Table 1.
Pharmacokinetic data of amiodarone (mean ± s.d.).
| Period 1 (water) | Period 2 (grapefruit juice) | 95% CI on mean difference | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmax (µg ml−1) | 1.87 ± 0.6 | 3.45 ± 1.7 | 0.67, 2.42 | < 0.02 |
| tmax (h) | 4.08 ± 1.66 | 3.63 ± 0.96 | −1.79, 0.89 | NS |
| AUC (µg ml−1 h) | 23.9 ± 11.2 | 35.9 ± 14.3 | 6.14, 17.84 | < 0.005 |
| t½ (h) | 11.56 ± 8.0 | 9.53 ± 5.5 | −5.21, −1.18 | NS |