Principles of Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
Define a drug
A
The active ingredient of a medicine
Any substance which interacts with a biological system and changes it
2
Q
Define pharmacology
A
The study of the mechanism of drug action
3
Q
What are the three names one drug will have?
A
Chemical name
Generic name
Trade name
4
Q
Which drugs produce their effects by their physicochemical properties?
A
Antacids
Laxatives
Alcohol
General anaesthetics
5
Q
What are the consequences of using physicochemical drugs?
A
Require high concentrations
Non-specific effects
6
Q
What is potency?
A
The degree of the effect of the drug in relation to its concentration
Drugs with high effect at low concentrations are said to be potent
7
Q
How may drugs be specific?
A
Biologically
Chemically
