Pharmacokinetics of cyclosporin: influence of rate-duration profile of an intravenous infusion in renal transplant patients

Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1989 Mar;27(3):353-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1989.tb05376.x.

Abstract

1. The pharmacokinetics of cyclosporin were studied in six renal transplant patients, following intravenous administration of 5 mg kg-1 infused over 3, 6 and 24 h. 2. Plasma, separated at 37 degrees C, was analysed for cyclosporin by h.p.l.c. 3. The data were described by a biexponential disposition model. 4. None of the disposition parameters (clearance, initial volume of distribution, half-lives) changed with the duration of infusion.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cyclosporins / administration & dosage
  • Cyclosporins / blood
  • Cyclosporins / pharmacokinetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Cyclosporins