After oral administration, propentofylline is rapidly and completely absorbed and quickly distributed into the tissues. Maximum plasma levels are reached by 15 minutes following oral dosing in dogs.
The half-life is approximately 30 minutes and the bioavailability of the parent compound is approximately 30%.
There are a number of effective metabolites and biotransformation takes place mainly in the liver.
80-90% of propentofylline is excreted in the form of metabolites via the kidneys. The rest is eliminated with the faeces.
There is no bioaccumulation