Chapter 20 part 1 Flashcards
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chemical
generic (nonproprietary)
trade
classification by name
first name given to drug is likely
chemical name
usually a simplified spin off of the chemical name
generic
nonproprietary
name given to specify that a drug is made by that specific company
trade
proprietary
brand
trademark
example of trade, generic, chemical name
motrin
ibuprofen
chemical name
by action
by legal classification
alternate ways to classify drugs
drugs with similar chemical actions are grouped into drug familes
example: analgesics
classify by family
prescription dispensed by pharmacist
nonprescription
classifed by legal control
tablet
capsule
inhalation
suppository
solution
suspension
transdermal patch
dosage forms
most common (oral dose)
can be enteric coated or scored
some may be time release
tablet
can be powdered or liquid contained in gelatin shell
capsule
used for local or systemic effects
local treat asthma/COPD
systemic general anesthesia
inhalation
inserted into body orifice (dissolves)
suppository
one or more drugs dissolved in liquid carrier
rapidly absorbed
administered orally or parenternally (through the skin)
solution
one or more drugs in small particles are suspended in liquid carrier
not water soluable
should be shaken before administered
should not be administered intravenously
suspension
applied to skin surface and absorbed into bloodstream
releases drug over time
metals can overheat in MRI and cause burns
transdermal patch
drugs that relieve pain without loss oc consciousness
opiads
non-opiads
analgesics
narcotic
morphine and demerol
can cuase N/V and constipation
possible physical dependency
opioids
non-narcotic
acetomenophen do not cause dependency
non-opioids
act on CNS to produce loss of sensation
general and local
anesthetics
old days ether
modern pentothal
inhalation or IV for major surgery
overuse: irregular heartbeat, diff breathing, death
general anesthetic
block nerve conduction to that part of body
novacain
lidocaine
local anesthetic
act on CNS ro calm patient
valium
Xanax
antianxiety agents
used to treat heart arrythmias
cordorone
antiarrhythymiics