Table 5
Comparison of pharmacokinetic parameters of MK-499 in rats and dogs
Rat
Dog
IV (0.5 mg/kg)
PO (6.25 mg/kg)
IV (2.5 mg/kg)
PO (3 mg/kg)
t
1/2
(hr)
4.6
7.1
Cl (ml/min/kg)
29
6.5
C
max
ng/ml
88
661
[AUC]
0–24
(ng/hr/ml)
283
622
5772
6882
[AUC]
0–∞
(ng/hr/ml)
289
6380
Bioavail. (%)
17
100
V
D
(l/kg)
11.5
4.3