A Short Guide to Clinical Pharmacokinetics

This book is a complete resource on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenomics in clinical practice. It consists of seven chapters that cover various aspects of pharmacokinetics and its clinical applications. The chapters are structured to provide clear objectives and keywords are bolded throughout the text to facilitate understanding. The topics covered include the significance of pharmacokinetics in clinical practice, factors affecting pharmacokinetic parameters, pharmacokinetic drug interactions, therapeutic drug monitoring, dosage adjustment in different population groups, the influence of hepatic diseases on pharmacokinetics and the impact of pharmacogenomics on pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The book is written in simple language to make the concepts accessible to all readers. This book is a comprehensive resource for students pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy, as well as academicians and researchers in clinical pharmacokinetics.

Dr. Krishnaveni Manubolu, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Narayana Pharmacy College, Nellore and awarded her Ph.D. from JNTUA in 2022. She has been teaching courses in Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Biopharmaceutical aspects of drugs for several years. She has published numerous scientific papers, book chapters and presented her research at National and International Conferences. She holds memberships in various professional society bodies like IPA, APTI etc.,

Prof. Raveesha Peeriga is a Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy at V.V. Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Gudlavalleru. With over thirteen years of her experience, She is a dedicated professional with a profound understanding of phytochemistry and herbal medicine. She has received several awards for her teaching excellence and Associate Fellow from the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. She presented her research work at numerous National and International Conferences as well as served as a convener and coordinator for several such events. She has published more than 40 Research Articles in reputed Journals and delivered Guest Lectures. She also authored 2 Books titled “Herbal Drug Technology” and “Concise Pharmacognosy. She also acted as a Chairperson for BOS for Paramedicals, Krishna University. She is a Life Member of ISTE, APTI, IPA and OPF.

Prof. K. B. Chandrasekhar is an ex-Vice-Chancellor of Krishna University, Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, with over thirty-one years of experience in teaching. He served as a Professor of Chemistry at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur, Anantapur before assuming leadership roles as Director of Research and Development at JNTUA-Oil Technological and Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Director of Foreign Affairs and Alumni Matters at JNTUA. He mentored ninety Ph.D. Students during his career received the prestigious Best Teacher Award from the Andhra Pradesh government in 2012 for his extensive expertise in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. He has authored three books, published numerous articles and research papers in National and International Journals.