Exam 1: Introduction Flashcards
What are the Therapeuic Principles of Pharmacology?
- Why am I Treating?
- Is treatment required?
- Do I need to treat with drugs?
- How will I monitor
A substance used as a medication or in the preparation of medication
drug
The study of the interactions of drugs with living systems
pharmacology
the application of pharmacology principles to patients
Clinical pharmacology
The study of drugs in diff. species
Comparative Pharmacolocy
The science of the preparation of drugs
Pharmacy
The study of poisons and their treatment
Toxicology
Pharmacological principles based on valid, relevant research and clinical data
Evidence-based med.
Describes the disposition or movement of drugs within the body
Pharmacodinetics
What does ADME in Pharmacokinetics stand for?
Absorption
Distribution
Metabolism
Excretion
What the drug does to the animal?
Pharmacodynamics
FDA
Food and drug administration
Oversees human and vet. drugs
DEA
Drug enforcement administration
Oversees drugs with human abuse
USDA
US Dept. of Ag.
Food animal medicine and oversees vet. biologics
EPA
Environmental protection agency
Shares responsibility with the FDA regarding anti-parasitic drugs
VFD
Vet. Feed Directive
Addresses antimicrobial drug use in animal feeds
FARAD
Food An. Residue Avoidance Databank
Resources for dealing with wothdrawl times and drug residues
Any component that provides pharmacological activity or other direct effet in the dx., cure, mitigation, or tx., or prevention of diseases
Active ingredients
Refers to the actives and any excipients
product
A computer system that provides info including withdrawl times of all drugs approved for use in food animals
FARAD
What are the 4 categories of drug products
- OTC
- Prescription druugs
- Biologics
- Controlled Drugs
Who regulates prescription drugs?
FDA
Who regulates biologics?
USDA
What is an example of a biologic?
Vaccines
