Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Rapidly and almost completely absorbed after oral administration (99%). Peak plasma concentrations occurring in about an hour following oral administration in fasted subjects.
▧ Protein binding :
Very low (<10%)
▧ Metabolism :
The major metabolic pathway of levetiracetam (24% of dose) is an enzymatic hydrolysis of the acetamide group. No CYP450 metabolism detected.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Sixty-six percent (66%) of the dose is renally excreted unchanged. The metabolites have no known pharmacological activity and are renally excreted. The mechanism of excretion is glomerular filtration with subsequent partial tubular reabsorption.
▧ Half Life :
6-8 hours
▧ Clearance :
* 0.96 mL/min/kg