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What is the primary focus of pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary focus of pharmacokinetics?
Which of the following is NOT an application of pharmacokinetic studies?
Which of the following is NOT an application of pharmacokinetic studies?
What does biopharmaceutics primarily study?
What does biopharmaceutics primarily study?
Which factor is generally considered least influential on drug bioavailability?
Which factor is generally considered least influential on drug bioavailability?
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Why is consistent bioavailability particularly important for drugs with a narrow therapeutic range?
Why is consistent bioavailability particularly important for drugs with a narrow therapeutic range?
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Which method of manufacture is least likely to impact the physical-chemical properties of a drug?
Which method of manufacture is least likely to impact the physical-chemical properties of a drug?
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Which of the following is a common inert excipient used in drug formulation?
Which of the following is a common inert excipient used in drug formulation?
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How does polymorphism influence drug development?
How does polymorphism influence drug development?
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What primarily determines the onset of action for a drug?
What primarily determines the onset of action for a drug?
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Which statement correctly characterizes absorption?
Which statement correctly characterizes absorption?
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Which of the following routes of administration is least likely to ensure complete absorption?
Which of the following routes of administration is least likely to ensure complete absorption?
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What does the absorption rate constant (Ka) represent?
What does the absorption rate constant (Ka) represent?
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Which option is NOT a factor affecting the rate of absorption?
Which option is NOT a factor affecting the rate of absorption?
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The first-pass effect refers to:
The first-pass effect refers to:
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Which law describes the relationship between the absorption rate and the administered dose?
Which law describes the relationship between the absorption rate and the administered dose?
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What is a common misconception regarding the site of drug administration and the measurement site?
What is a common misconception regarding the site of drug administration and the measurement site?
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How does the absorption rate change over time, based on Fick's principles?
How does the absorption rate change over time, based on Fick's principles?
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Which dosage form is likely to provide the fastest rate of absorption?
Which dosage form is likely to provide the fastest rate of absorption?
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What is the equation that describes concentration versus time data for a drug administered intravenously in a one-compartment model?
What is the equation that describes concentration versus time data for a drug administered intravenously in a one-compartment model?
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For a two-compartment model, which equation is appropriate to describe concentration versus time?
For a two-compartment model, which equation is appropriate to describe concentration versus time?
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Which metabolite is considered an active metabolite of aspirin?
Which metabolite is considered an active metabolite of aspirin?
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Which of the following is an inactive metabolite of aspirin?
Which of the following is an inactive metabolite of aspirin?
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What is the function of N-acetyl procainamide?
What is the function of N-acetyl procainamide?
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What is the primary route of metabolism for aspirin?
What is the primary route of metabolism for aspirin?
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In the metabolic pathway of aspirin, what does Km1 represent?
In the metabolic pathway of aspirin, what does Km1 represent?
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How does 4 hydroxy propranolol function in the body?
How does 4 hydroxy propranolol function in the body?
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What role does gentisic acid play in the metabolism of aspirin?
What role does gentisic acid play in the metabolism of aspirin?
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Which of the following statements about the absorption of drugs is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the absorption of drugs is accurate?
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What is the relationship between elimination half-life and elimination rate constant?
What is the relationship between elimination half-life and elimination rate constant?
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How does renal impairment affect the elimination half-life of a drug?
How does renal impairment affect the elimination half-life of a drug?
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Which of the following drugs has a short elimination half-life?
Which of the following drugs has a short elimination half-life?
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What is a common method for assessing kidney function related to drug elimination?
What is a common method for assessing kidney function related to drug elimination?
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Which of the following is not true regarding elimination half-life?
Which of the following is not true regarding elimination half-life?
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Which of the following factors can lead to a longer elimination half-life?
Which of the following factors can lead to a longer elimination half-life?
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Pen VK and captopril are examples of drugs with what characteristic related to elimination half-life?
Pen VK and captopril are examples of drugs with what characteristic related to elimination half-life?
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What is one potential route for drug elimination mentioned?
What is one potential route for drug elimination mentioned?
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How does the elimination rate constant (K) relate to elimination half-life (t1/2) mathematically?
How does the elimination rate constant (K) relate to elimination half-life (t1/2) mathematically?
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What distinguishes elimination from distribution in pharmacokinetics?
What distinguishes elimination from distribution in pharmacokinetics?
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What defines the term 'disposition' in pharmacokinetics?
What defines the term 'disposition' in pharmacokinetics?
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How is the peak time (tmax) of a drug defined?
How is the peak time (tmax) of a drug defined?
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Which factor does NOT influence peak time (tmax)?
Which factor does NOT influence peak time (tmax)?
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What does the peak plasma concentration (Cp)max indicate?
What does the peak plasma concentration (Cp)max indicate?
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What is the formula for calculating peak time (tmax)?
What is the formula for calculating peak time (tmax)?
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What effect does renal impairment have on peak time (tmax)?
What effect does renal impairment have on peak time (tmax)?
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Which of the following parameters is used to assess the bioavailability of a drug?
Which of the following parameters is used to assess the bioavailability of a drug?
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Flashcards
Optimum Dosage Form
Optimum Dosage Form
A dosage form designed for maximum therapeutic effect with minimal drug.
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacokinetics
The study of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) and their effects.
Bioavailability
Bioavailability
The proportion of a drug that enters systemic circulation when introduced into the body.
Physiological Conditions in Pharmacokinetics
Physiological Conditions in Pharmacokinetics
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Therapeutic Range
Therapeutic Range
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Biopharmaceutics
Biopharmaceutics
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Factors Affecting Drug Bioavailability
Factors Affecting Drug Bioavailability
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Drug Interaction Evaluation
Drug Interaction Evaluation
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Onset of Action
Onset of Action
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Absorption
Absorption
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Incomplete Absorption
Incomplete Absorption
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Extravascular Route
Extravascular Route
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Passive Diffusion
Passive Diffusion
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First Pass Effect
First Pass Effect
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Absorption Rate Constant (Ka)
Absorption Rate Constant (Ka)
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Fick’s First Law of Diffusion
Fick’s First Law of Diffusion
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Absorption Rate
Absorption Rate
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Physico-Chemical Properties
Physico-Chemical Properties
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Disposition
Disposition
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Peak Time (tmax)
Peak Time (tmax)
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Peak Plasma Concentration ((Cp)max)
Peak Plasma Concentration ((Cp)max)
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AUC (Area Under Curve)
AUC (Area Under Curve)
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Influencing Factors on tmax
Influencing Factors on tmax
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Renal Impairment Effect
Renal Impairment Effect
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Elimination Half-Life (t1/2)
Elimination Half-Life (t1/2)
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Elimination Rate Constant (K)
Elimination Rate Constant (K)
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Relationship Formula
Relationship Formula
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Short Elimination Half-Life
Short Elimination Half-Life
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Examples of Short Half-Life Drugs
Examples of Short Half-Life Drugs
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Long Elimination Half-Life
Long Elimination Half-Life
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Examples of Long Half-Life Drugs
Examples of Long Half-Life Drugs
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Effect of Renal Impairment
Effect of Renal Impairment
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Creatinine Clearance (Cl)c
Creatinine Clearance (Cl)c
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Drug Disposition
Drug Disposition
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One-compartment model
One-compartment model
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Two-compartment model
Two-compartment model
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Intravenous administration
Intravenous administration
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Plasma concentration vs. time
Plasma concentration vs. time
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Metabolism
Metabolism
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Active metabolites
Active metabolites
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Inactive metabolites
Inactive metabolites
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Aspirin metabolism
Aspirin metabolism
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N-acetyl procainamide
N-acetyl procainamide
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4 hydroxy propranolol
4 hydroxy propranolol
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Study Notes
Introduction: Biopharma/Kinetics
- The presentation introduces the study of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics.
- It discusses ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion) processes.
- Learning objectives are provided as a study guide.
Learning Objectives
- Application of drugs in disease states is discussed.
- Understanding & application of Pharmacokinetics.
- Understanding & application of Biopharmaceutics.
- Defining and assessing bioavailability with parameters.
- Factors influencing bioavailability are explored (Formulation, dosage forms, route of admin.).
- Important drug admin. routes (intravascular and extravascular) are reviewed.
- Typical plasma concentration-time profiles are outlined.
- Importance of absorption & elimination in bioavailability.
- Parameters used to assess absorption rate and extent (tmax, Cp(max), AUC) are reviewed.
- Factors affecting absorption and elimination rate constants are listed.
- The role of pharmacokinetics in disease management is explored (diagnosis, drug selection, dosage, patient assessment, drug concentration, and clinical judgement).
- Formulation strategies for drug delivery (tablets, capsules, suspensions, etc.) and their importance are outlined.
- Exception cases for drug use are discussed.
- The aim of drug development is creating optimum dosage forms for successful therapeutic outcomes is emphasized.
- Pharmacokinetics is defined as a field studying drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), and corresponding effects in humans and animals.
Bioavailability
- The relative amount of an administered dose reaching general circulation and rate of absorption are defined.
- Bioavailability is defined as the rate and extent of active drug absorption.
Biopharmaceutics
- Study of factors influencing bioavailability.
- Chemical nature (weak acid/base, large/small molecule) of a drug is a key factor.
- Characteristics of inert excipients (binding agents, surfactants, diluents, lubricants, etc.) in formulations.
- The design of dosage forms from a physical perspective (particle size, surface area, solubility, among others) is a critical factor in bioavailability.
Method of Manufacture and Physical-Chemical Properties
- Methods of manufacture (dry granulation, wet granulation, direct compression).
- Physical-chemical properties of drugs (particle size, particle size distribution, surface area, hydrophobicity, polymorphism (amorphous/crystalline)).
- The goal is to produce a dosage form that provides consistent bioavailability at a desired rate.
- The importance of consistent bioavailability is emphasized particularly for medications with a narrow therapeutic index.
Sites of Drug Administration
- Two main categories: Intravascular and Extravascular.
- Intravascular:
- Intravenous (bolus and infusion).
- Intra-arterial.
- Extravascular:
- Oral (tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions).
- Intramuscular.
- Subcutaneous.
- Sublingual.
- Rectal (suppositories and enemas).
- Intravascular:
Important Features of Intravascular Administration
- Absence of an absorption phase.
- Immediate onset of action.
- Entire dose is available to produce effects.
- Important for life threatening situations.
- Adverse reactions are harder to control.
- Dosage calculations and administration are critical.
Important Features of Extravascular Administration
- Presence of an absorption phase.
- Onset of action dependent on factors like formulation, route, physical-chemical properties of drug, and physiological variables.
- Not all administered dose always reaches the general circulation (incomplete absorption / first-pass effect).
Absorption
- Absorption rate constant (Ká), rate of absorption (mg/hr), and factors influencing absorption rate constant are discussed.
- Absorption rate related to dose is directly proportional, but it declines with time due to Fick's first law of diffusion.
- Absorption rate constant (Ká) is constant under defined conditions but different for different drugs and formulations.
- Factors impacting absorption rate constant include drug dissolution and pH at the site of administration.
- Peak time (tmax) and peak plasma concentration [(Cp)max ] collectively assess absorption rate.
Distribution
- Distribution is the reversible transfer of drug to and from the site of measurement (typically blood or plasma).
- Reversible transfer of drug to and from the site of measurement is always present, regardless of adminstration route.
- Drugs leaving the measurement site without returning have undergone elimination.
- Rate and extent of drug distribution depend on factors such as tissue perfusion, drug binding to proteins, and tissue membrane permeability.
Apparent Volume of Distribution
- The apparent volume of distribution (V) describes the extent of drug distribution in the body.
- The more lipophilic a drug, the higher its apparent volume of distribution and greater tissue penetration.
- The apparent volume of distribution is constant for each drug, but it's affected by conditions like disease states and changes in blood or tissue composition/membrane permeability.
- There are drugs with low and high apparent volumes of distribution.
Compartmental Models
- Pharmacokinetics is often described using compartmental models (one compartment, two compartment, etc.).
- Single compartment model is suitable if drug distribution equilibrium is fast; multiple compartment models (e.g., two or three compartments) are needed if distribution is slow.
Metabolism
- Metabolism is the chemical conversion of one species to another.
- Active metabolites are important as they are frequently responsible for therapeutic effects.
- Inactive metabolites are also produced, yet they don't effect the body.
- The liver is the primary organ for drug metabolism.
Excretion
- Elimination (loss of drug from site of measurement) is irreversible.
- Excretion: The loss of a drug in a chemically unchanged form (or as a metabolite).
- The kidneys are the primary organ excreting drugs and their metabolites.
- The lungs can also excrete drugs (in gaseous form, e.g., anaesthetics).
Elimination Parameters
- Elimination half-life (t1/2) and elimination rate constant (K) are parameters used in elimination studies.
- They are correlated, with t1/2 = 0.693/K.
- The elimination half-life is a constant for a drug under defined conditions and is independent of dose and route.
- Factors affecting elimination include renal impairment (which often increases elimination half-life).
- Another elimination route is via a mother's breast milk, though typically not significant.
Disposition
- Disposition is comprehensive process encompassing the events following the absorption of a drug, and includes distribution and elimination.
- Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) are involved.
Peak Time and Peak Plasma Concentration
- Peak time (tmax) is the time at which the highest plasma concentration occurs after extravascular administration.
- Peak time is influenced by absorption rate, route of administration, dosage form, and formulation, and factors such as renal impairment can impact peak time.
- Peak plasma concentration ((Cp)max ) is the highest plasma concentration achieved.
- Peak plasma concentration will be influenced by the route of drug adminstration, dosage form, and formulation.
Area Under the Curve (AUC)
- Area under the curve (AUC) is a measure of the total drug exposure over time from a plasma concentration versus time curve.
- It represents the total amount of drug that reaches the general circulation and is the primary measure of total drug exposure reflecting fraction absorbed and fraction surviving metabolism.
- AUC is directly proportional to administered dose and is influenced by absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics, focusing on the ADME processes. It also addresses the application of drugs in disease states and the factors influencing bioavailability. Understanding key pharmacokinetic parameters and routes of drug administration are essential learning objectives.