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In this lecture Professor Zach Murphy will be presenting on Pharmacodynamics. We hope you enjoy this lecture and be sure to support us below!
Table of Contents:
0:00 Lab
0:07 Pharmacodynamics Introduction
0:38 Types of Drug-Receptor Interactions
29:03 Dose-Response Relationship
42:08 Therapeutic Index
48:57 Intrinsic Activity (Agonists vs. Antagonists)
1:10:08 Pharmacodynamics Practice Problems
1:28:21 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE!
Pharmacology Source:
Whalen, Karen. Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology (Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Series). Wolters Kluwer Health. Kindle Edition.
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Pharmacodynamics is a branch of pharmacology that deals with the study of the effects of drugs on the body. It involves understanding how drugs interact with the body’s physiological processes, how they are absorbed, metabolized and eliminated, and how they produce therapeutic or adverse effects.
The term pharmacodynamics can be broken down into two parts – pharmacology and dynamics. Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects on the body, while dynamics refer to the study of the actions and mechanisms of drugs.
Pharmacodynamics plays a crucial role in drug development, as it helps researchers better understand the therapeutic potential of drugs and their potential side effects. Through studying pharmacodynamics, researchers can determine the optimal dosage, timing, and administration of a drug to produce the desired therapeutic response.
Pharmacodynamics also helps healthcare professionals to understand how drugs interact with the body, and to make informed decisions about the best course of treatment for their patients. By understanding the mechanisms of drugs, healthcare professionals can identify potential drug interactions and adverse effects, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
In summary, pharmacodynamics is a critical area of study in pharmacology, which helps researchers and healthcare professionals to better understand the effects of drugs on the body. By studying pharmacodynamics, researchers can develop safer and more effective drugs, and healthcare professionals can provide better care to their patients.
