Abstract
The influence of prednisolone on the elimination of antipyrine has been investigated. The one-sample antipyrine clearance was estimated in 23 outpatients with obstructive lung disease before and after treatment with prednisolone 30 or 50 mg/day for 7 days. During prednisolone administration antipyrine clearance decreased from 54.9 +/- 14.8 to 51.7 +/- 14.6 ml/min (mean +/- SD; p less than 0.05). The results indicate that prednisolone decreases the rate of antipyrine elimination, but not to an extent suggesting a clinically important change in hepatic drug metabolism.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology |
Vol/bind | 33 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 89-91 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0031-6970 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 1987 |