Title

Furosemide Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics After Subcutaneous or Oral Administration
A Single Center, Randomized, Open-label, Cross-over Exploratory Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamic and Pharmacokinetic Response to a Subcutaneous Administration or Oral Administration of Furosemide in Subjects With Heart Failure Presenting With Chronic Fluid Overload
  • Phase

    Phase 1/Phase 2
  • Study Type

    Interventional
  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted
  • Intervention/Treatment

    furosemide ...
  • Study Participants

    10
The purpose of this pilot study is to investigate the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic parameters of a novel furosemide formulation administered subcutaneously as compared to oral furosemide.
Study Started
Dec 31
2014
Primary Completion
Jun 30
2015
Study Completion
Jun 30
2015
Last Update
Jun 27
2018

Drug Furosemide injection solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg)

Drug Oral Furosemide tablets (80 mg)

Group 1 Experimental

Furosemide injection solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg) over 5 hours followed by Oral Furosemide tablets (80 mg) in second period.

Group 2 Experimental

Oral Furosemide tablets (80 mg) followed by Furosemide injection solution for subcutaneous administration (80 mg) over 5 hours in second period.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Written informed consent obtained before any assessment is performed
Male and female subjects ≥18 years of age, with body weight <120 kg and body mass index (BMI) <30 kg/m2
Female subjects must be at least 2 years post-menopausal
Participant must have been on oral furosemide (40 mg oid or bid) or therapeutic equivalent (bumetanide 1 mg oid or bid) for a period 90 days before the first dose of study medication
History of chronic heart failure according to 2012 ESC guidelines with presence of moderate symptoms of chronic fluid overload. Chronic fluid overload is defined as presence of stable signs and symptoms of heart failure and congestion, like dyspnea at mild exertion or minimal exertion, pulmonary congestion and/or peripheral edema at the time of presentation in combination with elevated levels on natriuretic peptides (NT-proBNP > 300 ng/L)
In the opinion of the investigator, able to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) or recent history of ADHF or significant worsening in their HF symptoms (within prior 2 weeks)
Contraindication to furosemide
Systolic BP (SBP) < 90 mm Hg
Temperature > 38°C (oral or equivalent) or sepsis or active infection requiring i.v. anti-microbial treatment
Serum sodium < 130 mmol/L and Serum potassium < 3.0 mmol/L
Current or planned (throughout the completion of study drug infusion) treatment with any i.v. therapies, including inotropic agents, vasopressors, levosimendan, nesiritide or analogues; or mechanical support (intra-aortic balloon pump, endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, or any ventricular assist device)
History of gastric or intestinal surgery that may affect absorption of oral medication
Presence or need for urinary catheterization
Current or planned ultrafiltration, hemofiltration, or dialysis
Impaired renal function defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) on admission < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 will be calculated as per standard at local laboratory
Administration of intravenous radiographic contrast agent within 72 hours prior to screening or acute contrast-induced nephropathy at the time of screening
Major surgery within 30 days prior to screening
Administration of an investigational drug or implantation of investigational device, or participation in another trial, within 30 days before screening
Inability to follow instructions or comply with procedures
Any surgical or medical condition which in the opinion of the investigator may interfere with participation in the study or which may affect the outcome of the study
No Results Posted