Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Riluzole is well-absorbed (approximately 90%), with average absolute oral bioavailability of about 60% (CV=30%). A high fat meal decreases absorption, reducing AUC by about 20% and peak blood levels by about 45%.
▧ Protein binding :
96% bound to plasma proteins, mainly to albumin and lipoprotein over the clinical concentration range.
▧ Metabolism :
Riluzole is extensively metabolized to six major and a number of minor metabolites, which have not all been identified to date. Metabolism is mostly hepatic, consisting of cytochrome P450–dependent hydroxylation and glucuronidation. CYP1A2 is the primary isozyme involved in N-hydroxylation; CYP2D6, CYP2C19, CYP3A4, and CYP2E1 are considered unlikely to contribute significantly to riluzole metabolism in humans.
▧ Half Life :
The mean elimination half-life of riluzole is 12 hours (CV=35%) after repeated doses.