Pharmacology Flashcards
(20 cards)
standard drug laws
all preparations called by the same drug name must be uniform strength, quality, and purity
pure food and drug act
first government attempt to establish consumer protection in manufacture of drugs and food
labeled dangerous ingredients in certain drugs
required all drugs in the US to meet minimal standards of strength, purity, quality
federal food, drug, and cosmetic act
established by FDA and NDC
established more specific regulations to prevent adulteration of drugs, foods, and cosmetics
adulteration
tampering with
controlled substances act
established by DEA
isolated abused and addicting drugs into 5 levels (C1-C5)
demanded security and accountability from medical providers in relation to dispensing controlled substances
DEA
drug enforcement administration
concerned with only controlled substances
enforces laws against against illicit drug activities
NDC
national drug code
C1
not approved for medical use (for research)
ex: illicit drugs
C2
narcotics
no refills without written prescription
C3
codeine
anabolic steroids
may be refilled up to five times in six months
C4
xanax
may be refilled up to five times in six months
C5
cough suppressants
diarrhea meds
may be refilled up to five times in six months
FDA
concerned with general safety standards in the production of drugs, foods, and cosmetics
responsible for approval and removal of products of the market
pharmacology
study of drugs and their origin, nature, properties, and effects on living organisms
drug classifications
lipid-lowering agents
antidepressants
narcotic analgesics
antihypertensives
diuretics
antibiotics
antidiabetics
anticoagulants
generic name
common name of drug
not capitalized
brand/trade name
name which a pharmaceutical company identifies its product
first letter capitalized
often has R trademark symbol
chemical name
exact molecular formula of drug
legend drug
prescription drugs
off-label medication
drug used in a way not indicated on FDA label
ex: hemorrhoids cream for crows feet
