PHA 411 - Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics

Institution:

Wilkes University

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Description:

Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics is designed to educate pharmacy students in the principles of pharmacokinetics andbiopharmaceutics and how they assistin dosage regimen design and therapeutic efficacy evaluations. Theimpact of the physical and chemical forms nature of the drug and dosage formswill be studied as they relate to theabsorption, 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. Lecture: three hours per week.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

P2 standing, or consent of the instructor.

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wilkes.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 408-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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