Observational studyDrug design, development and therapy2025
Dose Optimization of Rivaroxaban in Elderly Chinese Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation: Analysis of Populations Pharmacokinetics and Exposure-Response Relationships.
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- External Validation and Bayesian Forecasting of Rivaroxaban Population Pharmacokinetic Models in Older Chinese Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation.Drug design, development and therapy · 2026Article
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to develop a population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) model in elderly Chinese patient with NVAF, characterize the pharmacokinetic variability, identify relevant covariates affecting rivaroxaban disposition, and explore the exposure-response relationship. Patients and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted with rivaroxaban plasma samples collected and analyzed. A PopPK model was developed using the nonlinear mixed-effects modeling approach. Monte Carlo simulations were employed to explore the correlation between significant covariates and estimated drug exposure. AUC Results: Ninety-three elderly Chinese NVAF patients contributed 256 plasma concentrations were well described by a one-compartment PopPK model. Creatinine clearance (CrCL) and concomitant use of amiodarone were identified as significantly influencing clearance (CL). The simulation results revealed the following: (1) For patients with normal or mildly impaired renal function (CrCL ≥50 mL/min), both a 20 mg once-daily dosage without amiodarone and a 10 mg with amiodarone were acceptable; (2) For those with moderate to severe renal impairment (CrCL 15-49 mL/min), a 10 mg once-daily dosage was appropriate regardless of amiodarone coadministration; (3) Although a 15 mg once-daily dosage was generally suitable from the pharmacokinetic standpoint, concomitant use of amiodarone significantly increased bleeding risk in patients (RR = 8.00, p = 0.039); (4) AUC Conclusion: For elderly Chinese NVAF patients, a reduced-dose rivaroxaban regimen, specifically 10 mg once daily with amiodarone, is recommended for all patients regardless of renal function, whereas 15 mg once daily is a more optimal option for those not taking amiodarone. Based on the risk-benefit assessment, maintaining AUC
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