Pharmacokinetics W8 Flashcards
1
Q
What is ADME?
A
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
2
Q
What are the common routes of drug administration?
A
Oral
Parenteral
Inhaled
3
Q
What does absorption mean in drugs?
A
Movement of drug from the site of administration to the bloodstream
4
Q
What is distribution in drugs?
A
Movement of drug around different tissues in the body
5
Q
What is metabolism in drugs?
A
Change of drugs into compounds which are easier to eliminate
6
Q
What is excretion in drugs?
A
Irreversible loss of drug from the body
