P01CX04 - Miltefosine |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Topical preparation. No significant hepatic exposure. No data pointing to CYP-affinity.
Chemical description
Miltefosine is an aliphatic long chain trimethylammonium derivative related to cell membrane phospholipid components.
Therapeutic characteristics
Miltefosine is a topical antineoplastic agent used as liniment for skin infiltrates connected with mammary cancer, where other treatment has showed to be without effect.
Hepatic exposure
Not significant
Metabolism and pharmakokinetics
No significant systemic exposure. No measurable plasma concentrations of miltefosine after 146 days of epicutaneous administration. No interactions with metabolism of other drugs observed. Not listed as CYP-substrate, or CYP-inducer/inhibitor.
References
- Drug reference publications
- Sweetman SC, editor. Martindale: The complete drug reference. Miltefosine. Pharmaceutical Press 2009. #2091
- Other sources
- Swedish National Formulary. FASS. Miltex, Baxter. www.fass.se (product leaflet). #2090
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