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What is the primary factor that affects the absorption of a drug?
What is the primary factor that affects the absorption of a drug?
What is the primary organ responsible for phase I metabolism?
What is the primary organ responsible for phase I metabolism?
Which pharmacokinetic parameter is defined as the rate at which a drug is eliminated from the body?
Which pharmacokinetic parameter is defined as the rate at which a drug is eliminated from the body?
What is the primary application of the two-compartment model in pharmacokinetics?
What is the primary application of the two-compartment model in pharmacokinetics?
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What is the primary method of excretion for water-soluble drugs?
What is the primary method of excretion for water-soluble drugs?
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What is the primary factor that affects the distribution of a drug?
What is the primary factor that affects the distribution of a drug?
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What is the primary application of pharmacokinetic parameters in clinical practice?
What is the primary application of pharmacokinetic parameters in clinical practice?
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What is the primary unit of measurement for the volume of distribution?
What is the primary unit of measurement for the volume of distribution?
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Study Notes
Pharmacokinetics
Definition: The study of the movement of drugs within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
Key Concepts:
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Absorption:
- The process by which a drug enters the bloodstream
- Factors affecting absorption: route of administration, dosage form, pH, and blood flow
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Distribution:
- The process by which a drug is dispersed throughout the body
- Factors affecting distribution: blood flow, protein binding, and lipid solubility
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Metabolism:
- The process by which a drug is chemically altered by the body
- Types of metabolism: phase I (oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis) and phase II (conjugation)
- Major organs involved in metabolism: liver, kidneys, and intestines
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Excretion:
- The process by which a drug is eliminated from the body
- Major routes of excretion: kidneys (urine), liver (bile), and lungs (exhaled air)
Pharmacokinetic Parameters:
- Bioavailability (F): The percentage of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation
- Volume of Distribution (Vd): The apparent volume of fluid that contains the drug at the same concentration as the plasma
- Clearance (CL): The rate at which a drug is eliminated from the body
- Half-Life (t1/2): The time it takes for the plasma concentration of a drug to decrease by 50%
Pharmacokinetic Models:
- One-Compartment Model: A simple model that assumes the drug is distributed uniformly throughout the body
- Two-Compartment Model: A more complex model that assumes the drug is distributed between two compartments: central and peripheral
Clinical Applications:
- Dose Adjustment: Pharmacokinetic parameters are used to adjust the dose of a drug based on individual patient factors, such as age, weight, and renal function
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Pharmacokinetic parameters are used to monitor the plasma concentration of a drug and adjust the dose accordingly
Pharmacokinetics
- Study of the movement of drugs within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
Absorption
- Process by which a drug enters the bloodstream
- Factors affecting absorption:
- Route of administration
- Dosage form
- pH
- Blood flow
Distribution
- Process by which a drug is dispersed throughout the body
- Factors affecting distribution:
- Blood flow
- Protein binding
- Lipid solubility
Metabolism
- Process by which a drug is chemically altered by the body
- Types of metabolism:
- Phase I (oxidation, reduction, hydrolysis)
- Phase II (conjugation)
- Major organs involved in metabolism:
- Liver
- Kidneys
- Intestines
Excretion
- Process by which a drug is eliminated from the body
- Major routes of excretion:
- Kidneys (urine)
- Liver (bile)
- Lungs (exhaled air)
Pharmacokinetic Parameters
- Bioavailability (F): Percentage of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation
- Volume of Distribution (Vd): Apparent volume of fluid that contains the drug at the same concentration as the plasma
- Clearance (CL): Rate at which a drug is eliminated from the body
- Half-Life (t1/2): Time it takes for the plasma concentration of a drug to decrease by 50%
Pharmacokinetic Models
- One-Compartment Model: Simple model that assumes the drug is distributed uniformly throughout the body
- Two-Compartment Model: More complex model that assumes the drug is distributed between two compartments: central and peripheral
Clinical Applications
- Dose Adjustment: Pharmacokinetic parameters are used to adjust the dose of a drug based on individual patient factors, such as age, weight, and renal function
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Pharmacokinetic parameters are used to monitor the plasma concentration of a drug and adjust the dose accordingly
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Learn about the study of pharmacokinetics, including the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs in the body.
