ADVANCED BIOPHARMACEUTICS & PHARMACOKINETICS
About this ebook
Over the years, pharmacokinetics has emerged as a cornerstone in drug discovery and development, influencing every stage from preclinical studies to post-marketing surveillance. At the same time, the principles of biopharmaceutics—dealing with the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs—have proven essential in understanding drug performance and therapeutic outcomes. Recognizing the intertwined nature of these disciplines, this book brings them together in a cohesive narrative, enriched with real-world case studies, graphical models, equations, and problem-solving approaches.
This book has been written keeping in mind the curriculum needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students in pharmacy and related fields. However, its practical orientation and research-based content make it equally useful for industry professionals involved in formulation, clinical pharmacology, and regulatory affairs. Numerous illustrative examples, practice questions, and reference materials have been incorporated to make the learning experience more interactive and insightful.
As scientific knowledge continues to advance, it is hoped that this book serves as a reliable resource and foundational guide for all those seeking to deepen their understanding of drug kinetics and biopharmaceutical principles. I welcome feedback and suggestions from readers that could help improve future editions and enhance the utility of this work.
DR A. BHARATH KUMAR
DR. JITEN MISHRA
MR. DIGAMBAR BISOI
DR MADHU SAHU
About the author
Dr A. Bharath Kumar is a professor at the Dept.of Pharmaceutics, Mahathi College of Pharmacy, CTM Cross Roads, Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India. He is having experience, 19 years teaching experience in B. Pharmacy, M. Pharmacy and Pharm.D. He has a qualified M.Pharmacy in Industrial Pharmacy branch from Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and a B. Pharmacy from Padmavathi College of Pharmacy, Dharmapuri. Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R.Medical University, Chennai. and PhD from Department of Pharmacy, Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Rajasthan. He has guided 35 M. Pharmacy Projects and B. Pharmacy students at the research level. He has over 30 publications and 04 design patents. he has presented more than 70 Oral and Poster presentation in various Conferences and Symposium. Apart from academic activities due to he keen interested in social services, he has been deeply engaged with activities like National Service Scheme and Campus Placement Cell.
Dr. Jiten Mishra, currently working as an Associate Professor in Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khodasingi, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha, India. He has a rich experience of 14 years in teaching of D.Pharmacy, B.Pharmacy & M.Pharmacy. He was awarded with Ph.D recently in 2024. He has qualified M. Pharmacy in Pharmaceutical Assurance & Quality Assurance branch from Royal College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Andhapasara Road, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha and B. Pharmacy from Royal College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Andhapasara Road, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha under Biju Patnaik University of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha. He has guided many students of M. Pharma & B. Pharma at research level. He has more than 10 international & National Publications, 2 Indian Patent grants, One German Patent Grant, two design Patents and four books and more than 5 book chapters.
Mr. Digambar Bisoi, currently working as Assistant Professor in Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha. He has a rich Experience of 10 years in teaching of D. Pharm and B. Pharm. He passed both D. Pharm & B. Pharm from Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Berhampur, Odisha & M. Pharm (in Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance) from College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mohuda, Berhampur, Ganjam, Odisha, India. He has guided many students of B. Pharmacy at research level. He has more than 5 publications in both National & International SCOPUS Journal. Also, he participated in 8 workshops & Presented 5 posters in different National Conferences. He has more than 4 international & National Publications, 4 Indian Patent grants, One German Patent Grant, two design Patents and three books and more than 3 book chapters.
Dr. Madhu Sahu has been awarded a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from RKDF College of Pharmacy, Madhya Pradesh. She is currently an Associate Professor at Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with 8 years of academic experience. Dr. Sahu completed her B.Pharm and M.Pharm degrees from Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University, Bhilai. She has guided numerous B.Pharm and M.Pharm students and has published over 10 research papers in national and international high-impact journals, along with a patent publication. Her research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of medicinal compounds. She is deeply committed to inspiring students through knowledge and mentorship.
