Aciclovir

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Absorption Oral: bioavailability 10 to 20%
Volume of distribution Not Available
Protein binding 9%-33%
Metabolism
Hepatic, the only major urinary metabolite that has been detected is 9-carboxymethoxymethylguanine.
Route of elimination Acyclovir is cleared renally.
Half life 2.5-3.3 hours
Clearance Not Available
Toxicity Aciclovir may cause nephrotoxicity (crystallization of aciclovir within renal tubules, elevation of serum creatinine, transient), and neurotoxicity (coma, hallucinations, lethargy, seizures, tremors). Nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity usually resolve after cessation of aciclovir therapy. However, there is no well-defined relationship between aciclovir concentrations in the blood and these adverse effects.
Affected organisms
  • Human Herpes Virus
Pathways Not Available

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