Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Faculty of Pharmacy
Pharm D program 7th Semester (02-06-01406) Alexandria University
Tutorial 2 (Pharmacokinetic Parameters)
Question 1
Calculate the initial dose of drug X; Vd = L. If the concentration remaining in
the body after hrs was µg/ml, knowing that its biological half-life is hrs.
Question 2:
The following data were obtained following a single mg IV bolus dose of
antibiotic which is eliminated by 1st order kinetics…
Blood conc (mg/L) 26.5 21 13.2 8.33 5.25 2.08
Time (hours) 1 2 4 6 8 12
1. Estimate graphically t1/2 and Kel . (using a semi-log graph paper)
2. Calculate Vd , Clt and AUC.
3. Comment on the binding properties of the drug.
4. If the dose is halved, calculate all pharmacokinetic parameters.
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics Faculty of Pharmacy
Pharm D program 7th Semester (02-06-01406) Alexandria University