Fig. 1From: A mechanism-based pharmacokinetic model of fenofibrate for explaining increased drug absorption after food consumptionScheme showing the mechanism-based pharmacokinetic model for explaining increased fenofibrate absorption after food consumption. (Vstomach and Vduodenum: Volume of distribution in the stomach and duodenum, k g (k g ’) and k out : Gastric emptying rate constant and the elimination rate constant for calories, k m&a : Metabolism and absorption rate constant of fenofibrate, k el : Elimination rate constant, Vc/F: Volume of distribution, Efood, Ebile, EVc1 and EVc2: Parameters for explaining the effects of food on fenofibrate absorption)Back to article page