2nd lab test Flashcards
Drug names:
- Chemical names
dont need to know the chemical name
- Description: based on international naming conventions (several differences among countries)
- Use on prescription: rarely used on prescriptions (eg. ethanol)
Drug names:
- Approved name
e.g Amoxillin
Description:
- International Non-proprietary Names (RlNN), British Approved Names (BAN) and United States Approved Names (USAN).
- can be derived from the chemical name sometimes corresponds (eg. sodium proprionate)
- given by the Pharmacopoeia Commission
- useful in the orientation among trade names
Use on prescriptions:
- used for prescribing Official and Prepared medicines
Drug names:
- Licensed, brand, trade or proprietary names
eg: Betamox injection, Amoxysol injection etc..
Description:
- given by manufacturers (based on fantasy)
- can differ considerably from the chemical name
- a particular chemical compound can be supplied under several unrelated names
Use on prescriptions:
- use for prescribing Authorised medicines.
Official drug:
- Difference between formulated and non-formulated
- Formulated: Have a dosage form. Eg: Amoxicillin tabl.
- Non-formulated: Don´t have a dosage form. Eg: Amoxicillin
Special prescription requirements of schedule 2 and 3 drugs:
- what the prescription must include
The prescription must be written indelible (or computer generated) and the signature must be in ink or electronic prescription form available since 2015:
- name and address of the owner
- date on which the prescription was signed
- name, form and strength of the preparation
- total quantity or the number of dosage units in both words and figures
- dose to be administered (“take as required” is not acceptable)
- prescribers signature, qualification and RCVS registration number
- animal or herd under the vet´s care
A pharmacist must not dispense a S2 or S3 drug unless it complies with the above requirements and the prescribers address in the UK.
Special prescription requirements of schedule 2 and 3 drugs:
- Signature part: NO latinisation or abbreviation is allowed (Signature or Label)
- The prescription is valid for 28 days (also S4) –> S5: 6months.
- Repeat prescription is not permitted - if pre-printed: most be crossed put
- Special case: Buprenorphine: Schedule 3 CD and its use does not need to be recorded in the CD register but safe custody does apply.
What does it mean if the prescription says “Label: to the veterinarians hand”?
the owner wont use it, only pick it up at the pharmacy and bring it back to the veterinarian
Labelling of dispensed veterinary medicines:
- the label must include
All medicines sod or supplied by a veterinarian are by definition “dispensed medicines”
The label must include:
- name and address of the owner and veterinarian
- date of dispensing
- “for external use only” if only for topical use
- the relevant WP
- If the product containe eg. hexachlorophene, aspirin (se neste flashcard)
- “for animal treatment only” unless container or package is too small
- “keep out of reach for children”
It is a good practice to include the drug name, concentration and the amount dispensed and information about the application.
The use of mechanically printed letters is recommended.
Both the container and the outer packaging should be labelled.
What should the label include it the product containes e.g. hexachlorophene, aspirin:
- the drug containing aspirin (or similar drugs) must be labelled with the words “unsuitable for cats”, and “it contains aspirin” within a ruled rectangle.
- if drug includes hexachlorophene for oral adiministration: sheep (protective clothing), cattle: product is not for use in lactating cattle.
Italic type in Sample Label indicates?
the optional particulars
Medicated feeding stuff prescriptions (MFS):
The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013
- the regulations apply to anyone who incorporates a medicated product of any description in an animal feeding stuff.
- the legislation does not affect a companion animal owner administering a medicinal product mixed in the feed, since no business is involved.
- noor does it affect a farmer “top dressing” feed or medicating via the drinking water.
- the regulations require all manufacturers (feed compounders) and distributors who add medicines to feed to register with the Royal Phermaceutical Sociaty or Great Britain (RPSGB) or the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for Northters Ireland (DARD for NI).
Basic requirements for Medicated Feeding Stuff prescription:
- Three copies of MFS prescriptions are required (the compounder, the farmer and the veterinarian)
- MFS is valid for a period of 3 months or such shorter period as may be specified in the prescription.
- According to data sheet recommendations (inclusion rates, target species and WP)
- medicines may be incorporated in animal feedstuff by an appropriately registered person only if the product has a relevant Product License (marketing authorisation) or an Animal Test Certificate (ATC).
- Medicinal products to be included in feed must be licensed for infeed use, although the veterinarian may authorize use for species or conditions other than those specified in the product license.
- However, if they are to be incorporated in any way not in accordance with the product license, an MFS ir required.
- It must be sufficient for only one course of treatment.
- A MFS prescription is generally necessary for incorporation of veterinary medicinal product into a feeding stuff and it is certainly required before such medicated feed is supplied to a farmer.
All MFS should follow a specified format and should include:
- the name and address of the person prescribing the product.
- the qualifications enabling the person to prescribe the product
- the name and address of the keeper of the animals to be treated.
- the species of animal, identification and number of the animals.
- the premises at which the animals are kept if this is different from the address of the keeper
- the date of the prescription
- the signature or other authentication of the person prescribing the product.
- the name and amount of the product prescribed
- the dosage and administration instructions.
- any necesarry warnings
- the WP
- the manufacturer or the distributor of the feedstuffs (who must be approved for the purpose)
- if the validity exceeds one month, a statement that not more than 31 days supply may be provided at any time
- the name, type and quantity of feedingstuffs to be used
- the inclusion rate of the veterinary medicinal product and the resulting inclusion rate of the active substance
- any special instructions
- the percentage of the prescribed feedingstuffs to be added to the daily ration
- if it is prescribed under the cascade, a statement to that effect.
Powder for external use:
eg: talcum powder, sparsorium
- usage reduced
- active substances: antiobiotics, antiseptics, antimycotics, ectoparastiticides
- binders: gives the total volume of the external powder. eg: Talcum, zinc oxide.
What is special with Talcum and Zinc oxide as binders in external powder?
Talcum:
- binds water.
- MgAlSi: can not be used on wounds, as it decreases the healing process.
Zinc oxide:
- can be used on wounds
- it decreases the inflammation and seperation (?) in wounds.
