Bioequivalence Study of Finasteride 5 mg Tablet Formulations Under Fasting Conditions
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Purpose
The objective of this study was to evaluate the relative bioavailability of the test formulation of finasteride 5 mg tablets (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited) with the reference formulation PROSCAR® 5 mg Tablet (Merck & Co., Inc.)under fasting conditions in healthy adult male subjects.
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
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Healthy |
Drug: Finasteride |
Phase 1 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Bio-equivalence Study Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | A Randomized, Single-dose, Two-treatment, Two-way, Crossover Bioequivalence Study of Finasteride 5 mg Tablets (Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited) With the Reference Formulation PROSCAR® 5 mg Tablet (Merck & Co., Inc.) Under Fasting Conditions in Healthy Adult Male Subjects. |
- Bioequivalence based on Cmax and AUC parameters [ Time Frame: 2 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Enrollment: | 26 |
| Study Start Date: | November 2006 |
| Study Completion Date: | November 2006 |
| Primary Completion Date: | November 2006 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Finasteride tablets 5 mg
Finasteride tablets 5 mg of Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Limited
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Drug: Finasteride
Finasteride Tablets 5 mg
Other Name: Proscar
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Active Comparator: Proscar 5 mg Tablets
Proscar 5 mg Tablets of Merck & Co. Inc
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Drug: Finasteride
Finasteride Tablets 5 mg
Other Name: Proscar
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Detailed Description:
This randomized, single-dose, two-treatment, two-way, crossover study was conducted to compare the relative bioavailability of two formulations of 5 mg finasteride tablets under fasted conditions. The study was conducted with 26 (25 completed) healthy adults. The subjects received the test product in one study period and the reference product in the other period; the order of administration was according to the dosing randomization schedule. There was a 7-day interval between treatments.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Male |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males, 18-65 years of age (inclusive).
- A body mass index (BMI) of 18-30 kg/m2 inclusive as calculated according to Novum Standard Operating Procedures.
- Good health as determined by lack of clinically significant abnormalities in health assessments performed at screening.
- Signed and dated informed consent form, which meets all criteria of current FDA regulations.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Female.
- History of allergy or sensitivity to finasteride, or similar drugs, or history of any drug hypersensitivity or intolerance which, in the opinion of the Investigator, would compromise the safety of the subject or the study.
- Significant history or current evidence of chronic infectious disease, system disorder or organ dysfunction.
- Presence of gastrointestinal disease or history of malabsorption within the last year.
- History of psychiatric disorders occurring within the last two years that required hospitalization or medication.
- Presence of a medical condition requiring regular treatment with prescription drugs.
- Use of pharmacologic agents known to significantly induce or inhibit drug-metabolizing enzymes within 30 days prior to initial dosing.
- Receipt of any drug as part of a research study within 30 days prior to dosing.
- Drug or alcohol addiction requiring treatment in the past 12 months.
- Donation or significant loss of whole blood (480 ml or more) within 30 days or plasma within 14 days prior to dosing.
- Positive test results for HIV, Hepatitis B surface antigen, or Hepatitis C antibody.
- Positive test results for drugs of abuse at screening.
Contacts and Locations| United States, Nevada | |
| Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services | |
| Las Vegas,, Nevada, United States, 89121 | |
| Principal Investigator: | Darin B. Brimhall | Novum Pharmaceutical Research Services |
More Information
No publications provided
| Responsible Party: | Sr. Director- Research & Development, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01264289 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 10640609 |
| Study First Received: | December 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated: | December 20, 2010 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
Keywords provided by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited:
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Bioequivalence Finasteride crossover |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Finasteride 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors Enzyme Inhibitors Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action Pharmacologic Actions |
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