1. Objectives To discuss what happens after drug administration
Describe Absorption, Distribution and Elimination
To understand the general nature of drug action -drug-receptor Interactions. agonists and antagonists, therapeutic index

2. By the end of the class you should be able to:
Describe the process of drug absorption, the effect of pH and the significance of bioavailability
List the common routes of administration with advantages and disadvantages
Describe the factors influencing drug distribution in the body
Define Vd, clearance and half life