Drugs Flashcards
Any substance other than a normal constituent of the body that when administered to a living organism, has the effect of altering body functions.
Drug
Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetic Act
RA 3720
What are the two components of a drug
Active Ingredient
Inactive or Inert Ingredient
The substance that produces pharmacological and therapeutic action
Active Ingredient
Substance that has no therapeutic effect but is necessary in the formulation and preparation
Inactive or Inert Ingredient
What are the four classification of Drugs
- Based on Origin
- Based on FDA Product Registration
- Based on Therapeutic Activity
- Based on Route of Administration
What are the Classification of Drugs Based on Origin
- Natural Preparation or Galenicals
- Pure Compounds
- Semi-synthetic
- Purely synthetic
Preparations obtained by drying or extracting plant or animal products
Ex. Digitalis leaf, tincture of belladona, lagundi syrup, penicillum
Natural Preparation or Galenicals
Isolated from natural sources by physical and chemical extraction and purification
Pure Compounds
Chemical modification of pure compounds from natural sources
Semi-synthetic
Pure chemical substances produced in the laboratory
Purely Synthetic
What are the Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
- Oral Solid Formulation
- Oral Solutions
- Oral Suspensions
- Parenterals
- Topical Preparations applied to the Skin
- Other Topical Preparations
What are the classification of drugs based on FDA-Product Registration
- Prescription Drugs or Ethical Drugs
- Non-Prescription or Over-the-Counter drugs
- Dangerous Drugs
Dispensed only upon written order by a licensed physician, dentist or veterinarian for the management or treatment of a condition or a diagnosed disease
Prescription Drugs or Ethical Drugs
Sold under the common or non-propriety name of its drug component
Generic Drugs
Sold under a registered trademark or brand name which the manufacturing or marketing company exclusively owns
Branded Drugs
For the use of consumers for the prevention or self-limiting ailments
Non-Prescription Drugs or Over the counter drugs
Prohibited and Regulated Drugs. Needs S2 or Yellow Prescription
Ex. Opium, heroin
Morphine
Dangerous Drugs
What are the 3 Gastrointestinal Routes
Oral, rectal and sublingual/buccal (Routes of Administration)
Gastrointestinal route that is useful for nauseating drugs/inactivated stomach
Rectal
Gastrointestinal route that is preferred for most drugs
Oral
Gastrointestinal route that is taken under the tongue/between upper lip and gum for rapid absorption through thin walled cells
Sublingual/Buccal
Useful for drugs that are inactivated by stomach and when fast, predictable response is needed
Injection Routes
Injection into the skin
Intradermal
