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Actions   A description of the cellular changes that occur as a result of a drug  
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Adverse reactions   A list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect  
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Cautions   Precautions; steps to take to prevent errors  
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Classifications   Broad subcategory for drugs that affect the body in similar ways  
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Contraindications   Conditions or circumstances that indicates that a drug should not be given  
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Generic name   General, common, or nonproprietary name of a drug  
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Indications   List of conditions for which a drug is meant to be used  
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Interactions   Actions that occur when two or more drugs are combined, or when drugs are combined with certain foods  
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Legend drug   Available only by prescription  
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Official name   Name of the drug as it appears in the official reference, the USP/NF; generally the same as the generic drug  
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Pharmacology   The study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms  
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Prototype   Model or type from which subsequent types arise (for example an example of a drug that typifies the characteristics of that classification)  
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Side effect   Any unwanted or secondary nontherapeutic effect caused by a drug  
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Trade name   Name by which a pharmaceutical company identifies its product; brand name  
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