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What is the primary role of Na+/K+-ATPase in the transport of ions?
What is the primary role of Na+/K+-ATPase in the transport of ions?
Which of the following neurotransmitter transporters is NOT mentioned as a secondary active transporter?
Which of the following neurotransmitter transporters is NOT mentioned as a secondary active transporter?
What mechanism do DAT, NET, and SERT rely on for their function?
What mechanism do DAT, NET, and SERT rely on for their function?
In which condition might the solute concentration favor paracellular transport?
In which condition might the solute concentration favor paracellular transport?
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Which cancer chemotherapeutic agents are specifically mentioned to be moved into cells by CNT1?
Which cancer chemotherapeutic agents are specifically mentioned to be moved into cells by CNT1?
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How does pH influence the distribution of weak acids according to the provided content?
How does pH influence the distribution of weak acids according to the provided content?
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What is the significance of the SLC superfamily mentioned in the content?
What is the significance of the SLC superfamily mentioned in the content?
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Which factor would likely decrease the rate of gastric emptying?
Which factor would likely decrease the rate of gastric emptying?
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Which group of individuals is most likely to experience slower gastric emptying due to hormonal effects?
Which group of individuals is most likely to experience slower gastric emptying due to hormonal effects?
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What is the primary advantage of using intra-venous injection for drug delivery?
What is the primary advantage of using intra-venous injection for drug delivery?
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Why are enteric coatings utilized for certain drugs?
Why are enteric coatings utilized for certain drugs?
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Which of the following statements about drug absorption in the lungs is accurate?
Which of the following statements about drug absorption in the lungs is accurate?
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What is the primary concern of clinicians regarding oral drug administration?
What is the primary concern of clinicians regarding oral drug administration?
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Which factor does NOT limit the absorption of drugs given orally?
Which factor does NOT limit the absorption of drugs given orally?
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What does bioavailability measure in the context of drug administration?
What does bioavailability measure in the context of drug administration?
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of oral drug administration?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of oral drug administration?
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In which scenario might oral drug absorption be notably limited?
In which scenario might oral drug absorption be notably limited?
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Which characteristic of drugs is likely to enhance oral bioavailability?
Which characteristic of drugs is likely to enhance oral bioavailability?
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What role does patient cooperation play in oral drug administration?
What role does patient cooperation play in oral drug administration?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'emesis' in relation to oral drug administration?
Which of the following best describes the term 'emesis' in relation to oral drug administration?
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What significant consequence may arise from the low gastric pH encountered during oral drug administration?
What significant consequence may arise from the low gastric pH encountered during oral drug administration?
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What is the primary limitation of intravenous drug administration?
What is the primary limitation of intravenous drug administration?
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Which method of drug administration is described as having a bioavailability of F = 1?
Which method of drug administration is described as having a bioavailability of F = 1?
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Oral ingestion of drugs has which of the following characteristics?
Oral ingestion of drugs has which of the following characteristics?
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What is a characteristic of subcutaneous drug administration?
What is a characteristic of subcutaneous drug administration?
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Which limitation is specific to intramuscular drug injections?
Which limitation is specific to intramuscular drug injections?
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What is the significance of the F value in drug absorption?
What is the significance of the F value in drug absorption?
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What is a potential disadvantage of using oral ingestion for drug delivery?
What is a potential disadvantage of using oral ingestion for drug delivery?
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For which type of drug administration is pain or necrosis a potential risk?
For which type of drug administration is pain or necrosis a potential risk?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intravenous drug administration?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of intravenous drug administration?
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What characterizes the absorption pattern of intramuscular injections?
What characterizes the absorption pattern of intramuscular injections?
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What factor may significantly reduce the bioavailability of a drug?
What factor may significantly reduce the bioavailability of a drug?
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What governs absorption from the gastrointestinal tract?
What governs absorption from the gastrointestinal tract?
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What is influenced by the alteration of the gut microbiome?
What is influenced by the alteration of the gut microbiome?
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How may drugs be metabolized before reaching the systemic circulation?
How may drugs be metabolized before reaching the systemic circulation?
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What can limit the absorption of drugs administered in solid forms?
What can limit the absorption of drugs administered in solid forms?
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Which of the following is a factor in reducing drug bioavailability?
Which of the following is a factor in reducing drug bioavailability?
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What does the absorbed drug pass through before reaching systemic circulation?
What does the absorbed drug pass through before reaching systemic circulation?
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What can affect the rate at which a drug is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?
What can affect the rate at which a drug is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?
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Which physiological factor does NOT directly influence a drug’s absorption?
Which physiological factor does NOT directly influence a drug’s absorption?
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What role do intestinal enzymes play in drug absorption?
What role do intestinal enzymes play in drug absorption?
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Study Notes
Pharmacokinetics: The Dynamics of Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination
- The human body restricts access to foreign substances. A drug must cross multiple barriers to reach its target site. Steps include absorption, distribution, surviving metabolism and elimination.
- ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Elimination) are the processes of pharmacokinetics. Understanding these processes increases the likelihood of successful therapy and reduces adverse drug events.
- Drug passage across membranes involves factors like molecular size, ionization state, lipid solubility, and binding to serum/tissue proteins.
- The plasma membrane is selectively permeable, composed of a lipid bilayer with embedded proteins. Proteins act as structural anchors, receptors, ion channels, or transporters.
- Passive diffusion is the primary mode of drug transport across membranes, driven by a concentration gradient.
- Carrier-mediated mechanisms (active transport and facilitated diffusion) also play a role in drug transport.
- Ion trapping is an important aspect of drug distribution: acidic drugs accumulate on basic sides; basic drugs accumulate on acidic sides.
- Ionizable drugs include carboxylic acids and amino groups (primary, secondary, tertiary).
- pH influences the absorption of ionizable drugs.
- Oral ingestion is the most common drug administration route but has limitations.
- Oral administration often requires crossing the GI tract and undergoing metabolic processes in the liver.
- Other routes of administration, like intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and topical routes, have different advantages and limitations.
- Intravenous administration bypasses the first-pass effect.
- Sublingual drugs avoid the first-pass metabolism and reach the systemic circulation quickly.
- Rate of absorption can affect the therapeutic effect of a drug, depending upon whether it's a single or repeated dose.
- Controlled-release preparations provide a sustained rate of absorption.
- The volume of distribution (V) relates the amount of drug in the body to its concentration in the blood.
- Clearance (CL) signifies the volume of body fluid cleared of drug per unit of time. CL is used for calculating dosing regimens.
- Half-life (t1/2) is the time taken for plasma concentration of a drug to reduce by 50%.
- Hepatic clearance is a significant route for drugs with high clearance and extraction ratios.
- Renal clearance depends on filtration, active secretion, and passive reabsorption. Renal excretion is a major route.
- Biliary and fecal excretion eliminate drugs that have undergone metabolism.
- Many drugs are bound to plasma proteins like albumin and a₁-acid glycoprotein, which affects tissue distribution, elimination, and clearance.
- Many drugs accumulate in tissues, acting as reservoirs for drug action.
- The blood-brain barrier (BBB) and blood-CSF barrier limit drug penetration into the central nervous system (CNS). Lipid solubility influences drug penetration into the CNS.
- Placental transfer of drugs is influenced by factors such as lipid solubility, molecular size, and degree of ionization.
Clinical Pharmacokinetics
- Clinical pharmacokinetics relates drug concentrations to pharmacological effects.
- Drugs with narrow therapeutic windows require careful monitoring and adjustment of dosage.
- Important parameters governing drug disposition include bioavailability, volume of distribution, clearance, and elimination half-life.
- Non-linear pharmacokinetics occurs when clearance, volume of distribution, or half-life change in response to dose or concentration. Saturation of binding sites, metabolism, or active transport can cause nonlinearity.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Therapeutic drug monitoring helps optimize therapy by measuring drug concentrations in biological fluids.
- Target steady-state concentrations minimize toxicity and maximize therapeutic efficacy.
- Loading doses accelerate attainment of target steady-state concentrations.
- Maintenance doses sustain the therapeutic window.
- Repeated dosing leads to steady-state concentrations.
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Explore the essential processes of pharmacokinetics, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination. This quiz highlights how drugs navigate through the body's barriers and the factors influencing their transport. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for successful drug therapy and minimizing adverse effects.
