Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Define Pharmacodynamics
A
The mechanism of action of a drug in the body
2
Q
Define Pharmacokinetics
A
The mechanism by which the drug moves around the body and is broken down and excreted
3
Q
What are the 2 types of acetylcholine receptor?
A
Nicotinic and Muscarinic
4
Q
What type of muscles does each AC receptor target?
A
NIcotinic = Voluntary muscle Muscarinic = Smooth muscle
5
Q
Nicotinic AC repectors are what kind of receptor?
A
Ion channel receptors
6
Q
Muscarinic AC receptors are what kind of receptor?
A
GPCRs
7
Q
Which ions travel through Nicotinic AC receptors?
A
Na+, Ca2+, K+
8
Q
What antagonises Nicotinic receptors?
A
Tubocuarine and Atracurium
9
Q
What antagonises Muscarinic receptors?
A
Atropine
10
Q
Statins prevent the formation of which molecule? and How?
A
Cholesterol by binding to the enzyme responsible for its synthesis
