Pharmacokinetics

Pharmacokinetics (PK) is the field of study that examines how pharmaceuticals are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted within the body. Particularly within the pharmaceutical industry, PK plays a critical role in predicting drug efficacy, forecasting potential side effects, optimizing clinical trials, improving bioavailability, and streamlining drug development processes. Pharmacokinetic research demands advanced analytical techniques, allowing for the precise measurement of drugs and metabolites from minute biological samples such as blood, urine, and tissues. Specialized expertise, including high-sensitivity analytical instruments and mass spectrometry, is essential. Shimadzu offers comprehensive solutions for the analysis of biological samples, effectively addressing the demands of advanced analytical technologies in pharmacokinetic studies.