Chapter 2 New Drug and Development
Chapter 2 New Drug and Development
Chapter 2 New Drug and Development
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PRECLINICAL STUDIES
Including:
Chemistry
Physical Properties
Biological
Pharmacology
ADME
Toxicology
Preformulation
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INVESTIGATIONAL NEW
DRUG APPLICATION (IND)
Submission
FDA Review
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NEW DRUG
APPLICATION (NDA)
Submission
FDA Review
Pre-approval Plant inspection
FDA action
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POST MARKETING TRIALS
Phase IV Clinical Trials
clinical pharmacology/Toxicology
additional indications
P
H
Lead IND A I
Phase Phase Phase
Registration
Finding Track S II III
E
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4 Phases Of Clinical Studies In Man
PHASE 1 (Clinical Pharmacology)
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DRUG PRODUCT FLOW
Discovery Development
P
H
Lead IND Phase A
Phase Phase
Registration
Finding Track I II S III
E
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PHASE II (Clinical Investigation)
Duration: 2 years
Sample size: 100 300 patients
Test on volunteers who suffer from the disease
Upon passing this Phase, chances of the product
reaching to the market will be 60%
To evaluate the drug's safety and assess side
effects
Establishes the optimal dosage of the drug
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PHASE II (Clinical Investigation)
Controlled clinical trials (randomized,
blinded, etc.)
Typically 100-500 patients with disorder
Biggest goal is proof of concept
Second biggest goal is dose determination
Critical are the categorization of the adverse
effects
Also: dosing schedule
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PHASE II (Clinical Investigation)
evaluate dosage needed
detail how and why drug works in
the body and side effect it
causes
the drug must be effective and
safe
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DRUG PRODUCT FLOW
Discovery Development
P
H
Lead IND Phase Phase A
Phase
Registration
Finding Track I II III S
E
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PHASE III (Clinical Trials)
Duration: 3-4 years
Sample size: 1000 - 3000 patients
Test on volunteers who suffer from the
disease
If passed this phase, chances of the
product reaching to the market will be 70%
Verifies the drugs effectiveness in its
intended use
Assessment of long term effects
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PHASE III (Clinical Trials)
compare the drug with the
existing drugs
provide statistics on adverse
reaction
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Parallel to Phase III
Ongoing toxicity tests
Dosage forms
Production scale-up
Package design
Begin preparation for NDA
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PHASE IV (Post Marketing
Clinical Trials)
postmarketing surveillance may be required
unexpected reactions are detected, reported,
and evaluated
new indications for using the drug, problems
of people who take the drug
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NDA
New Drug Application (FDA)
Analysis of all data is complete
Drug is safe and effective
All data submitted to the FDA (or
other foreign agency)
(May require a big truck)
Wait for questions
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NDA Filing
Upon desirable results from Phase III, New
Drug Application (NDA) will be submitted
NDA contains data supporting the efficacy and
safety of the drug
Approval can take 2 month to several years,
but on average, it takes around 18 to 24 months
Drugs are subject to ongoing review, making
sure no adverse side effects appear from the
drug.
After FDAs approval, the drug can be marketed
and distributed
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NDA Review/Approval
FDA scientists review all the data
May require an Advisory Panel review
Cleared for Marketing means it is now
available
--FDA took an average of 16.9 months
--Rejected applications stable at 10-15%
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Drug Discovery Process
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The Long Road to a New Medicine
Clinical Data
Registration
Analysis
Full
Development
Studies in 100-300
Patients (Phase II)
Candidate Medicine Tested in
3-10,000 Patients (Phase III)
Large Amounts of
Candidate Medicine
Synthesized
Studies in Healthy
Volunteers Phase Extensive
I Safety
Studies
Candidate
Early
Safety
Project Team Studies
and Plans Synthesis Screening
of Compounds
Discovery
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~100 Discovery Approaches
Preclinical
Pharmacology
Preclinical Safety
1-2
Clinical Pharmacology Products
& Safety
0 5 10 15
Idea 11 - 15 Years
Drug
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Some products, however, have been
approved and later removed from the
market for safety reasons, including the
following:
Grepafloxacin HCL (Raxar)
Brofenac sodium (Duract)
Cisapride (Propulsid)
Alosetron HCL (Lotrovec)
Fenfluramine HCL (Pondimin)
Rofecoxib (Vioxx)
Terfenadine (Seldane)
Troglitazone (Rezulin)
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Some products, however, have been
approved and later removed from the
market for safety reasons, including the
following:
Dexfenfluramine HCL (Redux)
Cerivastatin (Baycol)
Mibefradil (Posicor)
Astemizole (Hismanal)
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Preclinical Clinical NDA Review Post Marketing
Research and Research and Development Surveillance
Development
Initial synthesis Adverse
and reaction
characterization Phase 1
Phase 2 Surveys/sampling
testing
Phase 3
Animal testing
Short term
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ManyISTs Involved in Pharma R&D
Chemists Biologists
Organic Pharmacologists
Physical Cellular
Analytical Molecular
Combinatorial Bacteriologists
Synthesis Virologists
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ManyISTs Involved in Pharma R&D
Chemists Biologists
Organic Pharmacologists
Physical Cellular
Analytical Molecular
Combinatorial Bacteriologists
Synthesis Virologists
Pharmacists
Formulations
Clinical Supply
Product Stability
Analytical
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ManyISTs Involved in Pharma R&D
Chemists Biologists
Organic Pharmacologists
Physical Cellular
Analytical Molecular
Combinatorial Bacteriologists
Synthesis Virologists
Pharmacists
Formulations
Clinical Supply
Product Stability
Analytical
Clinical Specialists
Medical Monitors
Clinical Scientists
Medical Writers
Biostatisticians
Data Management
Specialists
ManyISTs Involved in Pharma R&D
Chemists Biologists
Organic Pharmacologists
Physical Cellular
Analytical Molecular
Combinatorial Bacteriologists
Synthesis Virologists
Pharmacists
Formulations
Clinical Supply
Product Stability
Specialists
Analytical
Clinical Specialists Toxicologists
Medical Monitors Drug Metabolism
Clinical Scientists Project Managers
Medical Writers Human Relations
Biostatisticians Regulatory
Data Management
Legal
Specialists Safety Surveillance
Communications
Specific Tests to
Aid in Selection Candidate
Discovery (e.g. Bioassay or
in vitro Nomination for
Screening
Functionality) Development
Investigate Side- General
Effect Issues and Pharmacology
Other Therapeutic Profiles and Special
Indications Models
Genetics Robotics
Informatics &
Combinatorial Computer & Databases
Chemistry Inform. Technology
Drug Discovery and Drug Design
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new pharmacologic categories of drugs
including oral hypoglycemic drugs effective against
certain types of diabetes mellitus
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8. Moxifloxacin HCl - Avelox - infectious disease
9. Montelukast sodium - Singulair - chronic
asthma
10. Tegaserod maleate - Zelnorm - irritable bowel
syndrome in women
11. Sodium oxybate -Xyrem - cataplexy in patient
with narcolepsy
12. Galantamine HCl - Reminyl - dementia with
Alzheimers disease
13. Fondaparinux sodium - Arixtra - deep vein
thrombosis
14. Voriconazole - Vfend - infectious disease
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SOURCES Of DRUGS
1. Pure organic compound
2. Natural or Synthetic
3. Organometallic
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These remedial have their origin in
essentially 3 ways
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These remedial have their origin
in essentially 3 ways
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3. Pure synthesis in which no attempt
has been made to pattern after a
known naturally occurring
compounds exhibiting some
activity
Examples: antihistamine,
barbiturates, diuretics, antiseptic, etc.
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Sources of New Drugs
1. Reserpine - tranquilizers and hypotensive agent
- isolated from Rauwolfia serpentina
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7. Urine of pregnant mares - rich source
of estrogen
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11. Duck embryo rubella (German
measles)
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14. Genetic engineering - manipulation
of the helix, the spiral DNA chain of
life.
2 basic technologies that drive the
genetic field
1. Recombinant DNA
2. Monoclonal antibody production
(mAb)
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15. Gene splicing - can be transplanted from
higher species, such as human, into lower
bacterium
- to produce proteins
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16. Monoclonal antibodies - the ability of
the cells with potential to produce a
desired antibody and stimulates an
unending stream of pure antibody
production.
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In these test, the monoclonal
antibody is highly sensitive to binding
on one site on the human chorionic
gonadotropin (HCG) molecule, a
specific marker to pregnancy
because in healthy women. HCG is
synthesized exclusively by the
placenta
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In medicine: MA are being used to
stage and to localize malignant cells
of cancer, and it is anticipated that
they will be used in the future to
combat disease such as lupus
erythematosus, juvenile-onset
diabetes, and myasthenia gravis
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17. Human Gene Therapy - used to
prevent, treat, cure, diagnose, or mitigate
human disease caused by genetic disorders
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genetic diseases, gene expression may be
altered, gene sequences may be mismatched,
partly missing, repeated too many times,
causing cellular malfunction and disease
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the first human gene therapy used
was to treat adenosine deaminase (ADA)
deficiency, a condition that results in
abnormal functioning of the immune
system.
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Goal Drug - In theory.
1. Would produce the specifically desired effect
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5. Following its desired effect would be
eliminated from the body efficiently and
completely
8. Be pharmaceutically elegant
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1. Random or untargeted screening
involves the testing of large numbers of
synthetic organic compounds or substances of
natural origin for biologic activity
Purposes:
to detect an unknown activity of the test
compound or substance
to identify the most promising compounds
to be studied by more sophisticated
nonrandom or targeted screens
to determine a specific activity
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2. Molecular modification
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PURPOSES:
1. Enhance its specificity for a particular body target
site
2. Increasing its potency
3. Improving its rate and extent of absorption
4. Modifying the advantage its time-course in the body
5. Reducing its toxicity
6. Changing its physical and chemical properties
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EXAMPLES:
Dichloroisoproterenol 1st Burimamide - ist histamine
compd. with beta
H2 receptor blocking agent,
adrenoreceptor action; had
partial agonist poor oral availability
(sympathomimetic) activity Metiamide - histamine H2
Pronetalol - beta receptor blocking agent;
adrenoreceptor blocking agent good oral activity, produced
relatively free reversible agranulocytosis in
sympathomimetic; limited side some people
effect, including light-
Cimetidine - histamine H2
headedness, incoordination,
nausea & vomiting receptor blocking agent;
good oral activity, No
Propranolol - beta
adrenoreceptor, free agranulocytosis in man
sympathomimetic, lacking side
effects
3. Mechanism-based drug design
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PURPOSE:
The intention is the interaction of the drug
with specific cell receptors, enzymes
systems, or metabolic process of pathogens
or tumor cells, resulting in blocking,
disruption, or reversal of the disease
process
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Example of Mechanism-based
Drug Design
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2. Ranitidine - Zantac - an inhibitor of
histamine at the histamine H2-receptors,
including receptors on the gastric cells.
Used to treat gastric ulcers
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LEAD COMPOUND
is a prototype chemical
compound which has a
fundamental desired
biologic or pharmacologic
activity.
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Example of Lead Compound
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3. Most drugs exhibit activities secondary
to their primary pharmacologic action.
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PRODRUGS
is a term used to described a
compound that requires metabolic
biotransformation following administration
to yield the desired pharmacologically
active compound.
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Example of Prodrug
Enapril maleate Vasotec
which, after oral administration,
bioactivated by hydrolysis to enaprilat, an
ACE inhibitor used in the treatment of
hypertension
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Solubility
Enabling the use of specifically desired
dosage forms and routes of administration
Absorption
A drug may be made more water or lipid
soluble, as desired, to facilitate absorption
via the intended route of administration
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Biostability
An active drug is prematurely destroyed
by biochemical or enzymatic process, the
design of a prodrug may protect the drug
during its transport in the body
Prolonged Release
Depending on a prodrugs rate of
metabolic conversion to active drug, it may
provide prolonged release and extended
therapeutic activity
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FDAs Definition of a New Drug
NEW DRUG - is any that is not recognized
as being safe and effective in the conditions
recommended for its use among experts
who are qualified by scientific training and
experience.
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A new dosage schedule or regimen, a new
rout of administration, new dosage form all
cause a drug or drug products status to new
and triggers reconsideration for safety and
efficacy
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NOMENCLATURE OR NAMING OF
DRUG
The task of designating appropriate non-
proprietary names for newly found
chemical agents rests primarily with the
USAN Council.
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in contrast to the proprietary or brand
names or trademark names given by the
specific manufacturers or distributors of
the drug.
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CATEGORY OR USE
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2. By reacting chemically outside the body
cells.
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3. By modifying the metabolic activity of
bodys cell. Majority of the drugs
belong to the 3rd manner where
brain, liver, kidney, etc. are affected
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Proposals for Nonproprietary
Names
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2. Indicate the general pharmacologic or
therapeutic class into which the
substance falls or the general chemical
nature of the substance if the latter is
associated with the specific
pharmacologic activity
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4. The name should be useful primarily to
health care practitioners particularly in
its safety for use in the routine
processes of prescribing, dispensing,
and administering drugs
5. The name should be a single word,
preferably with no more than four
syllables, and should be free from
conflict with other nonproprietary
names and should be neither confusing
nor misleading
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6. Distinctive terminology should
be used for specific drugs or drug
groups (e.g. Beta-blockers)
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Pharmacology
pharmaco = drugs
logos = study of
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The term can be expanded to
include
1. biochemical
2. physiologic effects
3. mechanism of action
4. ADME
Pharmacokinetics = ADME
Clinical Pharmacology
applies pharmacologic principles to the study
of the effects and actions of drugs in humans
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Pharmacologic profile
= In vitro cultures of cells and enzymes
systems and in vivo animal models are
used to define a chemicals pharmacologic
profile
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Drug Metabolism
1. The extent and rate of drug absorption
from various routes of administration,
including the one intended for human use
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3. The rate, primary and secondary sites,
and mechanism of the drugs metabolism
in the body and the chemistry and
pharmacology of any metabolites
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Toxicology
Example: headache
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Purpose of Safety Evaluation
and Toxicity Studies
1. The substances potential for toxicity
with short-term (acute effects) or long-
term use (chronic effects)
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4. Dose-response relationships for low,
high, and intermediate doses over a
specified time
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Acute or Short-Term Toxicity
Studies
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Animals are observed: eating and
drinking habits; weight changes; toxic
effects; psychomotor changes; feces and
urine are collected.
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Subacute or Subchronic
Studies
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Chronic toxicity studies
The initial human dose is usually one-
tenth of the highest nontoxic dose (in
milligrams per kilogram of subjects weight)
shown during the animal studies. For drugs
intended to be given to humans for a week
or more, animal studies of 90 to 180 days
must demonstrate safety.
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If the drug is to be used for a chronic
human illness, animal studies 1 year or
longer must be undertaken to support
human use.
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physical examination
(electrocardiography, ophthalmic,
examination), hematology, clinical
chemistry, organ weights, gross
pathology, neoplastic pathology,
histopathology, urinalysis, ADME data
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Carcinogenicity Studies
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Reproduction Studies
Reproduction studies are undertaken to
reveal any effect of an active ingredient on
mammalian reproduction
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In these studies, the maternal
parent, fetus, neonates, and weaning
offspring are evaluated for anatomic
abnormalities, growth, and
development. The animal used in other
toxicity studies in reproductive studies,
usually the rats.
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In embryotoxicity studies only,
a second mammalian species
traditionally has been required. The
rabbit is the preferred choice for
practically and the extensive
background knowledge accumulated
on this species.
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Genotoxicity or Mutagenicity
Studies
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Early Formulation Studies
As a promising compound is
characterized for biological activity, it is
also evaluated with regard to chemical
and physical properties that have bearing
on its ultimate and successful formulation
into stable and effective pharmaceutical
product
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This is the area of responsibility of
pharmaceutical scientists and
formulation pharmacists trained in
pharmaceutics
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Preformulation Studies
Each drug substance has intrinsic
chemical and physical characteristic that
must be considered before the
development of a pharmaceutical
formulation
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Physical Form
The crystal or amorphous forms and or the
particle size of a powdered drug can affect
the dissolution rate, thus the rate and extent
of absorption, for a number of drugs
Stability
The chemical and physical stability of a drug
substance alone, and when combined with
formulation components, is a critical to
preparing a successful pharmaceutical
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Initial Product Formulation and
Clinical Trial Materials
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Phase 2, the final dosage form is
selected and developed for Phase 3
trials, this is the formulation that is
submitted to the FDA for marketing
approval
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Clinical Supplies or Clinical
Trial Materials
Comprise all dosage formulations used in the
clinical evaluation of a new drug
This includes the proposed new drug,
placebos (inert substances for controlled
studies) and drug products against which the
new drug is to be compared (compactor
drugs or drug products)
Blinded Studies
Are controlled studies in which at least
one of the parties (example, patient,
physician) does not know which
product is being administered
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In all clinical study programs, the package label of
the investigational drug must bear the statement
Caution: new drug limited by federal ( or United
States) law to investigational use
4. Stability
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5. Analytical method
6. Pharmacology
7. Toxicology
8. Efficacy in animals
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Content of the IND
The content of an IND is prescribed in
the Code of Federal Regulations and is
submitted under a cover sheet
Name, address, and telephone number of
the sponsor of the drug
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Names and titles of the persons
responsible for the review and
evaluation of information relevant to t
he safety of the drug
Name and address of any contract
research organization involved in the
study
Identification of the phase or phases of
the clinical investigation to be
conducted
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Introductory statement and general
investigational plan
Description of the investigational plan
Brief summary of previous human
experience with the drug (domestic or
foreign)
Chemistry, manufacturing, control
information
Pharmacology and toxicology information
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If the new drug is a combination of
previously investigated components, a
complete preclinical summary of these
components when administered singly
and any data or expectations relating to
the effect when combined
Clinical protocol for each planned study
Commitment that an Institutional Review
Board has approved the clinical study
and will continue to review and monitor
the investigation
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Investigator brochure
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Clinical Protocol
As a part of IND application, clinical
protocol must be submitted to ensure the
appropriate design and conduct of the
investigation, include:
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Estimate of the number of patients to be
involved
Basis for subject selection, with inclusion
and exclusion criteria
Description of the dosing plan, including
dose levels, route of administration,
and duration of patient exposure
Description of the patient observations,
measurements, and tests to be used
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Clinical procedures, laboratory tests,
and monitoring to be used in
minimizing patient risk
Names, addresses, and credentials of
the principal investigators and co
investigators
Locations and descriptions of the
clinical research facilities to be
used
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FDA Review of an IND
Application
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FDA Drug Classification System
By Chemical Type
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Additional Classification
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Drug Dosage and Terminology
The safe and effective dose of a drug
depends on different FACTOR:
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Usual Adult Dose
the amount of drug that will produce the
desired effect in most adult patients.
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MED Median Effective Dose of a
drug is the amount that will produce
the desired intensity of effect in 50%
of the individuals tested.
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MTD Median Toxic Dose - is the
amount that will produce a defined toxic
effect in 50% of the individuals tested
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Some factors of patients considered in
determining a drugs dose in clinical
investigations and in medical practice include
the following:
Age
Body Weight
Body Surface Area
Sex
Pathologic State
Tolerance
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Therapeutic and Toxic Blood Level Concentrations of Some Drugs
Drug Substances concentration, mg/L Drug
Substance Therapeutic Toxic Lethal
Acetaminophen 10-20 400 1500
Amitriptyline 0.5-.20 0.4 10-20
Barbiturate
Short Acting 1 7 10
Intermediate 1-5 10-30 30
Long Acting ~10 40-60 80-100
Dextropropoxyphene 0.05-0.2 5-10 57
Diazepam 0.5-2.5 5-20 :50
Digoxin 0.0006-0.0013 0.002-0.009 --
Imipramine 0.05-0.16 0.7 2
Lidocaine 1.2-5.0 6 --
Lithium 4.2-8.3 13.9 13.9-34.7
Meperidine 0.6-0.65 5 30
Morphine 0.1 -- 0.05-4
Phenytoin 5-22 50 100
Quinidine 3-6 10 30-50
Theophylline 20-100 -- -- Pharmacy 3
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Therapeutic Indices For Various Drug Substances
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TERM SITE
intracardiac heart
intraspinal/intrathecal spine
intraosseous bone
intraarticular joint
intrasynovial joint-fluid area
intracutaneous/intradermal skin
subcutaneous beneath the skin
intramuscular muscle
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Routes Of Drug Administration
TERM SITE
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TERM SITE
intraocular eye
intranasal nose
aural ear
intrarespiratory lung
rectal rectum
vaginal vagina
urethral urethra
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Drug Product Labeling (Package
Inserts)
1. Description of the product
2. Clinical Pharmacology
3. Indications and usage
4. Contraindications
5. Warnings
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6.Precautions
7.Adverse reactions
9.Over dosage
Medical Devices
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