Pharmacodynamics

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Decks in this class (21)

General Principles of Drug Action
What is a drug,
What is the meaning of pharmacody...,
What is the meaning of pharmacoki...
16  cards
Receptors as drug targets I
What is competitive antagonism,
What happens in irreversible comp...,
What does efficacy mean
11  cards
Receptors as drug targets II
0  cards
Transporters and Exchangers (as drug targets)
0  cards
Biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy
What are biopharmaceuticals,
What is a first generation biopha...,
What is a second generation bioph...
18  cards
Ion Channels I
What are ion channels,
What is used to describe the cell...,
What does the plasma membrane con...
19  cards
Ion Channels II
Explain the neuronal action poten...,
What is the difference between th...,
Where are voltage gated sodium ch...
25  cards
Ion Channels III
Why do ion channels not work,
Give an example of a disorder whe...,
How do local anaesthetics work
21  cards
Enzymes as Drug Targets
What happens when an enzyme is used,
What are the 4 catalytic strategies,
What is needed for the energy to ...
44  cards
Introduction to Antibiotics
0  cards
Corticosteroids
What are corticosteroids,
What are the main corticosteroids,
What 2 categories of corticostero...
31  cards
Cyclo - oxygenase Inhibitors
What are nsaids,
What are the 3 major therapeutic ...,
What pathway does nsaids inhibit ...
21  cards
Inflammatory Arthritis
What is a rheumatoid factor,
What substance levels increases d...,
What does esr measure
56  cards
Antihistamines and Leukotrienes Antagonists
0  cards
Drug Induced Hypersensitivity Responses
0  cards
Calcium Channel Blockers
What are calcium channels,
Why are l type long lasting calci...,
What are the 3 functions of l typ...
19  cards
Beta Blockers (B - Adrenergic Receptor)
0  cards
ACE Inhibitors and ARB's
What are ace inhibitors used to t...,
How is raas regulated,
What are the 3 main hormones invo...
44  cards
Statins and Lipid Lowering Drugs I
What is atheroma,
What are the stages of atheroma f...,
What are the risk factors for ath...
39  cards
Statins and Lipid Lowering Drugs II
What is the primary prevention fo...,
What is the secondary prevention ...,
What is the purpose of lipid modi...
16  cards
Heparin
Where is heparin found in the bod...,
What is the charge of a heparin m...,
By how much does heparin increase...
48  cards

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