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Avandia

[Rosiglitazone maleate]

Parameter 1 mg
Fasting
2 mg
Fasting
8 mg
Fasting
8 mg
Fed
AUC0-inf
[ng. hr./ mL]
358
(112)
733
(184)
2971
(730)
2890
(795)
Cmax
[ng/ mL]
76
(13)
156
(42)
598
(117)
432
(92)
Half-life
[hr.]
3.16
(0.72)
3.15
(0.39)
3.37
(0.63)
3.59
(0.70)
CL/ F *
[L/ hr.]
3.03
(0.87)
2.89
(0.71)
2.85
(0.69)
2.97
(0.81) *
CL/ F = Oral Clearance.

Absorption

The absolute bioavailability of rosiglitazone is 99%. Peak plasma concentrations are observed about 1 hour after dosing. Administration of rosiglitazone with food resulted in no change in overall exposure (AUC), but there was an approximately 28% decrease in Cmax and a delay in Tmax (1.75 hours). These changes are not likely to be clinically significant; therefore, AVANDIA may be administered with or without food.

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Distribution

The mean (CV%) oral volume of distribution (Vss/ F) of rosiglitazone is approximately 17.6 (30%) liters, based on a population pharmacokinetic analysis. Rosiglitazone is approximately 99.8% bound to plasma proteins, primarily albumin.

Metabolism

Rosiglitazone is extensively metabolized with no unchanged drug excreted in the urine. The major routes of metabolism were N-demethylation and hydroxylation, followed by conjugation with sulfate and glucuronic acid. All the circulating metabolites are considerably less potent than parent and, therefore, are not expected to contribute to the insulin-sensitizing activity of rosiglitazone.

In vitro data demonstrate that rosiglitazone is predominantly metabolized by Cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzyme 2C8, with CYP2C9 contributing as a minor pathway.

Excretion

Following oral or intravenous administration of [ 14 C] rosiglitazone maleate, approximately 64% and 23% of the dose was eliminated in the urine and in the feces, respectively. The plasma half-life of [ 14 C] related material ranged from 103 to 158 hours.

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