
Lesson Two:
Absorption & Distribution
Overview:
In this lesson, we introduce the processes of Absorption and, Distribution (and will continue in the next lesson to cover, Metabolism and Excretion)
Learning objectives:
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Describe the processes of absorption and distribution of drugs
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Define bioavailability and bioequivalence
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Define volume of distribution
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Objective 1: Pharmacokinetics, Absorption & Bioavailability, Distribution
1.1 Watch ALL of the following presentations :
Additional Resources:
Enjoy the short video clip below:
Please note that there are several useful resources available on the internet describing these concepts:
Recommended books
Rang, H.P., Dale, M.M., Ritter, J.M., Flower, R.J. and Henderson, G. (2007) Rang & Dale’s pharmacology. 6th edn. Pennsylvania: Churchill Livingstone.
Rowland M, Tozer TN: Clinical Pharmacokinetics: Concepts and Applications. 4th edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2011.