TABLE 1

Comparisons of rHuEPO pharmacokinetics obtained via noncompartmental analysis in various species after i.v. doses


Species

Body Weight

Doses

CL

Vss
kg IU/kg ml/h/kg ml/kg
Rat 0.346 (0.31-0.36) 450-4050 (3a) 12.97-16.03 115-118
0.211 (0.2-0.222) 1, 5, 25 μg/kgb (3) 19.6-29.4 108-123
Rabbit 2.37 (2.38-2.67) 1000-10,000 (3) 9.9-13.98 52.4-59.1
Monkey 3.2c 500-4000 (3) 6.65-18.11 59.8-121
Dog 11 (9-14) 200,000 cpm/kgd (1) 11 142
Sheep 29.4 0.052-0.16d 1) 37.73 105
50 (40-60) 10-1000 (3) 4.46-12.3 48.3-72
Human
70 (56-89)
10-100 (5)
3.70-14.68
39.5-89.0
  • a The number of dosages evaluated in the original study.

  • b Equivalent to 180, 900, and 4500 IU/kg.

  • c Mean body weight for male cynomolgus monkeys (Allison, 1960).

  • d 125I-rHuEPO was used.