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Ceftolozane/Tazobactam- Multiple Doses

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Critically Ill | Small molecule | Infectious Disease |Merck & Company, Inc.|Last Updated: Aug 28, 2019

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Ceftolozane/Tazobactam- Multiple Doses · 1 trial · 2 indications

Phase 1 1
NCT02387372Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) & Lung Penetration of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam in Participants With Pneumonia (MK-7625A-007)Critically Ill
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Plasma Pharmacokinetics (PK) & Lung Penetration of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam in Participants With Pneumonia (MK-7625A-007)
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for creatinine clearance (CLCR), every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the Cmax, maximum plasma concentration, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. Pharmacokinetic (PK) data analysis was performed by non-compartmental analysis (NCA) method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Epithelial Lining Fluid (ELF) / Plasma Ratio (Intrapulmonary Penetration) of Ceftolozane and Tazobactam Concentrations in Mechanically Ventilated Participants.
Up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 h after the start of the last infusion.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples and epithelial lining fluid (ELF) were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the epithelial lining fluid, ELF to plasma ratio of ceftolozane and tazobactam.

Time of Maximum Plasma Concentration (Tmax) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the Tmax, time of maximum plasma concentration, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was performed by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Last Quantifiable Plasma Concentration (Clast) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the Clast, last quantifiable plasma concentration, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was performed by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Time of Last Quantifiable Plasma Concentration (Tlast)) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the Tlast, time of last quantifiable plasma concentration, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was determined by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Area Under the Concentration Time Curve (AUC) From the First to Time of the Last Dose (AUC0-last) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the AUC0-last, AUC from the first to time of the last dose, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was determined by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

AUC From the Time of the Dose to Infinity (AUC0-∞) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the AUC0-∞, AUC from the time of the dose to infinity, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was determined by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Terminal Elimination Half-life (t1/2) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the t1/2, terminal elimination half-life, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was performed by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Volume of Distribution at Steady State (Vss) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the Vss, volume of distribution at steady state, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was performed by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Plasma Clearance (CL) of Ceftolozane or Tazobactam in Mechanically Ventilated Participants for the First and Last Dose of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam Treatment.
Day 1 up to Day 2 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours (h) after the start of the first and last infusions.

Mechanically ventilated participants received a 60 minute infusion of ceftolozane/tazobactam, adjusted for CLCR, every 8 hours; then blood samples were collected at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 hours post start of the final infusion after the last dose of study drug in order to determine the CL, plasma clearance, of ceftolozane or tazobactam. PK data analysis was performed by NCA method using Phoenix WinNonlin version 6.3 or later.

Secondary Endpoints

Number of Participants With Adverse Events (AEs)
Up to 5 days
Cmax of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam in Critically Ill Participants With Augmented Renal Function.
Day 1 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 h after the start of infusion
Tmax of Ceftolozane/Tazobactam in Critically Ill Participants With Augmented Renal Function.
Day 1 at 0 (pre-dose), 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 h after the start of infusion
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationNON_RANDOMIZED
MaskingNONE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Mechanically VentilatedEXPERIMENTALParticipants with proven or suspected pneumonia, undergoing mechanical ventilation will receive 4-6 doses of ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours as a 60-minute intravenous infusion as follows: * Those with Creatinine clearance (CLCR) \> 50 mL/min will receive 4-6 doses of 3 g ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours * Those with CLCR 30 - 50 mL/min will receive 4-6 doses of 1.5 g ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours * Those with CLCR 15 - 29 mL/min will receive 6 doses of 750 mg ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours
Critically IllEXPERIMENTALCritically ill participants with CLCR ≥180 mL/min (as calculated by the Cockcroft-Gault equation) will receive a single dose of ceftolozane/tazobactam, 3 g, as a 60-minute intravenous infusion.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam - Multiple DosesDRUG4-6 doses of ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours as a 60-minute intravenous infusion as follows: * Participants with CLCR \> 50 mL/min will receive 4-6 doses of 3 g ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours * Participants with CLCR 30 - 50 mL/min will receive 4-6 doses of 1.5 g ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours * Participants with CLCR 15 - 29 mL/min will receive 6 doses of 750 mg ceftolozane/tazobactam every 8 hours
Ceftolozane/Tazobactam - Single DoseDRUGSingle dose of ceftolozane/tazobactam, 3 g, as a 60-minute intravenous infusion
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provide written informed consent prior to any study-related procedure not part of normal medical care. 2. If female,must not be pregnant or nursing, and is either: 1. Not of childbearing potential, defined as postmenopausal for at least 1 year or surgically sterile due to...

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Frequently asked questions about Ceftolozane/Tazobactam- Multiple Doses

What is Ceftolozane/Tazobactam used for?

Ceftolozane/Tazobactam is an investigational small molecule being developed for critically ill patients with proven or suspected Gram-negative bacterial infections, including complicated urinary tract infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, nosocomial pneumonia, and healthcare-associated pneumonia. It is a combination antibiotic being studied in infectious disease.

Who makes Ceftolozane/Tazobactam?

Ceftolozane/Tazobactam is being developed by Merck & Company, Inc., which trades under the ticker MRK. The company is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug for various Gram-negative bacterial infections in both adult and pediatric populations.

What phase is Ceftolozane/Tazobactam in?

Ceftolozane/Tazobactam is in Phase 2 clinical development. While one Phase 3 trial has been completed, the drug's overall development stage is Phase 2, and it remains investigational. It is not FDA approved and is still undergoing clinical evaluation for its safety and efficacy.

What clinical trials is Ceftolozane/Tazobactam in?

Ceftolozane/Tazobactam has been studied in several completed trials, including NCT02070757 for ventilated nosocomial pneumonia, NCT03217136 for pediatric complicated intra-abdominal infection, NCT03230838 for pediatric complicated urinary tract infection, and NCT04223752 for pediatric nosocomial pneumonia. These trials enrolled a total of 726 participants.

Is Ceftolozane/Tazobactam the same as MK-7625A?

Yes, Ceftolozane/Tazobactam is also known as MK-7625A. Clinical trial titles reference MK-7625A, such as NCT03217136 and NCT03230838, which study the drug in pediatric patients with complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections.