1.what is definision of PHARMACOLOGY ?
Ans: PHARMACOLOGY is a science that deals with the drugs. It includes a detailed study of history , properties , physiological effect, mechanism of action ,absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and uses of drug.
2.what is meaning of DRUG ?
Ans: A DRUG is defined as any substance wwhich is used to cure, diagnose or prevent a disease.
3.The different main divisions of PHARMACOLOGY ?
Ans: The subject matter of pharmacology includes main divisions are 7 types.
1.Materia medica
2.Pharmacodynamics
3.Pharmacokinetics
4.Therapeutics
5.Clinical pharmacology
6.Chemotherapy
7.Toxicolog
4.What is drug standards and which is an official code containg a list of established drugs standards ?
Ans: The goverment of most of the countrys have established legal standards for all important drugs.These standards are published in PHARMACOPOEIA.The following are some well know pharmacopoeia.
1.INDIAN PHARMACOPOEIA ( IP)
2.BRITISH PHARMACOPOEIA ( BP)
