11. Pharmacy Flashcards
wydawać, zapewniać
dispense
n: dispensation
leki
drugs/medicines/medications
recepta
prescription
leki sprzedawane bez recepty
OTC drugs
OTC = over-the-counter
leki na recepty
prescription-only-medicines
środki ostrożności przy stosowaniu
precautions to take
dawkowanie leku
drug administration
doradzanie
counseling to sb on sth
nieuważny, roztargniony, nieogarnięty
absent-minded
współczujący
compassionate
taktowny, uprzejmy, liczący się z innymi
considerate
pilny, staranny, sumienny
diligent
The system of drug dosage, it explains the dose and how many times a day drug should be taken, if it can be taken with or without food, or on an empty stomach
Posology = dawkowanie leku
dawkowanie leku
posology
a drug available under medical supervision, only when recommended by a doctor
prescription/Rx/legend drugs
A simulated or otherwise medically ineffectual treatment for a disease or other medical condition intended to deceive th recipient
placebo
the science of drugs and their clinical use, whose main objective is to promote the safety of prescribing, maximise drug effects and minimise side effects. It analyzes the breakdown and synthesis, biological activity, biological effects, and delivery of drugs
pharmacology
conditions and diseases in which the drug may be used
therapeutic indications
wskazania
indications
the way in which a drug changes the effect of other substances ingested by a patient
drug interactions
a drug sold without prescription
OTC drugs
conditions and situations in which a given drug cannot be used
contraindications
przeciwwskazanie
contraindication
the amount of drug in a given volume of plasma (for example number of micrograms per milliliter)
concentration
a drug that contains the same active ingredients as the original formulation, but sold under its chemical name without advertising
generic drugs
unwanted, unpleasent, noxious or potentially harmful reactions evoked by a drug
side effects/ adverse drug events/ adverse drug reactions/ unwanted effects
the form in which the drug is given (tablet, capsule)
dosage form/ formulation
the path by which a drug, fluid, poison, or other substance is taken into body
route of administration
stopping the drug intake
discontinuation
ulotka
package insert / prescribing information./ patient information leaflet
It is a document provided along with prescription medication to provide additional information about that drug
package insert / prescribing information./ patient information leaflet
What information is usually found in the drug leaflet?
Clinical Pharmacology Indications and usage Contraindications Warnings Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug abuse and dependance Overdosage Dosage and administration How supplied
Clinical Pharmacology
- way in which the medicine works in the body
- how it is absorbed and eliminated
- what its effects may be at various concentration
- the results of various clinical trails
- effects on various populations
stosowanie leku poza jego wskazaniami
off-label uses
Warnings
explains possible serious adverse effects that may occur while taking the drug
Precautions
how to use medication safely
drug interactions
Może zakłócać zdolność do prowadzenia pojazdów i obsługi maszyn
May impair the ability to drive vehicles and operate mechanical devices.
przedłużony, długotrwały
chronic = prolonged
Nie przekraczaj zalecanej dawki
Do not exceed the stated dose
Ten lek jest przeciwwskazany u kobiet w ciąży
This drug is contraindicated in pregnant women
Jeśli objawy nie ustąpią, skontaktuj się z lekarzem
If sumptoms persist, consult your doctor
Trzymać poza zasięgiem dzieci
Keep out of reach of children
Dorośli mogą brać do dwóch tabletek, dwa razy dziennie
Adults may take up to four tablets two times daily
Nie nakłuwaj ani nie pal nawet jak jest puste
Do not puncture or burn even when empty
Chronić przed światłem i wilgocią
Protect from light and humidity
Weź tabletkę przy pierwszych objawach przeziębienia lub grypy
Take the pill at the first sign of cold of flu
W przypadku leczenia dzieci, zalecane są dawki podzielone
In the treatment of children, divided doses are recommended.
Przechowywać w suchym i chłodnym miejscu.
Store in a dry and cool place.
kapsułka
caplet/ capsule
areozol
aerosol
zasypka, talk
dusting powder
krople do oczu
eye drops
tabletka
tablet
pigułka
pill
syrop
syrup
płyn do płukania gardła
gargle/ mouthwash
zastrzyk
injection
tabletki do ssania
lozenges
maść
ointment
czopek
suppository
zawiesina
suspension
nalewka
tincture
plaster przezskórny
transdermal patch
pierścień dopochwowy
vaginal ring
not via gastrointestsinal system
parental
locally on the skin
topical
under the tongue
sublingual
in the cheek pouch
buccal
into the rectum
rectal
breathed into the lungs
inhalation
through the skin, into the bloodstream
transdermal
under the skin
subcutaneous
into the blood vessel
intravenous
into the muscle
intramuscular
by mouth
oral
into the bone
intraosseous
into the heart muscle
intracardiac
into the nasal cavity
intranasal
into the spinal cord
intraspinal
wygoda pacjenta
convenience for the patient
drugs to fight high fever
antypyretics
drugs help suppress nausea and vomiting
antiemetics
drugs to stop coughing
antitussives
a wide range of drugs to relieve pain
analgetics = pain relivers
they help to remove excess fluid from the body
diuretics
they increase activity
stimulants
drug used to reduce and suppress swelling
anti-inflammatory drug
excellent painkillers, originally derived from opium
narcotics
one of the best known drug which anyone can buy and use to relieve pain, inflammation and fever
aspirin
prevent blood from cloting
anticoagulants
drugs to alleviate depression
antidepressants
soothe patients and help them sleep
sedatives/ hypnotics
drugs used to calm people and relieve anxiety
transquillizers
= leki uspokajające
taken to relieve constipation
laxatives/ aperients
= środki przeczyszczające
help to clear a stuffy nose
nasal decongestants
because of rapid relief they bring to many infectious diseases they are called miracle drugs
antibiotics
is used in treatment of diabetes
insulin
is used to increase a performance of a weak heart
digitalis
= naparstnica
drugs fighting psychosis
antipsychotics
drugs stopping epileptic seizures
antoconvulsants
drugs lower blood pressure
antihypertensives
drugs blocking the action of the acetylocholine on neurons in brain
anticholinergics
drugs helping to bring up phlegm
expectorants
= leki wykrztuśne
drugs used in treating heartburn
antiacids
=leki neutralizujące
drugs used as one of the birth control method
contraceptives
= środki antykoncepcyjne
antybiotyki o szerokim spectrum
broad spectrum antibiotics
zwalczać objawy
combat/ fight symptoms
wyleczyć
cure
wywoływać
induce
łagodzić, uśmierzać
relieve/ mitigate/ alleviate
przywracać
restore
ukoić, uspokajać, uśmierzać
soothe
wsadzić czopek
insert suppository
rozpuszczać
dissolve
wcierać maść
rub the ointment
podać krople do oka
apply/ put/ instill the drops into the eye
sączyć, pić małymi łyczkami
sip
wypłukać, przepłukać usta
rinse the mouth
posypać, poprószyć
sprinkle
rozcieńczać
dilute
zanurzyć
dip
zakropić
instill
na czczo
fasting = on an empty stomach
sól fizjologiczna`
physiological saline
plaster przylepny
adhesive plaster
cewnik
catheter
wata bawełniana
cotton wool
nić dentystyczna
dental floss
smoczek
dummy/ pacifier
rękawiczki jednorazowe
disposable gloves
gaza jałowa/ gazowe waciki
sterile gauze/ gauze swabs
mleko dla niemowląt
infant formula
miernik szczytowego przepływu powietrza, pikflometr
peak flow meter
pieluchy
nappies/diapers
strzykawka
syringe
igła
needle
smoczek na butelce dla dziecka
teat
apteczka pierwszej pomocy, podręczna
first aid kit
pojemnik na mocz
urine sample pot
lek przeciwkrzepliwy, lek rozrzedzający krew
anticoagulant
blood-thinning medication
być bogaty w
be abundant in
osłabić działanie
attenuate = diminish
globulka dopochwowa
pessary
roztwór
solution
fiolka
vial
nabój
cartridge
powstawanie bąbli
blistering
obrzęk
erythema
kroplówka
drip
apteka
pharmacy/ chemist’s shop
chroniony patentem
proprietary
p.c.
after food
q.d.s
four times a day
s.l.
sublingual
s.c.
subcutaneous
c.c.
with meals
p.r.n.
as required
