Introduction 😵💫
Overview of the relationship between pharmacology and nutrition, focusing on how drugs and nutrients interact. It’s the study of how what you eat and the medications you take can affect each other.
Food → drugs interactions 💊
How certain foods can affect the absorption, metabolism, and effectiveness of medications. It’s about understanding how your diet can change the way your meds work.
Drugs → food alterations 🥬
How medications can alter nutrient absorption, metabolism, and overall nutritional status. It’s the impact of your prescriptions on how your body handles nutrients.
Digestive drugs 🤮
Medications used to treat gastrointestinal issues, such as antacids, laxatives, and antiemetics. These are the drugs that help keep your digestive system running smoothly.
Genitourinary drugs 🍌
Medications that treat conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, like diuretics and erectile dysfunction drugs. It’s the pharmacological support for your urinary and reproductive health.
Cardiovascular drugs 🫀
Medications used to manage heart and blood vessel conditions, including antihypertensives and statins. These are the drugs that help keep your heart and blood vessels in check.
Respiratory drugs 🫁
Medications that treat respiratory conditions, such as asthma inhalers and decongestants. It’s the pharmacological aid for breathing easier and clearer.
Nervous & hormonal drugs 🧠
Medications that affect the nervous and endocrine systems, including antidepressants and hormone replacement therapies. These are the drugs that help regulate your mood, mind, and hormones.