PHA 411 - Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics

Credits: 3

Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics is designed to educate pharmacy students in the principles of pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics and how they assist in dosage regimen design and therapeutic efficacy evaluations. The impact of the physical and chemical forms nature of the drug and dosage forms will be studied as they relate to the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination. The clinical pharmacokinetics of individual drugs will be examined with emphasis on clinical application based on patient presentations. Case studies, homework, and quizzes will be used to facilitate student learning. This course is roughly divided into two parts. The first is Biopharmaceutics/ Pharmacokinetics and the second is Clinical Pharmacokinetics.

Terms Offered: Fall
Lecture: 3 hours per week
Requirements: P2 standing, or permission of instructor.