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Medicines atalurenQuestion & answer

ataluren · Medicine question

What is the plasma half-life of ataluren?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Ataluren's plasma half-life ranges from 2–6 hours and is unaffected by dose or repeated administration.

Sources for this answer

Translarna 1000 mg granules for oral suspensionPTC Therapeutics Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 14Document updated 31 March 2026

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