart
rate 55-100 beat per minute, respiratory rate 14-20 movements per minute.

Laboratory tests +/- 10% of normal interval (blood cytology, blood chemistry 27 elements,
Hepatitis B and C antigens, HIV, urinalysis, anti-doping, pregnancy, electrocardiogram) -

Exclusion Criteria:

Alteration of vital signs Not complying with inclusion criteria History of cardiovascular,
kidney, hepatic, muscular, metabolic, gastrointestinal (including constipation),
neurologic, endocrine, hematopoietic (any kind of anemia), asthma, mental or organic
disease. Those suffering from muscular trauma 21 days before the beginning of the study.

Requirement of any kind of medication during the course of the study, except study
medication.

History of dyspepsia, gastritis, esophagitis, duodenal or gastric ulcer. Exposure to
medications known as inducers or inhibitors of hepatic enzymes or administration of
potentially toxic medication in the 30 days before the study beginning.

Administration of any medication in the 14 days or 5 half-lives (whatever longer) previous
to the beginning of the study.

Hospitalization for any cause in the seven months before the beginning of the study.

Administration of investigational drugs in the 60 days before the study. Allergy to any
antibiotics or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics. Alcohol ingestion or intake of
beverages containing xanthines (coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, mate, cola drinks) or
ingestion of charcoal grilled food or grapefruit or orange juice in the 72 hours before
the hospitalization or tobacco smoking in the 72 hours before the beginning of the study.

Blood donation or loss => 450 ml in the 60 days before the beginning of the study.

History of drug or alcohol abuse. Special diet requirement, for instance vegetarian diet.
Inability to understand nature, aims, and possible consequences of the study.
Non-cooperative attitude during the study. Positive anti-doping or pregnancy test.
Breast-feeding. Females on contraceptive hormonal treatment.

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GenderBoth
Ages18 Years
Accepts Healthy VolunteersAccepts Healthy Volunteers
ContactsNot Provided
Location CountriesNot Provided

Administrative Information[ + expand ][ + ]

NCT Number NCT01943942
Other Study ID Numbers117015
Has Data Monitoring CommitteeNo
Information Provided ByGlaxoSmithKline
Study SponsorGlaxoSmithKline
CollaboratorsNot Provided
Investigators Study Director: GSK Clinical Trials GlaxoSmithKline
Verification DateJuly 2013