pharmacodynamics

Noun

Meaning

That branch of pharmacology which considers the mode of action, and the effects, of medicines.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pharmaceutics pharmacology pharma therapeutics pharmacokinetics remedies Pharmaceuticals pharmacogenomics drugs medicines pharmacotherapy pharmacokinetic pharmacotherapeutics medications prescriptions
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pharmacokinetics

Examples

Nonbenzodiazepines pharmacodynamics are almost entirely the same as benzodiazepine drugs and therefore employ similar benefits, side-effects, and risks. Source: Internet

Pharmacokinetics describes the effect of the body on the chemical (e.g. half-life and volume of distribution ), and pharmacodynamics describes the chemical's effect on the body (desired or toxic ). Source: Internet

Extrapolating in pharmacology In pharmacology, IVIVE can be used to approximate pharmacokinetics (PK) or pharmacodynamics (PD). Source: Internet

Pharmacodynamics main The successful outcome of antimicrobial therapy with antibacterial compounds depends on several factors. Source: Internet

Pharmacology Pharmacodynamics seeAlso Ethanol acts in the central nervous system primarily by binding to the GABA A receptor, increasing the effects of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (i. Source: Internet

Pharmacology Pharmacodynamics The neurotransmitter serotonin is structurally similar to psilocybin. Source: Internet

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