Why is it better for a drug to be microbicidal than microbistatic?

Enumerate and describe at least three (3) big scale pharmaceutical methods on reducing particle size.

How can doctors and scientists draw the line between reckless, unproven treatment and necessary experimentation for drug development?

Spectrum of activity describes how many species of microbes a drug works against. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are effective against many different groups of bacteria, while narrow-spectrum antibiotics work well against a particular group or species, but have little effect on the rest. Based on our class results, which of the following are narrow-spectrum? Group of answer choices Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid Ampicillin Kanamycin Ciprofloxacin Vancomycin Bacitracin Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole

The following structures were introduced as neuromuscular blocking agents. Structure B is derived from structure A. What was the main reason for incorporating additional ester groups? O To enhance hydrogen bonding interactions with the binding site. O To increase the polarity of the drug. O To decrease the stability of the drug O To alter the conformation of the molecule.

Why Cepacol is used ?

What Should We Do About the Problem of Drug Resistance?

Based on what you have studied in school, how do you believe the application of pharmacology (the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles) optimizes drug development (please cite examples from drug FDA website and/or literature)?

What is the mode of action of beta lactam drugs

Protease inhibitors are primarily metabolized by the P450 system, and the metabolism of other drugs can be altered in patients taking them. Which of the following drugs has the greatest potential for drug-drug interactions? Ritonavir Saquinavir Stavudine Zalcitabine