Pharmacokinetics: L9

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What is the primary characteristic of low molecular weight components as mentioned?

They are generally larger than high molecular weight components.

They easily pass through membrane pores. (correct)

They require complex metabolic processes.

They cannot be absorbed in the gut.

Which compound is noted as being found in coffee?

5-HT

Tyramine

Caffeine (correct)

Benzo[a]pyrene

What is the quantity of chlorogenic acid present in a cup of coffee?

200mg

350mg

300mg (correct)

400mg

Which of the following substances is derived from the combustion of organic material?

Benzo[a]pyrene Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of absorption in the context of drug administration?

It is the integration of drugs into the bloodstream. Signup and view all the answers

What does the plasma concentration of the drug indicate about its efficacy?

The concentration is directly proportional to the therapeutic effect. Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration directly enters the bloodstream rapidly?

Intravenous dose Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism in the body?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the light areas in the cross-section of a mouse after drug administration?

They represent areas with high radioactivity. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT part of the absorption phase of pharmacokinetics?

Extent of metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs has a complex chemical structure requiring metabolic processing?

Tubocurarine Signup and view all the answers

What general trend is observed regarding the therapeutic response to propranolol?

Increased plasma concentration results in increased response. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'excretion' in pharmacokinetics refer to?

The amount of drug eliminated from the body. Signup and view all the answers

What does pharmacokinetics primarily study?

The time of onset, intensity, and duration of drug effects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes is NOT part of ADME?

Mechanism of action Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'D' in the acronym ADME stand for?

Distribution Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand pharmacokinetics?

To predict how long a drug will remain effective in the body Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that can influence pharmacokinetics?

Inter-individual differences Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'accumulation' in pharmacokinetics refer to?

The build-up of drug concentration in the body over time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of pharmacodynamics?

Effects of the drug on the body Signup and view all the answers

Which process determines how the body modifies a drug after its administration?

Metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pharmacology 2048/9 - Pharmacokinetics

This module covers pharmacokinetics, the link between drug dose and resulting response.
The lectures are organised into two parts: biological and mathematical basis of pharmacokinetics.
Key learning outcomes include explaining the pharmacokinetic processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) and applying mathematical principles to these processes, particularly absorption, distribution, and elimination.
Recommended textbook chapters include absorption and distribution of drugs, drug metabolism and elimination, and pharmacokinetics.
A summary video is available exploring overall pharmacokinetics and its stages (absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination).
Pharmacokinetics is distinct from pharmacodynamics, focusing on the body's effect on drug delivery to its site of action.
ADME processes are generally similar among drugs, independent of their therapeutic effect.
Important factors for pharmacokinetics include the time of onset of action, intensity and duration of effect, drug accumulation, inter- and intra-individual differences, drug interactions, and inter-species differences.
Key pharmacokinetic processes include absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, where rate signifies speed, and extent signifies the amount.
Drugs circulate throughout the body, affecting various tissues, before reaching specific sites of action. Drugs enter the body by various routes (intravenous, oral, intramuscular, inhaled).
The body needs to process a wide range of different chemical structures found in drugs and foods.
Drugs come in many chemical structures (e.g., nitrous oxide, halothane, aspirin, amphetamine, diazepam, morphine, tubocurarine). Food also contains various structures such as tyramine, 5-HT, and benzo(a)pyrene. Coffee, for instance contains over 200 low molecular weight components.
Absorption is the process between drug administration and measurement. This is affected by factors including lipid solubility, ionization, formulation, gastrointestinal function, and first pass metabolism.
Methods of drug absorption include membrane pores, diffusion, and carrier-mediated transport.
Ionization of drugs depends on the pKa of the drug and the pH of the solution, with 50% ionization occurring when pH = pKa. Acids are more readily absorbed at low pH, whilst bases are better absorbed at high pH.
Understanding how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted, impacts how much and when drugs are given. This understanding helps predict drug outcomes.

Absorption

Absorption is a process that occurs between the site of administration and the site of measurement. Factors governing absorption include:
- Lipid solubility
- Ionization (influenced by pH)
- Formulation (including dosage form)
- Gastrointestinal function
- First-pass metabolism
Absorption mechanisms include membrane pores, diffusion, and carrier-mediated transport.

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This quiz focuses on pharmacokinetics, emphasizing the relationship between drug dosage and the body's response. It covers key concepts including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), as well as the mathematical principles underlying these processes. Prepare to test your understanding of both the biological and mathematical aspects of pharmacokinetics.