Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
There is a linear relationship between dose administered and Cmax and AUC. A mean Cmax of approximately 43 to 49 mcg/mL occurred at Week 5 during the initial loading dose period using the recommended dose regimen for the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (400 mg sc at Weeks 0, 2 and 4 followed by 200 mg every other week).
Tmax, SubQ dose = 54 - 171 hours;
Bioavailability, SubQ dose = 80% (range of 76% - 88%)
▧ Volume of Distribution :
Vd, steady state, Crohn's and RA patients = 6 - 8 L
▧ Metabolism :
Metabolism has not been studied in humans.
▧ Route of Elimination :
The route of elimination of certolizumab pegol has not been studied in human subjects. Studies in animals indicate that the major route of elimination of the PEG component is via urinary excretion.
▧ Half Life :
Terminal plasma elimation half-life = 14 days (for all doses);
▧ Clearance :
IV dose, healthy subjects = 9.21 mL/h to 14.38 mL/h;
SC dose, Crohn's disease patients = 17 mL/h;
SC dose, RA patients = 21.0 mL/h;