Simeprevir (TMC435) has moderate terminal elimination half-life (t1/2=1.5 h and 4.1 h for rat (3 mg/kg, p.o.), monkey (3 mg/kg, p.o.)).
Simeprevir (TMC435) exhibits a medium-slow rate of absorption, well distribution with the high concentration observed in the liver, and a low clearance[1] .
Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Simeprevir (TMC435) in male Sprague-Dawley rats[1].
| Animal Model: |
Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats and cynomolgus monkeys |
| Dosage: |
3 mg/kg |
| Administration: |
PO; single dosage |
| Result: |
Time at which peak concentration (Tmax) of 1 hour and 2 hour for rat and monkey, respectively. Concentration at 24 h after dosing (C24 h) of 0.9 and 2.3 ng/mL for rat and monkey, respectively. AUC0-24h=1173 and 1409 ng·h/mL for rat and monkey, respectively |