Kinetics and Dynamics 101 Flashcards
Define pharmacodynamics
drug mechanism of action`
Name 3 qualitative and 3 quantitative aspects of pharmacodynamics
Qual: receptors, enzymes, selectivity
Quan: dose-response, efficacy, potency
What is a drug isomer
same drug turned over (R & S)
Where are most receptors found?
external receptors on the cell membrane
Is a drug more potent when bound to what type of receptors? give example
internal receptor, steroids
What occurs in down regulation?
decreased number of receptors due to an increased exposure as in drug tolerance and tachyphylaxis
What occurs in up regulation?
increased number of receptors due to a decreased exposure as in super-sensitization
agonist vs antagonist
agonist stimulates the receptor
antagonist blocks the receptor
are the majority of drugs reversible or irreversible? one example of minority
reversible
proton pump inhibitors
___ and ___ can effect ADME
age and disease state
movement across cell membranes can be ____ or ____
active or passive
What is lipophilic?
unionized = uncharged = lipid soluble
acid / acid or base base
___ and ____ are lipids
placenta and BBB
What is hydrophilic?
ionized = charged = water soluble
what is enteral, parenteral, pr, transdermal, inhalational
oral IV per rectum patches (LIPOPHILIC) HYDROPHILIC (want to stay in lungs)
Pseudophed is a _________
alpha agonist
Where is an acidic drug absorbed
stomach (lipid membrane, acidic)
Where is a basic drug absorbed?
duodenum (basic)
If you have an acidic drug and want to increase the urination what do you do?
alkalinize the kidney