Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
What is pharmacodynamics?
A
How the drug affects the body
2
Q
What is pharmacokinetics?
A
How the body affects the drug
Describes the disposition of a compound within an organism
ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion)
3
Q
Different categories of drug targets
A
Receptors
Enzymes
Transporters
Ion Channels
4
Q
What is a receptor?
A
A component of a cell that interacts with a specific ligand and initiates