Scientific Review

Are pharmacokinetics important in COVID-19?
Are pharmacokinetics important in COVID-19?

Are pharmacokinetics important in COVID-19?

Medical research into COVID-19 is mainly focused on two general areas. Development of a vaccine and evaluation of drugs to treat the major symptoms of the disease. Much of the latter work has involved the repurposing of existing drugs. For these licensed drugs the challenge is determining the therapeutic dose necessary to treat COVID-19.

OOTH Admin2020-08-31T09:40:22+01:00August 29th, 2020|Clinical Pharmacology, Scientific Review|

PK in Pregnancy Initiative
PK in Pregnancy Initiative

PK in Pregnancy Initiative

Over two-thirds of women receive prescription drugs while pregnant. These may be for pre-exisiting medical conditions or sysmptoms arising as a result of pregnancy. Most often, the advice is to avoid the use of medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Changes in maternal physiology as a result of pregnancy affect the disposition of any administered

OOTH Admin2020-08-29T09:43:57+01:00August 29th, 2020|Clinical Pharmacology, PK/PD Analysis, Scientific Review|