Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Nearly completely absorbed following oral administration (90%). Systemic bioavailability ranges from 5 to 50%, due to significant first-pass metabolism. This wide range in systemic bioavailability is related to two factors: presence of food (food increases bioavailability) and dosage (bioavailability is 3.4% for a 150-mg tablet compared to 10.6% for a 300-mg tablet).
▧ Volume of Distribution :
* 252 L
▧ Protein binding :
97%
▧ Metabolism :
Metabolized primarily in the liver where it is rapidly and extensively metabolized to two active metabolites, 5-hydroxypropafenone and N-depropylpropafenone. These metabolites have antiarrhythmic activity comparable to propafenone but are present in concentrations less than 25% of propafenone concentrations.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Approximately 50% of propafenone metabolites are excreted in the urine following administration of immediate release tablets.
▧ Half Life :
2-10 hours