M1: Ch2 Drug Receptors & Pharmacodynamics Flashcards
Chemical agent that affects the biological system in a potentially useful way. For prevention, diagnosis & treatment of illnesses.
Drug
Science of dealing w/ interactions of chemical agents & living systems
Pharmacology
Used for diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma
VGA
Chemical agent that produces harmful effects. Especially in high doses.
Poison
Drug concentration and its biologic effects. What drugs do to the body.
Pharmacodynamics
What the body does to the drug
Pharmacokinetics
Four processes occurring in Pharmacokinetics
Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism & Elimination
Formulated the latin saying “Corpora non agunt nisi fixata”
Paul Ehrlich
Chemical reaction of molecules through their interaction of basic/acidic properties
Mechanism of Action
An example of Antacid
Aluminum Magnesium Hydroxide
Other name of Aluminum Magnesium Hydroxide
Maalox
Used as an antidote in heparin overdose
Protamine Sulfate
An example of membrane surfactant which binds with ergosterol. Interferes with synthesis of fungal cell wall then destroys its integrity causing leakage.
Amphotericin B
Ability of drugs to denature protein. An example of this is
Astringent
Macromolecule component of a cell or organism that interacts with a drug and initiates the chain of biochemical events leading to the drug’s observed effects.
Receptor
Drug molecule. May interact with drug receptor & would translate to a positive reaction.
Ligands
Ability to bind
Affinity
Ultimately leads to a drug effect
Transduction of signal
Nonregulatory molecules capable of binding to receptors which will result in no detectable change in function; not completely without significance (used to determine amount of free drug in the circulation). It can be bind but unable to transduce particular signals.
Inert binding sites
Examples of Inert binding sites
Albumin & A1 Glycoprotein
Receptor Subtypes: example is xanthine oxidase
Enzymes
Interferes with action of Xanthine Oxidase. Anti hyperuricemic agent.
Allopurinol
Receptor Subtypes: Examples are Calcium channel blockers
Ion Channels
Example of Calcium channel blockers
Nifedipine, Verapamil & Daltiazem “NVD”
Receptor Subtypes: examples are alpha & beta adrenergic receptors
Membrane receptors
Alters the activity of membrane activated enzymes. G proteins.
Epinephrine
Perfect compatibility between drug molecule and receptors. Perfect fit.
Lock & Key model
Chemical Basis for D-R Interaction: weak but able to interact. More common.
Electrostatic Interaction
Examples of Electrostatic Interaction
H bonds & vdw
Chemical Basis for D-R Interaction: Important for lipid soluble drugs
Hydrophobic Interactions
Chemical Basis for D-R Interaction: Least common but strongest in all chemical reactions.
Covalent bond
An example of a drug with covalent bond which interacts with Alpha adrenergic receptors.
Phenoxybenzamine
An example of a Stereospecific drug
Carvedilol
For Alpha & Beta Adrenergic Receptors
S Carvedilol
Only for Alpha Adrenergic Receptors
B Carvedilol
Drug agonists act by binding to (occupying) a distinct class of biologic molecules with a characteristic affinity for the drug receptor.
Mass action law
Maximal response that can be produce by a drug
Emax