Pharmacodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is pharmacology?
A
Study of interaction between living organisms and chemicals
2
Q
What is therapeutics?
A
Concerned with the treatment of patients
3
Q
What are drug targets?
A
Site, usually a protein, in the body where a drug binds
4
Q
What are examples of drug targets?
A
- Receptors
- Enzymes
- Ion channels
- Transport proteins
5
Q
What is selectivity?
A
The degree to which a drug acts on a given target relative to other targets
6
Q
What is affinity?
A
Determines strength of binding of drug to the receptor
7
Q
What is efficacy?
A
Ability of individual drug molecule to produce effect once bound
