ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
diclofenac sodium
;
enteric-coating
;
food
;
absorption
;
plasma levels
;
pharmacokinetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A single dose of enteric-coated diclofenac sodium was taken fasting and immediately after a standard breakfast by twelve healthy volunteers. A considerable delay in the onset of absorption was observed, non-fasting, varying from 2.5 to 12 h compared with 1.5 to 2.75 h when fasting. Peak plasma concentrations were reduced after food but areas under plasma concentration-time curves were comparable. Six subjects then took part in a study involving single and repeated dosing under fasting and non-fasting conditions. As before, prolonged and variable delays were observed when the enteric-coated tablets were taken after food. On repeated dosing, maximum plasma concentrations were reached after 6 h non-fasting compared with 2.5 h fasting. Peak plasma levels were, however, similar.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00558380
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