Dược Động Học :
▧ Absorption :
Clonazepam is rapidly and completely absorbed after oral administration. The absolute bioavailability of clonazepam is about 90%.
Cmax, oral administration = 1 -4 hours.
▧ Protein binding :
85% bound to plasma proteins.
▧ Metabolism :
Hepatic (cytochrome P450, including CYP3A). Biotransformation occurs mainly by reduction of the 7-nitro group to the 4-amino derivative. This derivative can be acetylated, hydroxylated, and glucuronidated.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Clonazepam is highly metabolized, with less than 2% unchanged clonazepam being excreted in the urine. Metabolites of Klonopin are excreted by the kidneys. Clonazepam also undergoes acetylation via NAT2.
▧ Half Life :
30-40 hours