Pharm
Absorption
Bioavailability
Distribution
Metabolism
Elimination
First-pass effect
Half-life
Clearance
Volume of distribution
Steady state
Loading dose
Maintenance dose
Therapeutic index
Agonist
Antagonist
Partial agonist
Competitive inhibition
Non-competitive inhibition
Efficacy
Potency
Affinity
Tachyphylaxis
Tolerance
Dependence
Addiction
Bioequivalence
Therapeutic window
Pharmacogenomics
Onset of action
Duration of action
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Drug Classes & Mechanisms
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers)
Calcium channel blockers
Diuretics
NSAIDs
Opioids
Antidepressants
SSRIs
SNRIs
TCAs
MAO inhibitors
Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
Barbiturates
Stimulants
Antiepileptics
Antihistamines
Corticosteroids
Antacids
PPIs
H2 blockers
Insulin
Sulfonylureas
Metformin
DPP-4 inhibitors
GLP-1 agonists
SGLT2 inhibitors
Statins
Fibrates
Niacin
Bile acid sequestrants
Antiplatelets
Anticoagulants
Heparin
Warfarin
DOACs
Thrombolytics
Antibiotics
Penicillins
Cephalosporins
Carbapenems
Macrolides
Tetracyclines
Aminoglycosides
Fluoroquinolones
Sulfonamides
Clindamycin
Vancomycin
Antivirals
Antifungals
Antiparasitics
Chemotherapy
Monoclonal antibodies
Immunosuppressants
Vaccines
Antitoxins
Anticholinergics
Cholinomimetics
Sympathomimetics
Parasympatholytics
Local anesthetics
General anesthetics
Muscle relaxants
Neuromuscular blockers
Serotonin agonists
Dopamine agonists
Histamine antagonists
GABA agonists
NMDA antagonists
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Receptors & Enzymes
Alpha receptors (α1, α2)
Beta receptors (β1, β2)
Dopamine receptors (D1-D5)
Serotonin receptors (5-HT1-7)
Muscarinic receptors (M1-M5)
Nicotinic receptors
GABA receptors (A, B)
NMDA receptors
Opioid receptors (μ, κ, δ)
Histamine receptors (H1, H2)
Adrenergic receptors
Enzyme inhibitors
Cytochrome P450
MAO (Monoamine oxidase)
COMT (Catechol-O-methyltransferase)
Acetylcholinesterase
COX-1 / COX-2
Na+/K+ ATPase
Carbonic anhydrase
Renin
ACE
DPP-4
HMG-CoA reductase
DNA gyrase
Topoisomerase
Reverse transcriptase
Integrase
Protease
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Side Effects & Interactions
Hepatotoxicity
Nephrotoxicity
Ototoxicity
QT prolongation
Serotonin syndrome
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Anaphylaxis
Idiosyncratic reaction
Drug allergy
Drug tolerance
Cross-reactivity
Drug-drug interaction
Drug-food interaction
Teratogenicity
Carcinogenicity
Photosensitivity
Orthostatic hypotension
Anticholinergic effects
CYP450 inhibition
CYP450 induction
Black box warning
Withdrawal
Overdose
Toxicity
Poisoning
Antidote
Chelation
Reversal agent
Narrow therapeutic index
Flushing
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Legal, Regulatory, and Miscellaneous
Generic drug
Brand name drug
Schedule I–V drugs
Controlled substance
OTC (Over-the-counter)
Prescription drug
Clinical trial phases
FDA approval
Compassionate use
Off-label use