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We are one drug modifies the action of another drug
Drug interactions
A chemical name
Generic drug
Trademark
Trade name
The studies how the drug enters the body and reach their site of action and how they are metabolized
Pharmacokinetics
Types and concentration of substance other than the drug that can be in the tablet
Purity
The amount of active drug in pre-preparation contributing to it strength
Potency
The drug ability to dissolve be absorbed and transported in the body its desires site action
bioavailability
Laboratory studies providing proof that the drug is effective for its intended use
Efficiency
Sufficient studies completed to indicate potential side effects adverse effect and toxic reaction safety is determined from the data
Safety
When the highest blood or plasma concentration of the drug is achieved
Peak action
The time it takes excretion to lower the drug concentration by half
Half life
Reduce cholesterol are synthesize blocks HMG- COA An enzyme body used to produce cholesterol
Statin
Antilpemic
Antihypertensive; relaxes arterial vessel
Pril
Ace inhibitors
Antihypertensive/ antianginal
Blocks beta adrenergic receptors and vascular smooth muscles
Beta blocker
Antihypertensive; blocks action of vasoconstriction effect of agiotension2
Sartan
Angiotensin Receptor blocker
Lowest concentration level
TROUGH level
To ensure ineffective concentration level
Peak level
Antihypertensive/anti-agnail dilates coronary arteries; relaxes coronary artery smooth muscle
Peripheral vessel calcium channel blocker
Peripheral vasodilator promotes penile erection
Afil
erectile agent
Decrease gastric secretion by blocking histamine from H2 site
Tidine
Block histamine to receptors
Direct damage to fungal cell membrane
Azole
Antifungal
Decrease viral replication by entering with DNA synthesis
CYCLOVIR
ANTIHERPETIC
Propantheline is a what
Anticholinergic
Reduces congestion an allergic reaction
Antihistamine
Relieve depression
SSRI and TCA which are anti-depressant
Interferes with bacteria DNA replication
FLOXACIn
Broad spectrum anti-infective
Suppress gastric secretion; prevents gastric reflux and gastric/duodenal ulcers
Prazole
Proton pump inhibitor
Warfarin/Coumadin Heparin or what
Anticoagulant
Inhibit clotting of the blood
Anticoagulant
Increase blood flow to the heart
Nitroglycerin
Antianginal
Zantac
ANTISECRETORRES or antihistamine
Lowers gastric acid secretion
ANTISECRETORIES
Lovastatin
ANTILIPIDEMIC
Lowers abnormal blood lipid levels
ANTILIPIDEMICS