Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
In humans, nimodipine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration, and peak concentrations are generally attained within one hour. Bioavailability is 100% following intravenous administration and 3-30% following oral administration due to extensive first-pass metabolism.
▧ Protein binding :
95% bound to plasma protein
▧ Metabolism :
Hepatic metabolism via CYP 3A4.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Nimodipine is eliminated almost exclusively in the form of metabolites and less than 1% is recovered in the urine as unchanged drug. Numerous metabolites, all of which are either inactive or considerably less active than the parent compound, have been identified.
▧ Half Life :
1.7-9 hours