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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
1983-6-10
pubmed:abstractText
Serum concentration and urinary excretion of metronidazole were determined after p.o. administration of 500 mg to 15 young (20-25 years old) and 20 elderly (over 70) subjects. Serum levels were consistently higher and the AUCs were almost doubled in the aged group. One of the effects underlying the decrease in total clearance is the diminished renal excretion; however, the role of the reduction of distribution volume seems to be more important. Red cell binding of metronidazole significantly decreased in the aged group; this may also contribute to the reduction of distribution volume. Reduction of the standard dose of metronidazole by 30-40% is recommended in elderly patients.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
0174-4879
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
21
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
87-91
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1983
pubmed:articleTitle
Age-associated pharmacokinetic changes of metronidazole.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article