Applied Pharmacokinetics

Subject Code : SFA-654

Module Name Applied Pharmacokinetics
Module Level, if applicable 3rd year Types of teaching and learning Lecture
Code, if applicable SFA-654 Class size 50
Semester 6th Semester Attendance time (hours per week per semester) 1,5 h
Person responsible for the module Dr. Farida Hayati, M.Si., Apt. Forms of active participation Discussion
Lecturer(s) Dimas Adhi Pradana, M.Sc., Apt. Workload Lectures: 1 (hour)x14 meeting = 14

Preparation and follow up : 2.5(hours) x 14 (self-learning) = 35

Preparation and follow up: 2.5(hours) x14(group-learning) = 35

Language English- Indonesia Total workload 84 hours
Relation to curriculum Compulsory course Credit points 2 CU
Requirements according to examination regulations Minimum attendance at lectures is 75%. Final score is evaluated based on assignment and quiz (55%), mid semester exam (20%), and end semester exam (25%).
Recommended prerequisites Basic Pharmacokinetics
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:

  • Identify pharmacokinetic applications in various fields of pharmaceuticals
  • Describe and calculate the pharmacokinetic parameters of intravenous infusion
  • Calculate and determine pharmacokinetic parameters on repeated dosing
  • Determine dose adjustment in cases of organ function abnormalities
  • Apply pharmacokinetics to special population conditions (pregnant women, geriatrics, paediatrics, genetic disorders)
  • Apply the principles of honesty and discipline in the process of Applied Pharmacokinetics
  • Apply pharmacokinetic calculation results for clinical problem solving

Applied Pharmacokinetics courses in the 2017 Pharmacy Study Program Curriculum are given to students of 6th semester with a weight of 2 credits. This course is a compulsory course that is pursued with prerequisites for Basic Pharmacokinetics 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 purpose of this course is that students are able to apply pharmacokinetics in pharmaceutical services

Text books, slides (power points), and video

  • Hakim, L., 2017, Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Bursa Ilmu
    Shargel, L and Yu, ABC, 2005, Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, 5th Appleton & Lane, Connecticut
    Winter, M.E., 2018, Basic Clinical Pharmacokinetics, Lippincot Williams and Wilkins