Basic Pharmacokinetics

Subject Code : SFA-434

Module Name Basic Pharmacokinetics
Module Level, if applicable 3rd year Types of teaching and learning Lecture
Code, if applicable Class size 50
Semester 5th Semester Attendance time (hours per week per semester) 2,5 h
Person responsible for the module Dr. Farida Hayati, MSi, Apt Forms of active participation Discussion
Lecturer(s) Dr. Farida Hayati, MSi, Apt Workload Lectures: 2(hour)x14 meeting = 28

Preparation and follow up : 3.5(hours) x 14(self-learning) = 42

Preparation and follow up: 3.5(hours) x14(group-learning) = 42

Language English- Indonesia Total workload 126 hourse
Relation to curriculum Compulsory course Credit points 3 CU
Requirements according to examination regulations Minimum attendance at lectures is 75% (according to UII regulation). Final score is evaluated based on assignment and quiz (55%), mid semester exam (20%), and end semester exam (25%).
Recommended prerequisites Pharmacology
Related course
Study and examination requirements and forms of examination Mid-term, final term, assignment, quiz

By the end of this course students should be able to :

  • Explain the basic concepts of linear and non-linear pharmacokinetics
  • Explain the basic concept of pharmacokinetic preliminary research
  • Calculate pharmacokinetic parameters based on compartment and non-compartment models
  • Understand and distinguish the pharmacokinetics of intravascular and extravascular administration
  • Explain the concept of pharmacokinetic modelling
  • Apply the principle of honesty and discipline in the process of Basic Pharmacokinetics KBM

Basic Pharmacokinetics courses in the 2017 Pharmacy Study Program Curriculum are given to 5th semester students weighing 3 credits. This course is a compulsory course that is pursued with prerequisites pharmacology courses. This course aims to support graduate learning achievements in the form of the ability to be professional and ethical as well as knowledge about the basic science of pharmaceuticals.
The main objective of this course is that students are able to understand the basic concepts of pharmacokinetics, understand the fate of drugs in the body quantitatively, be able to calculate and understand the clinical meaning of pharmacokinetic parameters.

Text books, slides (power points), and video

  • Hakim L, 2017, Pharmacokinetics, Bursa Ilmu Hedaya, M.E, 2007, Basic Pharmacokinetics, first CRC Press Shargel, L and Yu, ABC, 2005, Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, 5th Appleton & Lane, Connecticut