1: Medical Math: Sources of Drugs (1) Flashcards
What is included in the natural sources of drugs?
Minerals Animal Plant Bacteria Fungi
What are the active ingredients in plants as a source of drugs?
Alkaloids Glycosides Resins Gums Tannins Fixed oils Volatile oils
Describe Alkaloids
basic nitrogenous substances that are insoluble in water and end in -ine.
their salts are soluble in water.
have a bitter taste.
can be precipitated by acids.
What are some examples of Alkaloids?
Atropine
Morphine
Pilocarpine
Physostigmine
Describe Glycosides
Sugars combined with other organic structures (aglycone or genin).
What are some examples of Glycosides?
Digitalis glycosides (digoxin, digitoxin, ouabain)
Describe Resins
Substances formed by polymerization of volatile oils.
are weak and can break easily.
Describe Gums
Polysaccharides secreted by certain trees.
What are some examples of Gums?
Acacia
Tragacanth
Describe Tannins
Non nitrogenous plant constituents that produce astringent effect (precipitate proteins)
Describe Fixed Oils
Stable oils and they will not evaporate when exposed to air.
What are some examples of Fixed Oils?
Cottonseed oil
castor oil
linseed oil
Describe Volatile Oils
Will evaporate readily when exposed to air.
What are some examples of Volatile Oils?
Peppermint oil
turpentine oil
Oil of clove
What are examples of Animal sources of drugs?
Blood
Plasma
Hormones