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Pharmacology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Drug Absorption | The process by which a drug is absorbed into circulation. |
| Excretion | The kidney is responsible for filtering out drugs from the blood. Drugs are also excreted through the lungs, sweat glands, and intestines. |
| Drug Classification | Drugs are classified according to their effect on the body |
| Adverse Effect | A general term for an undesirable and potentially harmful drug effect. |
| Allergic Reaction | An acquired, abnormal immune response to a substance that does not normally cause a reaction. |
| Anaphylaxis | A severe allergic reaction response to medication, involving respiratory distress. |
| Side Effect | An adverse effect of a drug on another organ system that's not related to the main target of the drug. |
| Toxic Effect | An adverse effect that can be harmful or life threatening. |
| Antagonism | The combined effect of two drugs that is less tan the effect of either drug taken alone |
| Tolerance | Increasing resistance to the usual effects of established dosage of a drug as a result of continue use. |
| Dependence | A state of reliance on a drug , either psychological, or physiological, that may result in the withdrawal symptoms if drug use is discontinued. |
| Idiosyncrasy | An abnormal sensitivity to a drug.It usually refers to an individual patients unique response to medication. |
| Drug Indications | Intended uses of any drug. |
| Contraindication | Situations or conditions under which a certain drug should not be administered |
| Polypharmacy | Multiple drug prescriptions should be on a look out with medications with dangerous interactions. |
| Teratogen | A drug that causes birth defects. These drugs affect the X chromosome and therefore should not be given to pregnant women. |
| Half Life | The amount of time required for 50% of the drug to be eliminated from the body. |
| Analgesic | Relieves pain Acetaminophen |
| Anesthetic | Prevents sensation of pain Lidocaine |
| Antibiotic | Destroys or inhibits bacterial growth Amoxicillin |
| Antihelmintic | Destroys or inhibits parasitic worms Mebendazole |
| Antineoplastic | Poisons cancerous cells Bleomycin |
| Antipyrectic | Reduces fever Acetaminophen |
| Antiseptic | Inhibits growth of microorganisms Isopropyl alcohol |
| Mydriatic | Constricts vessels, raises blood pressure, dilates pupils. Atropine |
| Antifungal | Treats fungal infections Amphotericin |
| Antipruritic | Relieves itching Hydroxyzine |
| Muscle Relaxant | Relaxes muscles on a short term basis Carisoprodol |
| Nonsteroidal antiflammatory drug (NSAID) | Reduces pain, inflammation and fever Naproxen |
| Steroid | Reduces inflammation Dexamethasone |
| Antianxiety | Depress the CNS Alprazolam |
| Anticholinergic | Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses Atropine Sulfate |
| Anticonvulsant | Prevents or relieves convulsions Clonazepam |
| Antidepressant | Prevents or treats mental depression Amitriptyline |
| Antiepileptic | Treats epilepsy Carbamazepine |
| Antiparkinson | Treats Parkinson's disease Procyclidine |
| Antipsychotic | Treats psychosis |
| Sedative | Creatse tranqualizing, soothing effects |
| Stimulant | Increass brain and other organ activity, decreases appetite Amphetamine |
| Antidiabetic | Reduces glucose Metformin |
| Antisecretory | Inhibits secretion Omeprazole |
| Insulin | Treats diabetes Insulin recombinant |
| Thyroid Agent | Replaces thyroid function Levoothyroxine sodium |
| Antiarrhythmatic | Regulates heartbeat |
| Anticoagulant | Slows the coagulation process |
| Antihypercholesterolemic | Prevents or controls high blood cholesterol Gemfibrozil |
| Antiypertensive | Prevents or controls high blood pressure Dopamine HCI |
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