ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
valpromide
;
valproic acid
;
pharmacokinetics
;
healthy volunteers
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The pharmacokinetics of valpromide, a primary amide of valproic acid, was investigated in 6 healthy, adult male volunteers, each of whom was given 900 mg as a marketed, enteric-coated tablet and a solution. Valpromide was biotransformed to valproic acid after the administration of the tablet and the solution with a bioavailability of 0.79±0.24 and 0.77±0.12, respectively, relative to a marketed tablet of valproic acid. The absorption of valpromide was not rate-limited by dissolution. As a solid, non-hygroscopic, neutral prodrug of valproic acid, valpromide may be a good alternative to valproic acid and sodium valproate.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00549603
