Rate of Infusion in Pharmacokinetics Formulas

The Rate of Infusion is defined as the rate required to balance elimination. And is denoted by k_in. Rate of Infusion is usually measured using the Mole per Second for Molar Flow Rate. Note that the value of Rate of Infusion is always negative.

Formulas to find Rate of Infusion in Pharmacokinetics

fxRate of Infusion of DrugGo

Pharmacokinetics formulas that make use of Rate of Infusion

fxVolume of Plasma Cleared given Rate of InfusionGo

fxConcentration of Drug given Rate of Infusion of DrugGo

fxPlasma Concentration of Constant Rate Infusion at Steady StateGo

List of variables in Pharmacokinetics formulas

fx Volume of Plasma Cleared Go

fx Concentration of Drug Go

FAQ

What is the Rate of Infusion?

The Rate of Infusion is defined as the rate required to balance elimination. Rate of Infusion is usually measured using the Mole per Second for Molar Flow Rate. Note that the value of Rate of Infusion is always negative.

Can the Rate of Infusion be negative?

Yes, the Rate of Infusion, measured in Molar Flow Rate can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Rate of Infusion?

Rate of Infusion is usually measured using the Mole per Second[mol/s] for Molar Flow Rate. Kilomole per Second[mol/s], Dekamole per Second[mol/s], Mole per Minute[mol/s] are the few other units in which Rate of Infusion can be measured.

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