PS268 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Bloodborne, Semipermeable Membrane, Pharmacodynamics
Document Summary
Sources and names of drugs: most drugs come from plants or derived from plant substances, names of drugs. Chemical name: name that specifies a complete chemical description of a drug. Generic name: name that specifies a particular chemical but not a particular brand ibuprofen. Brand name: name that specifies a particular formulation and manufacturer of a drug. Categories of drugs: psychoactive /psychotropic drug has effects on brain that results in temporary changes in thought processes, mood and behaviour. Withdrawal symptoms include : diarrhea, cramps, chills and profuse sweating: psychotherapeutic drugs used for control of mental health problems. Antidepressants help people recover from seriously depressed mood states. Lithium used to control manic episodes and prevent mood swings in bipolars. Drug action interaction of drug with receptors. Drug effects resulting behavioural, cognitive and emotional changes produced following drug action: drug effects. Drugs can"t have an effect until it is taken.
