Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The presence of food significantly enhances the rate and extent of absorption.
▧ Volume of Distribution :
* 20 L/kg [healthy adults]
▧ Protein binding :
98%
▧ Metabolism :
Hepatic. Two metabolites have been identified in humans. The main metabolite, 2,8-bis-trifluoromethyl-4-quinoline carboxylic acid, is inactive against Plasmodium falciparum. The second metabolite, an alcohol, is present in minute quantities.
▧ Route of Elimination :
There is evidence that mefloquine is excreted mainly in the bile and feces. Urinary excretion of unchanged mefloquine and its main metabolite under steady-state condition accounted for about 9% and 4% of the dose, respectively.
▧ Half Life :
2 to 4 weeks
▧ Clearance :
* 30 mL/min