Pharmacology

Overview Enzymes Kinetics Enzyme kinetics is the study of the rates of enzymatic reactions

Snapshot Introduction Organophosphate poisoning refers to the toxic effects caused by exposure to organophosphate

Overview Dosage calculations are an essential skill in healthcare professions, as they involve determining

Overview – Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics is the study of how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized,

Muscarinic Antagonists Drug Organ System Application and Comments Atropine, homatropine, tropicamide Eye and Cardiac

Overview Cholinomimetic agents, also known as cholinergic agonists, are a class of drugs that

Overview Receptor GPCR Class Locations and Major Functions  Adrenoceptor: Sympathetic System α1 q GI

β-Blocker Selectivity (Beta-Blockers) Drug Effect Clinical Applications Toxicity Nonselective β-Antagonists (β1 = β2) Propranolol, nadolol,timolol Lowers

Overview Medication Reactions Reaction Causal Agent Cardiovascular Atropine-like side effects TCAs Coronary vasospasm CocaineSumatriptan

Direct Sympathomimetics Drug Receptor Selectivity Clinical Applications Epinephrine β  > α    • Anaphylaxis • Cardiac

Overview (Poisons and Treatments) Treatment Poison(s) Notes Deferoxamine   Iron Used for aluminum poisoning in