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▧ Absorption :
Norethindrone acetate is completely and rapidly deacetylated to norethindrone (NET) after oral administration, and the disposition of norethindrone acetate is indistinguishable from that of orally administered norethindrone. Norethindrone is rapidly absorbed from norethindrone acetate, in which maximum plasma concentration occur 2 hours post-dose (Tmax). When a single dose is given to healthy women, the Cmax is 26.19 ± 6.19 hours. The AUC (0-inf) is 166.90 ± 56.28 ng/mL*h. Absolute oral bioavailability is approximately 64%. The effect of food on the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone acetate is unknown.
▧ Volume of Distribution :
* 4 L/kg
▧ Protein binding :
Norethindrone is 36% bound to sex hormone-binding globulin and 61% bound to albumin.
▧ Metabolism :
Hepatic. Norethindrone is extensively metabolized, primarily via reduction. It also undergoes sulfate and glucuronide conjugation. The majority of metabolites in the circulation are sulfates, with glucuronides accounting for most of the urinary metabolites.
▧ Route of Elimination :
Norethindrone is excreted in both urine and feces, primarily as metabolites.
▧ Half Life :
8.51 ± 2.19 (when a single dose is given to healthy women)
▧ Clearance :
* 0.4 L/hr/kg [plasma clearance]