FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Pharmacodynamics
药效学
Study of what a medicine does to the body.
Study this concept in context
80 · Medicines: action, dose, metabolism and interactions
Medicine effects depend on entry into the body, distribution, biological targets, and clearance. These relationships explain safe use more effectively than memorizing names alone.
Sources
- MSD Manual: Drug Action
- MSD Manual: Drug Metabolism
- FDA: Drug Interactions
- MSD Manual: Drug Elimination
- FDA: Finding and Learning about Side Effects
- MSD Manual: Drug Absorption
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