Abstract
Paracetamol metabolism was compared in groups of young adult (mean age 20.8 years) and elderly (mean 79.3 years) males. Apparent oral clearance and half-life and partial metabolic clearances to the glucuronide and glutathione-derived conjugates of paracetamol were not significantly different between the two groups. However, the partial metabolic clearance to paracetamol sulphate was 23.1% lower and renal clearance of unchanged drug was 42.9% lower in the elderly compared to the young adults. Despite the decreased clearance by these pathways, reduction in paracetamol dosage should not be necessary in the elderly.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 157-160 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- age
- drug metabolism
- glucuronidation
- paracetamol
- sulphation