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What does pharmacokinetics study?

  • Administration, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs (correct)
  • The psychological effects of medication on patients
  • The chemical structure of drugs
  • Drug interactions and side effects

Which factor is NOT essential for understanding drug absorption and distribution?

  • Route of administration
  • Patient’s psychological state (correct)
  • Bioavailability
  • Volume of distribution

What is the purpose of a loading dose in pharmacokinetics?

  • To decrease drug metabolism
  • To maintain drug levels over time
  • To rapidly achieve therapeutic plasma concentrations (correct)
  • To increase the frequency of dosing

Which of the following best describes clinical pharmacokinetics?

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Which statement about linear and nonlinear kinetics is correct?

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What is the significance of a drug's volume of distribution (Vd) when it is low?

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Why is the free level of a drug more significant than the total level?

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Which of the following factors can influence the volume of distribution (Vd)?

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What does a drug with a low therapeutic index indicate?

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Which of the following drugs is most likely to interact with warfarin due to protein binding concerns?

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What is a disadvantage of the enteral route of drug administration?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the parenteral route of administration?

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What is the primary function of drug metabolism in the body?

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What does bioavailability measure?

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What happens to drug clearance in cases of hepatic or renal dysfunction?

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Which factor does NOT affect drug absorption?

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How are prodrugs characterized in pharmacology?

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What is the main difference between first order and zero order kinetics in drug metabolism?

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Which of the following routes of administration has 100% bioavailability?

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What does the Michaelis constant (Km) represent in drug metabolism?

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What is the first pass effect?

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In Phase I metabolism, which of the following processes is NOT involved?

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Which factor primarily influences the distribution of drugs in the body?

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Which of the following enzymes is an example of an enzyme inducer?

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Which drug is known to undergo zero order kinetics during metabolism?

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What is a common drawback associated with the parenteral route of drug administration?

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What characterizes the metabolites formed through drug metabolism?

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What type of reaction do microsomal cytochrome P450 enzymes primarily perform?

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In the context of drug metabolism, which of the following processes is categorized as Phase II metabolism?

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Which of the following is affected by the volume of distribution (Vd) and clearance (CL)?

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Which substrate is affected by the enzyme inhibitor Cimetidine?

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What kind of reaction is hydrolysis characterized by?

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Which of the following drugs remains therapeutically active after elimination?

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What does clearance (CL) primarily measure in drug metabolism?

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Which statement accurately describes how urine pH affects drug excretion?

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What is the significance of the 'steady state' in pharmacokinetics?

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In the context of drug elimination, which statement is incorrect regarding first-order kinetics?

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What is the primary factor that determines how quickly a drug reaches steady state?

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What role does the loading dose (LD) play in pharmacotherapy?

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Flashcards

What is Pharmacokinetics?

The study of how a drug moves through the body.

What is Clinical Pharmacokinetics?

Applying pharmacokinetic principles to achieve safe and effective treatment for individual patients.

What is Drug Metabolism?

The process of converting a drug from its original form to a different form.

What is Drug Excretion?

The removal of a drug from the body.

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What is the Route of Administration?

The path a drug takes to reach its target.

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Enteral Route

The simplest route for drug administration, where drugs are swallowed and absorbed through the digestive tract.

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Parenteral Route

Drug administration directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.

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Bioavailability

The fraction of a drug that reaches the systemic circulation following administration. Measured as a percentage.

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First Pass Metabolism

The process where a drug is metabolized (broken down) by the liver before it reaches the systemic circulation.

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Absorption Rate

The rate at which a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream.

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Drug Absorption

The amount of drug that crosses the cell membranes to reach the systemic circulation.

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Determinants of Drug Absorption

The factors that affect drug absorption into the bloodstream.

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Drug Distribution

The process of drug distribution from the bloodstream to various organs and tissues.

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Plasma Protein Binding

The amount of drug that is bound to plasma proteins is important because only the free drug is able to exert its effect on the body.

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High Volume of Distribution (Vd)

A drug with a high Vd is found more readily in the tissues than in the plasma.

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Low Volume of Distribution (Vd)

A drug with a low Vd is bound more to plasma proteins.

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Drug Elimination

The process by which the body eliminates drugs, primarily through the liver and kidneys.

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Drug Metabolism

The conversion of a drug into a different form by the body, usually by the liver. It can make the drug inactive or enhance its excretion.

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First-Order Kinetics

A type of drug metabolism where the rate of metabolism is proportional to the drug concentration. The higher the drug concentration, the faster it's metabolized.

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Zero-Order Kinetics

A type of drug metabolism where the rate of metabolism is constant, regardless of the drug concentration. The enzyme is fully saturated.

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Prodrug

A drug that is inactive until it is metabolized into an active form.

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Metabolite

A drug that has been metabolized and is ready to be excreted from the body.

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Phase I Metabolism

The first phase of drug metabolism, involving oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis reactions.

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Phase II Metabolism

The second phase of drug metabolism, involving conjugation reactions. The drug is made more water-soluble by attaching a molecule.

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Bioavailability (F)

The amount of drug that reaches the systemic circulation after administration, expressed as a percentage.

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Half-life (T1/2)

The time it takes for the concentration of a drug in the body to reduce by half.

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Steady State (Css)

A state where the rate of drug input equals the rate of drug elimination, leading to a stable drug concentration in the body.

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Loading Dose (LD)

A single, large dose of medication given to rapidly achieve a desired therapeutic concentration in the body.

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Microsomal Enzymes (Cytochrome P450 Enzymes)

A family of enzymes primarily located in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of liver, lung, and gastrointestinal (GIT) cells. They require molecular oxygen and NADPH for their activity and play a crucial role in drug metabolism.

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Enzyme Inducers

Enzymes that increase the rate of drug metabolism, leading to faster drug elimination and potentially lower drug levels. Examples include carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and rifampicin.

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Enzyme Inhibitors

Enzymes that slow down the rate of drug metabolism, leading to slower drug elimination and potentially higher drug levels. Examples include cimetidine and spironolactone.

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Hydrolysis (Nonmicrosomal Metabolism)

A metabolic process that involves the addition of a water molecule to a drug molecule, followed by bond breakage. This is commonly seen in the metabolism of ester and amide drugs.

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Glucuronidation (Phase II Metabolism)

A metabolic process that involves the transfer of a glucuronic acid molecule to a drug molecule, making it more water-soluble and easier to excrete in urine. Examples include chloramphenicol and morphine.

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Glutathione Conjugation (Phase II Metabolism)

A metabolic process that involves the transfer of a glutathione molecule to a drug molecule, protecting the body from harmful metabolites. Examples include Acetaminophen.

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Study Notes

Pharmacology (Membrane and Receptor Module)

  • Session 8, Lecture 8.1 covers Pharmacokinetics
  • Lecturer: Dr. Zina Hasan Sahib, PhD Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Key learning outcomes include understanding pharmacokinetic concepts in clinical settings, drug administration routes, factors influencing drug absorption/distribution/metabolism/excretion, linear/nonlinear kinetics, reaching steady state therapeutic plasma concentrations (Cpss), applying loading doses.

Pharmacokinetics

  • Pharmacokinetics is the study of drug administration, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
  • Clinical pharmacokinetics applies pharmacokinetic principles for safe and effective treatment in patients.

Pharmaceutical Process

  • Drug formulation (solid or liquid) affects drug absorption
  • Site of administration is categorized into local (e.g. topical) and systemic (e.g., oral, intravenous).

Site of Administration

  • Systemic:
    • Enteral (oral, sublingual, rectal)
    • Parenteral (inhalational, injections, transdermal)
  • Local:
    • Skin topical
    • Intranasal
    • Ocular drops
    • Mucosal (throat, vagina, mouth, ear)
    • Inhalational
    • Transdermal
    • Intradermal

Routes of Drug Administration

  • Various routes exist for drug administration, affecting absorption and distribution.
  • Visual representation of common routes like oral, nasal inhalation, etc

Route of Administration (Enteral)

  • Oral administration is the simplest route.
  • Advantages: Convenient, painless, self-administerable
  • Disadvantages: Exposure to harsh acidic/basic environments in stomach/intestine, first-pass metabolism, slow absorption.

Route of Administration (Parenteral)

  • Drugs are directly administered into the systemic circulation, cerebrospinal fluid, or vascularized tissues.
  • Advantages: Rapid action, high bioavailability, avoids first-pass metabolism.
  • Disadvantages: Increased infection risk, requires healthcare professional, increased toxicity risk.
  • Injection angles are important for different routes (intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, intradermal).

ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion)

  • Explains drug journey from administration until excretion
  • Drug administration
  • Absorption into plasma
  • Distribution to tissues (divided into free unbound and bound drug)
  • Liver metabolism (major site for drug metabolism)
  • Renal excretion pathway

Absorption

  • Absorption rate, bioavailability, and first-pass metabolism are crucial after oral drug administration.
  • Factors affecting drug absorption include solubility, concentration gradients, surface area/vascularity.

Bioavailability (f)

  • Bioavailability is the fraction of drug reaching systemic circulation.
  • It is affected by administration route, chemical drug form, and patient-specific factors like transporters, enzymes
  • Intravenous administration has 100% bioavailability.

First-Pass Metabolism

  • Oral drug metabolism in the liver before reaching systemic circulation.
  • Reduces drug bioavailability.
  • Example drugs: lidocaine, propranolol, opiates, glyceryl trinitrates.

Distribution

  • Distribution: Movement of drug molecules from systemic circulation to organs and tissues.
  • Three factors: organ blood flow, plasma protein binding, molecular size.
  • Important for drug action, as free, unbound drug can exert effect.

Plasma Proteins

  • Many drugs bind to plasma proteins
  • Free drug level, not total, determines effects.
  • Important if drug is highly bound to albumin, has a small volume of distribution, or a low therapeutic index.
  • Examples: Warfarin, tolbutamide

Protein Binding Drug Interactions

  • Administration of a new drug can reduce the effect of another due to protein binding effects.

Volume of Distribution (Vd)

  • Volume of fluid needed to contain the total amount of absorbed drug molecules.
  • Vd = Dose/C
  • Vd is crucial for calculating loading doses.
  • Vd is affected by factors like tissue binding and plasma protein binding.

Drug Elimination (Metabolism and Excretion)

  • Metabolism (often by the liver): conversion to more water-soluble forms to be excreted.

    • Most drugs are metabolized by enzymes (like cytochrome p450).
    • Prodrugs are inactive until metabolized.
    • Note that the rate of metabolism can be first-order or zero-order kinetics, depending on the drug and concentration.

  • Excretion (often via the kidneys): Removal of drugs and metabolites.

    • Urine pH affects excretion of weak acids and weak bases.

  • Drugs can be actively secreted or passively transported.

Renal Excretion

  • Kidney filters free, unbound drugs.
  • Acid/alkaline urine can affect ionization of weak acids/bases, affecting excretion.

Steady State

  • Steady state is reached when the rate of drug administration equals the rate of drug elimination.
  • Takes about 4-5 half-lives to reach steady state.
  • Does not depend on dosing frequency or amount.

Loading Dose (LD)

  • Loading dose is used to quickly achieve a therapeutic plasma concentration of drug in the body.
  • LD = Vd * Cp / F
  • Vd: volume of distribution, Cp: targeted concentration, F: bioavailability.

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