General Pharmacology · NEET PG Preparation Pharmacology
Which of the following pharmacokinetic parameters is defined mathematically as the apparent volume in which a drug must be distributed to maintain a…
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Which of the following pharmacokinetic parameters is defined mathematically as the apparent volume in which a drug must be distributed to maintain a concentration equal to that in plasma?
- A.Clearance
- B.Volume of distributionCorrect answer
- C.Bioavailability
- D.Elimination half-life
Solution
Volume of distribution () is the fluid volume that would be required to contain all the drug in the body at the same concentration as that present in the blood or plasma.
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