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Pharmacodynamics BSCI 493 March 2008
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Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or microorganisms within or on the body
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Effects on the Body 4 Main Drug Actions: Depressing Stimulating
Destroying Cells Replacing Cells
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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
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Terms to Remember Therapeutic effects Site of action Mode of action
Mechanism of action
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