Pharmacokinetics in Drug Development
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What is the primary reason for the importance of pharmacokinetic (PK) studies in drug development?

  • To understand the mechanism of action of drugs.
  • To determine the optimal dosage for a drug based on its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. (correct)
  • To identify potential side effects and toxicity of drugs.
  • To compare the efficacy of different drugs for a particular condition.

    • What is the primary mechanism of drug absorption for most drugs?

  • Facilitated diffusion.
  • Pinocytosis.
  • Active transport.
  • Passive diffusion. (correct)

    • What is the role of the 'Rule of Five' in drug development?

  • To predict the solubility of a drug in different solvents.
  • To determine the optimal route of administration for a drug.
  • To assess the likelihood of a drug's absorption and permeation. (correct)
  • To estimate the potential toxicity of a drug.

    • Which of the following is NOT a component of ADME?

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    Which route of drug administration is characterized by immediate and complete absorption?

    <p>Intravenous (IV) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can influence the distribution of a drug into different compartments of the body?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the blood-brain barrier?

    <p>To prevent the entry of most water-soluble drugs into the brain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method for disrupting the blood-brain barrier?

    <p>Administering a drug intravenously (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does plasma protein binding affect drug distribution?

    <p>It reduces the drug's ability to reach its target site (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the partition coefficient (Po/w) tell us about a drug?

    <p>The drug's affinity for different compartments of the body (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of drug metabolism?

    <p>To make a drug more water-soluble for elimination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between drug metabolism and excretion?

    <p>Metabolism facilitates excretion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the historical use of heroin?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the primary role of Phase I metabolic reactions?

    <p>To prepare chemicals for further metabolism in Phase II reactions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of conjugation reactions in Phase II metabolism?

    <p>To increase the water solubility of chemicals for easier elimination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key reason why most drug metabolism occurs in the liver?

    <p>The liver is directly involved in the absorption process of drugs. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary route of excretion for the majority of drugs and their metabolites?

    <p>Through the kidneys via urine. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a microsomal enzyme inducer, leading to accelerated drug metabolism?

    <p>Carbamazepine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conjugation reaction adds a glucuronic acid molecule to a drug?

    <p>Glucuronidation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common target for conjugation in Phase II metabolic reactions?

    <p>Methyl groups (-CH3) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the relationship between Phase I and Phase II metabolic reactions?

    <p>They are often coupled and sequential, with Phase I preparing chemicals for Phase II. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does not influence drug distribution?

    <p>Drug solubility in water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following routes of drug administration will exhibit an absolute bioavailability of 1 (or 100%)?

    <p>Intravenous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a characteristic of a drug with high lipid solubility?

    <p>Can be administered intravenously for high bioavailability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the fraction of the administered drug dose that reaches the systemic circulation?

    <p>Bioavailability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the primary difference between the therapeutic and toxic effects of a drug?

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    Flashcards

    Pharmacokinetics (PK)

    The study of how the body affects a drug through ADME processes.

    ADME

    The processes of Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion of drugs.

    Absorption

    The process of a drug moving from administration site to bloodstream.

    IV vs Oral Administration

    IV drugs are immediately and completely absorbed, while oral drugs are delayed and incomplete.

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    Rule of Five

    Guidelines predicting poor absorption: >5 H-bond donors, >500 molecular weight, >5 LogP, >10 H-bond acceptors.

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    Non-ionised drug

    A form of drug that is not charged, making it more lipid soluble.

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    First Pass Metabolism

    The process where drugs are partially metabolized in the gut or liver before reaching systemic circulation.

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    Bioavailability

    The fraction of an administered drug dose that reaches systemic circulation.

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    Therapeutic Index

    The ratio that demonstrates the safety margin between therapeutic and toxic doses of a drug.

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    Distribution of drugs

    The movement of drugs from the bloodstream to various tissues in the body.

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    Oxidation

    A metabolic reaction that involves the loss of electrons, often leading to the conversion of drugs into more polar forms.

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    Phase II Reactions

    Metabolic processes that conjugate drugs with substrates to increase their aqueous solubility for excretion.

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    Conjugation

    A chemical process where a drug is combined with another substance to enhance solubility for elimination.

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    Microsomal enzymes

    Family of cytochrome P450 enzymes that oxidize a wide variety of drugs in the liver.

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    Glucuronidation

    A Phase II reaction where drugs are conjugated with glucuronic acid, enhancing water solubility.

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    Excretion

    The biological process of eliminating unwanted substances from the body, mainly through urine or bile.

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    Renal Excretion

    The elimination of waste products through the kidneys, primarily in urine.

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    Detoxification step

    The Phase II metabolic reactions are considered the main detoxification step for drugs and toxins.

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    Volume of Distribution (Vd)

    A measure of the extent of drug distribution in the body compartments.

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    Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)

    A selective barrier that prevents most water-soluble drugs from entering the brain.

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    Plasma Protein Binding

    The attachment of drugs to plasma proteins which limits their distribution in the body.

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    Partition Coefficient (Po/w)

    A ratio that indicates a drug's preference for fatty versus watery environments.

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    Drug Elimination

    The irreversible removal of drugs from the body, either by metabolism or excretion.

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    Drug Metabolism

    The chemical modification of drugs to facilitate their removal from the body.

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    Heroin Conversion

    Heroin is metabolized in the liver into morphine.

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    Study Notes

    Pharmacokinetics

    • Pharmacokinetics (PK) is the study of how the body handles drugs.
    • It describes what the body does to the drug.
    • The disposition of a drug includes the processes of ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) and toxicity.

    ADME

    • Absorption: The process by which drugs move from the site of administration to the bloodstream.
    • Distribution: The movement of the drug from the blood to and from tissues. Factors influencing distribution include partitioning across membranes, binding to tissue/blood components (RBCs, plasma proteins), and physiological volumes.
    • Metabolism: The chemical modification of drugs to make them more water-soluble for easier excretion. Enzymes play a crucial role in metabolism.
    • Excretion: The irreversible removal of drugs from the body. Common routes include biliary and renal systems, and other routes like lungs, skin, etc.

    Drug Discovery and Development

    • Discovering and developing a drug takes 10-15 years.
    • The likelihood of success is only 10%.
    • The cost is $800 million to $1 billion.
    • The process involves several stages, including discovery, preclinical and clinical development, and approval.

    Why Drugs Fail

    • Pharmacokinetics accounts for roughly 30% of drug failures.
    • Other reasons for failure include animal toxicity, miscellaneous factors, adverse effects in humans, commercial reasons, and lack of efficacy.

    Importance of PK Studies

    • Toxic drugs may accumulate in the body. This is harmful to the patient.
    • Useful drugs may not have a therapeutic effect if the dose is too small.
    • Drugs can be rapidly metabolized, decreasing effectiveness.

    Routes of Administration

    • Drug administration can be characterized as parenteral (injection, topical, respiratory) or enteral (oral, rectal).

    Absorption

    • Absorption is the process of a drug moving from the site of administration into the bloodstream.
    • Gastrointestinal absorption is the primary route for most drugs.
    • Intravenous (IV) drug administration bypasses the gastrointestinal absorption process.

    IV vs Oral

    • IV drug administration has immediate and complete absorption, which is directly opposite from oral administration (delayed and incomplete absorption)

    The Process of Absorption

    • Absorption relies on passive diffusion through cell membranes, particularly those of lipid-soluble compounds.

    The Rule of Five

    • The Rule of five describes guidelines for drug absorption: five or more hydrogen bond donors, a molecular weight greater than 500, a logP greater than 5, or more than 10 hydrogen bond acceptors. These parameters can affect drug absorption poorly.

    Absorption & Ionization

    • Non-ionized drugs are more likely to be absorbed, as they are more lipid-soluble.

    First Pass Metabolism

    • Bioavailability is the fraction of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation.
    • Liver metabolism can reduce bioavailability significantly when drugs are administered orally.

    Determination of Bioavailability

    • Absolute bioavailability of a drug given intravenously is 100%
    • Bioavailability is expressed as the area under the curve(AUC) values of the non-IV route, divided by the AUC values of the IV route.

    Toxicity

    • The therapeutic index represents the separation between concentrations of a drug that are toxic and therapeutic.
    • A narrow therapeutic index increases the risk of overdose and adverse effects. Factors affecting the therapeutic index include dosage, individual differences, and interaction with other drugs.

    Distribution

    • The movement of drugs from the blood to other tissues.
    • Determined by partitioning across membranes, binding to tissue components, binding to blood components (RBCs, plasma proteins), and physiological volumes.
    • The body's fluid compartments (intravascular, interstitial, and intracellular) influence drug distribution.

    Factors Affecting drug Volume of Distribution (Vd)

    • Blood flow rate, capillary structure (in particular, the blood-brain barrier's impermeability to most water-soluble drugs), and physiological volumes greatly affect Vd.

    Blood-Brain Barrier

    • This barrier limits the penetration of drugs into the brain.
    • Composed of tightly packed cells.
    • Water-soluble drugs encounter difficulty to pass through.
    • Methods to disrupt it or exploit its mechanisms exist but are not commonly used in drug administration.

    Plasma Protein Binding

    • Many drugs bind to plasma proteins, especially albumin.
    • Binding reduces the amount of free drug available for distribution and actions.
    • This reduces their pharmacological efficiency.

    Physiochemical Properties (Po/w)

    • The partition coefficient (Po/w) determines drug preference for certain tissues.
    • Drugs with a high Po/w will pass through cell membranes easily.
    • Drugs with a low Po/w have a greater likelihood to stay within the body's water compartments.

    Elimination

    • The irreversible removal of drugs from the body.
    • Involves excretion (removal of unchanged drug or metabolites) and drug metabolism.

    Drug Metabolism

    • The chemical modification of drugs to promote easier excretion.
    • Often involves enzymes like the cytochrome P450 system.
    • Metabolites are often less toxic than the parent drug and more water-soluble.

    Phases of Drug Metabolism

    • Phase I reactions convert drugs into more polar metabolites by adding or unmasking functional groups.
    • Phase II reactions involve conjugation with endogenous substrates to further increase water solubility and promote excretion. Common conjugation reactions include glucuronidation, sulphation, and acetylation.

    Excretion

    • The body's removal of unwanted substances, primarily through the renal (kidney) and biliary (liver) systems.
    • Lipophilic drugs might require several metabolic steps to become water-soluble and excretory.

    ADME Summary

    • A comprehensive overview of the drug journey (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion).
    • It demonstrates how a drug moves from its administration site to exert its effects and how it's eventually cleared from the body.

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