Safety pharmacology
Safety Pharmacology
Safety Pharmacology (pronunciation: /ˈseɪftiː fɑːrməˈkɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Pharmacology that focuses on the assessment and study of potential undesirable pharmacodynamic effects of a substance on physiological functions in relation to exposure in the therapeutic range and above.
Etymology
The term 'Safety Pharmacology' is derived from the English word 'Safety' meaning the condition of being protected from harm or other non-desirable outcomes, and the Greek word 'Pharmacologia' meaning the study of drugs.
Definition
Safety Pharmacology studies are conducted to detect and evaluate adverse effects of drug candidates on vital physiological systems such as the cardiovascular, respiratory, central nervous, and renal systems. The main goal is to ensure the safety of potential drugs and to predict any potential risks associated with them.
Related Terms
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Toxicology: The study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms.
- Clinical Trials: Research investigations in which people volunteer to test new treatments, interventions or tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage various diseases or medical conditions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Safety pharmacology
- Wikipedia's article - Safety pharmacology
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