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CH.1 Pharmacology Intro. Flashcards

1
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Drugs

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Any chemical that alters the organism’s functions or processes

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2
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Pharmacology

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the study of drugs

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3
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Chemical name

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chemical structure

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Code name

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experimental chemical shows potential

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5
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Generic name

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assigned by USAN council when the drug shows therapeutic use NF

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Official name

Trade name

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-generic name when approved by the FDA

–brand name given by a particular manufacturer
–the name is always capitalized

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Chemical Synthesis

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most common source of drug plants,minerals, and animals contribute

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Animal

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thyroid hormone, insulin. pancreatic dornase

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Plants

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oils

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Mineral

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copper sulfate, mineral oil

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IND stands for

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Investigational New Drug approval

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IND Phase 1

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small number, healthy subjects

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IND Phase 2

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small number, subjects with disease

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IND Phase 3

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Large, multicenter studies

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Therapeutic Potential: A

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important (significant therapeutic gain over other drug

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Therapeutic Potential: AA

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important therapeutic gain, indicated for patients with AIDS. fast track

17
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Therapeutic Potential: B

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modest therapeutic gain

18
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Therapeutic Potential: C

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important options, little or no therapeutic gain

19
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Orphan Drugs

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Drugs used for rare diseases

20
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Over-the-counter

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OTC
Does not require prescription

21
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Advantages of Aerosol

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Aerosol given by inhalation
Smaller dose, fewer side effects
rapid onset, targets respiratory system, painless, relatively safe

22
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Adrenergic agents

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relaxes bronchial smooth muscles

23
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Anticholinergic agent

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relaxes bronchoconstriction

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Mucoactive agents

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breaks down secretions

25
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Corticosteroids

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controls airway inflammation

26
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Anti-asthmatic agent

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prevents onset of asthma symptoms

27
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Antiinfective agents

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fights infections

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