INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY
Why do we need to study Pharmacology?
■ Midwifery pharmacology deals with the study of different drugs used in conditions affecting
pregnancy, labor and delivery and the responsibilities of the midwife in drug administration.
PHARMACOLOGY
. - It is a Latin word meaning drug knowledge. -
. "Pharmacou = drug. - Ology= science or knowledge."
• Greek word pharmakon= "drugs"
• In the scientific study of the origin, nature, chemistry, effects, and uses of drugs
• deals with how drugs interact within biological systems to affect function
• a branch of knowledge that has to do with the chemicals that have biological effect
PHARMACIST
• Who is qualified and licensed?
Functions:
• To prepare and dispense drugs
• Responsible for the manufacture of the dosage form of drugs (eg. tablets, capsules)
PHARMACOLOGIST
• Is a scientist who specializes in the study of pharmacodynamics, employing all kinds of
biochemical, physiological and other techniques.
PHARMACY
• Is a medical science concerned with the safe and effective use of medicines. . The study
of techniques involved in the preparation, compounding, dispensing, preservation and
storage of the drugs for medical use.
• A place where medicines are compounded or dispensed.
PHARMACOPOEIA
• is a book describing drugs, chemicals, and medicinal preparations and formulas, which
are standard fo preparation and dispensation of drug.
• Issued by an officially recognized authority and serving as a standard.
DRUG
• is defined by the United States food and drug administration as a substance or agent used
in diagnosis, cure, prevention, mitigation, or treatment of a disease of condition.
