Volume of Distribution in Pharmacokinetics Formulas

The Volume of Distribution is the parameter relating drug concentration in plasma to drug amount in the body. And is denoted by V_dis. Volume of Distribution is usually measured using the Liter for Volume. Note that the value of Volume of Distribution is always negative.

Pharmacokinetics formulas that make use of Volume of Distribution

fxAmount of drug administered given apparent volumeGo

fxAmount of drug in given volume of plasmaGo

fxDose given volume of distribution and area under curveGo

FAQ

What is the Volume of Distribution?

The Volume of Distribution is the parameter relating drug concentration in plasma to drug amount in the body. Volume of Distribution is usually measured using the Liter for Volume. Note that the value of Volume of Distribution is always negative.

Can the Volume of Distribution be negative?

Yes, the Volume of Distribution, measured in Volume can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Volume of Distribution?

Volume of Distribution is usually measured using the Liter[L] for Volume. Cubic Meter[L], Cubic Centimeter[L], Cubic Millimeter[L] are the few other units in which Volume of Distribution can be measured.

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