[Diosmin in the treatment of venous disease: pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (in Russian only)].

The issues of absorption, bacterial intestinal metabolism and hepatic metabolism of diosmin are described. The main metabolites of the drug and the ways of their elimination are indicated. The article describes the main therapeutic targets and mechanisms of influence on the course of disease including effect on the venous wall tone and permeability, lymphatic drainage, inflammation and oxidative stress.