Pharmacokinetics of Oral Nifedipine in Different Populations

G. Castañeda‐Hernández, C. Hoyo‐Vadillo, J. A. Palma‐Aguirre, F. J. Flores‐Murrieta

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Abstract

Nifedipine disposition varies among populations. Reports on oral nifedipine pharmacokinetics show that peak plasma levels and AVC values are higher in Mexican and Japanese than in European and North American subjects. Increased nifedipine bioavailability in the nonwhite populations is likely due to nutritional habits. Certain flavonoids that inhibit the first‐pass metabolism of dihydropyridines are present in the diets of both Mexican and Japanese. Differences in phenotypes may play a role in interethnic variability. 1993 American College of Clinical Pharmacology

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)140-145
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Clinical Pharmacology
Volume33
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1993
Externally publishedYes

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