TABLE 1

Pharmacokinetic parameters for fexofenadine in garlic-, ginkgo-, and SJW-treated rats following an i.v. administration of fexofenadine (10 mg/kg); data represent mean ± S.E.M. (n = 6)

ParameterControlGarlicGinkgoSJW
AUC0–∞ (min × µg/mL)223 ± 14246 ± 24219 ± 12173 ± 12*
t1/2 (h)1.2 ± 0.11.3 ± 0.11.3 ± 0.11.3 ± 0.1
CL (mL/min)15.4 ± 1.014.4 ± 1.515.9 ± 1.019.7 ± 1.7*
Vss (L/kg)0.56 ± 0.10.44 ± 0.10.43 ± 0.10.58 ± 0.1
  • t1/2, half-life; Vss, volume of distribution at steady state.

  • * p < 0.05 versus control group.