PHM341 Pharmacokinetics (8)

CSU Discipline Area: Pharmacy (PHARM)

Duration: One session

Abstract:

This subject is based on an understanding of pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and human physiology, examines pharmaceutical, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles pertinent to drug action to attain therapeutic objectives. This subject also looks at typical pharmacokinetics and in special cases such as disease states, pregnancy, lactation, paediatrics and geriatrics, taking into account issues of patient compliance.

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Session 1
Internal	Orange
Internal	Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHM341

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to understand the biological and pharmaceutical factors influencing the absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs;
- recognise the importance of pharmacokinetics in determining the bioavailability and disposition of drugs;
- appreciate the differences in individuals which influence drug action;
- appreciate the significance of client/patient compliance;
- understand the mechanisms of drug interactions.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

The syllabus will cover the following topics: - absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs; - linear and non-linear pharmacokinetics; drug-dose response curves - concepts of bioequivalence and bioavailability; - pharmacokinetics in special cases such as disease states, pregnancy, lactation, paediatrics and geriatrics; - principles of drug interaction - multiple dosage regimes - therapeutic drug monitoring

Residential School

This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.

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