Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of the Novel Anti-influenza Agent Baloxavir Marboxil in Healthy Adults: Phase I Study Findings.

Author: IshibashiToru, KawaguchiNao, KawasakiAkira, KoshimichiHiroki, SatoChisako, WajimaToshihiro

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Baloxavir marboxil, a prodrug that is metabolized to baloxavir acid, suppresses viral replication by inhibiting cap-dependent endonuclease. This first-in-human phase I study evaluated the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of baloxavir marboxil/baloxavir acid in healthy Japanese volunteers (...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6267547/

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Baloxavir Marboxil for Influenza

This study investigates the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of baloxavir marboxil, a novel anti-influenza agent. The authors conducted a phase I study in healthy Japanese volunteers to assess the drug's safety profile and its pharmacokinetic properties. The study found that baloxavir marboxil was well-tolerated and demonstrated favorable pharmacokinetic properties. The authors also conducted a separate phase I study to evaluate the effects of food on the drug's absorption.

Potential for a New Anti-Influenza Treatment

This research offers a potential new treatment option for influenza. The study's findings suggest that baloxavir marboxil is safe, well-tolerated, and has favorable pharmacokinetic properties. These findings encourage further research into the drug's efficacy and long-term effects, potentially leading to a new and effective treatment for influenza.

Improving Influenza Treatment and Prevention

This research contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve influenza treatment and prevention. The study's findings provide valuable information about the safety and pharmacokinetics of baloxavir marboxil, supporting its potential as a new therapeutic option for influenza. The research encourages further exploration of this drug's potential to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of influenza.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

The desert of influenza can be a treacherous and unforgiving place. This research offers a ray of hope in the form of a new anti-influenza agent, baloxavir marboxil. The study's findings suggest that this drug is safe, well-tolerated, and has favorable pharmacokinetic properties, paving the way for a new era of influenza treatment and prevention.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2019-01-09
  2. Date Revised 2020-12-09
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

30288682

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

PMC6267547

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