Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Absorption of digoxin from the elixir pediatric formulation has been demonstrated to be 70% to 85% complete (90% to 100% from the capsules, and 60% to 80% for tablets).
▧ Protein binding :
25%
▧ Metabolism :
Hepatic (but not dependent upon the cytochrome P-450 system). The end metabolites, which include 3 b-digoxigenin, 3-keto-digoxigenin, and their glucuronide and sulfate conjugates, are polar in nature and are postulated to be formed via hydrolysis, oxidation, and conjugation.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Following intravenous administration to healthy volunteers, 50% to 70% of a digoxin dose is excreted unchanged in the urine.
▧ Half Life :
3.5 to 5 days