Topics in Pharmacology Flashcards
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PHARMACEUTICS
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The study of how the form of the drug affects how the drug acts on the body
Topics: Drug forms (pill, injections, etc.)
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PHARMOCOKINETICS
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The study of what the body does to the drug
Topics: Absorption, Distribution, metabolism, excretion
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PHARMOCODYNAMICS
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The study of what the drug does to the body
Topics: Mechanism of action, physical effects
4
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PHARMOCOTHERAPEUTICS
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The study of the treatment of pathological conditions using drugs
Topics: Therapeutic effects (beneficial)
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PHARMOCOGNOSY
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The study of natural and synthetic drug sources
Topics: drug origin, drug history, physical and chemical properties
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TOXICOLOGY
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The study of poisons and unwanted responses to chemical (including drugs)
Topics: Toxicity harmful effects
