One-compartment model

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008235",
  "term": "One-compartment model",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A pharmacokinetic model that assumes the entire body acts as a single, well-mixed compartment for a drug. This model simplifies the distribution and elimination processes, treating them as occurring from this single volume. Drug concentration changes over time are described by first-order kinetics, often used for drugs that distribute rapidly and uniformly throughout the body.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "dosage form"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 993 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/one-compartment-model/"
}