During the drug development process, pharmacodynamic studies are essential for:
1. Identifying Target Receptors: Understanding how a drug interacts with specific receptors can guide the design of more effective and selective drugs. 2. Optimizing Dosage Forms: Determining the most effective dose with the least side effects helps in the development of dosage guidelines. 3. Predicting Clinical Outcomes: Early pharmacodynamic data can predict how a drug will perform in larger clinical trials, thereby saving time and resources.
