bioequivalence

Pharmacology Definitions and Terminology

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pharmacology definitions and terminology

Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms. It encompasses various terms and concepts related to drug action, classification, and administration. Here are some common definitions and terms used in pharmacology: Drug: A chemical substance that interacts with the body to produce a physiological effect, either for therapeutic purposes, diagnostic purposes, … Read more

Clinical Pharmacokinetics: From Principles to Individualized Dosing

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Clinical Pharmacokinetics

Clinical pharmacokinetics (PK) is the science of quantifying how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in humans, and applying that knowledge to optimize therapy for individual patients. Its goals are to achieve target drug exposures that maximize efficacy and minimize toxicity, accounting for patient-specific factors such as organ function, age, genetics, comorbidities, and concomitant … Read more