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
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
Terms to Remember Therapeutic effects Site of action Mode of action Mechanism of action