Concepts In Clinical Pharmacokinetics
Concepts In Clinical Pharmacokinetics
By Joseph T. Dipiro, William J. Spruill, William E. Wade, Robert A. Blouin, Jane M. Pruemer
Publisher: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Number Of Pages: 230
Publication Date: 2005-10-30
ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1585281247
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781585281244
Binding: Paperback
Programmed manual presents basic pharmacokinetic concepts and procedures. Material relates to individualization of drug dose regimens. Topics include pharmacokinetics, half-life, elimination rate, AUC, two-compartment models, drug elimination process, vancomycin, and more. For pharmacists and practitioners. Softcover. DNLM: Pharmacokinetics-Programmed Instruction.
Summary: A Nice Introductory Book
Rating: 4
Let’s me first say, my background is physical chemistry and analytical chemistry, so I have a limited knowledge on pharmacokinetics. I purchased this textbook because I have the options to take an online 15 weeks class along this book with University of Georgia and to take an online test from ASHP after completion of this book. I did the latter. The book is actually short. Although the book is designed to be a textbook for a 15-weeks online course, I was able to read through it within 3 weeks, passed the ASHP test while holding a full time job. I admit that I often spent 2 hour a day reading the book and many people may not able to afford. That being said, I am certain that most people can finish this book within 15 weeks at a very relax pace. I find the book very easy to understand and enjoyable to read. The math requirement for this book is on the algebra level, although a basic calculus level is needed to fully appreciate the theories and the math. The book has some typos, especially during the “Exercises and Problems” sections. In addition, it is more expensive than other pharmacokinetics books on the market.
I highly recommend this book for anyone who is new to pharmacokinetics and want a short, enjoyable introductory book.
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