Pharmacokinetics of Tramadol and O-Desmethyltramadol Enantiomers Following Administration of Extended-release Tablets to Elderly and Young Subjects
Tramadol is frequently used in geriatric patients; however, pharmacokinetic (PK) publications on tramadol and O-desmethyltramadol (ODM) in elderly patients are rare. Our objective was to characterize the PK of tramadol and ODM, including absorption processes and covariates for tramadol, in elderly and young subjects after single-dose administration of 200-mg extended-release tablets. We conducted a PK … Continued