Table 2

Pharmacokinetic parameters for GI transit and extent of absorption (Fai) of NMT in each segment

ParameterStomachDuodenumUpper JejunumLower JejunumUpper IleumLower IleumCecum
AUCra(% · h)46.8273.4095.23216.95331.86722.62316.902
MRT (h)0.4670.5030.5570.7361.1751.7322.597
VRT (h2)0.2160.2170.2190.2500.4240.6260.700
Fai(%)4.9174.9956.87023.48034.12925.6554.919

Calculations were carried out from 0 to 4 h by using the data obtained by simulation studies.