Beverly J. Krabel, Laura B. Foust, Gary B. Fuller, Robert P. Hunter
{"title":"Comparison of solubility profiles for pioneer and generic monensin premixes in biorelevant simulated intestinal fluid based on shake flask extractions","authors":"Beverly J. Krabel, Laura B. Foust, Gary B. Fuller, Robert P. Hunter","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13432","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13432","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the United States, a generic Type A medicated article product can gain the FDA approval by demonstrating bioequivalence (BE) to the pioneer product by successfully conducting a blood level, pharmacodynamic, or clinical BE study. A biowaiver can be granted based on several criteria, assuming the dissolution of the test and reference products represents the only factor influencing the relative bioavailability of both products. Monensin is practically insoluble in H<sub>2</sub>O per the USP definition. Previously published data from a comparison study of monensin dissolution profiles from the pioneer product and four generic products using biorelevant media showed that generic monensin products demonstrated different dissolution profiles to the pioneer product in these USP biorelevant rumen media. This follow-up study compared the solubility profiles in simulated intestinal fluid (cFaSSIF, pH 7.5) for the pioneer product and four generic products. The generic monensin products demonstrated different in vitro dissolution profiles to the pioneer product in biorelevant media. The differences demonstrated in solubility and dissolution profiles are of concern regarding the potential efficacy of generic monensin in cattle. There are also additional concerns for the potential development of <i>Eimeria</i> resistance in cattle receiving a sub-therapeutic dose of monensin from a less soluble generic product.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139972458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bayesian estimation in veterinary pharmacology: A conceptual and practical introduction","authors":"Andrew P. Woodward","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13433","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13433","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Sophisticated mathematical and computational tools have become widespread and important in veterinary pharmacology. Although the theoretical basis and practical applications of these have been widely explored in the literature, statistical inference in the context of these models has received less attention. Optimization methods, often with frequentist statistical inference, have been predominant. In contrast, Bayesian statistics have not been widely applied, but offer both practical utility and arguably greater interpretability. Veterinary pharmacology applications are generally well supported by relevant prior information, from either existing substantive knowledge, or an understanding of study and model design. This facilitates practical implementation of Bayesian analyses that can take advantage of this knowledge. This essay will explore the specification of Bayesian models relevant to veterinary pharmacology, including demonstration of prior selection, and illustrate the capability of these models to generate practically useful statistics, including uncertainty statements, that are difficult or impossible to obtain otherwise. Case studies using simulated data will describe applications in clinical trials, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics, all including multilevel modeling. This content may serve as a suitable starting point for researchers in veterinary pharmacology and related disciplines considering Bayesian estimation for their applied work.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvp.13433","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139931730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Katrina L. Mealey, Neal S. Burke, Nicolas F. Villarino, Michael H. Court, Jennifer P. Heusser
{"title":"Application of eprinomectin-containing parasiticides at label doses causes neurological toxicosis in cats homozygous for ABCB11930_1931del TC","authors":"Katrina L. Mealey, Neal S. Burke, Nicolas F. Villarino, Michael H. Court, Jennifer P. Heusser","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13431","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13431","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The feline MDR1 mutation (<i>ABCB1</i>1930_1931delTC) has been associated with neurological toxicosis after topical application of eprinomectin products labeled for feline use. Information was collected from veterinarians who submitted samples for <i>ABCB1</i>1930_1931delTC genotyping. In most cases, the submission form indicated an adverse event involving eprinomectin, in other cases submitting veterinarians were contacted to determine whether the patient had experienced an adverse drug event involving eprinomectin. If so, additional information was obtained to determine whether the case met inclusion criteria. 14 cases were highly consistent with eprinomectin toxicosis. Eight cats were homozygous for <i>ABCB1</i>1930_1931del TC (3 died; 5 recovered). Six cats were homozygous wildtype (2 died; 4 recovered). The observed <i>ABCB1</i>1930_1931delTC frequency (57%) was higher than the expected frequency (≤1%) in the feline population (Fisher Exact test, <i>p</i> < 0.01). Among wildtype cats, four were concurrently treated with potential competitive inhibitors of P-glycoprotein. Results indicate that topical eprinomectin products, should be avoided in cats homozygous for <i>ABCB1</i>1930_1931delTC. This is a serious, preventable adverse event occurring in an identifiable subpopulation treated with FDA-approved products in accordance with label directions. Acquired P-glycoprotein deficiency resulting from drug interactions may enhance susceptibility to eprinomectin-induced neurological toxicosis in any cat, regardless of <i>ABCB</i>1 genotype.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvp.13431","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139746837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David J. McLelland, Michael Lynch, Larry Vogelnest, Paul Eden, Alisa Wallace, Jayne Weller, Sam Young, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Anna Antipov, Yoshikazu Honda-Okubo, Nikolai Petrovsky
{"title":"Safety and immunogenicity of an adjuvanted recombinant spike protein-based severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, SpikeVet™, in selected Carnivora, Primates and Artiodactyla in Australian zoos","authors":"David J. McLelland, Michael Lynch, Larry Vogelnest, Paul Eden, Alisa Wallace, Jayne Weller, Sam Young, Rebecca Vaughan-Higgins, Anna Antipov, Yoshikazu Honda-Okubo, Nikolai Petrovsky","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13429","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13429","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can infect a broad range of animal species and has been associated with severe disease in some taxa. Few studies have evaluated optimal strategies to mitigate the risk to susceptible zoo animals. This study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of a protein-based veterinary SARS-CoV-2 vaccine (SpikeVet™) in zoo animals. Two to three doses of SpikeVet™ were administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously 3–4 weeks apart to 354 zoo animals representing 38 species. SpikeVet™ was very well tolerated across all species. Minor adverse effects were observed in 1.69% of animals vaccinated, or 1.04% of vaccine doses administered. Preliminary immunogenicity analyses in representative carnivores (meerkats, lions) and an artiodactylid (domestic goat) showed SpikeVet™-immunized animals developed serum antibodies able to neutralize a range of SARS-CoV-2 variants, including the vaccine-homologous Wuhan and Mu variants, as well as vaccine-heterologous Omicron BA.2 and XBB.1 strains. Prior to vaccination, all eight lions were seropositive for Wuhan strain by surrogate viral neutralization testing, suggesting past infection with SARS-CoV-2 or cross-reactive antibodies generated by another closely related coronavirus. These results from a range of zoo species support the ongoing development of SpikeVet™ as a safe and effective veterinary SARS-CoV-2 vaccine.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139723204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kaitlyn Bello, Gwendolen Lorch, Mark G. Papich, Kyeongmin Kim, Ramiro E. Toribio, Liwei Yan, Zhiliang Xie, Kasey Hill, Mitch A. Phelps
{"title":"The effects of food on the pharmacokinetics of mycophenolate mofetil in healthy horses","authors":"Kaitlyn Bello, Gwendolen Lorch, Mark G. Papich, Kyeongmin Kim, Ramiro E. Toribio, Liwei Yan, Zhiliang Xie, Kasey Hill, Mitch A. Phelps","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13430","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13430","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Additional immunomodulatory treatment is needed for the management of immune-mediated disease in horses. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an immunomodulatory agent used in human and veterinary medicine for the prevention of graft rejection and the management of autoimmune diseases. Few studies exist investigating the pharmacokinetics of MMF in horses. The aim of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of a single dose of MMF in healthy horses in the fed vs. fasted state. Six healthy Standardbred mares were administered MMF 10 mg/kg by a nasogastric (NG) tube in a fed and fasted state. A six-day washout period was performed between the two doses. No statistically significant differences in mycophenolic acid (MPA) concentrations were seen at any time point apart from 8 h, when plasma metabolite concentrations were significantly higher in the fasted state compared to the fed state (<i>p</i> = .038). Evidence of enterohepatic recirculation was seen only in the fasted state; this did not yield clinical differences in horses administered a single-dose administration but may be significant in horses receiving long-term MMF treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvp.13430","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139707094","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The veterinary educators in pharmacology special interest group: A thriving community of practice","authors":"Martin Hawes, Arno Werners","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13428","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13428","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139574365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alex Krekis, Jonathan N. King, Duncan D'Arcy-Howard, Nadene Stapleton, Jonathan Elliott, Ludovic Pelligand
{"title":"Effect of meloxicam or robenacoxib administration timing on renal function and postoperative analgesia in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy: A randomized, blinded, controlled clinical trial","authors":"Alex Krekis, Jonathan N. King, Duncan D'Arcy-Howard, Nadene Stapleton, Jonathan Elliott, Ludovic Pelligand","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13427","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13427","url":null,"abstract":"<p>We evaluated the effect of administration timing of meloxicam and robenacoxib on renal function, platelet cyclo-oxygenase and perioperative analgesia in 60 cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy, in a prospective randomized blinded controlled study. Twelve cats were randomly allocated to one subcutaneous treatment group: meloxicam (0.2 mg/kg) or robenacoxib (2 mg/kg) at admission (MA, RA), at induction (MI, RI) and robenacoxib at the end of surgery (RE). All cats received the same anaesthesia protocol. Plasma renin activity (PRA), plasma creatinine, drug concentrations and serum thromboxane (TxB<sub>2</sub>) were measured sequentially. Anaesthesia significantly increased PRA, as activity at end of the surgery was higher than 2 h later (mean ± SD: 26.6 ± 2.8 versus 10.0 ± 3.9 ng/mL/h). PRA remained higher at 2 h post-surgery in admission groups compared to induction groups (<i>p</i> = .01). Serum TxB<sub>2</sub> was lower with meloxicam than robenacoxib (<i>p</i> = .001), and was lower in the MA than each robenacoxib group at catheter placement. Admission groups (16/24 from RA and MA groups) received earlier rescue analgesia than other groups (<i>p</i> = .033). In conclusion, the renin-angiotensin system was activated during anaesthesia despite cyclo-oxygenase inhibition, possibly due to hypotension or surgical stimulation. There was no effect of drug or timing on the markers of renal function but one cat receiving meloxicam at induction had suspected IRIS grade II acute kidney injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvp.13427","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139485889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily E. Wiloch, Hiroko Enomoto, Lilly Smith, Ronald E. Baynes, Kristen M. Messenger
{"title":"Pharmacokinetics of intranasal and intramuscular flunixin in healthy grower pigs","authors":"Emily E. Wiloch, Hiroko Enomoto, Lilly Smith, Ronald E. Baynes, Kristen M. Messenger","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13426","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13426","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Flunixin meglumine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug approved to manage pyrexia associated with swine respiratory disease. In the United States, no analgesic drugs are approved for use in swine by the FDA, although they are needed to manage painful conditions. This study evaluated the pharmacokinetics and relative bioavailability of intranasal versus intramuscular flunixin in grower pigs. Six pigs received 2.2 mg/kg flunixin either intranasally via atomizer or intramuscularly before receiving flunixin via the opposite route following a 5-day washout period. Plasma samples were collected over 60 h and analysed using ultra-performance liquid chromatography and tandem mass spectrometry to detect flunixin plasma concentrations. A non-compartmental pharmacokinetic analysis was performed. The median <i>C</i><sub>max</sub> was 4.0 μg/mL and 2.7 μg/mL for intramuscular and intranasal administration, respectively, while the median AUC<sub>inf</sub> was 6.9 h μg/mL for intramuscular administration and 4.9 h μg/mL for intranasal administration. For both routes, the median <i>T</i><sub>max</sub> was 0.2 h, and flunixin was detectable in some samples up to 60 h post-administration. Intranasal delivery had a relative bioavailability of 88.5%. These results suggest that intranasal flunixin has similar, although variable, pharmacokinetic parameters to the intramuscular route, making it a viable route of administration for use in grower swine.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvp.13426","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139417443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Callie V. Wilcox, Heather K. Knych, Scott A. Katzman, Rick M. Arthur, Veronika Rodriguez, Carrie J. Finno
{"title":"Effect of clodronate on gene expression in the peripheral blood of horses","authors":"Callie V. Wilcox, Heather K. Knych, Scott A. Katzman, Rick M. Arthur, Veronika Rodriguez, Carrie J. Finno","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13424","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13424","url":null,"abstract":"<p>There are two FDA-approved bisphosphonate products, clodronate (Osphos®) and tiludronate (Tildren®), for use in horses. It is hypothesized that bisphosphonates can produce analgesic effects and prevent proper healing of microcracks in bone. Therefore, bisphosphonate use is banned in racehorses. However, bisphosphonates have a short detection window in the blood before sequestration in the skeleton, making the reliability of current drug tests questionable. Seven exercising Thoroughbred horses were administered clodronate (1.8 mg/kg i.m.), and four were administered saline. RNA was isolated from peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) collected immediately before a single dose of clodronate or saline and then on Days 1, 6, 28, 56 and 182 post-dose. mRNA was sequenced and analysed for differentially expressed transcripts. While no single transcripts were differentially expressed, pathway analysis revealed that p38 MAPK (<i>p</i> = .04) and Ras (<i>p</i> = .04) pathways were upregulated, and cadherin signalling (<i>p</i> = .02) was downregulated on Day 1. Previously investigated biomarkers, cathepsin K (<i>CTSK</i>) and type 5 acid phosphatase (<i>ACP5</i>), were analysed with RT-qPCR in a targeted gene approach, with no significant difference observed. A significant effect of time on gene expression for <i>ACP5</i> (<i>p</i> = .03) and <i>CTSK</i> (<i>p</i> < .0001) was observed. Thus, these genes warrant further investigation for detecting clodronate use over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvp.13424","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139403498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bofan Jia, Yang Zhao, Jianchao Deng, Shengjun Chen, Chunsheng Li, Bo Qi, Xiao Hu, Laihao Li
{"title":"Enrofloxacin pharmacokinetics in yellow catfish (Pelteobagrus fulvidraco): A comparative analysis of oral, intramuscular, and bath administration","authors":"Bofan Jia, Yang Zhao, Jianchao Deng, Shengjun Chen, Chunsheng Li, Bo Qi, Xiao Hu, Laihao Li","doi":"10.1111/jvp.13425","DOIUrl":"10.1111/jvp.13425","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Enrofloxacin (ENR) residues in yellow catfish (<i>Pelteobagrus fulvidraco</i>) often exceed the standard due to excessive use. This study explored the pharmacokinetics of ENR and its metabolite ciprofloxacin (CIP) in yellow catfish following a single dose of 10 mg/kg body weight via intramuscular injection (IM), oral gavage (PO), or a 5-h drug bath at 10 mg/L and 25°C. High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was used to determine the ENR and CIP concentrations in various tissues. The highest ENR concentration occurred with IM administration, peaking at 4.124 mg/L in the plasma, 8.359 mg/kg in the kidney, 6.272 mg/kg in the liver, and 5.192 mg/kg in the muscle. However, PO administration resulted in the longest metabolic time, with elimination half-lives of 56.47 h in plasma, 86.43 h in the kidney, 76.25 h in the liver, and 64.75 h in muscle. Additionally, the area under the concentration–time curve values for IM, PO, and bath administration in yellow catfish plasma were 108.36, 88.96, and 22.08 mg·h/L, respectively. These results indicate the effectiveness of all three administration methods in treating bacterial diseases in yellow catfish. The selection of an appropriate administration method depends on the minimal inhibitory concentration of ENR against pathogenic bacteria. Yellow catfish subjected to PO and IM administration require longer resting periods before they can be marketed than those receiving drug bath administration.</p>","PeriodicalId":17596,"journal":{"name":"Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139377893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}