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pharmacokinetics

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun pharmacokinetics has 1 sense
  1. pharmacokinetics - the study of the action of drugs in the body: method and rate of excretion; duration of effect; etc.
    --1 is a kind of
    pharmacology, pharmacological medicine, materia medica

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Term: Pharmacokinetics

Description:

Pharmacokinetics refers to the study of how drugs or medicinal substances are absorbed, metabolized, distributed, and eliminated within a living organism. It focuses on understanding the movement and transformation of drugs within the body, including factors such as absorption rates, bioavailability, metabolism, and excretion. Pharmacokinetics provides crucial information for determining the optimal dosage and frequency of drug administration, and plays a significant role in drug development and clinical decision-making.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The pharmacokinetics of this medication indicate that it reaches peak plasma concentration within two hours of ingestion.
  2. Studying the pharmacokinetics of a drug helps in understanding its effects on different organs and tissues.
  3. The researcher analyzed the pharmacokinetics of various formulations to assess their bioavailability and potential therapeutic benefits.
  4. Factors such as age, liver function, and co-administered medications can affect the pharmacokinetics of a drug.

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