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| The study of how drugs from various sources work inside the body for their intended purposes |
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| The study of normal body function |
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| The study of abnormal body processes or disease |
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| The study of how drugs are introduced into the body |
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| The study of how drugs are absorbed into the bloodstream (absorption), circulated to tissues throughout the body (distribution), inactivated (metabolized), and eliminated (metabolism and excretion). Pharmacokinetic processes affect a drug’s effectiveness, dosing schedule, and use |
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| The study of drugs and their receptors on the molecular level |
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| The study of how drugs are used in clinical practice for individual patients. Determining what will be most beneficial and appropriate for use for an individual patient. |
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