Pharmacokinetics of Valacyclovir Oral Solution in Children

Sponsor
Radboud University Medical Center
Study ID
NCT04081480
Status
Terminated

Conditions

  • Herpes Simplex Virus Infection
  • Varicella Zoster Virus Infection

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
2 Years - 12 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Valacyclovir — DRUG
    PK curve collection to determine acyclovir exposure after administration of valacyclovir oral solution

Study Details

Valacyclovir has replaced acyclovir in many clinical scenarios. Pharmacokinetic data support the use of oral valacyclovir in children, but practical problems exist in children having to take adult-dose tablets. A formulation with acceptable palatability, good pharmaceutical quality and possibility of flexible dosing is developed. Pharmacokinetic data of this formulation is missing. The present study investigates the pharmacokinetics of valacyclovir oral solution in children by determine the area under the curve (AUC0-12), time above critical concentration (Ccrit), Cmax and Tmax of acyclovir. Secondary, the safety profile of a single dose of valacyclovir oral solution will be determined.

Key Dates

Start date
Dec 10, 2019
Status verified
Jun 2021
Primary completion
May 12, 2021
Completion
May 12, 2021

Study Design

Enrollment
7 participants (actual)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Other: Valacyclovir oral solution
    Valacyclovir oral solution as administered in standard of care. Dosage: 10 mg/kg BID for children weighing less than 40 kg and 500 mg BID for children weighing 40 kg or more.

Primary Outcome Measure

Area under the curve [ Time Frame: 12 hours ]