Med biochem exam 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

RELIMS 1ST LESSON: PHARMACOLOGY IN PT Penicillin - take 48 hrs for fever to dissipate PHARMACOLOGY • The study of the science of drugs • Greek word “pharmakon” = drugs • The study of substances that interact with living system through chemical process by binding to a regulatory molecules that may activate or inhibit normal body process • Science based upon understanding of organic chemistry, biochem, physio, patho & microbiology • NSAIDS - RA, OA (pain killer) - nephrotox...