Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics/Milo Gibaldi. Reprint. Hyderabad, Pharma Book Syndicate, 2005, x, 406 p., figs., tables, $30 (pbk). ISBN 81-88449-06-7.

    Contents: 1. Introduction to pharmacokinetics. 2. Compartmental and noncompartmental pharmacokinetics. 3. Gastrointestinal absorption--biologic considerations. 4. Gastrointestinal absorption-physicochemical considerations. 5. Gastrointestinal absorption-role of the dosage form. 6. Nonoral medication. 7. Prolonged-release medication. 8. Bioavailability. 9. Drug concentration and clinical response. 10. Drug disposition--distribution. 11. Drug disposition-elimination. 12. Pharmacokinetic variability--body weight, age, sex and genetic factors. 13. Pharmacockinetic variability-disease. 14. Pharmacokinetic variability-drug interactions. 15. Individualization and optimization of drug dosing regimens. Appendix.

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