Table 3

Pharmacokinetic parameter estimates of naproxen given orally at doses of 1.7, 3.2, and 10 mg/kg to rats

ParameterEstimateIAV
V(ml/kg)164 (0.16)16 (0.34)
CL (ml/h/kg)33.6 (0.21)20 (0.44)
K A(1/h)14.82 (0.08)50 (0.48)
F (1.7 mg/kg)1 FIXN.E.
F (3.2 mg/kg)0.8 (0.9)N.E.
F (10 mg/kg)0.77 (0.1)N.E.

Estimates of interanimal (IAV) variability are expressed as coefficients of variation (%). Precision of the estimates is expressed as relative standard error in parentheses. Relative standard error is standard error divided by the parameter estimate.

  • V, volume of distribution; CL, total plasma clearance;KA, first order rate constant of absorption;F, bioavailability; N.E., not estimated in the model; FIX, fixed parameter.