Exam 1 Slides Flashcards
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Pharmacology
The study of the biological effect of drugs that are introduced into the body to cause some sort of change.
pharmacokinetics
what happens to drugs in the body
pharmacodynamics
- mechanism of action
- effects on the body
chemical name
long and complex, used in research
generic name
official name of drug, only one generic name, usually more complicated than the trade name, lower case
ex: acetaminophen
trade name
brand name, given by pharmaceutical company.
easier to remember and pronounce
upper case
prototype
- one drug (typically the first) that represents a group or class of medication
- new drugs in the class are compared to the prototype for effectiveness and side effects
- ex: ibuprofen/advil: represents the class of NSAID
therapeutic effects
- intended effects of the drug
- what we want to happen
adverse effects
- unexpected reaction
- dangerous reaction
side effects
-unintended effects
-unavoidable
toxicities
harmful effects
allergic reaction
- unexpected
- may be dangerous
- involves the immune system
preclinical trials
tested on lab ANIMALS for therapeutic and adverse effects
phase I studies
HUMAN VOLUNTEERS are used to test drug
phase II studies
drug is tried on patients who have the DISEASE that the drug is designed to treat
phase III studies
the drug is used in a VAST CLINICAL MARKET. Prescribers are informed of adverse effects and monitor their patients closely. Unexpected responses may occur and the drug may be withdrawn from the market
phase IV studies
CONTINUED EVALUATION by the FDA
schedule I controlled substance
- not approved for medical use, no reason to prescribe
ex: heroin, LSD, ecstasy
schedule II controlled substance
used medically, but HIGH potential for abuse
ex: narcotics, amphetimines such as Dilaudid, oxycodone
NO REFILLS ALLOWED
schedule III controlled substance
less potential for abuse
ex: non barbiturate sedatives, non-amphetamines, stimulants such as ketamine, testosterone, anabolic steroids
schedule IV controlled substance
some potential for abuse
ex: primarly sedatives, anti-anxiety medications such as xanax, valium, ambien
schedule V controlled substance
low potential for abuse
ex: medications containg small amounts of certain narcotics or stimulants, usually antitussives such as cough suppressants with some codeine or ephedrine containing medications
OTC medications
- over 80 classes
- prescription strength OTC - same drug available OTC but with higher dose
- consumers must be able to diagnose own condition and monitor effectiveness EASILY
- low risk of abuse or side effects
- some OTC are available behind pharmacy counter due to abuse possibility ex: sudafed containing meds
dietary and herbal supplements
- can only claim affect on BODY STRUCTURE or FUNCTION (not medical condition)
ex: st. johns wort - affects emotional balance (does not treat depression) - FDA only monitors POST-MARKET