Introduction To Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability

INTRODUCTION

This activity covers the following:
  • What bioavailability is
  • The units and symbol for bioavailability
  • Absolute bioavailability and relative bioavailability
  • A simulation in which you can see the effect of changing bioavailability
  • Further information about and uses of bioavailability
  • How to find bioavailability - equation

Before you start
You need to know what area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) and clearance are and how to find them.