Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacoepidemiology
Pharmacoepidemiology (pronunciation: /ˌfɑːrməkoʊˌɛpɪˌdiːmiːəˈlɒdʒi/) is a branch of epidemiology that studies the use and effects of drugs in large numbers of people. It provides a quantitative basis for the understanding of the pharmacology of drugs in large populations.
Etymology
The term "Pharmacoepidemiology" is derived from the Greek words "pharmakon" (drug), "epi" (upon), "demos" (people), and "logos" (study). It literally means "the study of the effect of drugs upon people."
Related Terms
- Pharmacovigilance: The science and activities relating to the detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problem.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug, in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pharmacoepidemiology
- Wikipedia's article - Pharmacoepidemiology
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