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General Pharmacology Notes
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What's Included (10 Sections)
| # | Section | Key Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definitions & Drug Nomenclature | Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Essential medicines, Orphan drugs, OTC vs Prescription, Chemical/Generic/Brand names |
| 2 | Sources of Drug Information | IP, BP, EP, USP, PDR, Formulary |
| 3 | Routes of Administration | Enteral (oral, sublingual, rectal), Parenteral (ID, SC, IM, IV, intrathecal), Inhalation, Topical - with Adv/Disadv tables |
| 4 | Pharmacokinetics (ADME) | Membrane transport, Absorption factors, Bioavailability, Vd, Protein binding, BBB, Phase I/II metabolism, CYP450 (inducers + inhibitors), Excretion + ion trapping, t½, Loading/Maintenance dose, Zero vs First-order kinetics |
| 5 | Pharmacodynamics | Mechanisms of action, Receptor families (4 types), Agonist/Antagonist/Partial agonist/Inverse agonist, Competitive vs Non-competitive antagonism, ED50/LD50/TI, Potency vs Efficacy |
| 6 | Factors Modifying Drug Action | Drug factors, Age (Grey baby, elderly), Sex, Genetics (G6PD, slow acetylators), Tolerance, Tachyphylaxis, Placebo, Paediatric dose formulae |
| 7 | Drug Interactions | Pharmaceutical, Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic; Synergism, Potentiation, Antagonism; 10 clinical interaction pairs |
| 8 | ADRs & Rational Prescribing | Type A vs B ADRs; Side/secondary/toxic/allergic/idiosyncratic effects; Teratogenicity; Irrational prescribing hazards |
| 9 | Treatment of Poisoning | General principles (ABC, activated charcoal, ion trapping); Specific antidotes table (17 poisons) |
| 10 | New Drug Development | Preclinical toxicity studies; Clinical Trials Phases I–IV; IND/NDA/DCGI; Pharmacoeconomics |
- Exam tips (highlighted in amber) appear throughout
- Mnemonics for enzyme inducers/inhibitors, 1st-pass drugs, teratogens
- Quick Revision table at the end with 20 high-yield facts
Make a notes on pharmacodynamics based on the following pointers in exam oriented and easy notes form the given source. Pharmacokinetics. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion of Drugs (ADME): Physicochemical Properties of the Drug Route of Administration Gastrointestinal Factors: Drug Formulation Blood Flow to Tissue Plasma Protein Binding Tissue Binding Special Barriers Site of Metabolism: Phase I Reactions: Phase II Reactions First-Pass Metabolism Enzyme Induction/Inhibition: Genetic Polymorphisms: Hepatic (bile): Factors Affecting Absorption: Drug-Related Factors Solubility: Ionization: Molecular Size: Formulation: Chemical Stability: Route of Administration Gastrointestinal (GI) Factors pH: Gastric Emptying: Presence of Food: Drug Transport Mechanisms: Physicochemical Properties: Blood Flow to Tissues: Plasma Protein Binding: Tissue Binding: Special Barriers: Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB): Placental Barrier: Site of Metabolism: Phase I (Functionalization Reactions): Phase II (Conjugation Reactions): Factors Affecting Metabolism Enzyme Activity: Induction: Inhibition: Genetic Variability: First-Pass Metabolism: Age: Factors Affecting Excretion Route of Excretion: Renal Excretion (Primary): Glomerular Filtration: Tubular Secretion: Tubular Reabsorption: Biliary Excretion: Other Routes: Drug Properties: Renal Function: Hepatic Function: Age: Gender: Genetic Variations: Disease States: Lifestyle Factors: Patient-Related Factors Drug-Drug Interactions:
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