Pharmacology Flashcards

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What is pharmacodynamics?

A

How the drug affects the body

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What is pharmacokinetics?

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How the body affects the drug
Describes the disposition of a compound within an organism
ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion)

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3
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Different categories of drug targets

A

Receptors
Enzymes
Transporters
Ion Channels

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4
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What is a receptor?

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A component of a cell that interacts with a specific ligand and initiates

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