TABLE 3

Values used in simulation for model parameters not estimated


Model Parameter

Typical Value

Interstudy Variability (CV)
%
KTZ plasma fu 0.01 10
KTZ Keff (h-1) 5 30
KTZ Ki (μ M) 0.0147 10
KTZ mol. wt. (g/mol/1000) 0.531 a
KTZ F (total bioavailability) 1.0 a
KTZ Vmax (mg/l) 41.1 30
MDZ fm 0.9 30
MDZ plasma/blood partitioning 0.86 a
MDZ blood fu 0.04 10
Hepatic blood flow (Qh) male = 3.6 · weight0.75 female = male · 1.1
Portal vein blood flow (Qpv) Qh · 0.75 a
Age 32; 18; 65b 10c
Body weight
70; 40; 120b
15c
  • a —, assumed typical value for simulation without variability.

  • b Values are mean, minimum, and maximum, respectively.

  • c Normal distribution; S.D.