Wen Yao Mak
Hospital Seberang Jaya,
Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, 13700 Perai, Pulau Pinang
Malaysia
Research Article
Pharmacokinetic Comparison of Two Gabapentin Formulations in Healthy
Volunteers
Author(s): Wen Yao Mak, Siew Siew Tan, Jia Woei Wong, Siaw Kuen Chin, Ai Boey Lim, Ean Peng Soon, Irene Looi and Kah Hay YuenWen Yao Mak, Siew Siew Tan, Jia Woei Wong, Siaw Kuen Chin, Ai Boey Lim, Ean Peng Soon, Irene Looi and Kah Hay Yuen
The objective of the study was to establish bioequivalence between a local generic against the innovator product of gabapentin 300 mg. The study design was a standard two-way crossover, open-label, randomised and single dose study in 24 healthy male volunteers under fasting condition. The washout period was 7 days between both periods to allow adequate drug elimination. Liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry was utilised to determine gabapentin concentration in plasma. Non-compartmental model was used to analyse Tmax, Cmax, AUC0-t, AUC0-∞, t1/2 and ke. Potential adverse events were closely monitored and recorded throughout the study. The study found all pharmacokinetic parameters were within the bioequivalence limit of 80.00%-125.00%, with minimum side effects. In conclusion, the generic product was bioequivalent to the innovator product... View More»
DOI:
10.4172/jbb.1000267