Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Model-Informed Dosing Guidelines for Pediatric Clinical Care: A Pragmatic Approach for a Special Population

Jolien J. M. Freriksen*, Joyce E. M. van der Heijden, Marika A. de Hoop-Sommen, Rick Greupink, Saskia N. de Wildt

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Abstract

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling can be an attractive tool to increase the evidence base of pediatric drug dosing recommendations by making optimal use of existing pharmacokinetic (PK) data. A pragmatic approach of combining available compound models with a virtual pediatric physiology model can be a rational solution to predict PK and hence support dosing guidelines for children in real-life clinical care, when it can also be employed by individuals with little experience in PBPK modeling. This comes within reach as user-friendly PBPK modeling platforms exist and, for many drugs and populations, models are ready for use. We have identified a list of drugs that can serve as a starting point for pragmatic PBPK modeling to address current clinical dosing needs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5-11
Number of pages7
JournalPaediatric Drugs
Volume25
Issue number1
Early online date6 Oct 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This publication is based on research funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Grant number: INV-001822). The findings and conclusions contained within are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions or policies of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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