Chemistry in Everyday Life
Tamil Nadu Board · Class 12 · Chemistry
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A drug is a substance used to modify or explore physiological systems or pathological states for the benefit of the recipient. It is used for diagnosis, prevention, cure, or relief of disease. A drug …
Define therapeutic index and explain its importance in drug safety.
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Therapeutic index is the ratio between the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of a drug (above which it becomes toxic) and the minimum curative dose (MCD) below which the drug is ineffective. Formula: Thera…
Classify drugs based on chemical structure and give two examples.
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Drugs are classified by grouping compounds with similar chemical skeletons into single groups. Example 1: Penicillins (ampicillin, amoxicillin, methicillin) - all have the beta-lactam ring structure.
What is pharmacological classification of drugs? Give an example.
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Pharmacological classification groups drugs based on their biological effect on the recipient. Drugs are grouped by the disease they treat or condition they manage. Example: Antibiotics - drugs that k…
Explain drug-target interaction using enzyme inhibition as an example.
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Drug-target interaction occurs when drug molecules bind to biomolecules (enzymes or receptors) to modify biochemical reactions. For enzyme inhibition: A drug with similar geometry to the substrate can…
Differentiate between agonist and antagonist drugs using examples.
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Agonist drugs: Mimic natural chemical messengers by binding to receptors and switching them ON. They activate the receptor to produce a biological response. Example: Morphine binds to opioid receptors…
What are tranquilizers and how do they work? Give examples.
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Tranquilizers are neurologically active drugs that act on the central nervous system. They work by blocking the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. Classification: (1) Major tranquilizers (for sev…
Compare analgesics (non-narcotic) and opioids as pain relief drugs.
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Non-narcotic Analgesics (e.g., Aspirin, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen): Reduce pain by reducing local inflammatory response. Work on peripheral nerves without causing consciousness impairment. Also reduce fe…
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