drug names and classifications Flashcards
DEFINITION OF PSYCHOACTIVE
DRUG
__________ chemical
alters normal ________ in the NS
affects 3 things
non-nutritive chemical
* alters normal biochemical reactions in the
nervous system
* affects behavior, cognitive functioning, and
emotional reactions
DRUG NAMES (5)
(1) Code Name
(2) Chemical Name
(3) Generic Name
(4) Trade/Brand Names
(5) Slang Names
CODE NAME
- Generally consists of two or more letters and a series
of numbers
e.g., SKF1475
e.g., Lilly 110140 - given to newly developed substance being
researched
CHEMICAL NAME
- Complete description of molecule according
to specific rules of chemistry
– e.g., 7-chloro-1,3, dihydro-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2H-
1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one
– e.g, 3-(p-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-N–methyl-3-
phenylpropyline
GENERIC NAME (3)
- Legal, official, non-proprietary (i.e, non-owned
name)
– e.g., diazepam
– e.g., fluoxetine - Is typically the name cited in research reports on
drug - There are conventions for creating generic names
TRADE NAME (5)
- Proprietary i.e., “owned” name given by
manufacturer
– e.g., Valium (diazepam)
– e.g., Prozac (fluoxetine) - Name is registered trademark; only original
manufacturer can advertise and market drug
with that name - Names often a simplification of generic name
– e.g., Sudafed for pseudoephedrine
– e.g., Haldol for haloperidol - Many drugs will have more than one trade name as
once patent on drug expires other companies market
drug - Different Trade Name drugs will often be different
formulations
SLANG NAMES
- Aka street name
- A single drug can have many slang names
DRUG CLASSIFICATION
Problems and Issues
are not easily classified according to (3)
- Not easily classified according to site of action -
action of drug not restricted to one functional or
anatomical division of brain - Not easily classified according to NT interactions -
many drugs interfere with more than one NT and NT
have more than one effect themselves - Not easily classified according to behavioral effects -
different responses seen as function of different
doses
THE FIVE SCHEDULES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN THE
COMPREHENSIVE ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT refelct what?
- Reflect abuse potential of the drugs
- Reflect the degree of control exercised over storage and dispensing of the drugs
– Schedule I
– Schedule II
– Schedule III
– Schedule IV
– Schedule V
DRUG CLASSIFICATION IN CANADA (2)
- Various categories of drugs are controlled in
Canada by
a. Food and Drugs Act
b. Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and
Regulations
EXAMPLES OF CDN CATEGORIES
- Schedule N
– Narcotic Drugs - Schedule J
– Considered illegal - Schedule G
– Controlled drugs - Schedule F
– Drugs treating wide variety of illnesses requiring
physician supervision
schedule 1 drug
1/2 high potential to become dependant
- More controlled in dispensing
1. No acceptance in medical use (researched on)
- Ex: heroine
- Cocaine, methamphetamine in Canada
Schedule 2
1/2 high potential to become dependant
Stored in vaults (like 1)
○ More accepted medical use
- Ex: morphine, cannabis,
○ Can be prescribed but very strict
- Followed up by a signed prescription
schedule 3
moderate potential
- Less controlled in dispensing
- Ritalin
schedule 4/5
lower potential
Accepted medical use
○ Not as strict prescriptions
○ Less strict regulation (renewals without seeing the doctor)
