modelCetylpyridinium

Diagram of Cetylpyridinium

Extends from Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.B.B05CA01.

Information

name:Cetylpyridinium
ATC code:B05CA01
route:oral
compartments:1
dosage:2.0mg
volume of distribution:50L
clearance:10L/h
other parameters in model implementation

Cetylpyridinium is a quaternary ammonium compound with antiseptic properties, commonly used as a cationic surfactant and disinfectant. It is mainly used in oral care products such as mouthwashes and lozenges for its antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Cetylpyridinium is not typically used systemically and lacks clinical approval for systemic therapeutic indications. It remains an approved agent in oral hygiene.

Pharmacokinetics

No published data available for human systemic pharmacokinetics. Systemic exposure is negligible due to local use and minimal absorption. Parameters are estimated based on physicochemical profile and assumptions.

References

  1. Matsuo, K, et al., & Van Meerbeek, B (2019). Rechargeable anti-microbial adhesive formulation containing cetylpyridinium chloride montmorillonite. Acta biomaterialia 100 388–397. DOI:10.1016/j.actbio.2019.09.045 PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31568874

  2. Kozak, KM, et al., & White, DJ (2005). Efficacy of a high bioavailable cetylpyridinium chloride mouthrinse over a 24-hour period: a plaque imaging study. American journal of dentistry 18 Spec No 18A–23A. PUBMED:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16178132

Parameters

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Modelica.Units.SI.Massweight (from PK_1C)75patient weight (kg)
Modelica.Units.SI.SpecificVolumeVdPerKg (from PK_1C)0.9Volume of distribution (L/kg)
Modelica.Units.SI.MassFractionF (from PK_1C)0.8bioavailiability (0-1)
Pharmacolibrary.Types.ClearanceCl (from PK_1C)20clearance
Modelica.Units.SI.TimeadminTime (from PK_1C)60first administration time (s)
Modelica.Units.SI.TimeadminDuration (from PK_1C)600administration duration (s)
Modelica.Units.SI.TimeadminPeriod (from PK_1C)8*60*60period of administration (default 8 hours)(s)
Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassadminMass (from PK_1C)1000administration mass (mg)
IntegeradminCount (from PK_1C)8number of dose administered (1)
Pharmacolibrary.Types.VolumeVd (from PK_1C)VdPerKg*weightVolume of distribution (m3)
Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCmin (from PK_1C)0.004minimal therapeutic range
Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCmax (from PK_1C)0.008minimal therapeutic range
Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCtox_peak (from PK_1C)0.012toxicity peak level
Pharmacolibrary.Types.MassConcentrationCtox_trough (from PK_1C)0.006toxicity trough level
Pharmacolibrary.Types.TransferRateka (from PK_1C_enteral)0.016666666666666666first order absorption rate
Modelica.Units.SI.TimeTlag (from PK_1C_enteral)600delay between oral administration and absorption (default 10min)

Connectors

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Types.ConcentrationOutputC_central (from PK_1C)
Interfaces.ConcentrationPort_bcentralCPort (from PK_1C)

Components

TypeNameDefaultDescription
Pharmacokinetic.NoPerfusedTissueCompartmentcentral (from PK_1C)
Pharmacokinetic.ClearanceDrivenEliminationelim (from PK_1C)
Sources.PeriodicDoseperiodicDose (from PK_1C)
Modelica.Units.SI.Timet1_2 (from PK_1C)elimination half-life

Revisions

  • 06/2025 Tomas Kulhanek, generated model from data extracted from PUBMED, DrugBank and LLM(GPT4.1)