Pharmacology
the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms
Drugs
chemical substances that have an effect on living organisms
chemical name of drug
Describes the drug's chemical composition and molecular structure
generic-name drug
A common name; A name that is simp...
the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms
Drugs
chemical substances that have an effect on living organisms
chemical name of drug
Describes the drug's chemical composition and molecular structure
generic-name drug
A common name; A name that is simpler than the chemical name. The first
letter is not capitalized.
brand-name drug
A drug with a registered name or trademark; this name is restricted to the
owner. Names are selected by the manufacturer and deliberat ely made
easier to pronounce, spell, and remember. Name is followed by the symbol
®. The first letter is capitalized.
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Illegal Drugs
Drugs or chemical substances used for non -therapeutic purposes.
Biosimilar drugs
A biologic product that is close in structure and function to an existing
approved biologic product, known as a reference product. Similar but NOT
identical to the original chemical composition.
black box warning
A type of warning that appears in a drug's prescribing informatio n and is
required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to alert
prescribers of serious adverse events that have occurred with the given
drug.
Orphan Drugs
drugs that have been discovered but would not be profitable for a drug
company to develop; usually drugs that would treat only a small number of
people; these orphans can be adopted by drug companies to develop
Schedule 1 drugs
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Highest potential for abuse, no therapeutic use, (Heroine marijuana LSD)
Schedule 2 drugs
• High abuse potential
• Accepted medical use
• Severe physical and/or psychological dependence
(Percocet, Vicodin, Adderall, etc)
Schedule 3 drugs
Accepted medical uses
Moderate or low physical dependence
High psychological dependence
(Aspirin w/ Codein; Tylenol w/ Codeine)
Schedule 4 drugs
• Low abuse potential
• Accepted medical uses
• Limited physical or psychological dependence
(Phenobarbitol, Diazepam, etc)
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