Pharmodynamics Flashcards
1
Q
What is Pharmodynamics?
A
how drugs work by binding with target receptors on cells
2
Q
Receptor Agonist?
A
- drug binds with receptor, causing effects in the cell
- has same effects as the body’s own neurotransmitter that binds with the cell
3
Q
Receptor Antagonist?
A
- drug binds with receptor but prevents there being any effect in the cell
- blocker, it blocks drugs
4
Q
Receptor up-regulation?
A
chronic absence of antagonist (doesnt get enough of drug)
5
Q
Receptor down-regulation?
A
chronic excess of agonist (overstimulated with drug)
