Enterohepatic Recirculation
The process where a drug excreted in bile is reabsorbed from the intestine back into portal circulation. Creates secondary plasma peaks and prolongs apparent half-life.
Examples
- Oral contraceptives (antibiotic interaction)
- Mycophenolate
- Diclofenac
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The process where a drug excreted in bile is reabsorbed from the intestine back into portal circulation. Creates secondary plasma peaks and prolongs apparent half-life.