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What type of drugs are primarily bound to albumin in the bloodstream?
What type of drugs are primarily bound to albumin in the bloodstream?
- Neutral drugs
- Acidic drugs (correct)
- Hydrophobic drugs
- Basic drugs
What is the role of free or unbound drugs in the bloodstream?
What is the role of free or unbound drugs in the bloodstream?
- They bind more to blood cells than plasma proteins.
- They do not diffuse to tissues.
- They are not metabolized by the liver.
- They are available for therapeutic and adverse effects. (correct)
Which plasma protein is most important for binding basic drugs?
Which plasma protein is most important for binding basic drugs?
- Alpha 1-acid glycoprotein (correct)
- Ferritin
- Hemoglobin
- Albumin
What happens to bound drugs in the systemic circulation?
What happens to bound drugs in the systemic circulation?
Which of the following statements about plasma proteins is correct?
Which of the following statements about plasma proteins is correct?
What is a characteristic of albumin in relation to acidic drugs?
What is a characteristic of albumin in relation to acidic drugs?
How does the binding of drugs to plasma proteins affect their therapeutic use?
How does the binding of drugs to plasma proteins affect their therapeutic use?
Which type of proteins are primarily responsible for the transport of drugs in the bloodstream?
Which type of proteins are primarily responsible for the transport of drugs in the bloodstream?
Which drug is most likely to exhibit a longer duration of action?
Which drug is most likely to exhibit a longer duration of action?
What happens to the free form of a drug in the bloodstream?
What happens to the free form of a drug in the bloodstream?
What effect does hepatic insufficiency have on protein binding?
What effect does hepatic insufficiency have on protein binding?
What is the relationship between protein binding and drug displacement?
What is the relationship between protein binding and drug displacement?
How does the unbound fraction of acidic drugs change in certain disease states?
How does the unbound fraction of acidic drugs change in certain disease states?
What process allows the bound form of a drug to eventually become available for action?
What process allows the bound form of a drug to eventually become available for action?
Which statement about drug-drug interactions due to plasma protein displacement is true?
Which statement about drug-drug interactions due to plasma protein displacement is true?
In patients experiencing an increase in the unbound fraction of basic drugs, what may be required?
In patients experiencing an increase in the unbound fraction of basic drugs, what may be required?
What effect does renal failure have on plasma albumin concentration?
What effect does renal failure have on plasma albumin concentration?
In inflammatory states, the production of which protein increases the binding of basic drugs?
In inflammatory states, the production of which protein increases the binding of basic drugs?
How does the lipophilicity and size of a drug affect its tissue distribution?
How does the lipophilicity and size of a drug affect its tissue distribution?
Which factor influences the quantity of drug reaching different tissues?
Which factor influences the quantity of drug reaching different tissues?
What happens to the dosage of acidic drugs in patients with lower plasma albumin due to kidney or liver problems?
What happens to the dosage of acidic drugs in patients with lower plasma albumin due to kidney or liver problems?
What is the relationship between tissue affinity and drug distribution?
What is the relationship between tissue affinity and drug distribution?
How does the free form of a drug differ from the bound form regarding tissue movement?
How does the free form of a drug differ from the bound form regarding tissue movement?
Which of the following is true regarding drug movement through blood vessels?
Which of the following is true regarding drug movement through blood vessels?
What does the volume of distribution (Vd) indicate about a drug?
What does the volume of distribution (Vd) indicate about a drug?
How can the initial plasma concentration of an orally administered drug be determined?
How can the initial plasma concentration of an orally administered drug be determined?
What is indicated by a volume of distribution (Vd) of less than 5 L?
What is indicated by a volume of distribution (Vd) of less than 5 L?
What is the formula for calculating the volume of distribution (Vd)?
What is the formula for calculating the volume of distribution (Vd)?
Which statement about drugs with a very small volume of distribution (Vd) is true?
Which statement about drugs with a very small volume of distribution (Vd) is true?
What primarily determines the distribution of a drug in tissues?
What primarily determines the distribution of a drug in tissues?
What is the central compartment associated with?
What is the central compartment associated with?
Which statement about the peripheral compartment is true?
Which statement about the peripheral compartment is true?
What happens to drug molecules in the peripheral compartment?
What happens to drug molecules in the peripheral compartment?
Which of the following is NOT true concerning drug elimination?
Which of the following is NOT true concerning drug elimination?
Which factor does NOT influence tissue distribution of a drug?
Which factor does NOT influence tissue distribution of a drug?
Relative to the central compartment, what can be said about drug molecules in the peripheral compartment?
Relative to the central compartment, what can be said about drug molecules in the peripheral compartment?
Which statement accurately reflects the movement of drugs in relation to the compartments?
Which statement accurately reflects the movement of drugs in relation to the compartments?
Study Notes
Drug Binding and Distribution
- Drugs in the bloodstream exist in two forms: free (unbound) and bound to plasma proteins.
- Major plasma proteins include albumin (binds acidic drugs) and alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (binds basic drugs).
- Only unbound drugs can diffuse into tissues, affecting pharmacological actions.
- Higher protein binding results in prolonged drug action due to a reservoir effect.
Free vs. Bound Drug
- Free/unbound drugs are available for therapeutic effects and are metabolized by the liver.
- Bound drugs remain in systemic circulation and are not metabolized.
- Drug A with 20% binding has shorter action compared to Drug B with 60% binding, likely exhibiting longer duration.
Drug Displacement and Interactions
- Co-administration of drugs that bind to the same plasma protein can result in drug displacement.
- Drugs with extensive protein binding are more affected by displacement interactions.
Factors Affecting Protein Binding
- Unbound fraction of acidic drugs increases in hepatic insufficiency, necessitating dose reductions.
- Basic drugs may require dose increases as unbound fractions decrease in certain conditions.
- Renal failure and low plasma albumin reduce binding for acidic drugs, while inflammatory states can increase binding for basic drugs.
Tissue Distribution Dynamics
- Unbound drugs cross blood vessels based on their lipophilicity and molecular size; small and lipophilic drugs pass more freely.
- Organ blood flow influences the distribution, with variations affecting drug availability in tissues.
- Greater affinity of a drug toward tissues enhances its distribution.
Compartment Models
- Central compartment refers to the area from which drugs enter after administration, undergoing metabolism and excretion.
- Peripheral compartment encompasses tissues where drugs can move freely before returning to the central compartment.
- Drugs must pass through the central compartment before entering the peripheral compartment.
Volume of Distribution (Vd)
- Vd quantifies a drug's distribution in the body, calculated as total amount of drug divided by initial plasma concentration.
- A Vd of less than 5 L indicates drug confinement primarily to intravascular fluid with minimal extracellular penetration.
- Administration routes affect determination of initial plasma concentration, with extrapolation of logarithmic concentration plots for oral dosing.
Summary of Key Substances
- Plasma protein binding is reversible; free drug levels fluctuate based on binding dynamics.
- Drug actions may be influenced by both intrinsic drug properties and physiological states (e.g., liver and kidney function).
- Understanding drug binding and distribution is crucial for predicting therapeutic and adverse effects.
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Test your knowledge on how different drugs bind in the plasma. This quiz covers key concepts related to acidic and basic drugs, as well as their associations with plasma proteins like Albumin and Alpha 1-acid glycoprotein. Prepare to memorize essential numbers and enhance your understanding of pharmacokinetics.
