Transdermal Permeation of Alniditan by Iontophoresis: In Vitro Optimization and Human Pharmacokinetic Data |
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Authors: | Jadoul Anne Mesens Jean Caers Wim de Beukelaar Frank Crabbé R Préat Véronique |
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Institution: | (1) Ecole de Pharmacie, Unité de Pharmacie Galénique, Université Catholique de Louvain, Av. E. Mounier, 73/20,1200, Brussels, Belgium;(2) Janssen Research Foundation, Turnhoutseweg 30, 2340, Beerse, Belgium |
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Abstract: | Purpose. The aim of this paper was to assess the feasibility of electrically enhanced transdermal delivery of alniditan, a novel 5 HT1D agonist for the treatment of migraine.
Methods. An in vitro study was first performed to optimize the different parameters affecting iontophoresis efficiency. The mechanism of alniditan permeation by iontophoresis was investigated. Finally, a phase I clinical trial was performed to assess systemic delivery of alniditan by iontophoresis.
Results. i) In vitro: The optimal conditions were found with a buffer like ethanolamine at a pH of 9.5, with Ag/AgCl electrodes and a direct current application. Alniditan permeation was enhanced when increasing the current density, the duration of current application and the drug concentration. Iontophoresis slightly increased drug quantities in stratum corneum compared to passive diffusion but it strongly increased alniditan quantities in viable skin, ii) The objective to deliver in vivo 0.5 mg of alniditan within less than 1 h was reached but an erythema was detected at the anode.
Conclusions. This study demonstrates the feasibility of iontophoretic delivery system for antimigraine compounds. |
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Keywords: | transdermal drug delivery alniditan iontophoresis migraine |
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