A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Mechanism-based population pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic modeling of intravenous and intranasal dexmedetomidine in healthy subjects
Authors: Yoo H, Iirola T, Vilo S, Manner T, Aantaa R, Lahtinen M, Scheinin M, Olkkola KT, Jusko WJ
Publisher: SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
Publication year: 2015
Journal: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
Journal name in source: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Journal acronym: EUR J CLIN PHARMACOL
Volume: 71
Issue: 10
First page : 1197
Last page: 1207
Number of pages: 11
ISSN: 0031-6970
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00228-015-1913-0
Conclusion The comprehensive panel of two biomarkers and seven response measures were well captured by the population PK/PD models. The subjects were more sensitive to the CNS (lower EC (50) values) than cardiovascular effects of dexmedetomidine.