pharmacodynamics
the study of medications and their actions
pharmacology
time when medication effects begin
onset
placed on the tongue
sublingual
binds to a receptor preventing its effect
antagonist
overall time effects are observed
duration
intradermal
enhances another substance effect by binding to specific receptor sites
agonist
reduces the bodys natural immunity
immunosuppressant
placed within a muscle
intramuscular
when combined for stronger effect
synergist
heparin is an
anticoagulant
placed between the cheek and teeth/gums
buccal
alters original agents action
additives
expands lumens of the upper respiratory passages
bronchodilator
intrathecal