Pharmacodynamics
mechanisms of action
drug - receptor interactions
affinity
agonist
antagonist
drug - enzyme interactions
stimulation or blockage occurs
nonspecific drug interactions
drug - response relationships
efficacy
potency
serum concentration - time profile
onset of action or latent period
termination of action
duration of action
minimum effective concentration
peak serum concentration
toxic level
therapeutic range
adverse effects
good or bad
toxicity
allergic reaction
no safe drug
drug - drug interaction
synergism
chemical incompatibility
half - life elimination
50% of drug
therapeutic index
lethal dose
effective dose
TI = LD50 / ED50