Pharmacology and Drug Administration

A compilation of key terms and definitions related to pharmacology, drug administration, and the effects of drugs on humans.

Pharmacology

The scientific study of drugs and their effects on living organisms.

Pharmacokinetics

The process of how a drug moves through the body.

Depot Binding

The binding of a drug to inactive sites like plasma proteins, muscles, and fats, affecting drug availability and duration.

Metabolism

The process by which the body breaks down drugs, primarily occurring in the liver.

Active metabolites

Byproducts of metabolism which remain active and can continue to exert effects on the body.

Pro Drugs

Drugs that are administered in an inactive form and are metabolized into an active form in the body.

Blood Brain Barrier

A protective barrier that limits substances from entering the brain from the bloodstream.

CNS Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels in the central nervous system that help remove potentially toxic protein waste and biological debris.

Teratogens

Agents that can induce developmental abnormalities in a fetus.

Injection Methods

Various methods of drug administration including intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SC) injections.