Amprenavir

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Absorption Rapidly absorbed after oral administration in HIV-1-infected patients with a time to peak concentration (Tmax) typically between 1 and 2 hours after a single oral dose. The absolute oral bioavailability of amprenavir in humans has not been established.
Volume of distribution Not Available
Protein binding Very high (90%). Amprenavir has the highest affinity for alpha(1)-acid glycoprotein.
Metabolism
Hepatic. Amprenavir is metabolized in the liver by the cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzyme system. The 2 major metabolites result from oxidation of the tetrahydrofuran and aniline moieties. Glucuronide conjugates of oxidized metabolites have been identified as minor metabolites in urine and feces.
Route of elimination Not Available
Half life 7.1-10.6 hours
Clearance Not Available
Toxicity Not Available
Affected organisms
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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