Paracetamol well and completely absorbed from the digestive tract. TCmax is achieved after 0.5-2 h;
Cmax - 5-20 mcg / ml. Connection with plasma proteins - 15%. Penetrates through the BBB.Less than 1% of the dose of paracetamol taken by the lactating mother penetrates into breast milk.
Therapeutically effective paracetamol concentration in plasma is achieved when it is administered at a dose of 10-15 mg / kg.
Metabolised in the liver (90-95%): 80% enters the conjugation reaction with glucuronic acid and sulfates with the formation of inactive metabolites; 17% undergoes hydroxylation with the formation of 8 active metabolites, which are conjugated with glutathione with the formation of already inactive metabolites. With a lack of glutathione, these metabolites can block the enzyme systems of hepatocytes and cause their necrosis. In the metabolism of the drug is also involved isoenzyme CYP2E1. T1 / 2 1-4 h. It is excreted by the kidneys in the form of metabolites, mainly conjugates, only 3% unchanged. In elderly patients, the clearance of the drug decreases and T1 / 2 increases.
Codeine after oral intake quickly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Connection with plasma proteins - 30%. TSam - after 2-4 hours.
Metabolised in the liver to active metabolites; in the metabolism of the drug takes part isoenzyme CYP2D6. 10% by demethylation is converted into morphine.
It is excreted by the kidneys (5-15% unchanged and 10% in the form of morphine and its metabolites) and with bile. T1 / 2 - 2,5-4 hours.