Foundations of Pharmacokinetics
Drug Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism & Excretion
Description
Course Title: Foundations of Pharmacokinetics
Discover the essential principles behind drug movement within the human body in our comprehensive online course, "Foundations of Pharmacokinetics." This course delves into the intricate processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, providing you with a solid understanding of how drugs interact with biological systems.
Through a combination of engaging lectures, interactive simulations, you'll gain insights into the factors that influence drug kinetics, including routes of administration, metabolism, and patient-specific variables. You'll explore the mathematical models used to predict drug concentrations over time and grasp the significance of these concepts in optimizing therapeutic outcomes and minimizing adverse effects.
Key Course Highlights:
- Clear explanations of pharmacokinetic terminology and concepts
- Exploration of various administration routes and their impact on drug kinetics
- Analysis of factors affecting drug distribution and metabolism
- In-depth understanding of drug elimination and excretion processes
Whether you're a student in pharmacy, medicine, or related fields, a researcher in drug development, or a healthcare professional seeking to enhance your understanding of pharmacokinetics, this course equips you with the foundational knowledge needed to make informed decisions about drug dosing, optimization, and patient care.
Join us on this educational journey and unravel the captivating science behind how drugs traverse the human body. Enroll today to expand your expertise in pharmacokinetics and elevate your understanding of pharmacology. Embark on this learning adventure and unlock the door to a deeper understanding of drug behavior within the body.
What You Will Learn!
- Describe the different routes of drug administration and their effects on ADME
- Explain the role of membrane transporters in drug absorption, distribution, and elimination (including Fick's law)
- Describe absorption and factors affecting absorption along with Henderson Hasselbach equation
- Define bioavailability and analyze the factors that can alter the plasma level of a drug in the body
- Describe how drugs move around our bodies after we take them unveiling factors influencing this distribution
- Identify the enzymes responsible for drug transformation within the body
- Elaborate the phases that constitute drug metabolism with Michaelis Menten equation
- Demonstrate insights into how drugs are eliminated from the body through various routes
- Define drug half-life, identifying the factors that dictate how long a drug remains active in the body
Who Should Attend!
- Medical, dental and pharmacy students
- Drug development researchers
- Any person who is interested in learning about the foundations of pharmacokinetics