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Chapter 1 Pharm

TermDefinition
Pharmacology deals with the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms
therapeutic methods the approaches to therapy Drug therapy-treatment with drugs Diet therapy-treat with diets (a low-salt diet) Physiotherapy- treatment with natural physical forces (water, light, heat) Psychological- methods that can be used to reduce or eliminate stress
Drugs are chemical substances that have an effect on living organisms
Medicine therapeutic drugs
biologic therapies ?
chemical name most meaningful to the chemist. the chemist understands the exact chemical constitution of the drug and the placement of its atom or molecular groupings
Generic name simpler than the chemical name , Maybe used in any country manufacturer. first letter not capitalized.
brand name followed by the R symbol. symbol indicates that the name is restricted to the owner of the drug, which is usually the manufacturer
prescription drug require an order by a health professional who is licensed to prescribe drugs
nonprescription or otc are sold without a prescription in a pharmacy or in the health section of department or grocery stores
illegal drugs referred to sometimes as recreational drugs; drugs or chemical substances used non therapeutic purposes
biosimilar a biologic product that is close in structure are function to an existing approved biologic product. known as referred product
Schedules schedule I- very addictive, research purposes Schedule II- highly addictive and drug abuse; but available for prescription Schedule III-lower potential for addiction and may be a prescription schedule IV-lower potential for addiction and may be a pr
black box warning indicates a very serious life-threatening problem. usually in the package inserts of the product
orphan drugs drugs made for rare illness
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