Abstract:
AimTo investigate the stereoselectivity in absorption of
Trans tramadol (
Trans T) in rat intestine. MethodsThe duodenum, jejunum and ileum were separately perfusated in situ with
Trans T dissolved in Krebs-Ringer buffer.
Trans T enantiomers in the perfusate were analyzed with a high performance capillary electrophoresis (HPCE) method. ResultsThe absorbed fractions of
Trans T enantiomers were similar among the different segments of the rat intestine. The absorbed fraction of (+)-
Trans T was lower than that of (-)-
Trans T when the concentration of
Trans T was not higher than 40 μmol·L
-1. As the concentration of
Trans T increased, the absorbed fractions of
Trans T enantiomers were reduced and the difference in absorbed fractions between
Trans T enantiomers became not significant. Conclusion
Trans T enantiomers can be absorbed in different parts of the rat intestine. The intestinal absorption of
Trans T was stereoselective, (-)-
Trans T being preferentially absorbed.