ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
dipyrone
;
methylaminoantipyrine
;
aging
;
renal function
;
pharmacokinetics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The pharmacokinetics of the dipyrone metabolite, 4-metylaminoantipyrine (MAA) was evaluated, following the administration of a single oral dose of dipyrone 1.0 g to 12 young (21–30 years) and 9 elderly (73–90 years) healthy volunteers. Maximal concentration, time to peak and absorption rate of MAA were similar for both groups. The elimination half-life was 2.6 (0.2) h for the young and 4.5 (0.5) h for the elderly subjects. Total clearance of MAA, corrected for lean body mass (LBM), was lower in the elderly than in the young 2.65 vs 3.97 ml·min−1·k−1 LBM. There was no differences between the groups in the apparent volume of distribution. A good correlation was found between the total body clearance of MAA and the creatinine clearance, which was also reduced in the elderly (r=0.61).
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00558078
