Classification of Drugs in Chemistry
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How can drugs be classified on the basis of pharmacological effect?

  • By their action on a particular biochemical process
  • By their effect on killing or arresting the growth of microorganisms
  • By their chemical structure
  • By providing a range of drugs available for the treatment of a specific problem (correct)
  • What do antihistamines do in relation to histamines?

  • Inhibit the action of histamines (correct)
  • Stimulate the action of histamines
  • Have no effect on the action of histamines
  • Neutralize the chemical structure of histamines
  • How are drugs classified based on molecular targets?

  • By their effect on killing or arresting the growth of microorganisms
  • By their action on a particular biochemical process
  • By having common structural features and mechanisms of action on targets (correct)
  • By providing a range of drugs available for the treatment of a specific problem
  • What is the role of proteins called in the body?

    <p>Enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis of classification for drugs based on drug action?

    <p>Their influence on a particular biochemical process</p> Signup and view all the answers

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