Volume of Distribution (Vd)

Vd
Pharmacokinetics

A proportionality constant relating total amount of drug in the body to plasma concentration. A large Vd indicates extensive tissue distribution. Does not correspond to a real physiological volume.

  • Warfarin Vd ~8L (plasma-bound)
  • Chloroquine Vd ~200L/kg (tissue-bound)
  • Digoxin Vd ~500L

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A proportionality constant relating total amount of drug in the body to plasma concentration. A large Vd indicates extensive tissue distribution. Does not correspond to a real physiological volume.