The effect of bexarotene on atorvastatin pharmacokinetics: results from a phase I trial of bexarotene plus chemotherapy in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer

Heather A Wakelee, Chris H Takimoto, Arturo Lopez-Anaya, Quincy Chu, Gary Middleton, David Dunlop, Rodryg Ramlau, Natasha Leighl, Eric K Rowinsky, Desiree Hao, Petr Zatloukal, Charlotte D Jacobs, Jordi Rodon

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Abstract

Bexarotene (Targretin(®) capsules) is a retinoid-X-receptor agonist and an inducer of CYP3A4-mediated metabolism. This phase I trial evaluated the pharmacokinetic (PK) and drug-drug interactions of bexarotene with chemotherapy and a lipid-lowering agent (atorvastatin or fenofibrate). This trial was run in parallel with phase III trials of the combinations to determine whether repeated doses of bexarotene capsules affect the pharmacokinetics (PK) of the chemotherapeutic or the lipid-lowering agents.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)563-71
Number of pages9
JournalCancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology
Volume69
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012

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