Surge Functions and Drug Interactions

by Olta Tarko

Submitted : Spring 2020

The objective of this project is to analyze how surge functions work to understand the way drug concentration levels in the bloodstream of a human body vary over time after an initial dose. A surge function increases rapidly at the beginning of the dosage and drops slowly after it reaches its peak. It is important to understand when a certain drug reaches its peak and how long the effects will last on a patient, so a second drug can be administered without risking negative interactions. This paper will explain the calculations used in order to properly understand the curve of a drug’s response and design a treatment plan for an average patient. 

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