Pharmocology Flashcards by jess fellows | Brainscape

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What is the chemotherapy index?

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maximum dose tolerated by a host coupled to minimum curative dose

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What are the mechanisums of parasite drug selectivity?

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uptake or secreation
detoxification (host can parasite cant)
activation of drug
importance of drug target
binding to drug target
unique drug target

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wHAT ARE THE KEY ISSUES WITH ANTI-PARASITIC AGENTS?

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RE-INFECTION IN ENDEMIC AREAS
EXPENSIVVE
side effects
environmental residue
-resistance

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