Pharmacy Terminology

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The process where more receptors are produced in order to increase the metabolism of a toxin or drug
Upregulation
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When a high concentration of an available drug will cause cells to reduce the number of available receptors by endocytosis
Downregulation
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Is the process in which drugs are transformed in order to change their pharmacological activity
Metabolism
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The amount of drug which is available for its intended purpose in the tissues after absorption from the site of administration has occurred.
Bioavailability
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Removal of drugs from the body via kidneys or liver
Drug excretion
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measures the likelihood of it successfully completing its purpose as opposed to the drug having toxic effects.
Theraputic index
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A drug acts on a receptor and combines with it to produce its effect
Agonist
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A drug that binds to a receptor and prevent s activation of receptors
Antagonist
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When a high concentration of an available drug will cause cells to reduce the number of available receptors by endocytosis

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Downregulation

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Is the process in which drugs are transformed in order to change their pharmacological activity

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The amount of drug which is available for its intended purpose in the tissues after absorption from the site of administration has occurred.

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Removal of drugs from the body via kidneys or liver

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