A Phase I/II Study of Safety, Tolerance, Pharmacokinetics, and Anti-HIV Activity of 9-[2-(Bispivaloyloxymethyl)Phosphonylmethoxyethyl]Adenine (Bis-POM PMEA) and Placebo in HIV-Infected Patients
A Phase I/II Study of Safety, Tolerance, Pharmacokinetics, and Anti-HIV Activity of 9-[2-(Bispivaloyloxymethyl)Phosphonylmethoxyethyl]Adenine (Bis-POM PMEA) and Placebo in HIV-Infected Patients
To study the safety, tolerance, single and multiple dose pharmacokinetics, and anti-HIV activity of bis-POM PMEA ( adefovir dipivoxil ) versus placebo when administered orally on a daily basis for 2 weeks to HIV-infected patients.
Patients are randomized to receive bis-POM PMEA at one of three fixed dose levels or placebo daily for 2 weeks. At each dose level, nine patients receive bis-POM PMEA and three patients receive placebo.
Inclusion Criteria
Concurrent Medication:
Allowed:
Patients must have:
Prior Medication:
Allowed:
Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following symptoms or conditions are excluded:
Concurrent Medication:
Excluded:
Patients with the following prior condition are excluded:
History of lactose intolerance.
Prior Medication:
Excluded within 2 weeks prior to study entry:
Excluded within 4 weeks prior to study entry:
Systemic therapy for Kaposi's sarcoma. Active substance abuse (including alcohol) as determined by questionnaire or positive drug screen.