Metabolism of digoxin and absorption site

Br J Clin Pharmacol. 1982 Aug;14(2):284-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1982.tb01976.x.

Abstract

After oral intake of enteric-coated granules containing [3H]-digoxin extensive metabolism was observed. Maximum 66% of the 24 h urinary excretion was identified as [3H]-dihydrodigoxin, using high performance liquid chromatography for the analysis. It is suggested that metabolism of digoxin may depend on the absorption site.

MeSH terms

  • Biotransformation
  • Capsules
  • Digoxin / administration & dosage
  • Digoxin / analogs & derivatives
  • Digoxin / metabolism*
  • Digoxin / urine
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Absorption
  • Male
  • Solutions
  • Tablets, Enteric-Coated

Substances

  • Capsules
  • Solutions
  • Tablets, Enteric-Coated
  • dihydrodigoxin
  • Digoxin