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pharmacolgy
Drug types and classification- page 1, part C
Term | Definition |
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agonist | binds to a receptor and activates the receptor |
agonist | biologic response is created, enhanced, or otherwise stimulated |
partial agonist | binds to a receptor poorly and activates the receptor |
partial agonist | a biologic response is created but the drug antagonizes the effects of a “pure” agonist or subsequent doses of the partial agonist |
antagonist | competitive,irreversible,pharmacologic |