Table 3.
Parameter | Abbreviation | Unit | Allometric Scaling |
---|---|---|---|
Volume of distribution (central compartment) | V2 | L | V2 = θV2· (BW/25)1 |
Clearance | CL | L/hour |
CL = CL(t) ·
(BW/25)0.75 |
Oral absorption rate constant | KA | 1/hour |
KA =
KA(t) |
Volume of distribution (peripheral compartment) | V3 | L | V3 = θV3· (BW/25)1 |
Inter-compartment clearance | Q | L/hour | CL = θQ·(BW/25)0.75 |
BW: Body weight in kg