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- Pharmacodynamics
- Overview of Pharmacodynamics
- Drug–Receptor Interactions
- Chemical Interactions
- Dose-Response Relationships
Some drugs produce effects without altering cellular function and without binding to a receptor. For example, most antacids decrease gastric acidity through simple chemical reactions; antacids are bases that chemically interact with acids to produce neutral salts. The primary action of cholestyramine, a bile acid sequestrant, is to bind bile acids in the GI tract.
- Pharmacodynamics
- Overview of Pharmacodynamics
- Drug–Receptor Interactions
- Chemical Interactions
- Dose-Response Relationships
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Drug errors contribute to morbidity and mortality. The source of errors may be prescribers, pharmacists, patients, or caregivers. Errors in prescribing are common, especially for certain populations. All but which of the the following groups are particularly at risk?
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