PHARMACOLOGY

Pharmacokinetics ::

 Pharmacokinetics is that part of pharmacology which deals with Absorption Distribution Metabolism and Excretion of Drugs Thus it describes all processes involved in the concentration changes of drug in the body it aids in selection and adjustment of dose schedules 

ABSORPTION OF DRUGS 

Drug absorption is the passage of drug from its route of administration into the general circulation It is the primary aspect of pharmacokinetics necessary for the following 

1.To determine the frequency of administration of drug 

2.To ascertain the duration of the effective action of drug 

3. To predict the onset of the desired or undesired effect of drugs