kinetics exam 2 - oral absorption Flashcards
Two formulations of the same drug, A and B, have different absorption rates. A has a faster absorption rate than B. B will arrive at peak concentration in a shorter time.
A
True
B
False
false because since A has a faster absorption time it will reach the peak concentration sooner
they are the same drug so they have the same elimination rate tho
ABSORPTION SITES SUCH AS
G-I TRACT
what different variables mean
A—Measured form of Drug
B—Moiety Chemically Appended to A
A + B—Molecular form of Drug
S = A/(A+B)
Dgi = A + B
F = fraction of drug absorbed
for IV, the F is always 1 because all of the drug goes to the blood and is absorbed
Model for Absorption from Extravascular Sites: Two Compartments
Absorption: mostly first-order, but can be zero-order.
central compartment (Cp, VD, DP) k goes out
Tissue compartment (Ct, Vt, Dt)
k12 and k21 goes between the central and tissues compartments
Model for Absorption from Extravascular Sites: One Compartment
- Anatomy and physiology of absorption site
- Physico-chemical properties of drug
- Dosage form used
absorption goes in
DB, VD
elimination goes out
Model for Absorption from Extravascular Sites II
Anatomy and Physiology: factors such as GI motility, and surface area for absorption
- Dosage Form Used: for instance if solid, needs to first disintegrate, then dissolve in GI fluids before absorption is possible
- Physico-chemical properties of drug: e.g. lipid solubility, size etc…
Oral Absorption: Cp against t Curve
absorption Phase: Rate of absorption > rate of elimination
- the graph line goes up
Cmax: peak concentration
- rate of absorption = rate of elimination
Post-Absorption Phase:
Rate of absorption < rate of elimination
- line begins to go down
Elimination Phase: Rate of absorption = 0
- line steadily goes down
Importance of Parameters
ka (the first-order rate constant for absorption) and k make it possible to determine peak and trough plasma concentrations during multiple dosing
- Changes in ka and k affect the Cmax, tmax, and AUC. If ka increases at a steady k, Cmax increases and tmax decreases while AUC remains the same. However at a steady ka, if k increases, Cmax, tmax, and AUC all decrease.
- ka, k, and tmax are useful in determining the bioequivalence of chemically equivalent products
makes sense because ka is absorption so if it increases and k (which is elimination) decreases then Cmax will increase and tmax will decrease because it will take less time to reach the tmax
makes sense because k is elimination so if it increases then Cmax & tmax will decrease
do problem!
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Zero-Order Absorption Process
The selection of a model and order is typically based on the data gathered
- Zero order absorption occurs when the process is saturable or when a controlled-release system is used.
- For a zero-order absorption with rate constant k0 and a first-order elimination with rate constant k:
First-Order Absorption Process II
CpSFkaD0 (e-kt-e-kat) VD(ka –k)
At time tmax, corresponding to peak plasma concentration, Cmax, dDB/dt = 0 and so
differentiating,:
so at time tmax, peak plasma concentration is 0
do the problem!
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First-Order Absorption Process: Determining the Elimination rate Constant (k)
- During the elimination phase e-kat 0. Thus:
- Taking natural logarithms and then substituting with common logarithms:
eqn resembles y = mx + b
Thus k is determined from the slope of the log Cp against t curve; other parameters may be determined from the intercept (FkaD0/VD(ka – k))
graph
the y-intercept that is extrapolated from the straight line is this eqn
(FD0ka)/(VD(ka-k)
the slope of the elimination line = -k/2.3
First-Order Absorption Process: Determining the Elimination rate Constant (k) II
Similarly, urinary excretion data may be used. The urinary rate of excretion:
Thus k may be determined from the slope of the log dDu/dt against t curve; other parameters may be determined from the intercept (Fka keD0/ (ka – k))
graph!
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