Pharm Chap 1

Pharmokinetics (2)
- study of action of drugs within the body
- how the body deals with drug-absorbtion, distribution and elimination
phamocodynamics (1)

what the drug does to the body (MOA)
pharmacy

preperation and dispensing of meds
schedule I
- highest potentional for abuse
- LSD, Heroin and Marijuana
Schedule II

Morphine, fentanyl, methamphetamine
Schedule III
- codeine
- steroids
- barbituates
- amphetamines
Scheldule IV
- anxiety drugs
- barbituates
- depressents
- stimulants
Schedule V
- lowest potential for abuse
- opiods in cough and antidiarrheal meds
Dose-response curve

provides info of dosage range effectiveness and peak response
median effective dose
- ED₅₀
- _{50% of pop. responds to drug in a specified manner}
median toxic dose
- TD₅₀
- 50% of pop. have an adverse effect
Median Lethal Dose
- LD₅₀
- death in 50% of animals during preclinical trials

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Pharm Chap 1

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Intro to Pharmacology

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