Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Rapidly absorbed following oral administration, absorption is comparable between neonates, infants, and children.
Cmax, 50 mg/kg dose, neonates= 14 mg/L;
Tmax, 50 mg/kg dose, neonates = 2.1 hours;
However, extent of absorption is higher and elimination half life is longer in neonates compared to children and infants. This is because neonates have reduced renal function compared to the aforementioned population groups.
AUC, 50 mg/kg dose, neonates = 142.6 ± 44.0 mg/L/hr;
Food may slightly decrease the rate (Cmax decreased by 33%, Tmax increased to 2 hours), but not the extent of absorption. Furthermore, vigabatrin does not cross the blood-brain-barrier well, thus high doses are needed.
▧ Volume of Distribution :
1.1 L/kg
▧ Protein binding :
Not protein bound
▧ Metabolism :
Almost no metabolic transformation. Does not induce the hepatic cytochrome P450 system.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Eliminated primarily through renal excretion as unchanged drugs (80%).
▧ Half Life :
Neonates, 50 mg/kg = 7.5 ± 2.1 hours (due to reduced renal function);
Infants = 5.7 hours;
Adults = 7.5 hours;
Elderly = 12 - 13 hours
▧ Clearance :
Infants = 2.4 ± 0.8 L/h;
Children = 5.7 ± 2.5 L/h