Publications by authors named "K F Tempero"

This was a double blind, randomized, crossover study of three periods evaluating pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in 12 healthy, adult subjects after administration of D-ribose powder for oral solution, 2.5, 5.0, and 10.

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OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to characterize the pharmacokinetics, including extent of accumulation, and safety and tolerability of fentanyl following multiple doses of fentanyl buccal tablet (FBT) in healthy Japanese volunteers. METHODS: Healthy Japanese adults received 10 successive doses of open-label FBT 400 microg at 6-hour intervals. Naltrexone was given to minimize the opioid effects of fentanyl.

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OBJECTIVE: This study was conducted to assess the dose proportionality, safety, and tolerability of fentanyl buccal tablet (FBT) in Japanese volunteers. METHODS: Healthy, opioid-naive Japanese adults received single-dose FBT 100, 200, 400, and 800 microg in a randomized, open-label, crossover fashion. Naltrexone was given to minimize the opioid effects of fentanyl.

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BACKGROUND: Fentanyl buccal tablet (FBT; FENTORA(R), Cephalon, Inc., Frazer, PA, USA) is indicated in the US for breakthrough pain in patients with cancer who are already receiving and are tolerant to around-the-clock opioid therapy for underlying persistent cancer pain. For each individual patient, FBT should be titrated to the effective dose.

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Background: The fentanyl effervescent buccal tablet (FEBT) was designed to enhance the rate and extent of absorption of fentanyl through the buccal mucosa. FEBT is being investigated for the management of breakthrough pain.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to compare the relative bioavailability of FEBT 1,080 microg with that of oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC) 1,600 microg, and the secondary objective was to assess the dose proportionality of FEBT 270 to 1,300 microg in healthy adult volunteers.

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