Pharmacokinetics of Nystatin LF I.V. in Patients With Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome-Related Complex (ARC)

To define the pharmacokinetic characteristics of Nystatin LF IV (intravenous) in human subjects with AIDS-related complex (ARC) after administration of a single IV dose at each of 4 dose levels...

Date First Received: November 2, 1999

Last Updated: June 23, 2005

Verified by: NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service, November 1992

Clinical Trial Phase: N/A | Start Date: 

Overall Status: Completed

Brief Summary

Official Title: “Pharmacokinetics of Nystatin LF I.V. in Patients With Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome-Related Complex (ARC)”

Condition Keyword(s):

Intervention(s):

To define the pharmacokinetic characteristics of Nystatin LF IV (intravenous) in human subjects with AIDS-related complex (ARC) after administration of a single IV dose at each of 4 dose levels.

Study Type: Interventional

Study Design: Treatment, Dose Comparison, Pharmacokinetics Study

Intervention(s) in this Clinical Trial

  • Drug: Nystatin

Criteria for Participation in this Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

Patients must have the following:

  • Positive HIV antibody test.
  • Diagnosis of AIDS-related complex (ARC).
  • CD4+ cell count between 100 and 300 cells/mm3.
  • Estimated life expectancy of at least 6 months.
  • Normal neurological status.

Exclusion Criteria

Co-existing Condition:

Patients with the following conditions or symptoms are excluded:

  • Active opportunistic infection requiring ongoing therapy except patients being treated topically for oral thrush.

Patients with the following are excluded:

  • Active opportunistic infection.
  • Known hypersensitivity to polyene antibiotics.
  • Unwillingness to sign an informed consent or to be in compliance of protocol requirements.

Prior Medication:

Excluded within 72 hours of study entry:

  • Biologic response modifier agents.
  • Corticosteroids.
  • Cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents.
  • Potential nephrotoxins.
  • Potential neutropenic agents.
  • Rifampin or rifampin derivatives.
  • Systemic anti-infectives.
  • Phenytoin or barbiturates (inducers of microsomal enzymes).
  • All systemic medications.

Prior Treatment:

Excluded within 72 hours prior to study entry:

  • Radiation therapy.
  • Active alcohol or drug abuse unless they have been off drugs and/or alcohol for two weeks prior to start of study.

Gender Eligibility for this Clinical Trial: Both

Minimum Age for this Clinical Trial: 18 Years

Maximum Age for this Clinical Trial: N/A

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted for this Clinical Trial?: No

Clinical Trial Sponsor Information

Lead Sponsor: Argus Pharmaceuticals

Related Publications

References

Rios A, Crofoot GE, Lenk R, Hayman A, Rosenblum M, Lopez-Berestein G. A phase 1 single dose safety evaluation and pharmacokinetic (Pkc) study of nystatin-liposomal formulation nystatin-LF i.v. in patients with HIV infection. Int Conf AIDS. 1992 Jul 19-24;8(3):127 (abstract no PuB 7473)

Additional Information

Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on November 18, 2008

Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record. http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00001998

Study ID Number: 103A

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00001998

Health Authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration

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