Book Description

The primary emphasis of this book is on the understanding and applications of basic concepts and various pharmacokinetic parameters related to Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics. Biopharmaceutics is the study of the relationship between physico-chemical properties of the drug in a dosage form and the various pharmacologic, toxicologic or therapeutic effects observed after the administration of the dosage form. Pharmacokinetic studies are useful in the maintenance of therapeutic drug concentration in the body and preventing danger of toxicity. This book ‘Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics’ has been specifically written to meet the needs of the students of semester VI, Third Year, Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm). This book gives detailed point wise explanation regarding different topics in Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics (Course code BP604T) according to the B. Pharm syllabus designed by Pharmacy Council of India with simple and systematic illustrations. This is our sincere attempt to present various concepts in Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics in simple and lucid language. Audience of the Book : This book Useful for Pharmacy Students. Table of Content: 1. Introduction to Biopharmaceutics 2. Absorption 3. Distribution 4. Elimination 5. Dissolution 6. Bioavailability and Bioequivalence 7. Pharmacokinetics 8. Multicompartment Models 9. Non-linear Pharmacokinetics