Pharmacology

Pharmacology is the branch of medicine and biology that focuses on the study of drugs and their effects on living organisms. It encompasses a wide range of scientific disciplines and areas of research, including:

  • Drug Composition and Properties: Understanding the chemical structure and properties of drugs.
  • Drug Interactions: Studying how drugs interact with biological systems and other substances.
  • Mechanisms of Action: Investigating how drugs exert their effects at the molecular, cellular, and systemic levels.
  • Therapeutic Uses: Identifying the clinical applications and benefits of drugs in treating various diseases and conditions.
  • Side Effects and Toxicology: Examining the adverse effects and potential toxicity of drugs.
  • Pharmacokinetics: Analyzing how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.
  • Pharmacodynamics: Understanding the physiological and biochemical effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
  • Drug Development and Regulation: Exploring the process of discovering, developing, testing, and regulating new drugs.
     

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