Objective To investigate the pharmacokinetics of berberine hydrochloride in chickens. Methods The plasma concentration of berberine was determined by HPLC method.The plasma concentration-time data of berberine hydrochloride was analyzed by Drug and Statistics (DAS). Results Following intravenous administration(3mg•kg-1),the drug concentration-time data was best described by a three -compartment open model , t1/2β , t1/2γ, Vc, CL and AUC were 0.41±0.24 h,3.66±1.06 h ,25.49±21.77(L•kg-1),43.20±16.21(L•h-1•kg-1)and 78.92±30.58(μg•L-1•h)respectively. The drug concentration-time data was best described by a two -compartment open model after oral administration of 50 mg•kg-1, t1/2α, t1/2β,t1/2ka,Tmax,Cmax and AUC were 1.86±0.76 h , 4.18±3.13 h, 0.89±0.46 h ,2.65±0.62 h, 4.09±1.13(μg•L-1)and 26.18±10.73(μg•L-1•h), respectively. The absolute bioavailability is 2.03% after oral administration. Conclusion Berberine hydrochloride has a low rate of bioavailability by oral administration, and its elimination is fast. |