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Chapter 29

Terms and Definitions

TermDefinition
Analgesics Drugs that relieve pain
Antiinflammatory A drug that reduces swelling
Antipyretics Drugs that reduce fever
Antitussive A drug that can decrease the coughing reflex
BTC A non-Rx medication kept "Behind the counter" that patients must buy at a pharmacy
Circadian rhythms 24-hour cycles of regular biological changes. In pharmacology, this often involves medications affecting sleep/wake cycles
Expectorants Chemicals that loosen and thin spitum and bronchial secretions
Legend Drugs Medications that need a Rx
Nutraceutical A food or supplement with added health benefits
OTC Non-Rx medicines generally found outside the secure part of the pharmacy
Pruritus An itch
NDA New drug Application
GRASE Generally recognized as Safe and Effective
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association's 4 reasons that patients use OTC drugs: Accessibilty, Affordabillity, Trust, Empowerment
Federal Register Houses published OTC drug monographs, and outlines acceptable ingredients, dosages, formulas, and labeling.
Rx to OTC switch under 2 methods: 1.under the OTC drug review 2. through manufactuerer submission of added information to the original product NDA
Reye syndrome Children or teens that have certain viral illnesses like chicken pox or flu who take asprin, symptoms include vomiting, drowsiness, delirium, and coma. Permenant brain damage can occur and be fatal.
NSAID SEs Increase in blood pressure
APAP SEs Excessive daily use puts them at risk for liver toxicity
Diphenhydrmine SEs Causes next day drowziness in older adults and puts them at risk of falling (beer's list)
PPI SEs Calcium absorption is acid dependant. Long-term PPI use causes increased stomach alkalinity which is linked to increased bone fracture risk.
psyillum (metamucil) is AKA: The "bowel stabilizer" (treats constipation AND diarrhea)
Oxybutynin (Oxytrol For Women) Treats Urinary Incontinence (anticholinergic patch) to treat overactive bladder (OAB)
helicobacter pylori bacterium associated with stomach and intestinal ulcers
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