After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Definition and Need of Metabolism 2. Types of Metabolism. Definition and Need of Metabolism: Metabolism is a process of alteration of drugs in the body so as to modify their activity and structure. If lipophylic drugs are not metabolized it will be reabsorbed by the kidney […]
Metabolism of Drugs | Pharmacokinetics
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The plasma level time curve is plotted after measured drug concentration in plasma of an animal at different time intervals. The concentrations of drug in each plasma sample are plotted on an ordinary graph paper against the corresponding time at which the plasma samples were collected. As the drug reaches in systemic circulation, plasma drug […]
Types of Pharmacokinetic Variables | Drugs
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This article throws light upon the three main types of pharmacokinetic variables of drugs. The variables are: 1. Plasma Half-Life (t1/2β) 2. Volumes of Distribution 3. Total Body Clearance (CIB). Type # 1. Plasma Half-Life (t1/2β): Half-life is defined as the time of declining the initial plasma drug concentration by half. It is also known […]
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