Module 5 Flashcards
Drug Forms, Dosaging and Prescription Writing
the compound name that describes the molecule using laws of organic chemistry; complex & atomic or molecular structure of drug
Chemical name
individual molecule belongs; official name; used as public domain
Generic name
particular formulation by the manufacturer’s design; restricted to copyright holder
Brand name
No evidence of risk
Category A
Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have not demonstrated a risk to the fetus.
Category B
There are no animal reproduction studies & no adequate studies in human.
Category C
Evidence of human fetal risk, but the potential benefits from the use of the drug in pregnant women maybe acceptable.
Category D
Evidence of fetal risk and abnormalities
Category X
An act to promote, require & ensure the production of an adequate supply, distribution, use & acceptance of drugs and medicines identified by their generic name (GN).
Republic Act #6675
A republic act that indicates that the name of the prescriber, office address, client name, age, sex & date of prescription, licensed PR# and PTR# should be written.
Pharmach Act, Republic Act #5921
Food, Drugs & Devices, and Cosmetics Act.
Republic Act #3720
Medical Act of 1957
Republic Act# 2382
Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972
Republic Act #6425
indicates that medication has to be given immediately or urgent and only once.
Stat order
a medication to be given once a specified time.
Single order
