Absolute bioavailability of himantane in rabbits.

ABSTRACT

Pharmacokinetic parameters of himantane and its metabolites in the blood plasma of rabbits were compared after single administration of himantane solution in a dose of 25 mg intravenously and 100 mg orally. It was established that the original substance is characterized by low absolute bioavailability (7.95%). Himantane is subjected to first-pass effect and is extensively metabolized in the liver to metabolites with m/z 266 and 250.