Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Rapid and complete, but, due to first-pass metabolism, absolute bioavailability is 50%.
▧ Protein binding :
85%
▧ Metabolism :
Mirtazapine is extensively metabolized by demethylation and hydroxylation followed by glucuronide conjugation. Cytochrome P450 2D6 and cytochrome P450 1A2 are involved in formation of the 8-hydroxy metabolite of mirtazapine, and cytochrome P450 3A4 is responsible for the formation of the N-desmethyl and N-oxide metabolites. Several metabolites possess pharmacological activity, but plasma levels are very low.
▧ Route of Elimination :
This drug is known to be substantially excreted by the kidney (75%).
▧ Half Life :
20-40 hours