Question | Answer |
DRUG STANDARDS | are rules set to assure comsumers that they get what they pay for. |
ORPHAN DRUG | drugs created to treat diseases that affect only a small numbe of people which are of low profit. |
FDA | federal food and drug administration, concerned with general safety standards in the production of drugs, foods, cosmetics.responsible for approval or removal of products on the market. |
DEA | drug enforcement administration. concerned with controlled substances only. enforces law against drug activities, including illegal drug use, dealing and manfacturing. |
pharmacology | can be defined as the study of drugs and their origin,nature, properties and effects on living organisms. |
prototype | is a model example, a drug that typifies the charcteristics of that classifiation. |
analgesics | relieve pain without loss of consciousness
example- ibuprofen, aspirin, tylenol |
Antacid | neutralizes stomach acid
example- mylanta, milk of magnesia |
ANTICOAGULANT | prevents or delays blood clotting
example- heperin, coumadin |
ANTIANXIETY | reduces anxiety
example- valium, xanax |
ANTITUSSIVE | prevents or relieves cough
example- codiene |
DIURETIC | increases urinary outout
example- lasix |
HYPOGLYCEMIC | reduces blood glucose levels
example- insuline |
GENERIC NAME | common or general name assigned to the drug |
TRADE NAME | the name pharmaceutical company identifies its products. |
CHEMICAL NAME | exact molecular formula of the drug |
OFFICIAL NAME | name of the drug as it appears in the official reference. generally sam as generic name |
OTC | over the counter. no purchasing restrictions by the FDA |
LEGEND DRUG | prescription drug. determined unsafe for over the counter purchase. |
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE | drug controlled by prescription requirement because of the danger of addiction and abuse |
INDICATIONS | a list of medical conditions or diseases for which the drug is meant to be used |
ACTIONS | a description of the cellular changes that occur as a result of the drug. |
CONTRADICTIONS | a list of conditions for which the drug should "NOT" be given. |
Cautions | a list of conditions or types of patients that warrant closer observations for specific side effects when the drug th drug |
side effects and adverse reactions | a list of possible unpleasant or dangerous secondary effects, other than the desired effect. |
INTERACTIONS | a list of other drugs or foods that may alter the effect of the drug and usually should not be given during the same course of therapy |