5 Questions
Which drug acts by physical means?
Mannitol
Which drug is used in the treatment of Wilson’s disease by chelating copper?
Dimercaprol (BAL)
Which drug antagonizes heparin through chemical action?
Protamine
Which drug binds to the 30 S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria?
Tetracyclines
Which drug increases the permeability of bacterial plasma membrane?
Polymixins
Study Notes
Pharmacology
- Physical means: Sucralfate acts by physical means.
- Treatment of Wilson's disease: Penicillamine is used in the treatment of Wilson's disease by chelating copper.
- Heparin antagonist: Protamine sulfate antagonizes heparin through chemical action.
- Protein synthesis inhibitor: Tetracycline binds to the 30S ribosomal subunit to inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria.
- Bacterial plasma membrane permeability: Polymyxin increases the permeability of bacterial plasma membrane.
Explore the biochemical and pharmacological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action in this lecture series by Dr. Ghada Samy. Learn about receptor-mediated and non-receptor mediated actions of drugs, as well as the biochemical processes involved in drug interactions.
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