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What does pharmacokinetics primarily study?
What does pharmacokinetics primarily study?
Pharmacodynamics is concerned with what the body does to the drug.
Pharmacodynamics is concerned with what the body does to the drug.
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What is bioavailability in pharmacokinetics?
What is bioavailability in pharmacokinetics?
The measure of absorption of a drug into the bloodstream.
The extent to which a drug spreads throughout the body is known as its __________.
The extent to which a drug spreads throughout the body is known as its __________.
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Match the following routes of administration with their characteristics:
Match the following routes of administration with their characteristics:
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Which factor does NOT affect drug absorption?
Which factor does NOT affect drug absorption?
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Drug interactions can affect the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications.
Drug interactions can affect the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of medications.
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What is the volume of distribution (Vd)?
What is the volume of distribution (Vd)?
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What is the primary function of an antagonist in drug interactions?
What is the primary function of an antagonist in drug interactions?
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Orthosteric binding sites are where modulators like antagonists bind to receptors.
Orthosteric binding sites are where modulators like antagonists bind to receptors.
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What does the term 'affinity' refer to in the context of drug binding?
What does the term 'affinity' refer to in the context of drug binding?
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A drug that binds to both the primary target and other targets due to its affinity is said to be __________.
A drug that binds to both the primary target and other targets due to its affinity is said to be __________.
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Match the types of bonds typically formed between a drug and its receptor with their characteristics:
Match the types of bonds typically formed between a drug and its receptor with their characteristics:
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of excessive glucocorticoids?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of excessive glucocorticoids?
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Addison’s disease is caused by an excess of glucocorticoids.
Addison’s disease is caused by an excess of glucocorticoids.
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Name one treatment option for cancer.
Name one treatment option for cancer.
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Uncontrolled cell growth is typically a characteristic of ______.
Uncontrolled cell growth is typically a characteristic of ______.
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Match the following treatment types with their corresponding examples:
Match the following treatment types with their corresponding examples:
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Which of the following statements is true regarding glucocorticoids?
Which of the following statements is true regarding glucocorticoids?
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Proto-oncogenes are genes that promote cell growth under normal conditions.
Proto-oncogenes are genes that promote cell growth under normal conditions.
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What is the primary role of pre-clinical in vivo testing?
What is the primary role of pre-clinical in vivo testing?
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What is the primary organ responsible for drug metabolism?
What is the primary organ responsible for drug metabolism?
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Hydrophilic drugs are easily able to traverse cell membranes and distribute throughout the body.
Hydrophilic drugs are easily able to traverse cell membranes and distribute throughout the body.
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What is the significance of a drug having a high Volume of Distribution (Vd)?
What is the significance of a drug having a high Volume of Distribution (Vd)?
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The phase I metabolism primarily involves __________ reactions.
The phase I metabolism primarily involves __________ reactions.
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Match the drug properties with their effects on distribution:
Match the drug properties with their effects on distribution:
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Which phase of drug metabolism does the cytochrome P450 enzyme primarily participate in?
Which phase of drug metabolism does the cytochrome P450 enzyme primarily participate in?
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All drugs are metabolized into less active forms only.
All drugs are metabolized into less active forms only.
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What are the three distinct groups of body water volume?
What are the three distinct groups of body water volume?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a therapeutic good?
Which of the following is NOT considered a therapeutic good?
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All therapeutic goods must be listed on the ARTG to be supplied in Australia.
All therapeutic goods must be listed on the ARTG to be supplied in Australia.
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What is the purpose of post-market surveillance?
What is the purpose of post-market surveillance?
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Cryo-EM allows for the determination of large protein structures specifically of __________ proteins.
Cryo-EM allows for the determination of large protein structures specifically of __________ proteins.
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Match each technology with its primary usage:
Match each technology with its primary usage:
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What is a limitation of AI methods like Alphafold?
What is a limitation of AI methods like Alphafold?
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Molecular dynamics is only used for visualizing proteins in static images.
Molecular dynamics is only used for visualizing proteins in static images.
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What role does personalised medicine play in treating diseases?
What role does personalised medicine play in treating diseases?
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An effective system must be in place to report any __________ concerns regarding therapeutic goods.
An effective system must be in place to report any __________ concerns regarding therapeutic goods.
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What is the first step in the process of molecular dynamics simulation?
What is the first step in the process of molecular dynamics simulation?
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Study Notes
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics (PK) focuses on how the body processes a drug.
- Pharmacodynamics (PD) focuses on how a drug affects the body.
Routes of Administration
- The route of administration influences a drug's absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Different routes lead to varying:
- Concentration-time profiles
- Onset of action
- Duration of therapy
- Location of effect
- Ease of administration
- Cost
Absorption
- The process by which a drug enters the bloodstream.
- Bioavailability quantifies how much of a drug reaches the bloodstream.
- Drug formulation and route of administration affect absorption.
- Inadequate absorption can lead to inconsistent drug effects.
Distribution
- The process of a drug spreading throughout the body.
- Drugs can accumulate in specific organs or bind to serum proteins.
- The volume of distribution (Vd) measures the extent of drug distribution.
Drug Binding
- Drug targets and receptors typically form weak and reversible bonds:
- Ionic bonds
- Hydrogen bonds
- Dipole interactions
- Van der Waals forces
- Occasionally covalent bonds
Affinity
- A drug's ability to bind to its target, represented by the concentration needed to occupy 50% of targets.
- Higher affinity drugs require a lower concentration for binding.
- Drugs can bind to multiple targets, but only those for which they have affinity.
Selectivity
- A drug's ability to produce one effect over another.
- A selective drug exhibits a preference towards one specific target site over others.
Pre-Clinical Pharmacology
- Drug discovery involves:
- Chemical synthesis
- Formulations
- Lead drug identification
- Pre-clinical in vitro testing uses cellular or organ testing.
- Pre-clinical in vivo testing utilizes animal models.
Therapeutic Goods
- Therapeutic goods include:
- Prescription medicines
- Over-the-counter medicines
- Complementary medicines
- Medical devices
- Biologicals
- Blood and blood components
Pre-Market Evaluation
- Rigorous drug trials (Phase I to IV) with a comprehensive dossier are required for approval.
- The Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) oversees approval and market entry.
Post Market Product Maintenance
- Continuous monitoring for safety issues is crucial.
- Systems to report any potential safety concerns are implemented.
- The TGA conducts regular checks for compliance with safety standards.
Cryogenic Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)
- Enables the determination of large protein structures, especially membrane proteins.
- Involves freezing a sample in a thin layer of ice and bombarding it with electron beams.
- The results are used to create a 3D map of the protein.
Molecular Dynamics
- Simulates the movement of atoms over time to model protein dynamics.
- Uses calculations for:
- Bonded and non-bonded energy
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Applications:
- Ligand binding affinity
- Binding site determination
Artificial Intelligence (Alphafold)
- Predicts protein structures based on fundamental rules of nature.
- Utilizes protein sequences and multiple sequence alignments.
- Creates a "relaxed" 3D image of the protein.
- Limitations include:
- Inability to predict ligand and apo states
- Struggles to predict open/closed states of ion channels
Organ on a Chip (OoC)
- Mimics human physiology using tissue models in microfluidic chips.
- Features tiny channels for small volume intake.
- Allows testing the response of cells to drugs or compounds.
Personalised Medicine
- Utilizes genetic information for disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Injection
- Sterile procedure that bypasses first-pass metabolism.
- Provides faster onset of action.
- Can be subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous.
Distribution
- For drug efficacy, it must reach its site of action.
- Primarily occurs through passive diffusion.
- Lipophilic drugs cross membranes readily, while hydrophilic drugs remain in the plasma.
Volume of Distribution (Vd)
- Body water is divided into three compartments:
- Plasma
- Interstitial
- Intracellular
- Lipophilic drugs have a Vd greater than 3L.
- Hydrophilic drugs have a Vd close to 3L.
Tissue Affinity
- Drugs can accumulate in specific tissues or cell types due to affinity.
- Affinity for plasma proteins prolongs the drug's stay in the blood.
- Affinity for melanin leads to accumulation in pigmented tissues.
Metabolism
- Increases drug water solubility for elimination.
- The liver is the primary drug-metabolizing organ.
- Elimination can occur through feces or urine.
- While enhancing elimination, metabolism can also increase toxicity or pharmacological effect.
Phase I Metabolism Reactions
- Catabolic reactions that involve oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis.
- Primarily occur in the liver.
- Aim to convert a chemical into a more water-soluble form (polar).
- Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes are the main players.
- Different CYPs metabolize different drugs.
- Metabolites can be more toxic or pharmacologically active.
Elimination
- The process of removing the drug and its metabolites from the body.
- The kidneys are the main organs of elimination.
- Other routes include the liver, lungs, and intestines.
- Elimination rate influences the duration of drug action.
- Half-life is the time it takes for the concentration of a drug to reduce by half.
Drug Interactions
- Occur when two or more drugs are taken together, altering their effects.
- Can be due to:
- Competition for the same binding site
- Inhibition or induction of drug metabolism
- Alterations in distribution
- Understanding drug interactions is crucial for safe and effective medication use.
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Parameters
- Key parameters help measure drug behavior and effects:
- Clearance: Rate of drug removal from the body
- Half-life: Time for drug concentration to decrease by half
- Volume of distribution: Apparent volume in which drug is distributed
- Maximum effect (Emax): Maximal response a drug can produce
- Concentration required for 50% of maximal effect (EC50): Drug concentration needed for half-maximal response
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Monitoring drug concentrations in the body to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and safety.
- Important for drugs with a narrow therapeutic index, where small changes in concentration can lead to toxicity.
- Involves:
- Blood sampling
- Laboratory analysis
- Dose adjustments based on results
Drug Development
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics play a critical role:
- Identifying drugs with desirable properties
- Optimizing dosages and routes of administration
- Predicting potential drug interactions and side effects
- Ensuring safety and effectiveness in clinical trials
Future Directions
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Innovations in drug development are advancing with techniques such as:
- Cryogenic electron microscopy
- Molecular dynamics
- Artificial intelligence
- Organ on a Chip
- Personalised medicine
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These advances aim to improve drug efficacy, safety, and personalization.
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This quiz covers key concepts in Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics, focusing on how drugs are processed by the body and their effects. It also explores the various routes of administration, absorption, and distribution of drugs. Test your knowledge on these essential pharmacological principles!
