To Compare the Blood Level of Marketed Japanese Valsartan Tablet Formulation vs Global Valsartan Tablet Formulation in Healthy Volunteers

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to assess how the body changes the blood level of single dose of valsartan 160 mg tablet Japanese formulation and valsartan 160 mg tablet global formulation under fasting condition in healthy volunteers.

Official Title
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An Open-Label, Randomized, Single Dose, Two Period, Crossover Study to Determine the Relative Bioavailability of Valsartan 160 mg Japanese Formulation and Valsartan 160 mg Global Formulation in Healthy Adult Volunteers

Conditions
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Healthy

Intervention / Treatment
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* Drug: Valsartan


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Healthy, male or female subjects age 18 to 45 years of age (inclusive) In good health Female subjects either surgically sterilized at least 6 months prior to study participation or post-menopausal (no regular menstrual bleeding for at least 2 years) Body mass index within the range of 18.5 to 28 kg/m2 and weigh at least 45 kg Exclusion Criteria: Smokers Use prescription drugs within 4 weeks prior dosing, or over-the-counter medication (vitamins, herbal supplements, dietary supplements, potassium supplements) within 2 weeks prior to dosing. Paracetamol is acceptable Participation in any clinical investigation within 4 weeks prior to dosing Donation or loss of 400 mL or more of blood within 8 weeks prior to first dosing Significant illness within 2 weeks prior to dosing. History of clinically significant cardiac abnormalities, fainting, low blood pressure upon standing, irregular heartbeats. History of acute or chronic bronchospastic disease (including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, treated or untreated). History of clinically significant drug allergy or history of atopic allergy (asthma, urticaria, eczematous dermatitis). Known hypersensitivity or severe reaction to valsartan or similar drugs Any surgical or medical condition which might significantly alter the absorption, distribution, metabolism or excretion of drugs or which may jeopardize the subject in case of participation in the study. History of immunodeficiency diseases, including a positive HIV (ELISA and Western blot) test result. A positive Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) or Hepatitis C test result. History of drug or alcohol abuse within the 6 months prior to dosing Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
| --- |
|Drug: Valsartan|nan|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relative bioavailability of valsartan 160 mg Japanese formulation and valsartan 160 mg global formulation under fasting conditions in healthy adult volunteers |  |  | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Relative bioavailability, formulation, Japanese, valsartan, healthy subjects