COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this course the student should be able to:

1. Understand the theoretical background of the pharmacokinetic behaviour of drugs.

2. Understand the influence of dosage forms, dosing regimens and dose on drug levels and to understand the relationship between drug concentration, effect and side effects.

3. Design optimized dosing regimens for patient care utilizing drug monitoring techniques and computer technology.

4. Apply the above principles for pharmacokinetic decision making and improvement of patient care.

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06/21/99