Across
- 2. The process by which a drug crosses the blood-brain barrier and exerts its therapeutic effect on the central nervous system.
- 6. A class of drugs used to relieve pain by binding to opioid receptors in the central nervous system but without affecting consciousness.
- 9. The journey of a drug travelling from the site of administration to the site of action
- 10. This non-invasive imaging technique is often used to track drug distribution and metabolism in the body using a small radioactive substance.
- 12. A class of medications that bind to and inhibit specific enzymes involved in the synthesis of key neurotransmitters, often used in psychiatric treatments.
- 16. A drug delivery system that utilizes nanoparticles to improve the bioavailability and targeting of drugs.
- 21. Chemical-driven liver damage
- 22. A condition in which the immune system attacks its own cells, often treated by immunosuppressive drugs.
- 23. A type of drug that promotes the movement of bodily fluids, often used to treat conditions such as heart failure.
- 24. The phenomenon where certain diseases are effectively treated with the patient’s own cells, such as stem cell therapy and gene editing.
Down
- 1. The federal agency that plays a crucial role in regulating drug safety, conducting post-market surveillance, and ensuring the compliance of pharmaceutical companies.
- 3. The final step in the pharmacokinetics process, where drugs or their metabolites are expelled from the body, often via renal or biliary excretion.
- 4. This new class of drugs targets specific proteins responsible for cancer cell growth, often used as targeted therapies in oncology.
- 5. A term used to describe the amount of drug that reaches systemic circulation and is available to exert therapeutic effects.
- 6. A type of disease that is characterized by a rapid onset and short duration, often requiring immediate medical intervention.
- 7. This term refers to a phenomenon where a drug's effect becomes weaker or less effective over time with continued use, often requiring dose adjustments.
- 8. A substance that prevents or counteracts the effects of toxins or poisons, often used in cases of overdose.
- 11. This term refers to the variability in drug responses between different individuals due to genetic factors.
- 13. A medical condition where the heart’s pumping ability is compromised, often requiring both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions.
- 14. The phenomenon in which the presence of one drug increases the effect of another, often leading to toxicities or adverse reactions.
- 15. This pharmaceutical formulation uses a combination of active and inactive ingredients to ensure controlled delivery of the drug over a prolonged period.
- 17. A therapeutic strategy that uses the body's immune system to fight diseases like cancer, often involving monoclonal antibodies.
- 18. This term refers to the ability of a drug to block the activity of enzymes or receptors, thus reducing or preventing the progression of disease.
- 19. Single-celled microorganisms studied in pharmaceutical microbiology, some of which have evolved resistance to multiple antibiotics, complicating treatment options.
- 20. A class of drugs that selectively binds to and activates specific receptors in the brain to manage anxiety and panic disorders.