Pharmacokinetics Made Easy, Revised [Paperback]

Donald Birkett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0074710729 | ISBN-13: 978-0074710722 | Edition: Australian

Fully revised, this accessible, practical text on pharmacokinetics for the non-specialist simplifies the complex subject matter with the use of clear diagrams and equations. Comprised of articles published in the Australian Prescriber, the book adopts a physiological approach, with direct application of the concepts to practical issues related to drug therapy. Self-assessment questions are included in each chapter.

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Pharmacokinetics Made Easy presents the principles of pharmacokinetics in a simple, focused and comprehensive manner which is accessible to medical practitioners, health professionals and students. A physiological approach is taken, allowing a direct application of the concepts to practical issues in drug therapy. Features include: self-assessment questions for each chapter to test comprehension of concepts; a glossary of the symbols used and of important pharmacokinetic relationships; use of equations to describe the physiological factors underlying important pharmacokinetic processes; clear diagrams to enhance understanding. Initially published as a series of articles in the Australian Prescriber, Pharmacokinetics Made Easy was written to address a lack of conceptually accessible material. Concentrating on the concepts important for an informed and rational approach to drug dosing and therapy, Pharmacokinetics Made Easy is a key, practical reference. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Don Birkett obtained his medical degree from Sydney University in 1967 and a D Phil in Biochemistry from Oxford University in 1970. He has been Professor and Head of CLinical Pharmacology at Flinders University of South Australia and Flinders Medical Centre since 1977. His major research interest has been in the field of drug metabolism using techniques ranging from in vitro molecular biological methods to in vivo pharmacokinetic studies. He was Chair of the International Union of Pharmacology (IUPHAR) Section on Drug Metabolism from 1994 to 1998. He has played a significant role in drug regulation, being a past member of the Australian Drug Evaluation Committee, and the current Chair of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee which considers the listing of drugs for government susidy in Australia. He also currently chairs the Australian Drug Utilization Subcommittee and the WHO Working Group on Drug Statistics Methodology. He has published more than 220 scientific papers and books. he has been teaching clinical pharmacology, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics for more than 25 years to medical and science students, and to drug regulators and members of the pharmaceutical industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia; Australian edition (June 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0074710729
• ISBN-13: 978-0074710722
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,508 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars wikipedia is cheaper, December 18, 2010

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This review is from: Pocket Guide: Pharmacokinetics Made Easy (Pocket Guides) (Paperback)

If you're looking at buying this book, you're probably taking a PK class right now and nearing the deadline for your paper/test (I was when I bought it based on my prof's recommendation). I think there are a couple useful tid bits in the book, but for the most part, reviewing my notes and SEARCHING WIKIPEDIA were more helpful. Many of the sections of the book were not nearly detailed enough to warrant $30. This book is an okay CURSORY REVIEW of PK, maybe it'd be enough for someone in an MD program, but not enough for PhD level classes. ;)

- and yes, thank you to the do#che bag who will remind us that not everything on the wikipedia is *true/correct*, but it's $30 cheaper than this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, October 27, 2011

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This review is from: Pocket Guide: Pharmacokinetics Made Easy (Pocket Guides) (Paperback)

The book arrived way ahead of schedule and in the condition promised. It has been very helpful with my classes in pharmacy school.

1 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for all sitting the FRACP part one, July 13, 2009

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This review is from: Pharmacokinetics Made Easy, Revised (Paperback)

Each chapter correlates directly with at least one question in the past exams.
Use it!