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Which factor is crucial for a drug to effectively bind to a receptor and elicit the desired pharmacological response?
Which factor is crucial for a drug to effectively bind to a receptor and elicit the desired pharmacological response?
- A complex interaction involving different types of chemical bonds, such as covalent and ionic bonds.
- The drug's ability to induce significant structural changes in the receptor.
- High concentration of the drug, regardless of its structural compatibility with the receptor.
- A precise fit between the drug's structure and the receptor's binding site. (correct)
What is the potential consequence of even slight alterations in a drug's structure?
What is the potential consequence of even slight alterations in a drug's structure?
- Reduced binding affinity but consistent pharmacological action.
- Minimal change in biological activity, unless the alteration affects a critical functional group.
- Significant changes in biological activity, including increased, decreased, or altered activity (e.g., agonist to antagonist). (correct)
- Conversion of the drug into a completely inactive compound with no pharmacological effect.
The initial receptor model was based on a rigid lock-and-key concept. What is a more recent realization about receptors?
The initial receptor model was based on a rigid lock-and-key concept. What is a more recent realization about receptors?
- Receptors maintain a rigid structure at all times, ensuring high specificity for drug binding.
- The drug fits into the receptor in an 'all-or-none process'.
- Both the drug and receptor can have considerable flexibility, allowing for structural adjustments upon drug contact. (correct)
- Drugs are the only molecules with flexibility; receptors remain unchanged ensuring binding.
What is the likely outcome of strong drug-receptor associations that lead to unproductive changes in the configuration of the macromolecule?
What is the likely outcome of strong drug-receptor associations that lead to unproductive changes in the configuration of the macromolecule?
How do a drug’s acid–base properties influence its behavior in the body?
How do a drug’s acid–base properties influence its behavior in the body?
What is the definition of a base?
What is the definition of a base?
According to the passage, what happens when un-ionized acids, such as carboxylic acids, donate their protons?
According to the passage, what happens when un-ionized acids, such as carboxylic acids, donate their protons?
What happens when ionized acids, such as ammonium compounds, donate a proton?
What happens when ionized acids, such as ammonium compounds, donate a proton?
Why is palmitic acid added to chloramphenicol to create chloramphenicol palmitate?
Why is palmitic acid added to chloramphenicol to create chloramphenicol palmitate?
What is the primary purpose of using a prodrug approach?
What is the primary purpose of using a prodrug approach?
How does enalapril, as a prodrug, enhance the efficacy of enalaprilic acid?
How does enalapril, as a prodrug, enhance the efficacy of enalaprilic acid?
What is the primary reason for using parenteral (injectable) drug administration?
What is the primary reason for using parenteral (injectable) drug administration?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for drug distribution in the gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration for drug distribution in the gastrointestinal tract?
Why is chloramphenicol palmitate considered a prodrug?
Why is chloramphenicol palmitate considered a prodrug?
Which of the following characteristics makes a drug a good candidate for parenteral administration?
Which of the following characteristics makes a drug a good candidate for parenteral administration?
What happens to chloramphenicol palmitate once it reaches the intestinal tract?
What happens to chloramphenicol palmitate once it reaches the intestinal tract?
What is a key feature of intravenous drug administration that distinguishes it from subcutaneous or intramuscular injections?
What is a key feature of intravenous drug administration that distinguishes it from subcutaneous or intramuscular injections?
Why might a drug administered parenterally still not effectively target the brain?
Why might a drug administered parenterally still not effectively target the brain?
What is the primary purpose of using the prodrug approach in drug formulation?
What is the primary purpose of using the prodrug approach in drug formulation?
What is the 'first-pass effect' in drug metabolism?
What is the 'first-pass effect' in drug metabolism?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the characteristics of methylprednisolone acetate?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the characteristics of methylprednisolone acetate?
Why are esterases important for the effectiveness of methylprednisolone acetate and methylprednisolone sodium succinate?
Why are esterases important for the effectiveness of methylprednisolone acetate and methylprednisolone sodium succinate?
Why is lidocaine typically administered intravenously?
Why is lidocaine typically administered intravenously?
Why was tocainide developed as an analog of lidocaine?
Why was tocainide developed as an analog of lidocaine?
What is a potential disadvantage of a drug with a maintenance dose based on weekly administration?
What is a potential disadvantage of a drug with a maintenance dose based on weekly administration?
How does injecting a drug directly into the spinal fluid or brain bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
How does injecting a drug directly into the spinal fluid or brain bypass the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?
What advantage does methylprednisolone sodium succinate have over methylprednisolone for drug administration?
What advantage does methylprednisolone sodium succinate have over methylprednisolone for drug administration?
In the context of drug metabolism, what is a 'metabolic labile site'?
In the context of drug metabolism, what is a 'metabolic labile site'?
How does the drug-protein binding phenomenon lead to drug-drug interactions?
How does the drug-protein binding phenomenon lead to drug-drug interactions?
Why might drugs undergo distributive phenomena similarly after subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral and intravenous administration?
Why might drugs undergo distributive phenomena similarly after subcutaneous, intramuscular, oral and intravenous administration?
Which of the following is an example of an inactive parent drug that is converted to an active metabolite?
Which of the following is an example of an inactive parent drug that is converted to an active metabolite?
What is the consequence of warfarin being displaced from its albumin-binding sites by another drug?
What is the consequence of warfarin being displaced from its albumin-binding sites by another drug?
What is the significance of studying the metabolic fate of a new drug product?
What is the significance of studying the metabolic fate of a new drug product?
Why do lipophilic drugs tend to concentrate in tissue depots?
Why do lipophilic drugs tend to concentrate in tissue depots?
Why does thiopental's concentration rapidly decrease below its effective concentration after administration?
Why does thiopental's concentration rapidly decrease below its effective concentration after administration?
Imipramine is N-demethylated to desipramine. What does this indicate?
Imipramine is N-demethylated to desipramine. What does this indicate?
Why can the body's ability to metabolize foreign molecules (xenobiotics) be considered fortunate?
Why can the body's ability to metabolize foreign molecules (xenobiotics) be considered fortunate?
How does increasing the lipophilicity of a barbiturate affect its duration of action and CNS depression?
How does increasing the lipophilicity of a barbiturate affect its duration of action and CNS depression?
Which characteristic is associated with barbiturates that have the slowest onset and longest duration of action?
Which characteristic is associated with barbiturates that have the slowest onset and longest duration of action?
Why is the liver the first organ encountered by most molecules absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?
Why is the liver the first organ encountered by most molecules absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?
Why is acitretin, with its shorter half-life, preferred over etretinate for women who may become pregnant?
Why is acitretin, with its shorter half-life, preferred over etretinate for women who may become pregnant?
How does protein binding affect the effective solubility of a drug?
How does protein binding affect the effective solubility of a drug?
How does protein binding contribute to a drug's half-life in the body?
How does protein binding contribute to a drug's half-life in the body?
What is one way protein binding affects drug biodistribution?
What is one way protein binding affects drug biodistribution?
How might prodrug design alter the biological half-life of a drug?
How might prodrug design alter the biological half-life of a drug?
The large, polar trypanocide suramin remains in the body for an extended period due to what?
The large, polar trypanocide suramin remains in the body for an extended period due to what?
How does the albumin-drug complex affect the concentration of free drug at the receptor site?
How does the albumin-drug complex affect the concentration of free drug at the receptor site?
What is the terminal half-life of etretinate after 6 months of therapy, and how does it compare to acitretin?
What is the terminal half-life of etretinate after 6 months of therapy, and how does it compare to acitretin?
Flashcards
Prodrug
Prodrug
A chemical compound that is inactive in its original form but becomes active after being metabolized in the body.
Prodrug that is cleaved to smaller compounds
Prodrug that is cleaved to smaller compounds
A type of prodrug that is broken down into smaller compounds, one of which is the active drug.
Prodrug approach for enhancing drug absorption
Prodrug approach for enhancing drug absorption
A strategy used to improve the absorption of drugs that are poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
First-pass effect
First-pass effect
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Drug distribution after oral administration
Drug distribution after oral administration
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Parenteral administration
Parenteral administration
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Reasons for parenteral administration
Reasons for parenteral administration
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Obstacles to drug effectiveness
Obstacles to drug effectiveness
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Intravenous Administration
Intravenous Administration
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Subcutaneous & Intramuscular Injections
Subcutaneous & Intramuscular Injections
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Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
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Intraspinal & Intracerebral Routes
Intraspinal & Intracerebral Routes
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Prodrug Approach
Prodrug Approach
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Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone
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Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate
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Biological half-life
Biological half-life
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Protein binding
Protein binding
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Drug's duration of action
Drug's duration of action
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Drug's biodistribution
Drug's biodistribution
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Drug's effective solubility
Drug's effective solubility
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Placental barrier and drug safety
Placental barrier and drug safety
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Renal excretion
Renal excretion
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Receptor Fit
Receptor Fit
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Drug Structure and Receptor Fit
Drug Structure and Receptor Fit
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Types of Bonding in Drug-Receptor Interaction
Types of Bonding in Drug-Receptor Interaction
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Lock-and-Key Model
Lock-and-Key Model
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Induced Fit Model
Induced Fit Model
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Agonist
Agonist
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Antagonist
Antagonist
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Acid-Base Properties of Drugs
Acid-Base Properties of Drugs
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Half-life
Half-life
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Lidocaine and First-pass
Lidocaine and First-pass
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Drug Metabolism and Excretion
Drug Metabolism and Excretion
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Drug Metabolism
Drug Metabolism
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Drug-Protein Binding
Drug-Protein Binding
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Inactive to Active Metabolites
Inactive to Active Metabolites
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Drug-Drug Interaction
Drug-Drug Interaction
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Maintenance Dose
Maintenance Dose
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Sulindac: Inactive to Active
Sulindac: Inactive to Active
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Tissue Depots
Tissue Depots
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Metabolic Pathways
Metabolic Pathways
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Drug Distribution
Drug Distribution
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Individual Variations
Individual Variations
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Drug Half-life
Drug Half-life
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Liver's Role in Drug Metabolism
Liver's Role in Drug Metabolism
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Study Notes
Drug Distribution
- A drug, a chemical molecule, must pass through body barriers, avoid metabolic destruction, and reach its target receptor.
- Drugs are introduced orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, or subcutaneously.
- Drug distribution through different routes involves passing through membranes, systemic circulation, tissue depots, and subsequent metabolism.
- Oral administration requires the drug to dissolve, pass through the gastrointestinal tract, and then be absorbed. Factors affecting drug dissolution include chemical structure, particle size/surface area, and crystal form.
Drug Distribution After Oral Administration
- Drugs administered orally must dissolve to pass through the gastrointestinal mucosa (stomach lining).
- Stomach acidity and intestinal alkalinity can affect drug dissolution.
- Several factors influence a drug's ability to dissolve, including chemical structure, particle size, and crystal form.
Types of Tablet Coatings and Matrices
- Tablet coatings and matrices can alter drug dissolution rates, allowing for controlled release or faster absorption.
- Chemical modifications can help drugs reach their desired targets.
Prodrugs
- Prodrugs are inactive compounds that are metabolized into active drugs in the body.
- Examples include olsalazine (for ulcerative colitis) and chloramphenicol palmitate.
- Prodrugs may be used to improve drug absorption, especially for drugs poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
- Prodrugs often improve bioavailability when compared to the parent drug.
Parenteral Administration
- Parenteral administration (injections) bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, providing rapid drug distribution.
- Factors like patient illness, rapid drug metabolism (first-pass effect), and targeting specific areas may need parenteral administration.
- Subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections are common routes.
- These routes can result in direct access to the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system
Drug-Protein Binding
- Binding of drugs to proteins (especially albumin) in the bloodstream affects drug distribution, solubility, and biodistribution.
- Protein binding can act as a reservoir, maintaining drug levels in the body for a longer period and delaying excretion.
Drug Metabolism
- The liver is a primary site for drug metabolism.
- Drugs may be metabolized to inactive forms during the first-pass through the liver.
- Prodrugs are metabolized into active drugs in the body.
Excretion
- The kidney is a major route for drug excretion.
- Some drugs undergo enterohepatic circulation, where drugs are excreted in bile and re-absorbed into the intestines
Drug Receptors
- Receptors are proteins to which drugs bind to produce pharmacological effects.
- The location and type of receptors, the flexibility of the receptor, and structural similarity of drugs to the receptor all impact the effect of the drug.
Acid-Base Properties of Drugs
- Most drugs are either acids or bases, and their acid-base properties affect their biodistribution and partitioning characteristics.
- Acid-base properties can affect drug interactions and drug-receptor binding.
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Explore the mechanisms of drug distribution within the body, focusing on the processes of drug administration routes and factors affecting dissolution. This quiz provides insight into the challenges drugs face in reaching their target receptors and the role of various coatings and matrices in tablet formulation.
