The pharmacokinetics and availability of niflumic acid in humans

Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther Toxicol. 1983 Mar;21(3):130-4.

Abstract

The pharmacokinetic parameters and relative availability of niflumic acid in two different pharmaceutical preparations were studied in 12 subjects after a single oral administration. Total plasma clearance averaged 45 ml/min, and the half-life of elimination approximately 2 h, giving a distribution volume of 0.12 l/kg on the average. The values of these pharmacokinetic parameters were in agreement with the general characteristics of this type of substance, a weak acid strongly bound to plasma proteins. Comparison of the systemic availability of the two oral forms showed no difference; they were probably close to 100%.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Absorption
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Biological Availability
  • Capsules
  • Female
  • Half-Life
  • Humans
  • Kinetics
  • Male
  • Nicotinic Acids / metabolism*
  • Niflumic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Niflumic Acid / blood
  • Niflumic Acid / metabolism*
  • Suspensions

Substances

  • Capsules
  • Nicotinic Acids
  • Suspensions
  • Niflumic Acid