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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| VAERS | A postmarketing surveillance system operated by the FDA and CDC that collects information on adverse events that occur after immunization. |
| MEDWATCH | A voluntary program run by the FDA for reporting seroius adverse events, product problem,or medication errors;serves as a clearinghouse to provide information on safety alerts for drugs,biologics,diet supplements,and medical devices including drug recalls |
| ADVERSE DRUG REACTION | A negative consequence to a patient from taking a particular drug |
| LEGEND DRUG | A drug that requires a prescription from a licensed provider for a valid medical purpose |
| BLACK BOX WARNING | A warning statement required by the FDA indicating a serious or even life-threating adverse reaction from a drug;the warning statement is on the product package insert for the pharmacy staff and in the MedGuide for consumers |
| GENERIC DRUG | A drug that contains the same active ingredients as the brand name product and delivers the same amount of medication to the body in the same way and in the same amount of time;a drug that is not protected by a patent |
| VACCINE | A substance introduced into the body in order to produce immunity to disease |
| ANTIBODY | The part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body |
| DRUG | Any substance taken into or applied to the body for the purpose of altering the body's biochemical functions and thus its physiological processes |
| MEDGUIDE | Written patient information mandated by the Federal Drug Administration for select high-risk drugs; also known as a patient medication guide |
| PRODUCT PACKAGE INSERT | Scientific information supplied to the pharmacist and technician by the manufacturer with all prescription drug products; the information must be approved by FDA |
| THERAPEUTIC AGENT | A drug that prevents, cures, diagnoses, or relieves symptoms of a disease |
| OVER-THE-COUNTER | A drug sold without a prescription |
| NATIONAL DRUG CODE | A unique number assigned to a brand name, generic, or OTC product to identify the manufacturer, drug and package size. |
| ANTIBIOTIC | A chemical substance that is use in the chemical treatment of bacterial infectious diseases and has the ability to either kill or inhibit the growth of certain harmful microorganisms |
| SYNTHETIC DRUG | A drug that is artifically created but in imitation of naturally occurring substances |
| DESTRUCTIVE AGENT | A drug that kill bactera, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells |
| DRUG RECALL | The process of withdrawing a drug from the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious adverse effects or other defects in the product |
| PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE | Taking a drug continuously such that physical withdrawal symptoms like restlessness, anxiety, insomina, diarrhea, vomiting, and goose bumps occur if not taken |
| PROPHYLACTIC AGENT | A drug used to prevent disease. |
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