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Human Pharmacology

What does it mean?  Pharmacology is a science subject that deals with the origin, nature, chemistry, uses, and effects of drugs and medication.  However, in order to understand pharmacology better, it would be useful to know the basics of biochemistry and physiology. Pharmacology is a broad topic covering all areas including 'what the body does to every drug' and 'what every drug does to the body'.  Stop! Did you digest that, or were you pondering what that is all about! Well, let's take you further…  Why is it important to learn about pharmacology?  Drugs are powerful tools for all medical doctors. Without drugs, you will probably be screaming even during a minor surgery, what more if it is a major one! Imagine, if there is a world without drugs, you'd probably be listening to a wailing world!  Knowing 'what drug to use', 'when to use' and 'how much to use' is naturally very important to a medical doctor.  The re