Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics II

Course Code
PHA303
Course Title
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics II
Course Description

Pharmacokinetic concepts are introduced, including the concepts of pharmacokinetic models, linear and nonlinear pharmacokinetics, clearance and volume of distribution as they relate to drug concentration-time relationships for common routes of administration. Physiologic determinants of variability including age, body composition, renal and hepatic disease are also covered in relation to clinical application of pharmacokinetics.

Prerequisites
PHA302
Credits
3
Course Type
Theory
Offered
Spring