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. 2012 Nov;33(11):1417-23.
doi: 10.1038/aps.2012.118. Epub 2012 Oct 29.

Population pharmacokinetics of lamotrigine in Chinese children with epilepsy

Da-ke He  1 , Li Wang, Jiong Qin, Shen Zhang, Wei Lu, Ling Li, Jian-ming Zhang, Wei-qun Bao, Xiao-qing Song, Hai-tao Liu
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Population pharmacokinetics of lamotrigine in Chinese children with epilepsy

Da-ke He et al. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2012 Nov.

Abstract

Aim: To establish a population pharmacokinetics (PPK) model for lamotrigine (LTG) in Chinese children with epilepsy in order to formulate an individualized dosage guideline.

Methods: LTG steady-state plasma concentration data from therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) were collected retrospectively from 284 patients, with a total of 404 plasma drug concentrations. LTG concentrations were determined using a HPLC method. The patients were divided into 2 groups: PPK model group (n=116) and PPK valid group (n=168). A PPK model of LTG was established with NONMEM based on the data from PPK model group according to a one-compartment model with first order absorption and elimination. To validate the basic and final model, the plasma drug concentrations of the patients in PPK model group and PPK valid group were predicted by the two models.

Results: The final regression model for LTG was as follows: CL (L/h)=1.01*(TBW/27.87)(0.635)*e(-0.753*VPA)*e(0.868*CBZ)*e(0.633*PB), Vd (L)= 16.7*(TBW/27.87). The final PPK model was demonstrated to be stable and effective in the prediction of serum LTG concentrations by an internal and external approach validation.

Conclusion: A PPK model of LTG in Chinese children with epilepsy was successfully established with NONMEM. LTG concentrations can be predicted accurately by this model. The model may be very useful for establishing initial LTG dosage guidelines.

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Observed versus predicted lamotrigine (LTG) plasma concentrations (population predicted concentration) according to basic (up) and final (down) population models (internal approach validation). Dotted line: regression lines.
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Observed versus predicted lamotrigine (LTG) plasma concentrations (population predicted concentration) according to basic (up) and final (down) population models (external approach validation). Dotted line: regression lines.
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