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==Pharmacokinetics ==
==List of indications==
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===Absorption===
===Absorption===
Conjugated estrogens are soluble in water and are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal
Conjugated estrogens are soluble in water and are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal
tract after release from the drug formulation. However, Premarin
tract after release from the drug formulation. However, PREMPRO and PREMPHASE
contain a formulation of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) that is immediately
contain a formulation of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) that is immediately
released and conjugated estrogens that are slowly released over several hours. MPA is
released and conjugated estrogens that are slowly released over several hours. MPA is
well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Table 1 summarizes the mean
well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Table 1 summarizes the mean
pharmacokinetic parameters for unconjugated and conjugated estrogens, and
pharmacokinetic parameters for unconjugated and conjugated estrogens, and
medroxyprogesterone acetate following administration of 2 Premarin 0.625 mg/2.5 mg
medroxyprogesterone acetate following administration of 2 PREMPRO 0.625 mg/2.5 mg
and 2 Premarin 0.625 mg/5 mg tablets to healthy postmenopausal women. ''[[Premarin pharmacokinetics and molecular data#Pharmacokinetics |Return to top]]''
and 2 PREMPRO 0.625 mg/5 mg tablets to healthy postmenopausal women.
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===Food-Effect===
===Food-Effect===
Single dose studies in healthy, postmenopausal women were conducted to
Single dose studies in healthy, postmenopausal women were conducted to
investigate any potential drug interaction when Premarin is
investigate any potential drug interaction when PREMPRO or PREMPHASE is
administered with a high fat breakfast. Administration with food decreased the Cmax of
administered with a high fat breakfast. Administration with food decreased the Cmax of
total estrone by 18 to 34% and increased total equilin Cmax by 38% compared to the
total estrone by 18 to 34% and increased total equilin Cmax by 38% compared to the
fasting state, with no other effect on the rate or extent of absorption of other conjugated
fasting state, with no other effect on the rate or extent of absorption of other conjugated
or unconjugated estrogens. Administration with food approximately doubles MPA Cmax
or unconjugated estrogens. Administration with food approximately doubles MPA Cmax
and increases MPA AUC by approximately 20 to 30%. ''[[Premarin pharmacokinetics and molecular data#Pharmacokinetics |Return to top]]''
and increases MPA AUC by approximately 20 to 30%.
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===Distribution===
===Distribution===
The distribution of exogenous estrogens is similar to that of endogenous estrogens.
The distribution of exogenous estrogens is similar to that of endogenous estrogens.
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concentrations in the sex hormone target organs. Estrogens circulate in the blood largely
concentrations in the sex hormone target organs. Estrogens circulate in the blood largely
bound to sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. MPA is approximately
bound to sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. MPA is approximately
90% bound to plasma proteins but does not bind to SHBG. ''[[Premarin pharmacokinetics and molecular data#Pharmacokinetics |Return to top]]''
90% bound to plasma proteins but does not bind to SHBG.
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===Metabolism===
===Metabolism===
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serves as a circulating reservoir for the formation of more active estrogens. Metabolism
serves as a circulating reservoir for the formation of more active estrogens. Metabolism
and elimination of MPA occurs primarily in the liver via hydroxylation, with subsequent
and elimination of MPA occurs primarily in the liver via hydroxylation, with subsequent
conjugation and elimination in the urine. ''[[Premarin pharmacokinetics and molecular data#Pharmacokinetics |Return to top]]''
conjugation and elimination in the urine.
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===Excretion===
===Excretion===
Estradiol, estrone, and estriol are excreted in the urine along with glucuronide and sulfate
Estradiol, estrone, and estriol are excreted in the urine along with glucuronide and sulfate
conjugates. Most metabolites of MPA are excreted as glucuronide conjugates with only
conjugates. Most metabolites of MPA are excreted as glucuronide conjugates with only
minor amounts excreted as sulfates. ''[[Premarin pharmacokinetics and molecular data#Pharmacokinetics |Return to top]]''
minor amounts excreted as sulfates.
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Revision as of 07:37, 20 December 2011

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

List of indications

Absorption

Food-Effect

Distribution

Metabolism

Excretion



Absorption

Conjugated estrogens are soluble in water and are well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract after release from the drug formulation. However, PREMPRO and PREMPHASE contain a formulation of medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) that is immediately released and conjugated estrogens that are slowly released over several hours. MPA is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Table 1 summarizes the mean pharmacokinetic parameters for unconjugated and conjugated estrogens, and medroxyprogesterone acetate following administration of 2 PREMPRO 0.625 mg/2.5 mg and 2 PREMPRO 0.625 mg/5 mg tablets to healthy postmenopausal women.

Food-Effect

Single dose studies in healthy, postmenopausal women were conducted to investigate any potential drug interaction when PREMPRO or PREMPHASE is administered with a high fat breakfast. Administration with food decreased the Cmax of total estrone by 18 to 34% and increased total equilin Cmax by 38% compared to the fasting state, with no other effect on the rate or extent of absorption of other conjugated or unconjugated estrogens. Administration with food approximately doubles MPA Cmax and increases MPA AUC by approximately 20 to 30%.

Distribution

The distribution of exogenous estrogens is similar to that of endogenous estrogens. Estrogens are widely distributed in the body and are generally found in higher concentrations in the sex hormone target organs. Estrogens circulate in the blood largely bound to sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) and albumin. MPA is approximately 90% bound to plasma proteins but does not bind to SHBG.

Metabolism

Exogenous estrogens are metabolized in the same manner as endogenous estrogens. Circulating estrogens exist in a dynamic equilibrium of metabolic interconversions. These transformations take place mainly in the liver. Estradiol is converted reversibly to estrone, and both can be converted to estriol, which is the major urinary metabolite. Estrogens also undergo enterohepatic recirculation via sulfate and glucuronide conjugation in the liver, biliary secretion of conjugates into the intestine, and hydrolysis in the gut followed by reabsorption. In postmenopausal women a significant proportion of the circulating estrogens exists as sulfate conjugates, especially estrone sulfate, which serves as a circulating reservoir for the formation of more active estrogens. Metabolism and elimination of MPA occurs primarily in the liver via hydroxylation, with subsequent conjugation and elimination in the urine.

Excretion

Estradiol, estrone, and estriol are excreted in the urine along with glucuronide and sulfate conjugates. Most metabolites of MPA are excreted as glucuronide conjugates with only minor amounts excreted as sulfates.



Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.