PHR1022 · Monash University
How medicines work 2: Pharmacokinetics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
What it covers
This unit builds upon PHR1021 (How Medicines Work 1) to provide an overview of the processes that affect drug concentrations at target tissues in the body, including drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. These processes are all dependent on the chemical properties of the drug (which are studied in detail in PHR1222; How Medicines Work 4) and impact how much drug is available to interact with pharmacological targets (which is studied in detail in PHR1122; How Medicines Work 3). To address these key areas, you will explore the fundamentals of pharmacokinetics including the concepts of drug clearance and volume of distribution, and how these impact on secondary pharmacokinetic parameters. Together these factors ultimately impact the design and application of safe and effective therapeutic dosage regimens for patients.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Written response to doctor inquiry (individual; written) | Written | 10% |
| Progress testshurdle | Quiz / Test | 25% |
| Readiness Assurance tests | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| Identifying and responding to pharmacokinetic drug interactions (team; oral) | Presentation | 10% |
| Final assessment | Examination | 40% |
| Metabolism in Action (team; poster) | Written | 10% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Parkville | On-campus |
| Malaysia | On-campus |