Determination of the Pharmacokinetic Parameters

The plasma drug concentration will increase during constant rate iv infusion, until steady state is achieved.

Cps.s. =

K0

CLT

Steady State

iv infusion terminated

If the iv infusion is terminated at any time, the plasma drug concentration will decline at rate dependent on the elimination rate constant (k).

The drug elimination rate constant and half life can be determined from the rate of decline of the plasma concentration after termination of the iv infusion.

Slope = -k/2.303

t1/2

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