Lecture 7 Flashcards
Pharmacodynamics
Study of biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and mechanism of action
Pharmacokinetics
study of the absorption, distribution, biotransformation, and excretion of drug
Chronopharmacology
study of the relationship between the time the drug is administered and the drug effect
Enteral
Absorbed within the GI tract
Examples:
Powders, pills, tablets, liquids and suspensions, and suppositories
Percutaneous
Medications absorbed through the skin or mucous membranes
Examples: Lotions, Ointments, Creams, Powders, Transdermal Patches
Parenteral
Medication given with syringe or needle
Examples: Ampules, vials, Prefilled syringe
(IM, ID, SubQ, IV)
FDA
Food andDrug Administration
A government agency responsible of approving all medicine before it can be marketed