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Principles of Drug Action Drug - Chemical agent affecting living processes, derived from 'drogue' referring to dried herbs. Pharmacokinetics - Body's processing of a drug within the system. Pharmacodynamics - Effects of a drug on the body, including physiological effects and mechanisms of action. Toxicology - Study of adverse effects of drugs and environmental substances. Therapeutics - Use of drugs in disease prevention and treatment, requiring understanding of normal and diseased...