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▧ Absorption :
Lamivudine was rapidly absorbed after oral administration in HIV-infected patients. Absolute bioavailability in 12 adult patients was 86% ± 16% (mean ± SD) for the 150-mg tablet and 87% ± 13% for the oral solution. The peak serum lamivudine concentration (Cmax) was 1.5 ± 0.5 mcg/mL when an oral dose of 2 mg/kg twice a day was given to HIV-1 patients. When given with food, absorption is slower, compared to the fasted state.
▧ Volume of Distribution :
Apparent volume of distribution, IV administration = 1.3 ± 0.4 L/kg. Volume of distribution was independent of dose and did not correlate with body weight.
▧ Protein binding :
<36% bound to plasma protein.
▧ Metabolism :
Metabolism of lamivudine is a minor route of elimination. In man, the only known metabolite of lamivudine is the trans-sulfoxide metabolite. This biotransformation is catalyzed by sulfotransferases.
▧ Route of Elimination :
The majority of lamivudine is eliminated unchanged in urine by active organic cationic secretion. 5.2% ± 1.4% (mean ± SD) of the dose was excreted as the trans-sulfoxide metabolite in the urine. Lamivudine is excreted in human breast milk and into the milk of lactating rats.
▧ Half Life :
5 to 7 hours (healthy or HBV-infected patients)
▧ Clearance :
* Renal clearance = 199.7 ± 56.9 mL/min [300 mg oral dose, healthy subjects]
* Renal clearance = 280.4 ± 75.2 mL/min [single IV dose, HIV-1-infected patients]
* Total clearance = 398.5 ± 69.1 mL/min [HIV-1-infected patients]