PK Flashcards
First order shape
Semi log
Vd =
Dose/Co
Co is extrapolated from line through C at To
Zero order shape
Linear
Three zero order drugs
Ethanol, ASA, phenytoin
1st order vs 0 order
1st: constant fraction eliminated
0: constant amount eliminated
1st: [plama] increases proportionately with dose
0: [plama] increases disproportionately
1st: steady state reached in 4/5 t1/2 with constant dosing
0: steady state never reached
t1/2 required to reach steady state
5
1st order
Changing the infusion rate will change the ___ of the steady state, but not the ____ required to reach steady state
Level
Time
At the end of the 1st t1/2, the drug will reach ___% of the steady state
50
Steady state concentration depends on ___ and _____ of administration
Dose and frequency
Cl=
Infusion rate / Css
Or
Dose/ area under curve
T1/2=
Cl
Or 0.7/ke
Most common sites for PK sampling?
Blood, urine, expired air