Pharmacology for Dentistry

Pharmacodynamics Pharmacodynamics (Gr. Pharmacon: drug; dynamic: power): In short, it covers all the aspects relating to ‘what the drug does to the body’. It is the study of drugs— their mechanism of action, pharmacological actions and adverse effects. Types Of Drug Action Stimulation: Some drugs act by increasing the activity of specific organs/systems, for example, … [Read more...] about Introduction To Pharmacodynamics Notes

Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics is derived from two words: Pharmacon meaning drug and kinesis meaning movement. In short, it is ‘what the body does to the drug’. It includes absorption (A), distribution (D), metabolism (M) and excretion (E) of a drug. All these processes involve the movement of the drug molecule through various biological membranes. All biological … [Read more...] about Introduction to Pharmacokinetics Notes

General Considerations Read And Learn More: Pharmacology for Dentistry Notes Classification Of Antimicrobial Agents Resistance To Antimicrobial Agents It is said to occur when the microorganism does not respond to the antimicrobial agent which would normally kill or inhibit its growth. The resistance may be natural or acquired. Natural resistance is … [Read more...] about Chemotherapy Pharmacology for Dentistry Notes

Chelating Agents Chelating agents combine with metallic ions and form ring structures that are water-soluble complexes and are rapidly excreted from the body. These agents are used in heavy metal poisoning. Various chelating agents are as follows: Dimercaprol (British anti-Lewisite [BAL]) Disodium edetate (Na2EDTA) Calcium disodium edetate (CaNa2EDTA) … [Read more...] about Miscellaneous Drugs Notes