Systems Pharmacology Flashcards
Understand all body systems as designated in PTCB study guide.
1
Q
drug class
A
group of medications with similar molecular structures, the same targeted mechanism, a similar mode of action, and/or disease they are designed to treat
2
Q
brand name
A
name of the drug given by the pharmaceutical company that funded its research and development
3
Q
Generic name
A
scientific name of the drug
4
Q
Drug class, description, and body system of drug with suffix -actone
A
Drug class: potassium sparing diuretics; used to increase flow of urine and enhance loss of sodium; affects the cardiovascular system
