Drug Formulation and Naming Flashcards
what is pharmacognosy?
drugs that come from plants
what is pharmaceutics?
drugs from indigenous populations
what is toxicology?
formulation of medicines such as changing its efficiency once it enters the body
what is pharmacotherapeutics?
the uses and effects of drugs
what is pharmacokinetics?
what the body does to the drug such as absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
what is pharmacodynamics?
what the drug does to the body e.g. the effects on the body once the drug binds to its receptor
what are diluents?
they dilute the concentration of the drug, need to be non-toxic and non-reactive
what are examples of diluents?
lactose, microcrystalline cellulose
what are granulants?
ensure the drug breaks down in the body when wet for absorption
what are examples of granulants?
starch and bicarbonate
what are lubricants?
stop tables from sticking to each other or the machinery
what are examples of lubricants?
talc, silica and magnesium stearate
what are coatings?
to delay the breakdown of the drug and protect against atmospheric moisture
what are some examples of coatings?
sugar, gelatine and synthetic polymers
what are colourings used for?
big brand companies to use for branding against competitors
what do all drugs need to be?
inert and non-toxic
why does drug concentration need to be exact?
because for some drugs, increasing the concentration by small amounts can cause dangerous side effects
what are micro component capsules?
contain different drugs for a combination dosage
what is the chemical name of a drug?
the name used by medical chemists
what is the code/number of a drug?
the name used by the manufacturer
what is the generic name of a drug?
non-proprietary name/approved name of a drug
what is the trade name of a drug?
the proprietary name of the drug
what does a generic drug have in comparison to innovator drug?
the same API, same administration, same dosage forms, same conditions of use, same drug profile and same active ingredients approved
what are …caine drugs used for?
local anathetics
what are …olol drugs used for?
beta blockers
what are statins used for?
to lower cholesterol
what are …pril drugs used for?
ACE enzyme inhibitors
what are …artan drugs used for?
angiotensin II inhibitors
what are …azole drugs used for?
proton pump inhibitors