Direct action
Direct Action (medicine)
Direct action (pronounced: /dɪˈrɛkt ˈækʃən/) in the field of medicine refers to the immediate response or effect that a drug or treatment has on the body. This term is often used in pharmacology to describe the mechanism of action of a drug.
Etymology
The term "direct action" is derived from the Latin words 'directus' meaning 'straight' and 'actio' meaning 'a doing'. In the medical context, it refers to the straightforward or immediate effect of a drug or treatment.
Related Terms
- Indirect action: This is the opposite of direct action. It refers to the effect of a drug or treatment that is not immediate or direct, but rather occurs through a series of biochemical reactions in the body.
- Mechanism of action: This is the specific biochemical interaction through which a drug substance produces its pharmacological effect.
- Pharmacodynamics: This is the study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
- Pharmacokinetics: This is the study of how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Direct action
- Wikipedia's article - Direct action
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