Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Peak blood levels are obtained within 2 to 4 hours of oral administration. The rate and extent of absorption are formulation dependent.
▧ Protein binding :
50-70% bound to erythrocytes, up to 33% bound to plasma proteins, 2-5% of the drug in circulation is unbound
▧ Metabolism :
Not substantially metabolized. 70-95% is excreted unchanged in urine via glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. Undergoes enterohepatic recycling.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Most of the drug is excreted in the unconverted form in the urine.
▧ Half Life :
Approximately 14 hours.