What common purpose do isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol have
they're all antitubercular drugs
What common purpose do iron and folic acid have
anemia in pregnancy
digoxin antibody use
for digoxin toxicity
fomepizole use
for methyl alcohol poisoning
What is pharmacology?
The science that deals with the effects of drugs on living systems.
How does the WHO define a drug?
Any substance used to modify or explore physiological systems or pathological states.
What does pharmacokinetics refer to?
The movement of the drug within the body, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
What is pharmacodynamics?
The study of drugs, their mechanism of action, pharmacological actions, and adverse effects.
What does pharmacy focus on?
Preparation, preservation, standardization, compounding, and proper utilization of drugs.
What is the focus of therapeutics?
The treatment of diseases.