pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
what do excipients do?
A
enhance secretion and absorption
2
Q
glucocorticoids
what do they signal via?
what do they cause dissociation of?
what do they bind to within the nucleus?
A
nuclear receptors
heat shock proteins
GRE
3
Q
what type of drugs can be given by subcutaneous route
A
protein drugs - insulin
oil based drugs - steroids
certain contraceptive and antipsychotic drugs
4
Q
transdermal drug delivery
- adhesive patch
most suitable for drugs that are????
A
low mol weight
moderately lipophilic
potent
of relatively short half life
5
Q
iontophoresis
A
low voltage pulses to the skin over prolonged time
