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What is the main purpose of Phase II clinical studies?

  • To monitor the drug's effects post-marketing
  • To conduct pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies
  • To evaluate the drug's efficacy and determine proper dosage (correct)
  • To ensure drug tolerability and safety in large populations

Which statement accurately describes Phase III clinical trials?

  • They are characterized by controlled trials with large patient groups. (correct)
  • They consist solely of healthy volunteer participants.
  • They focus exclusively on the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug.
  • They involve investigating toxicity after initial doses.

What generally happens after a drug's patent expires?

  • The drug is immediately withdrawn from the market.
  • Other companies may produce generic versions of the drug. (correct)
  • The drug becomes more expensive due to licensing fees.
  • The pharmaceutical company loses all rights to the drug.

What characteristic defines the ideal drug, even though it is rarely found in practice?

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In which phase of clinical studies is the drug's tolerability assessed using healthy volunteers?

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Which of the following best represents the emphasis of clinical pharmacology?

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What is the primary goal of pharmacodynamics studies during preclinical research?

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During which phase of drug development would legal authorization to market the drug be obtained?

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What characterizes the discovery stage of drug development?

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Which of the following components is NOT a focus of clinical pharmacology?

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What is the primary focus of pharmacokinetics studies in drug development?

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How long does the discovery phase of drug development typically take?

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Which stage of drug development involves both in vitro and in vivo studies?

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What is the primary purpose of acute toxicity/single-dose testing?

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How many animal species must be tested for acute toxicity single-dose assessments?

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For repeated-dose toxicity studies, which of the following criteria is correct?

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What is the primary focus of reproductive performance studies in toxicity assessments?

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Why are carcinogenic potential studies particularly important for drugs similar to known carcinogens?

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What is an important characteristic of repeated-dose toxicity studies?

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What aspect of drug testing is least likely to be evaluated during in vitro studies?

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During which phase of clinical testing are 100-200 patients usually involved?

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What is the primary focus of rational pharmacotherapy?

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Which of the following describes empirical therapy?

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What common mistake in pharmacotherapy involves the specifics of the patient?

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What is a significant risk associated with starting treatment too early?

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Which of the following is a key component of rational pharmacotherapy?

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Which issue is most likely to cause harm due to errors in pharmacotherapy?

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What consequence can arise from prescribing unnecessarily high doses?

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What contributes to rational pharmacotherapy aside from precision in drug selection?

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What is a significant limitation of pharmacology textbooks?

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Which of the following best describes monographs in pharmacology?

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What do pharmacopoeias provide in the context of drug preparation?

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What does the ATC classification code for Diazepam, N05BA01, indicate about its therapeutic subgroup?

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Which symbol in the Yellow Registry indicates a drug with a proven strong effect on psychomotor abilities?

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Which resource has recently become the dominant source of drug information?

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What is a major purpose of drug registries?

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What type of drug regulation do drugs marked with the paragraph symbol in the Yellow Registry fall under?

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The Yugoslav Pharmacopoeia 2000 is significant for containing which specific sections?

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Why should promotional materials from pharmaceutical companies be approached with caution?

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In what way does the Yellow Registry facilitate the application of evidence-based knowledge?

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What aspect dilutes the effectiveness of pharmacology textbooks in professional settings?

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What is the primary use of electronic databases like PUBMED and MEDLINE in medical research?

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Which of these resources is specifically designed to provide legal standards for drug quality and preparation?

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What information is NOT included in the Yellow Registry?

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How are drugs classified in the Yellow Registry concerning their manufacturers?

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Flashcards

Clinical pharmacology

The study of drug actions in humans, emphasizing evidence-based use, treatment errors, adverse reactions, and economic aspects.

Drug Development Stages

Discovery, development (preclinical and clinical studies), and marketing of a new drug.

Drug Discovery

Identifying a target molecule, optimizing a substance, and selecting drug candidates based on properties.

Preclinical Studies

Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies in animals, lasting approximately 1.5 years.

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Pharmacodynamics

Drug's mechanism of action and other effects in animal studies.

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Pharmacokinetics

Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of a drug in animals (ADME).

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Drug Target

A specific molecule (receptor, enzyme, transport protein) that a drug interacts with.

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Drug Development Time

Drug discovery typically takes 2 to 5 years, preclinical studies roughly 1.5 years, and more periods are relevant for clinical trials in humans.

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Phase I Clinical Trials

Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies, tolerability and side effects in healthy volunteers. (20-100 volunteers)

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Phase II Clinical Trials

Efficacy, dosage, and toxicity in a small group of patients (100-200).

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Patent Expiration

When a pharmaceutical company's exclusive rights to manufacture and sell a drug expire, allowing other companies to produce generic versions.

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Clinical Trial Design

Trials that use controlled groups (like double-blind studies) to evaluate a drug in patients.

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Rational Pharmacotherapy

Using the right drug, for the right patient, at the right time, in the right dose, in the right way, and for an appropriate duration.

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Empirical Therapy

Starting treatment immediately, even without a final diagnosis or understanding the cause of the disease.

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Therapeutic Algorithms

Guidelines used for initiating empirical therapy.

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Drug Allergies?

A common mistake in pharmacotherapy is failing to consider the patient's specific characteristics, such as drug allergies.

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Prescribing Errors

Another common mistake in pharmacotherapy is making errors in writing, calculating, or interpreting drug information.

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Unnecessary Medication

A common problem in prescribing medications is prescribing an unnecessary medication.

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Drug Interactions

Prescribing a drug that interacts with medications already being used, food, or dietary supplements is a common problem.

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Minor Mistakes, Major Harm

Even minor mistakes in drug selection or evaluating therapeutic effects can cause irreparable harm to the patient.

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Pharmacology Textbooks

Books that cover general principles like pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug interactions, often used by medical students and doctors in training.

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Drug Monographs

Detailed essays focusing on a specific drug or group of drugs, written by experts and serving as reliable sources of information.

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Pharmacopoeias

Official publications establishing guidelines for drug preparation, testing, and quality control, legally binding and used mainly by pharmacists.

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Drug Registries

Annual publications listing all drugs registered in a specific country, providing essential information on available drugs.

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Physician Factors Affecting Drug Information Use

Physicians' passiveness, disinterest, or avoidance of discussing drug information due to fear of contradicting other experts or guilt.

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Outdated Drug Information

Drug information that is no longer accurate due to scientific advancements, new research, or changes in clinical practice.

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Limited Drug Information in Textbooks

Textbooks may provide insufficient detail due to space constraints, leading to a lack of comprehensive information on certain drugs.

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Drug Information Currency

The importance of using up-to-date drug information, considering that scientific knowledge and clinical practice are constantly evolving.

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LD50

The lethal dose (LD50) is the amount of a drug that causes death in 50% of the tested animals.

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Acute Toxicity Testing

Acute toxicity testing involves administering a single dose of a drug and observing the effects on animals over a short period, usually 24 hours, to determine the LD50.

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Repeated-Dose Studies

Repeated-dose studies involve administering a drug at different doses for an extended period, ranging from days to months, to assess subacute, intermediate, and chronic toxicity.

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Reproductive Performance Studies

Reproductive performance studies are designed to assess the effects of a drug on reproduction in animals, including fertility, fetal development, and offspring health.

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Carcinogenic Potential Studies

Carcinogenic potential studies are conducted to determine whether a drug can cause cancer in animals.

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Why are toxicity studies important?

Toxicity studies are crucial to determine the safety of a potential drug by identifying potential side effects and hazards before it's given to humans.

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What are the characteristics of toxicity studies?

Toxicity studies are generally lengthy, involve high doses, use many animals, and are costly.

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How is the drug dosage chosen in repeated-dose studies?

The drug is administered at three doses: one at the therapeutic dose, another slightly above, and a third high dose that potentially causes death in the animals.

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Yellow Registry

A comprehensive Serbian database containing drug information, including indications, adverse reactions, dosages, and contraindications, based on manufacturer data and scientific literature.

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ATC Classification

A system for classifying drugs using a 7-character code reflecting five levels of classification, including anatomical group, therapeutic subgroup, chemical/therapeutic subgroup, and specific substance.

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Trigonics

Drugs that are classified as having a potential or proven effect on psychomotor coordination.

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Paragraphics

Drugs from the opioid group subject to specific regulations due to their addictive potential.

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Promotional Materials

Often based on scientific data but should be approached with caution and cross-referenced with unbiased sources.

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Electronic Databases

Vast online resources like PUBMED, MEDLINE, and EMBASE that allow searching for scientific and professional journals based on keywords.

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Currency and Quality

Essential considerations when evaluating scientific papers found in electronic databases.

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Evidence-Based Knowledge

Scientifically proven facts used to inform diagnosis and treatment decisions for optimal outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

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Study Notes

Clinical Pharmacology

  • Encompasses all aspects of drug action in humans
  • Focuses on evidence-based application
  • Addresses treatment errors, adverse reactions, and economic aspects (pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics)

Drug Development

  • Complex and lengthy process
  • Active substances derived from medicinal plants, microorganisms, animal tissues, and existing molecules modified
  • Discovery begins with an idea/hypothesis, followed by substance design/synthesis, preclinical (in vitro/in vivo) and clinical studies, legal authorization for marketing, and post-marketing studies
  • Involves three stages: discovery, development, and marketing

Discovery

  • Selecting a drug action target (receptors, enzymes, transport proteins)
  • Identifying and optimizing the key substance
  • Pharmacological profiling of candidates based on various properties
  • Typically takes 2-5 years

Development

  • Includes preclinical and clinical studies
  • Preclinical studies (1.5 years avg.): pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics research, experimental animals and tissue culture studies. Also include toxicological studies.
  • Clinical Studies (5-7 years): 4 phases evaluating efficacy, side effects, and risks in healthy volunteers and patients

Phase I Studies

  • Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic studies
  • Drug tolerability and side effects evaluated in healthy volunteers (20-100)

Phase II Studies

  • Efficacy and dosage determined in smaller patient groups (100-200)

Phase III Studies

  • Controlled clinical trials involving a large number of patients (1000-6000)
  • Double-blind study design
  • Evaluating drug safety

Phase IV Studies

  • Post-marketing surveillance. Continuous monitoring of drug safety.
  • Used to clarify issues from previous phases (comparing effects to other drugs, cost-effectiveness, patient compliance, quality of life, new indications), investigate interactions and application options (administration methods, dosage, treatment duration).
  • Also evaluates drug efficacy in numerous patients, assessing toxicity and rare adverse effects.
  • Includes a variety of specialized studies, including pharmacoepidemiology and clinical studies
  • Evaluating the risk-benefit ratio

Marketing

  • Compliance with regulations of the country where the drug is sold and distributed
  • The pharmaceutical company that holds the license retains exclusive production and sales rights (patent) for a specific timeframe.

Toxicity Testing

  • Crucial for demonstrating how a potential drug can cause in vitro or in vivo damage
  • Long-lasting studies using high doses on many animals
  • Several types of toxicity testing. Acute toxicity (LD50), repeated-dose studies

Rational Pharmacotherapy

  • Tailoring treatment to individual patient needs, considering various diseases, medications, and patient factors
  • Emphasize scientific research, practical applications (e.g. safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness)
  • Involves understanding the benefits and costs of treatments for a given patient.
  • A physician must choose medications that best suit the patients needs, considering available resources and evidence

PharmacoVigilance

  • Science and practice dedicated to detecting, assessing, understanding, and preventing adverse drug effects
  • Key responsibilities include identifying new adverse reactions, identifying patient subgroups at risk, and continuously monitoring drug safety.
  • Includes detailed evaluation of pharmacological properties that cause harm to the body.
  • Ensuring that doctors, pharmacists, and healthcare workers are well-informed about potential risks

Drug Information Sources

  • Textbooks, monographs, pharmacopoeias, drug registries, review articles, original research, manufacturer data, and electronic databases

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