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Volume of Distribution (Vd) Calculator

Apparent volume of distribution per MSD Manual

PK Analysis

Enter Pharmacokinetic Parameters

Total dose administered intravenously

Measured at time zero after IV bolus

Example Drugs

Formula

Vd = Dose / C₀

Per MSD Manual [citation:2]

Vd Interpretation

<0.1 L/kgPlasma only
0.1-0.3 L/kgExtracellular
0.3-0.7 L/kgBody water
0.7-2 L/kgTissue binding
>2 L/kgExtensive binding