Pharmacology I

Absorption of Drugs

Absorption of Drugs refers to the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from its site of administration. Factors…

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Allergy (Drug Hypersensitivity)

Allergy (Drug Hypersensitivity) is an abnormal immune reaction to a drug, causing effects like rash, swelling, or anaphylaxis. Definition of…

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Distribution of Drugs

Distribution is the reversible transfer of a drug from the bloodstream to various tissues and organs. Once absorbed, drugs distribute…

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Metabolism (Biotransformation) of Drugs

Metabolism of drugs involves enzymatic conversion into active or inactive metabolites for easier elimination. Definition to Metabolism of drugs: It…

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Enzyme Induction and Inhibition

Enzyme induction and inhibition alter drug metabolism, affecting drug activity, duration, and interactions. Enzyme Induction: Certain drugs increase the activity…

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Excretion of Drugs

Excretion of drugs is the process of eliminating drugs and metabolites mainly via kidneys, bile, or lungs. Excretion of Drugs…

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Kinetics of Drug Elimination

Kinetics of drug elimination explains how drugs are removed from the body, following zero or first-order processes. Drug elimination kinetics…

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Idiosyncrasy

Idiosyncrasy in pharmacology refers to an unusual and unpredictable drug reaction that is not dose-dependent and often genetically determined. Such…

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Tolerance

Definition of Tolerance: It is a condition where increasing doses of a drug are required to produce the same effect…

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Addiction

This article explains about the Addiction is a chronic disorder marked by compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences. Definition: Addiction…

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