ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
5-Methoxypsoralen
;
Psoriasis
;
food
;
pharmacokinetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract 5-Methoxypsoralen (5-MOP) in combination with ultraviolet light exposure is used for the treatment of psoriasis. The effect of food on the pharmacokinetics of 5-MOP was evaluated in a randomized, crossover study in nine healthy subjects. Each subject received the tablets with a standardized breakfast or under fasting conditions. The food had a dramatic effect on the bioavailability of 5-MOP. Five of the subjects showed no measurable quantities (detection limit of the analytical technique 1 ng·ml-1) of 5-MOP when the drug was given under fasting conditions. However, plasma peak concentration within the range 37–144 ng·ml-1 (median 102 ng·ml-1) was measured when the drug was taken with food. The time for the plasma peak concentration was within the range 2.0–5.1 h (median 3.0 h) under non-fasting conditions. The elimination half-life was within the range 1.4–2.7 h (median 1.9 h). We conclude that it is imperative that 5-MOP tablets are administered together with food.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00194409
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