Table 10.
AUC/dose values of matrine in the herbal mixture and pure compound using different routes of administration
| Administration protocol | Matrine dosage (mg/kg) | Cmax/Dose (ng/mL)/(mg/kg) | AUC0-t /Dose (hr*ng/mL)/(mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood concentration | |||
| 500 mg/kg ATB IV | 2.79 | 1408.3 ± 835.8 | 1830.0 ± 1241.2 |
| 100 mg/kg ATB Oral | 0.56 | 25.9 ± 20.5 | 58.5 ± 32.7 |
| 500 mg/kg ATB Oral | 2.79 | 19.3 ± 10.2 | 43.1 ± 21.3 |
| 4000 mg/kg ATB Oral | 22.32 | 31.8 ± 10.6 | 164.1 ± 60.0 |
| 5 mg/kg KAC Oral | 5.00 | 22.0 ± 7.4 | 46.9 ± 13.0 |
| 500 mg/kg ATB IP Day 1 | 2.79 | 292.4 ± 147.8 | 528.7 ± 200.9 |
| 500 mg/kg ATB IP Day 7 | 2.79 | 197.8 ± 144.1 | 592.0 ± 434.7 |
| Saliva concentration | |||
| 500 mg/kg ATB IP Day 7 | 2.79 | 1533.9 ± 823.5 | 952.8 ± 594.4 |