PHM 6250 Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

3 Hours

Prerequisites: PHM 6100 , PHM 6110 , & PHM 6140 .

This course examines absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) of chemical substances and the factors that affect these processes in humans as the foundation for rational dosing of therapeutic agents. Pharmacokinetic modeling principles are presented, emphasizing compartmental, physiological and non-compartmental approaches illustrated by examples from the areas of therapeutics and toxicology.