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Chapter 1 Pharmacokinetics I. General (Fig. 1-1) A. Pharmacokinetics is the fate of drugs within the body. B. It involves drug: 1. Absorption 2. Distribution 3. Metabolism 4. Excretion 1-1…
Chapter 23 Drugs Used in the Treatment of Hypothalamic, Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Disorders I. General Considerations A. Overview 1. A hormone is a substance secreted by one tissue or…
Chapter 2 Pharmacodynamics I. Definitions A. Pharmacodynamics • Involves the biochemical and physiologic effects of drugs on the body. B. Receptor • A macromolecule to which a drug binds to…
Chapter 27 Antimicrobial Drugs I. General Considerations A. Keys to successful antimicrobial therapy 1. Selective toxicity • Destroy pathogenic microorganisms with minimal adverse effects to host Antimicrobial therapy is an…
Chapter 21 Drugs Used in the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Disorders I. Peptic Disorders A. Pathology; diseases include 1. Ulcers of the stomach, esophagus, and duodenum Helicobacter pylori often responsible for…
Chapter 16 Drugs Used in the Treatment of Coagulation Disorders I. General Considerations A. Clot formation at the tissue level results from complex interactions (Fig. 16-1). 1. Enzymatic pathway for…
Chapter 28 Other Anti-Infective Drugs I. Antimycobacterial Drugs (Box 28-1) • The management of tuberculosis is summarized in Table 28-1. BOX 28-1 Antimycobacterial Drugs Dapsone (leprosy) Ethambutol Isoniazid Pyrazinamide Rifabutin…
Chapter 14 Other Cardiovascular Drugs I. General Considerations A. Goal of antianginal therapy • Decrease oxygen demand of myocardial tissue or increase oxygen supply (Fig. 14-1). 14-1 Effects of nitrates,…
