Pharmacokinetics

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008722",
  "term": "Pharmacokinetics",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The study of the time course of a substance and its metabolites within a living organism, encompassing the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism (biotransformation), and excretion. It uses mathematical models to describe and predict the concentration of a drug or toxicant in the body over time following administration. The primary pharmacokinetic parameters include clearance, volume of distribution, and elimination half-life.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "biotransformation",
    "elimination",
    "metabolite",
    "uptake"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 1033. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicokinetics (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 1064 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476051033)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/pharmacokinetics/"
}