Distribution (small Vd)
- Drug remains mainly in plasma/extracellular space
- Plasma level tracks body burden more closely
- Dialysis may be more effective if binding is low
- Volume status can alter concentration
- Loading-dose requirements are generally smaller
Interaction at a glance
- Drug remains mainly in plasma/extracellular space
Mechanism
- Drug remains mainly in plasma/extracellular space
- Dialysis may be more effective if binding is low
- Volume status can alter concentration
Mechanism / modifiers
- Plasma level tracks body burden more closely
Management
- Loading-dose requirements are generally smaller
Self-check
- What does “Distribution (small Vd)” mean?
Drug remains mainly in plasma/extracellular space.
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