Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Absorption Zaleplon is rapidly and almost completely absorbed following oral administration.
▧ Volume of Distribution :
* 1.4 L/kg
▧ Protein binding :
Approximately 60% (in vitro plasma protein binding).
▧ Metabolism :
Zaleplon is primarily metabolized by aldehyde oxidase.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Zaleplon is metabolized primarily by the liver and undergoes significant presystemic metabolism. After oral administration, zaleplon is extensively metabolized, with less than 1% of the dose excreted unchanged in urine. Renal excretion of unchanged zaleplon accounts for less than 1% of the administered dose.
▧ Half Life :
Approximately 1 hour
▧ Clearance :
* 1 L/h/kg