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UNIT-I
Introduction to Basic Principles of Pharmacology
By: Muhammad Aurangzeb
Lecturer-INS/KMU
Objectives
At the end of this lectures the students will be able to:
•Describe basic terminologies used in pharmacology such as efficacy, potency, therapeutic index, drug induced toxicity and adverse effects.•Describe the basic pharmacokinetic principles such as absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs.•Describe pharmacodynamics such as agonist, antagonist and drug receptor interaction
Introduction To Pharmacology
DEFINITION: Pharmacology is the science that
deals with the study of drugs and their interaction with the living systems.The word Pharmacology is derived from Greek – pharmacon means drug and logos means study.
Scope Of Pharmacology
• The scope of Pharmacology is rapidly expanding and Provides the rational bases for therapeutic Use of drug.•On the basis of study of drug it is divided into two branches .
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