Basic Pharmacokinetics 3rd Edition

by Mohsen A. Hedaya (Author) 

This book introduces basic pharmacokinetic concepts to beginner learners to help them understand the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.

After a basic introduction to pharmacokinetics and its related fields, the book provides a clear introduction to quantitative pharmacokinetic relations and the interplay between pharmacokinetic parameters after different routes of drug administration. Emphasizing the application and importance of pharmacokinetic concepts in clinical practice throughout, the book features:

• A clear, simple, and concise style with the use of graphs and simulations to aid learning.
• Bullet point summaries of each concept to demonstrate applications in clinical practice.
• Practice problems and solved examples to help the reader understand the best approach for calculating pharmacokinetic parameters.
• A glossary of key words and acronyms.

This book is an essential read for undergraduate and graduate pharmacokinetic students in pharmacy, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical science programs worldwide.