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Pandey A, Price A, Ayala-Lopez N, Garza KY, Marzinke MA, Knezevic CE. Multiplexed quantification of venlafaxine and metabolites in human plasma by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2024; 243:116082. [PMID: 38461636 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2024.116082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Venlafaxine (VEN) and its O-demethylated metabolite, O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODV), are commonly prescribed serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, approved for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Both are metabolized to inactive metabolites via cytochrome P450 enzymes. While previous studies have focused on quantifying VEN and ODV, bioanalytical methods for the simultaneous measurement of all metabolites are needed to fully characterize the pharmacology of VEN and ODV. METHODS K2EDTA plasma was spiked with VEN, ODV, N-desmethylvenlafaxine (NDV), N,O-didesmethylvenlafaxine (NODDV), and N,N-didesmethylvenlafaxine (NNDDV). Drugs and metabolites were extracted via protein precipitation and quantified using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The multiplexed assay was validated in accordance with regulatory recommendations, and evaluated in remnant plasma samples from persons prescribed venlafaxine. RESULTS The analytical measuring range for venlafaxine and all four metabolites was 5-800 ng/mL. Standard curves were generated via weighted quadratic (NNDDV) or linear (VEN, ODV, NDV, NODDV) regression of calibrators. Inter-assay imprecision was between 1.9-9.3% for all levels of all analytes. Minor matrix effects were observed, and both recovery efficiency and process efficiency were >96% for all analytes. All other assay validation assessments met acceptance criteria. Drug concentrations measured from remnant plasma specimens obtained from patients with current venlafaxine prescriptions (37.5-450 mg/day) yielded NDDV, NDV, and NODDV metabolite concentrations in 6/21, 14/21, and 20/21 samples, respectively. The ratio of active to inactive analytes ranged from 0.74 to 14.5, with a median of 6.39. CONCLUSIONS An efficient and accurate LC-MS/MS method was developed and validated for the quantification of VEN, ODV, and all three inactive metabolites in plasma. The assay met all acceptance criteria, and may be used in future studies of the pharmacokinetics of these drugs.
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- Aashish Pandey
- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave, Mason F. Lord Tower, Suite 6000, Room 607, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave, Mason F. Lord Tower, Suite 6000, Room 607, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, 1800 Orleans St., Sheikh Zayed Tower, B1020-G, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, 1800 Orleans St., Sheikh Zayed Tower, B1020-G, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Bayview Medical Center, 4940 Eastern Ave, Mason F. Lord Tower, Suite 6000, Room 607, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA; Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, 1800 Orleans St., Sheikh Zayed Tower, B1020-G, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins University, 1800 Orleans St., Sheikh Zayed Tower, B1020-G, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
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Couderc S, Gabriel A, Decheiver S, N'Zoué Kanga S, Fikanni A, Flint H, Pihan F, Sahar A, Tifrea M, Tifrea A, Marsaud JP, Vandroux D. A Massive Venlafaxine Intoxication: Evolution of Cardiac Toxicity with Venlafaxine and O-Desmethylvenlafaxine Elimination Kinetics: A Grand Round. Ther Drug Monit 2024; 46:133-137. [PMID: 38158602 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000001167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study presents the case of a 19-year-old woman who attempted suicide by ingesting 11.25 g of venlafaxine (V). She was admitted to the hospital with severe biventricular dysfunction, progressing to cardiac arrest requiring extracorporeal circulatory life support for 11 days. The pharmacokinetics of venlafaxine during impaired cardiac output and the effect of its active metabolite, the O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODV), are currently not very well understood. METHODS AND RESULTS Serum concentrations of V and ODV were monitored twice daily for 3 weeks. The maximum concentrations of venlafaxine and ODV were at 14 hours after ingestion, with 29,180 mcg/L for V and 5399 mcg/L for ODV. Half-lives increased, requiring 2 weeks to eliminate the drug. The left ventricular ejection fraction significantly improved when V + ODV was below 1000 mcg/L and remained altered until the ODV concentrations were lower than 400 mcg/L. CONCLUSIONS This report, with complete elimination kinetic of V and ODV in a monodrug intoxication, provides information about the modification of pharmacokinetics in the case of an overdose managed by extracorporeal circulatory life support, the cardiac toxicity of ODV, and the value of the toxic threshold for the active moiety.
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- Sylvain Couderc
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France; and
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France; and
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France; and
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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- Cardio-surgical Intensive Care Unit, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges, France
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Schoretsanitis G, Haen E, Hiemke C, Endres K, Ridders F, Veselinovic T, Gründer G, Paulzen M. Pharmacokinetic correlates of venlafaxine: associated adverse reactions. Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2019; 269:851-857. [PMID: 30923938 DOI: 10.1007/s00406-019-01005-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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To address the potential correlation between plasma concentrations of venlafaxine (VEN), its active metabolite O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODVEN) and the active moiety, AM, (ODVEN + VEN) and adverse drug reactions (ADR) in a large naturalistic sample of in- and outpatients. We compared plasma concentrations of VEN, ODVEN and AM and dose-adjusted (C/D) levels as well the ODVEN/VEN ratios between patients complaining ADRs, following the Udvalg for Kliniske Undersogelser side effect rating scales (UKU) (n = 114) and patients without ADRs (control group, n = 688) out of a naturalistic database. We also investigated potential pharmacokinetic correlates of the four UKU categories by comparing patients complaining ADRs with those who did not. Based on previous literature we applied different ODVEN/VEN ratio values as cut-offs to split our sample into two groups at a time and compare frequencies of ADRs between the groups. No differences for demographic and pharmacokinetic variables including plasma and C/D concentrations as well as ODVEN/VEN ratios were observed between study groups. Neither the comparisons between females and males nor between elderly and non-elderly patients revealed significant differences (p > 0.05 in all cases). No differences were also reported exploring the patients complaining ADRs from the 4 UKU categories separately. After applying various ODVEN/VEN cut-offs, groups did not display differences in frequencies of ADRs (p > 0.05 in all cases). Our findings do not demonstrate a direct link between venlafaxine metabolism measures and ADRs. Therefore, additional dimensions are needed to be considered in future trials aiming to disentangle the involved aspects of ADRs in patients receiving venlafaxine.
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- Georgios Schoretsanitis
- Department of Psychiatry, The Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health, Glen Oaks, NY, USA.
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Institute of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, University Medical Center of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.,Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.,JARA: Translational Brain Medicine, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Molecular Neuroimaging, Central Institute of Mental Health, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany.,JARA: Translational Brain Medicine, Aachen, Germany.,Alexianer Hospital Aachen, Aachen, Germany
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Paulis MG, Hafez EM, El-Tahawy NF, Aly MKM. Toxicological Assessment of Venlafaxine: Acute and Subchronic Toxicity Study in Rats. Int J Toxicol 2018; 37:327-334. [PMID: 29862856 DOI: 10.1177/1091581818777470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Antidepressants are the most commonly prescribed drugs for psychiatric treatment, and venlafaxine (VEN) is one of the most popular options. Venlafaxine is a nontricyclic dual-acting serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Although an increased incidence of acute toxicity and addiction has been reported, controlled studies examining its toxic effects on different organs are still lacking. This study investigated the possible toxic effects of VEN on the liver, kidney, and gastric tissues. Three groups of rats were administered saline, a single LD50 dose (350 mg/kg), or 100 mg/kg VEN daily, followed by increases in the dose of 50 mg/kg every 10 days for 30 days (about 10 times the therapeutic doses). The following parameters of liver and kidney injury were then assayed: alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, γ-glutamyl transferase, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, blood urea nitrogen, and serum creatinine. A histopathological examination was then conducted. Both acute and subchronic administration of VEN produced multiple clinical manifestations in the experimental animals, including seizures, coma, and even death. Moreover, the liver and renal function tests indicated injury in these tissues. Furthermore, the histopathological examination showed signs of organ toxicity after both acute and chronic VEN exposure. This study has shown that VEN has harmful effects on the liver, kidney, and stomach in either a single high dose (LD50) or repeated exposure to 10 times the therapeutic doses. As a result, strategies to increase awareness of these effects among physicians and the public are needed because this drug may be addictive.
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- Melad G Paulis
- 1 Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Menia, Egypt
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- 1 Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Menia, Egypt
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- 2 Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Menia, Egypt
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- 3 Psychiatry Department, Faculty of Medicine, Minia University, Menia, Egypt
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Chang XD, Yang P, Mu XY, Ma WL, Zhou M. Evaluation of Knees in Asymptomatic Amateur Ice Hockey Players Using 3.0-T Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Case-Control Study. Chin Med J (Engl) 2018; 131:1038-1044. [PMID: 29692374 PMCID: PMC5937311 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.230723] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background: Research on the changes to knee structures in asymptomatic amateur ice hockey players (AAIHPs) has been limited. We aimed to assess the performance of the knees in AAIHPs using 3.0-T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Methods: A total of 71 asymptomatic knees (32 AAIHPs and 39 age- and sex-matched controls) were imaged using a 3.0-T MRI scanner at the Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University in April 2017. Two experienced musculoskeletal radiologists were blinded to assess all MRI findings, including bursae around the knee, bone marrow edema (BME), meniscal signal changes, and articular cartilage and ligament damage. Any disagreements were resolved by a third professor of musculoskeletal radiology. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test and continuous variables using the Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U-test. Results: The most common finding was fluid-filled bursae surrounding the knee. In the AAIHP group, which totaled 32 knees and 416 bursae, 155 (37%) fluid-filled bursae were present. In the control group, there were a total of 39 knees and 507 bursae, and 91 (18%) fluid-filled bursae were present. There was a significant difference in the number of fluid-filled bursae between the two groups (P < 0.05). However, in AAIHPs, the prevalence of meniscal signal changes (16 knees, 50%) was higher than in the control group (2 knees, 5%; P < 0.001). Importantly, 15 of the 19 were grade II signals. Other changes were only found in AAIHPs. Articular cartilage lesions were detected in 47% of their knees, predominantly at the patellofemoral joint, and BME was found in 34% of their knees. Conclusion: The MRI findings of knees in AAIHPs mainly manifested as self-protection reaction, and proper ice hockey exercise could be advocated.
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- Xiao-Dan Chang
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital of Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning 116001, China
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Montané Jaime LK, Paul J, Lalla A, Legall G, Gaedigk A. Impact of CYP2D6 on venlafaxine metabolism in Trinidadian patients with major depressive disorder. Pharmacogenomics 2018; 19:197-212. [PMID: 29327975 DOI: 10.2217/pgs-2017-0142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM This study aimed to assess the impact of CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 variation on venlafaxine (VEN) at steady state in patients from Trinidad and Tobago of Indian and African descent with major depressive disorder. PATIENTS & METHODS Patients were phenotyped with dextromethorphan, genotyped for CYP2D6 and CYP2C19, and metabolic ratios for VEN obtained at 2-week intervals. RESULTS Of 61 patients, 55 were genotyped and phenotyped and 47 completed 8 weeks of VEN treatment. The majority of patients had metabolic ratios for VEN that were consistent with those for dextromethorphan and genotype-predicted phenotype using activity scores. One subject presented with a novel no-function allele, CYP2D6*99. No correlations were observed with CYP2C19 genotype. CONCLUSION CYP2D6 genotype analysis provides valuable information to individualize drug therapy with VEN.
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- Lazara Karelia Montané Jaime
- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of The West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
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- Health Science Technologies Department, College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts of Trinidad & Tobago, El Dorado Campus, Corner College & St. Cecelia Roads, El Dorado, Trinidad & Tobago
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- Pharmacology Unit, Department of Paraclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, The University of The West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology & Therapeutic Innovation, Children's Mercy Kansas City & Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA
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Palpitations and Asthenia Associated with Venlafaxine in a CYP2D6 Poor Metabolizer and CYP2C19 Intermediate Metabolizer. Case Rep Genet 2017; 2017:6236714. [PMID: 29123929 PMCID: PMC5662806 DOI: 10.1155/2017/6236714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2017] [Revised: 08/25/2017] [Accepted: 09/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Cardiotoxicity has been extensively reported in venlafaxine (VEN) overdoses. Asthenia is also among the common side effects described for this antidepressant. VEN is metabolized mainly by CYP2D6 and to a minor extent by CYP2C19 to the major active metabolite O-desmethylvenlafaxine (ODV). Altered pharmacokinetic parameters in patients with polymorphisms in the CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 genes that result in decreased enzymatic activity have been documented. Here we describe a patient case of VEN associated palpitations and asthenia. The patient takes VEN extended release 150 mg twice daily. Genotyping confirmed the patient is a poor metabolizer for CYP2D6 and an intermediate metabolizer for CYP2C19. We propose that the palpitations and asthenia are related to sustained VEN exposure due to reduced metabolism.
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