Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism of 14C-Brivaracetam, a Novel SV2A Ligand, in Healthy Subjects

@article{SargentiniMaier2008PharmacokineticsAM,
  title={Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism of 14C-Brivaracetam, a Novel SV2A Ligand, in Healthy Subjects},
  author={Maria Laura Sargentini-Maier and Pascal Espi{\'e} and Alain Coquette and Armel Stockis},
  journal={Drug Metabolism and Disposition},
  year={2008},
  volume={36},
  pages={36 - 45}
}
This study was designed to investigate the human absorption, disposition, and mass balance of 14C-brivaracetam, a novel high affinity SV2A ligand with potent anticonvulsant activity. Six healthy male subjects received a single p.o. dose of 14C-brivaracetam (150 mg, 82 μCi, or 3.03 MBq). Serial blood and complete urine and feces were collected until 144 h postdose. Expired air samples were obtained until 24 h. Brivaracetam was rapidly absorbed, with Cmax of 4 μg/ml occurring within 1.5 h of… 
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