title: Pharmacokinetics of epsilon-aminocaproic acid during peritoneal dialysis.
abstract: Two patients requiring peritoneal dialysis were treated with epsilon-aminocaproic acid (EACA), an antifibrinolytic agent. Samples of serum and dialysate were assayed for EACA concentrations. Total body clearance, dialysis clearance, EACA half-life, and volume of distribution of EACA were calculated. Total body clearance of EACA was 26 ml/min, which is 25% of the drug clearance in patients with normal renal function. Our results suggest that patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis should receive 25% of the usual recommended dose of EACA. Dialysis clearance accounted for only 58% of total body clearance, suggesting an alternative route of elimination of EACA.
mesh_terms: D000614:Aminocaproates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015119:Aminocaproic Acid / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005342:Fibrinolysis / Q000187:drug effects; D006207:Half-Life; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008657:Metabolic Clearance Rate; D008875:Middle Aged; D010530:Peritoneal Dialysis
chemical_list: D000614:Aminocaproates; D015119:Aminocaproic Acid