Can include any of the following
-Drug interactions
-drug/lab test reactions
-use in nursing mothers
-pregnancy category rating
-information for patients
-potential for carcenogenesis or mutagenesis
Used to describe the safety of a drug
-TI represents the margin between the dose that produces toxic or adverse effects and the
dose that produces a therapeutic effect
An INTENDED effect of the drug
-an effect to treat or or prevent a disease, or relieve its symptoms
The transfer of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream.
-Rate of absorption plays an important role in determining the amount of drug in the blood,
or its effectiveness
Term 2 of 132
a.a
1/1000 mg
of each
freely
as needed
,Definition 3 of 132
immediately
tid
stat
p.r.n.
asap
Definition 4 of 132
Describes how the body effects a drug including how the drug is ABSORBED into the
bloodstream, DISTRIBUTED to tissues and fluids, METABOLIZED, and EXCRETED from the body.
Pharmacodynamics
Bioavailability
Pharmacokinetics
Metabolism
Definition 5 of 132
Describes serious adverse reactions, limitations to using the drug, and steps to be taken if an
adverse event occurs.
-using product may be dangerous or require caution
Warnings Section of PI*
Additive Effect *
Active Metabolites
Pharmacokinetics
,Term 6 of 132
Transdermal
The effect of a drug on a patient aka: drug effect
Delivery system involve application of a patch absorbed into the skin
Drug and diluent compressed into a solid dosage form
Soft, Flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases a drug
Term 7 of 132
Lotion
Drug dissolved in an appropriate vehicle
Suspension of solid drug in a water based vehicle
Solid bodies that release a drug as the soften or melt in a body orifice
Application of a solution or ointment to the skin
Definition 8 of 132
The effect of a drug on a patient
AKA: Drug Effect
Side Effect
Clinical Effect
Desirable Side Effect
Distribution
, Definition 9 of 132
One drug enhances the clinical effects of another drug
Additive effect *
Toxicity
Antagonism*
Synergism *
Term 10 of 132
Local and/or Systemic Drug Delivery Systems
Rectal suppositories
Topical ointments, creams, and lotions
Aerosols for inhilation
Reflects the total amount of drug absorbed and is therefore a measure of the extent of
drug absorption
TREAT disease, RELIEVE symptoms of disease, or CURE the disease
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