The General Pharmacology

These notes provide a concise, well-structured revision guide for General Pharmacology, covering drug definitions, sources, nomenclature, classification, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics (ADME), bioavailability, first-pass metabolism, distribution, metabolism, excretion, half-life, pharmacodynamics, receptors, agonists and antagonists, dose-response relationships, potency, efficacy, therapeutic index, adverse drug reactions, tolerance, dependence, drug interactions, factors modifying drug action, and principles of rational drug therapy.

The content is presented in a clear, exam-oriented format with definitions, key concepts, examples, comparisons, and quick-revision points.

The notes are designed to save study time, improve conceptual understanding, and provide a useful last-minute revision resource for dental and medical students.