PSYCH 2GG3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Nocebo, Semisynthesis, Etorphine
22 Jun 2017
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Psychopharmacology: use of meds and interaction of those with the brain. The science of drug actions: binding: whether a particular drug binds to a specific receptor on a cell. Usually binded to a neuron: half-life: how long does this med stay in your body, polymorphic genes: poly (many) + morph (forms, used in unimorphic perspective. One gene and one neuron that(cid:495)s binded to. Amount of drug that(cid:495)s produced in body: pharmakokinetic: what body does to the drug variations exist, pharmacodynamics: what does the drug do to the body. Plasma/blood proteins: lipid-soluble drugs chemical structure allows binding it to blood and carries it through the brain. bioavailability so only for storage purposes). Includes bone and fat: membranes of oral cavity, gi tract, peritoneum, skin, muscles and lungs, binding: receptor is protein structure and binding occurs here. Inactive: excretion: intestines, kidneys, lungs, sweat glands, etc.
