Trial Outcomes & Findings for Relative Bioavailability of Empagliflozin (BI 10773) and Ramipril Administered Together Compared to Empagliflozin (BI 10773) and Ramipril Alone in Healthy Volunteers (NCT NCT01284621)

NCT ID: NCT01284621

Last Updated: 2014-07-22

Results Overview

Area under the concentration-time curve of the analyte in plasma at steady-state over a uniform dosing interval τ, of empagliflozin (empa).

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE1

Target enrollment

23 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Results posted on

2014-07-22

Participant Flow

This was a randomised, open-label, three period, crossover study. Each treatment period was 8 days, with drug administration on days 1 to 5, and they were separated by a washout period of at least 7 days between drug administrations of 2 subsequent treatments.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Empa Alone / Empa + Ramipril / Ramipril Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin alone * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Ramipril
Empa Alone / Ramipril Alone / Empa + Ramipril
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin alone * Ramipril * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril
Ramipril Alone / Empa Alone / Empa + Ramipril
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril
Ramipril Alone / Empa + Ramipril / Empa Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Ramipril * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone
Empa + Ramipril / Empa Alone / Ramipril Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone * Ramipril
Empa + Ramipril / Ramipril Alone / Empa Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone
First Intervention (8 Days)
STARTED
3
4
4
4
4
4
First Intervention (8 Days)
COMPLETED
3
4
4
4
4
4
First Intervention (8 Days)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
0
0
Washout Period 1 (7 Days)
STARTED
3
4
4
4
4
4
Washout Period 1 (7 Days)
COMPLETED
3
4
4
4
3
4
Washout Period 1 (7 Days)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
1
0
Second Intervention (8 Days)
STARTED
3
4
4
4
3
4
Second Intervention (8 Days)
COMPLETED
3
4
4
4
3
4
Second Intervention (8 Days)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
0
0
Washout Period 2 (7 Days)
STARTED
3
4
4
4
3
4
Washout Period 2 (7 Days)
COMPLETED
3
4
4
4
3
4
Washout Period 2 (7 Days)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
0
0
Third Intervention (8 Days)
STARTED
3
4
4
4
3
4
Third Intervention (8 Days)
COMPLETED
3
4
4
4
3
4
Third Intervention (8 Days)
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
0
0
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Empa Alone / Empa + Ramipril / Ramipril Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin alone * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Ramipril
Empa Alone / Ramipril Alone / Empa + Ramipril
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin alone * Ramipril * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril
Ramipril Alone / Empa Alone / Empa + Ramipril
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril
Ramipril Alone / Empa + Ramipril / Empa Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Ramipril * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone
Empa + Ramipril / Empa Alone / Ramipril Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone * Ramipril
Empa + Ramipril / Ramipril Alone / Empa Alone
Patients were administered three treatments in the following order: * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril * Ramipril * Empagliflozin alone
Washout Period 1 (7 Days)
Required unexpected medical treatment
0
0
0
0
1
0

Baseline Characteristics

Relative Bioavailability of Empagliflozin (BI 10773) and Ramipril Administered Together Compared to Empagliflozin (BI 10773) and Ramipril Alone in Healthy Volunteers

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Study Overall
n=23 Participants
A randomised, open-label, three period, crossover study. The three treatments administered were * Empagliflozin alone * Ramipril * Empagliflozin plus Ramipril Each treatment period was 8 days, with drug administration on days 1 to 5, and they were separated by a washout period of at least 7 days between drug administrations of 2 subsequent treatments.
Age, Continuous
38.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.3 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
15 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
8 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Area under the concentration-time curve of the analyte in plasma at steady-state over a uniform dosing interval τ, of empagliflozin (empa).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Total Empa: Area Under the Curve at Steady-state Over a Uniform Dosing Interval (AUCτ,ss)
5850 nmol*h/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 18.1
5680 nmol*h/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 16.3

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Maximum measured concentration of the analyte in plasma at steady-state over a uniform dosing interval, τ, of empagliflozin (empa).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Total Empa: Maximum Measured Concentration (Cmax,ss)
874 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 25.9
911 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 21.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Area under the concentration-time curve of the analyte in plasma at steady-state over a uniform dosing interval τ, of ramipril.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Total Ramipril: Area Under the Curve at Steady-state Over a Uniform Dosing Interval (AUCτ,ss).
6.59 ng*h/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.0
7.27 ng*h/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.8

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Maximum measured concentration of the analyte in plasma at steady-state over a uniform dosing interval, τ, of ramipril.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Total Ramipril: Maximum Measured Concentration (Cmax,ss)
8.42 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 45.6
8.97 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 53.6

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Area under the concentration-time curve of the analyte in plasma at steady-state over a uniform dosing interval τ, of ramiprilat (active metabolite of ramipril).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Total Ramiprilat: Area Under the Curve at Steady-state Over a Uniform Dosing Interval (AUCτ,ss).
87.2 ng*h/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 15.5
85.1 ng*h/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 20.1

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Maximum measured concentration of the analyte in plasma at steady-state over a uniform dosing interval, τ, of ramiprilat.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Total Ramiprilat: Maximum Measured Concentration (Cmax,ss)
11.2 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 36.8
10.5 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 46.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Predose concentration of the analyte in plasma prior to administration of the Nth dose, of empagliflozin.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,3
45.8 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 33.7
45.1 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 30.6
Empa: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,2
40.3 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 31.0
38.6 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 32.1
Empa: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,4
49.2 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 29.5
46.4 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 27.2
Empa: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,5
47.8 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 25.5
48.3 nmol/L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 27.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Predose concentration of the analyte in plasma prior to administration of the Nth dose, of ramiprilat. Note, predose concentrations for ramipril were all below the limit of quantification (BLQ) and therefore the predose concentration of the analyte in plasma prior to administration of the Nth dose, of ramipril was not analysed.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Ramiprilat: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,2
1.03 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 25.5
1.02 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 21.7
Ramiprilat: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,3
1.33 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 21.9
1.31 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 17.4
Ramiprilat: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,4
1.39 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 20.7
1.37 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 17.2
Ramiprilat: Predose Concentration Prior to Administration of the Nth Dose (Cpre,N)
Cpre,5
1.45 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 23.4
1.44 ng/mL
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 16.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Time from last dosing to the maximum measured concentration of the analyte in plasma at steady state.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Time From Last Dosing to the Maximum Measured Concentration (Tmax,ss)
Total empa
1.02 hours
Full Range 42.6 • Interval 0.667 to 3.0
NA hours
Full Range NA
Not applicable - no ramipril in this treatment arm
1.50 hours
Full Range 44.7 • Interval 1.0 to 4.0
Time From Last Dosing to the Maximum Measured Concentration (Tmax,ss)
Total ramipril
NA hours
Full Range NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
0.333 hours
Full Range 36.4 • Interval 0.333 to 1.0
0.333 hours
Full Range 39.1 • Interval 0.333 to 1.0
Time From Last Dosing to the Maximum Measured Concentration (Tmax,ss)
Total ramiprilat
NA hours
Full Range NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
2.00 hours
Full Range 23.8 • Interval 1.48 to 4.02
2.00 hours
Full Range 29.4 • Interval 1.5 to 4.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Terminal rate constant in plasma at steady-state

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Terminal Rate Constant (λz,ss)
Total empa
0.055 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.9
NA 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no ramipril in this treatment arm
0.050 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.7
Terminal Rate Constant (λz,ss)
Total ramipril
NA 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
0.261 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 107
0.298 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 118
Terminal Rate Constant (λz,ss)
Total ramiprilat
NA 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
0.0095 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 24.1
0.0091 1/h
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 32.2

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Terminal half-life of the analyte in plasma at steady-state.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Terminal Half-life (T 1/2,ss)
Total ramiprilat
NA hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
73.2 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 24.1
76.2 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 32.2
Terminal Half-life (T 1/2,ss)
Total empa
12.7 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.9
NA hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no ramipril in this treatment arm
13.9 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.7
Terminal Half-life (T 1/2,ss)
Total ramipril
NA hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
2.66 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 107
2.32 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 118

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Mean residence time of the analyte in the body after oral administration at steady-state.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Mean Residence Time (MRTpo,ss)
Total empa
9.95 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 18.0
NA hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no ramipril in this treatment arm
9.68 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 16.8
Mean Residence Time (MRTpo,ss)
Total ramipril
NA hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
1.29 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 54.2
1.42 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 57.8
Mean Residence Time (MRTpo,ss)
Total ramiprilat
NA hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
44.7 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 29.9
47.1 hours
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 38.7

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Apparent clearance of the analyte in plasma after extravascular administration at steady-state.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Apparent Clearance After Extravascular Administration (CL/Fss)
Total ramiprilat
NA mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
955 mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 15.5
979 mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 20.1
Apparent Clearance After Extravascular Administration (CL/Fss)
Total empa
158 mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 18.1
NA mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no ramipril in this treatment arm
163 mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 16.3
Apparent Clearance After Extravascular Administration (CL/Fss)
Total ramipril
NA mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
12600 mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.0
11500 mL/min
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 37.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 0 hours (h), 20 minutes (min), 40 min, 1h, 1.5h, 2h, 2.5h, 3h, 4h, 6h, 8h, 10h, 12h, 24h, 36h, 48h and 72h after drug administration on day 5. In addition pre-dose samples, 5 minutes predose, were collected on days 1 to 4

Population: Pharmacokinetic (PK) set: All subjects who took at least one dose of investigational treatment and provided at least one observation for at least one primary endpoint without important protocol violations relevant to the PK evaluation.

Apparent volume of distribution at steady-state during the terminal phase λz following an extravascular dose.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Phase (Vz/Fss)
Total empa
174 L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 31.8
NA L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no ramipril in this treatment arm
196 L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 40.0
Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Phase (Vz/Fss)
Total ramipril
NA L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
2910 L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 89.1
2310 L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 97.3
Apparent Volume of Distribution During the Terminal Phase (Vz/Fss)
Total ramiprilat
NA L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation NA
Not applicable - no empagliflozin in this treatment arm
6050 L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 32.0
6460 L
Geometric Coefficient of Variation 42.5

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From drug administration until end of washout period (36 days)

Population: Treated set which included all subjects who were dispensed study medication and were documented to have taken at least one dose of investigational treatment.

Clinically relevant abnormalities for physical examination, vital signs, ECG, blood chemistry and assessment tolerability by the investigator. New abnormal findings or worsening of baseline conditions were reported as adverse events.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=22 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 Participants
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Clinically Relevant Abnormalities for Physical Examination, Vital Signs, ECG, Blood Chemistry and Tolerability
0 participants
0 participants
0 participants

Adverse Events

Empa Alone

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Ramipril Alone

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 3 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Empa + Ramipril

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Empa Alone
n=22 participants at risk
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5.
Ramipril Alone
n=22 participants at risk
A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Empa + Ramipril
n=23 participants at risk
Empagliflozin 25mg (Empa) was administered once daily from day 1 to day 5. A single dose of ramipril 2.5mg was administered on day 1. Ramipril 5mg was administered once daily from day 2 to day 5.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
0.00%
0/22 • Treatment duration plus following washout period (36 days)
0.00%
0/22 • Treatment duration plus following washout period (36 days)
8.7%
2/23 • Treatment duration plus following washout period (36 days)
Nervous system disorders
Headache
4.5%
1/22 • Treatment duration plus following washout period (36 days)
13.6%
3/22 • Treatment duration plus following washout period (36 days)
0.00%
0/22 • Treatment duration plus following washout period (36 days)

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