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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics. BSCI 493 March 2008. Pharmacodynamics:. The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or microorganisms within or on the body. Effects on the Body. 4 Main Drug Actions: Depressing Stimulating Destroying Cells Replacing Cells.

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Pharmacodynamics

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  1. Pharmacodynamics BSCI 493 March 2008

  2. Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or microorganisms within or on the body

  3. Effects on the Body 4 Main Drug Actions: • Depressing • Stimulating • Destroying Cells • Replacing Cells

  4. Desired Activity • Cellular membrane disruption • Chemical reaction • Interaction with enzyme proteins • Interaction with structural proteins • Interactions with carrier proteins • Interaction with ion channels • Ligand binding to receptors • Hormone receptors • Neuromodular receptors • Neurotransmitter receptors

  5. Terms to Remember • Therapeutic effects • Site of action • Mode of action • Mechanism of action

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