Clinical Pharmacokinetics
March 28, 2017
Randall Brown, Christopher R. Nicholas, Nicholas V. Cozzi et al.
189 citations
Psilocybin, a naturally occurring hallucinogen, has shown promise as a therapeutic agent in pharmacology. In a study involving 100 participants, 70% reported significant mood improvements after psilocybin administration. The pharmacokinetics revealed that the active metabolite was detectable in urine for up to 24 hours post-ingestion. This highlights psilocybin's potential in medicine, emphasizing its unique chemical synthesis and alkaloid profile. As interest grows in psychedelics within drug studies and forensic toxicology, understanding these dynamics becomes increasingly vital for future applications.
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
February 14, 2017
Patrick C. Dolder, Yasmin Schmid, Andrea E. Steuer et al.
134 citations
After oral administration, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) reaches peak plasma concentrations of 1.3 ng/mL (100 µg dose) and 3.1 ng/mL (200 µg dose) within about 1.5 hours, with a plasma half-life of 2.6 hours. Subjective effects last 8 to 12 hours depending on dose, and peak effects occur around 2.5 to 2.8 hours after ingestion. A close relationship exists between LSD concentration and subjective response within individuals, but no correlation was found between plasma levels and effects across different people at peak concentration. The effects are related to changing plasma concentrations over time, without evidence of acute tolerance.
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
February 16, 2012
Marie Croft, Brendan J. Keely, Ian D. Morris et al.
42 citations
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Clinical Pharmacokinetics
January 1, 2025
Marije E. Otto, Katelijne V. van der Heijden, Jan W. Schoones et al.
20 citations
The pharmacokinetic parameters of psilocin are consistent across different studies. This finding may help guide the further clinical development of psilocybin-based therapies.
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
February 21, 2025
Marije E. Otto, Katelijne V. van der Heijden, Jan W. Schoones et al.
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