Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Rapid. Absorbed in part by the L-amino acid transport system, which is a carrier-mediated, saturable transport system; as the dose increases, bioavailability decreases. Bioavailability ranges from approximately 60% for a 900 mg dose per day to approximately 27% for a 4800 milligram dose per day. Food has a slight effect on the rate and extent of absorption of gabapentin (14% increase in AUC).
▧ Volume of Distribution :
* 58±6 L
▧ Protein binding :
Less than 3% of gabapentin circulates bound to plasma protein.
▧ Metabolism :
All pharmacological actions following gabapentin administration are due to the activity of the parent compound; gabapentin is not appreciably metabolized in humans.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Gabapentin is eliminated from the systemic circulation by renal excretion as unchanged drug.
Gabapentin is not appreciably metabolized in humans.
▧ Half Life :
5-7 hours
▧ Clearance :
* 190 mL/min