Lesson1 Flashcards
a science focused on studying the history, sources, physical and chemical properties, and metabolism of drugs and how they affect the functioning of living organisms.
Pharmacology
concerned with the treatment of diseases through the use of remedial agents
Therapeutics
the branch of science that deals with the use of drugs in treating diseases, other conditions, and symptoms
Pharmacotherapy
defined as any substance, singly or in a mixture, that modifies cellular functions and causes an effect on body cells
Drug
drugs that are used for therapy, either for the prevention or treatment of diseases
Medicines
-thenameisgiventoidentifyadrugduringitsusefulclinicallifetime
– itisthesameinallcountries
– generic names are not capitalized when written. Example: amoxicillin
Generic Name
– alsoknownasthetradename
– the name is given by a drug company for commercial purposes
– thenameisoftenfollowedbyasuperscript whichmeansthatthename
is registered to a specific drug maker or owner.
– easy to spell and remember, so prescribers are likelier to use it.
– first letter (and sometimes other letters) of the name is capitalized.
Example: Amoxil
Brand Name
– this is the name given by agencies (such as the Food and Drug Administration [FDA]) authorized to enlist the drug in official publications such as the US Pharmacopeia, Philippine Index for Medical Preparations, or the Philippine National Drug Formulary.
– this name is sometimes similar to either the generic or brand name.
Official Name
– this name describes the atomic or molecular composition of the drug usually long; hence, the name is difficult to remember and is too complex for general use
Chemical Name
are printed text on the containers and packaging of medications. These labels include much helpful information for the consumer
Drug labels
usually the first thing that stands out on the label and packaging
Product Name
intended drug use
Indication
when the drug should not be used
Contraindications
include statements such as, “Keep out of reach of children” or “For external use only.”
Warnings
The first set of numbers in the NDC identifies the…
Manufacturer
