Exam (elaborations) .M22058 Course Code: 2410213
From the Greek pharmakon (drug), and legein (to speak or discuss) Broadly defined as the study of how chemical agents affect living processes. e.g Hormones, Neurotransmitters and drugs What is Pharmacology Pharmacology studies the effects of drugs and how they exert their effects. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or Aspirin can reduce inflammation, , pain and fever It inhibit the action of a human cell membrane enzyme known as cyclooxygenase Penicillin cures certain bacterial infections disrupt the synthesis of cell walls in susceptible bacterial strains by inhibiting a key enzyme. Pharmacology is the science that deals with the drugs regarding clasification, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, side effects and therapeutic uses. Pharmacokinetics are studies of the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs.(ADME) (what the body does to a drug?) Pharmacodynamics Are studies of - Mechanisms of drug action. - Pharmacological effects of drugs. (what the drug does to the body
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