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Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Yimitasvir in Chinese Healthy Volunteers and Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
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  • Xiao-duo Guan,
  • Xian-ge Tang,
  • Ying-jun Zhang,
  • Hong-ming Xie,
  • Lin Luo,
  • Dan Wu,
  • Rui Chen,
  • Pei Hu
Xiao-duo Guan
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College

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Xian-ge Tang
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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Ying-jun Zhang
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Hong-ming Xie
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Rui Chen
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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Pei Hu
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
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Abstract

Aims Yimitasvir is a novel, oral hepatitis C virus (HCV) non-structural protein 5A inhibitor for the treatment of chronic HCV genotype 1 infection. The objective of this analysis was to develop a population pharmacokinetic model of yimitasvir in Chinese healthy volunteers and HCV infection patients. Methods The model was performed using data from 219 subjects across 6 studies. Nonlinear mixed effects models were developed using Phoenix NLME software. The covariates were evaluated using a stepwise forward inclusion (P < 0.01) and then a backward exclusion procedure (P < 0.001). Results A two-compartment model with sequential zero-first order absorption and first-order elimination reasonably described yimitasvir pharmacokinetics (PK). The apparent oral clearance and central volume of distribution were 13.8 l h-1 and 188 l, respectively. The bioavailability (F) of yimitasvir decreased 12.9% for each 100 mg dose increase. Food was found to affect absorption rate (Ka) and F. High-fat meal decreased Ka and F by 90.9% and 38.5%, respectively. Gender and alanine aminotransferase were identified as significant covariates on apparent oral clearance. Female subjects had lower clearance than male subjects. Zero-order absorption duration was longer in healthy volunteers (2.17 h) than that in patients (1.43 h). Conclusions The population pharmacokinetic model described yimitasvir PK profile well. Food decreased Ka and F significantly, so it was recommended to take yimitasvir at least 2 h before or after a meal. Other significant covariates were not clinically important.
28 Jan 2021Published in Frontiers in Pharmacology volume 11. 10.3389/fphar.2020.617122