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The study of the effect of drugs on living organisms.

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Pharmacology

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Etymology of pharmacology in Greek:

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pharmakon - “drugs”
logos - “science”

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The art of preparing, compounding, and dispensing drugs; the place where drugs are prepared and dispensed.

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Pharmacy

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Any chemical substance intended for use in the medical diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of
disease; also known as “medicine”,
“medication”, or “medicament”.

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Pharmaceutical Drug

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Sources of drugs:

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  1. Natural sources
  2. Synthetics
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Examples of drugs from natural sources:

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  1. Opium
  2. Digitalis,
  3. Iron
  4. NaCl
  5. Insulin
  6. Vaccines
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Examples of synthetic drugs:

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  1. Propoxyphene HCl
  2. Sulfonamides
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Drug Classifications:

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  1. Over-the-counter Drugs (OTC Drugs)
  2. Prescription-only-medicine Drugs
    (POM Drugs)
  3. Behind-the-counter Drugs (BTC
    Drugs)
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May be available without special
restrictions.

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Over-the-counter Drugs (OTC Drugs)

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Must be prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner.

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Prescription-only-medicine Drugs
(POM Drugs)

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Do not require a prescription, but must be kept in the dispensary, not
visible to the public, and only sold by a pharmacist or a pharmacy technician.

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Behind-the-counter Drugs (BTC
Drugs)

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Descriptive patient information (name, age, address), date prescribed, Rx symbol.

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Superscription

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Name and dosage strength of
prescribed medication.

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Inscription

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Dispensing instructions for the pharmacist.

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Subscription

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Directions for the client.

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Signatura

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Doctor’s signature

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Prescriber’s signature

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Describes the drugs molecular structure and identifies its chemical structure (e.g., N-acetyl-parra-aaminophenol).

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Chemical name

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Drug’s official name (e.g., Acetaminophen).

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Generic name

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Name given by the drug manufacturer (e.g., Tylenol).

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Trade name

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Drug effects:

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  1. Therapeutic effect
  2. Local drug effect
  3. Systemic drug effect
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The main reason why the drug is prescribed; also known as “desired effect””, “intended
effects”, “primary effects”; however, it is always accompanied with an unlikely effect.

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Therapeutic effect

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Point of contact and generally does not affect tissues in other areas.

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Local drug effect

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Drug affects the different body systems.

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Systemic drug effect

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Kinds of therapeutic benefit:

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  1. Palliative
  2. Curative
  3. Restorative
  4. Supportive
  5. Substitutive
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Relieves the symptoms of a disease but does not affect the disease itself.
Palliative
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Cures a disease or the condition.
Curative
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Returns the body to health.
Restorative
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Supports body function until other treatments or the body’s response can take over.
Supportive
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Replaces body fluids or substances.
Substitutive
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An effect that is not intended but are usually predictable.
Secondary effect
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Digitalis (drug) improves myocardial contraction, but side effect is:
nausea and vomiting
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Deleterious effects of a drug to an organism.
Toxicity
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Causes of toxicity:
1. Overdosage 2. Ingestion of drug for external use 3. Buildup of drug due to impaired excretion or metabolism
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An unexpected and may be an individualized effect; unexplainable.
Idiosyncratic effect
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An immunologic reaction to a drug; ranges from mild to severe.
Drug allergy
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Severe allergic reaction; usually immediate.
Anaphylactic reaction
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Symptoms of Anaphylactic reaction:
1. Swelling of mouth and tongue 2. Acute shortness of breath 3. Tachycardia 4. Hypotension
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Caused unintentionally by medical therapy.
Iatrogenic disease
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Examples of Iatrogenic disease:
1. Hepatotoxicity 2. Renal Toxicity 3. Biliary Obstructions 4. Fetal Malformations
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Occurs when the administration of one drug alters the effect of one or both.
Drug interactions
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Improper use of common medications leading to acute or chronic toxicity.
Drug misuse
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Inappropriate intake of substance either continually or periodically.
Drug abuse
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Aspects of Drug abuse:
1. Drug dependence 2. Drug habituation
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Types of Medication order:
1. Stat order 2. Single order (One-time order) 3. Standing order 4. PRN order (Pro Re Nata; As needed)
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Medication should be given immediately and only once.
Stat order
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Medication to be given once at a specified time.
Single order (One-time order)
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May or may not have a termination date; may be carried out indefinitely.
Standing order
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Permits the nurse to give medication when, in the nurse’s judgment, the client requires it.
PRN order (Pro Re Nata; As needed)
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Placed between cheek and gum.
Buccal
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Designed to pass the stomach without dissolving.
Enteric-coated
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Placed below the tongue.
Sublingual
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Granular effervescent salts and/or other materials that release gas.
Effervescent
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Designed to be released and absorbed in stages or gradually over time.
Prolonged action or Sustained release
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Contain a base of flavored and/or sugar alcohol often used for children.
Chewable tablets
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Surfaces have been grooved or scored.
Scored tablets
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Small two-part containers that are usually made of gelatin substance that is designed to be dissolved in the stomach or gastrointestinal tract.
Capsules
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Smooth, coated, oval-shaped medicine tablet intended to be tamper-resistant; capsule + tablet.
Caplets
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Hard, circular, or oblong disks that consist of a medication in a candy-like base.
Troches
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Dry medication that resemble like a powder, but particles or larger than powders.
Pellets
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One or more drugs mixed with a cohesive material, in oval, round or flattened shape.
Pill
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Small adhesive patch that may be applied to intact skin near the treatment site.
Patches
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Dissolved in drinking water (e.g., Oral Rehydration Solution "Oresol")
Granules
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Finely ground drug, used internally or externally; measured doses of solid medication in powdered form usually dissolve in water before ingestion.
Powders
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Very fine powders maybe applied topically to the skin or mucous membrane, or by inhalation.
Dusts
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Shaped like a cylinder or a cone which melts gradually in body temperature.
Suppository
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Like an ointment, but thicker and stiff that penetrates the skin less than an ointment.
Pastes
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Used for application on the skin or on mucous membranes; oil based.
Ointments
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Non-greasy preparation; used for the skin.
Creams
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A liquid powder, or foam deposited in a thin layer on the skin by air pressure.
Foams
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A medication in a liquid suspension applied to the skin.
Lotions
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One or more drugs dissolved in water; clear and homogenous.
Solutions
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A medication mixed with alcohol, oil, or soapy emollient and applied to the skin.
Liniments
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A sweetened and aromatic solution of alcohol used as a vehicle for medicinal agents.
Elixir
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Alcoholic or water-and alcohol solution prepared from drugs derived from plants.
Tinctures
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Drugs dissolved in a solution of sugar and then flavored to disguise unpleasant taste.
Syrups
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Drugs that have been mixed with a liquid, but not dissolved.
Suspensions
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Fine droplets of an oil-in-water or water-in-oil; must be shaken vigorously before usage.
Oils or Emulsions
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Why are oils or emulsions shaken before usage?
Because they separate into layers after standing a long period of time.
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Routes of Administration of Therapeutic agents:
1. Oral administration 2. Sublingual 3. Inhalation 4. Vaginal administration 5. Rectal administration 6. Topical application 7. Instillation 8. Irrigation
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Having it swallowed.
Oral administration
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Placing agent under the tongue.
Sublingual
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Having to inhale the agent.
Inhalation
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Inserting the therapeutic agent into the vagina.
Vaginal administration
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Inserting the therapeutic agent into the rectum.
Rectal administration
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Placing the agent on the skin.
Topical application
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Dropping the agent into the mucous membrane.
Instillation
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Flushing the mucous membrane with large amounts of the therapeutic agent.
Irrigation

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