5 - Pharmacodynamics I
5 - Pharmacodynamics I
5 - Pharmacodynamics I
Pharmacodynamics I
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Objectives:
Mechanism
The mechanism of action Based on the drug target site:
Receptor-mediated
Non receptor-
mechanism
mediated
(binding with
mechanism:
biomolecule):
- Receptors=
By chemical action: By physical action: E.g.
Osmosis, purgative Biomolecules
E.g. Neutralization of effect of MgSO4 =Target
gastric acidity by (treatment of
- Targets are mostly
constipation)
Antacids. protein in nature
Structural
Regulatory
2-ION CHANNEL:
• Responsible for influx or out-flux of ions through cell membranes.
• They are activated by alteration in action potential.
• Drugs bind to alter channel function (opening or blockade) E.g.:
A- Digoxin: B- Cocaine:
blocks efflux of !"# via !"# /$ # pump blocks transport or reuptake of
(Na# /K # -ATPase). catecholamines mainly Dopamine at
Used in the treatment of heart failure. synaptic cleft. The dopamine transporter
(drugs used for treatment of heart Failure can’t perform its reuptake function therefore
increase the contraction of the heart) dopamine accumulates in the synaptic cleft
producing Euphoria.
Agonist Antagonist
Is a drug that combines with the receptor and Is a drug that combines with the receptor
elicit a response without producing a response (0) .
E.g. Ach acts upon muscarinic receptors It blocks the action of the agonist.
E.g. Atropine block the action of Ach on
muscarinic receptors.
Efficacy (intrinsic It has similar chemical structure to the Agonist.
Affinity
activity)
Affinity is the capacity of a drug Efficacy(Intrinsic activity) the ability Antagonist having full affinity
to form a complex with the of the drug once bound to the to the receptor but no
receptor(DR complex) receptor to trigger response intrinsic activity
Types of Agonist:
Full Agonist Partial Agonist
A drug that combines with its specific Combines with its receptor & evokes a
receptor to produce maximal effect (1) response that’s submaximal effect (< 1)
by increasing its concentration regardless of its concentration
E.g. Ach E.g. pindolol
Is a beta blocker which is a partial
agonist, produces less decrease in heart Partial Agonist: Even though the
Affinity HIGH Efficacy rate than pure antagonist such as drugs may combine with the same
propranolol. number of receptors, the
magnitude they can produce may
Affinity PARTIAL Efficacy differ
Q2/ Digoxin is a drug used for treatment of heart failure , its mechanism of action is:
A- blocking Ca efflux B-Blocking K efflux C-Blocking Na efflux