Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Well absorbed, absorption is complete within 2 to 3 hours. Significant first-pass metabolism results in an absolute bioavailability of approximately 38%. Administration within 30 minutes after a meal slows the rate, but does not affect the extent of absorption, although peak plasma concentrations are reduced.
▧ Volume of Distribution :
* 300 L
▧ Protein binding :
Approximately 95%.
▧ Metabolism :
Hepatic and extensive, to at least 26 metabolites, none accounting for as much as 1% of the administered dose. Two metabolites may be pharmacologically active but are present in extremely small quantities. Moricizine induces its own metabolism (it induces hepatic cytochrome P-450 activity).
▧ Route of Elimination :
Less than 1% of orally administered Ethmozine® is excreted unchanged in the urine. Approximately 56% of the administered dose is excreted in the feces and 39% is excreted in the urine.
▧ Half Life :
2 hours (range 1.5-3.5 hours).