Principles Of Pharmacology Flashcards
It is the study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes
Pharmacology
A branch of pharmacology that deals with study of the undesirable effects of chemicals in the body
Toxicology
Refers tothe action of the body on the drug
Pharmacokinetics
Agents that brings change in biologic function through its chemical actions
Drugs
Processes under pharmacokinetics
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
It is the exact chemical makeup of the drug
Chemical name
Also called the “legend drugs”
Prescription drugs
These drugs are also referred to as over the counter drug
Nonprescription drug
Give examples of the following sources:
Minerals
Plant products
Animals
Microorganism
Magnesium sulfate
Digitalis, morphine, and codeine
Thyroid extracts, heparin, and insulin
Penicillin
Example of synthetic drugs
Corticosteroids, sulfonamide, and aspirin
The drug must have the following to bimd with a receptor
Appropriate size, electrical charge, and shape and atomic composition
Drugs that are solid in room temperature
Aspirin
Atropeine
Drugs that are liquid in room temperature
Nicotine
Ethanol
The lower limit of molecular weight determines the
Specificity of action
The upper limit in molecular weight determines the
Movement of drug within the body
