Pharmacology

Pharmacology (in Greek: pharmacon (φάρμακον) is drug, and logos (λόγος) is science) is the study of how chemical substances interact with living systems. If these substances have medicinal properties, they are referred to as pharmaceuticals. The field encompasses drug composition, drug properties, interactions, toxicology, and desirable effects that can be used in therapy of diseases.

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Greek - Medicinal - Interaction - Toxicology - Therapy - Disease

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Development of medication is a vital concern to medicine, but also has strong economical and political implications. To protect the consumer and prevent abuse, many governments regulate the manufacture, sale, and administration of medication. In the United States, the main regulatory body is the Food and Drug Administration through its publication of the USP.

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Medicine - United States - Food and Drug Administration - USP

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Pharmacology as a science is practiced by pharmacologists. Studies can include theoretical pharmacology, in contrast to Clinical pharmacology, - the medical field of pharmacology.

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