Pharmacodynamics Basics
What is Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacodynamics is a branch of pharmacology dealing with the reactions between drugs and living systems or simply pharmacodynamics describes the body’s response to a given drug.
Basic Pharmacodynamics Questions
Does drug work?
How well does it work?
How does it work?
How long do I need to give the drug for?
Are there any downsides to giving the drug?
What pharmacodynamics studies: pharmacologic effect - dose response, receptor activation (efficacy/toxicity).
Sources
Emma Meagher, MD. Fundamentals of Pharmacology. Coursera
Pharmacodynamics is a branch of pharmacology dealing with the reactions between drugs and living systems or simply pharmacodynamics describes the body’s response to a given drug.
Basic Pharmacodynamics Questions
Does drug work?
How well does it work?
How does it work?
How long do I need to give the drug for?
Are there any downsides to giving the drug?
What pharmacodynamics studies: pharmacologic effect - dose response, receptor activation (efficacy/toxicity).
Sources
Emma Meagher, MD. Fundamentals of Pharmacology. Coursera