This textbook by Mohsen A. Hedaya covers pharmacokinetic concepts and is intended for students in pharmacy, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences. The book introduces fundamental principles and helps readers understand the processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. The content is aimed at applying pharmacokinetic knowledge in clinical practice.
Contents
The book introduces pharmacokinetic concepts to beginners with clear explanations of the main processes. After an introduction, it provides an overview of quantitative pharmacokinetic relationships and the interplay between pharmacokinetic parameters across different routes of administration. Features of this book include:
- A clear and concise writing style supported by graphs and simulations for better understanding.
- Summaries in bullet points that emphasize the clinical application of concepts.
- Practice problems and worked examples for calculating pharmacokinetic parameters.
- A glossary of important terms and acronyms.
In addition, the book includes an online platform with self-study materials and simulations, recognized with an innovation label by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy.
Product specifications
- Author: Mohsen A. Hedaya (Associate Professor, Kuwait University, Safat)
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint: Routledge
- Publication date: 2023-09-13
- Number of pages: 432
- ISBN: 9780367752156
- Subject: Pharmaceutical chemistry and technology
- BISAC: TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Pharmaceutical
About the author
Mohsen A. Hedaya, PharmD, PhD, is a professor in the Faculty of Pharmacy at Tanta University, Egypt, and is currently working at Kuwait University on a temporary basis. With a background in pharmacy and extensive experience in pharmacokinetics, he leads education and research focused on clinical applications.