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Drugs Flashcards

1
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Any substance other than a normal constituent of the body that when administered to a living organism, has the effect of altering body functions.

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Drug

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2
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Foods, Drugs, Devices and Cosmetic Act

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RA 3720

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3
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What are the two components of a drug

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Active Ingredient

Inactive or Inert Ingredient

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4
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The substance that produces pharmacological and therapeutic action

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Active Ingredient

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5
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Substance that has no therapeutic effect but is necessary in the formulation and preparation

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Inactive or Inert Ingredient

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6
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What are the four classification of Drugs

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  1. Based on Origin
  2. Based on FDA Product Registration
  3. Based on Therapeutic Activity
  4. Based on Route of Administration
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What are the Classification of Drugs Based on Origin

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  1. Natural Preparation or Galenicals
  2. Pure Compounds
  3. Semi-synthetic
  4. Purely synthetic
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Preparations obtained by drying or extracting plant or animal products

Ex. Digitalis leaf, tincture of belladona, lagundi syrup, penicillum

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Natural Preparation or Galenicals

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9
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Isolated from natural sources by physical and chemical extraction and purification

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Pure Compounds

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Chemical modification of pure compounds from natural sources

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Semi-synthetic

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Pure chemical substances produced in the laboratory

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Purely Synthetic

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12
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What are the Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms

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  1. Oral Solid Formulation
  2. Oral Solutions
  3. Oral Suspensions
  4. Parenterals
  5. Topical Preparations applied to the Skin
  6. Other Topical Preparations
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What are the classification of drugs based on FDA-Product Registration

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  1. Prescription Drugs or Ethical Drugs
  2. Non-Prescription or Over-the-Counter drugs
  3. Dangerous Drugs
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14
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Dispensed only upon written order by a licensed physician, dentist or veterinarian for the management or treatment of a condition or a diagnosed disease

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Prescription Drugs or Ethical Drugs

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15
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Sold under the common or non-propriety name of its drug component

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Generic Drugs

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Sold under a registered trademark or brand name which the manufacturing or marketing company exclusively owns

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Branded Drugs

17
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For the use of consumers for the prevention or self-limiting ailments

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Non-Prescription Drugs or Over the counter drugs

18
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Prohibited and Regulated Drugs. Needs S2 or Yellow Prescription
Ex. Opium, heroin
Morphine

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Dangerous Drugs

19
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What are the 3 Gastrointestinal Routes

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Oral, rectal and sublingual/buccal (Routes of Administration)

20
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Gastrointestinal route that is useful for nauseating drugs/inactivated stomach

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Rectal

21
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Gastrointestinal route that is preferred for most drugs

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Oral

22
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Gastrointestinal route that is taken under the tongue/between upper lip and gum for rapid absorption through thin walled cells

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Sublingual/Buccal

23
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Useful for drugs that are inactivated by stomach and when fast, predictable response is needed

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Injection Routes

24
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Injection into the skin

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Intradermal

25
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Injection through the skin into the connective tissue underneath

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Subcutaneous

26
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Injection deep into the skeletal muscle

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Intramuscular

27
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Injection into a vein

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Intravenous

28
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Used when local rather than systemic effects are needed.

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Topical

29
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Oil Based, Applied in dry lesions

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Ointments

30
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Water based; applied in wet lesions

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Creams

31
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Applied for widespread lesions

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Lotions

32
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Release drug slowly through specially developed membranes. Act Systemically

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Patches

33
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What are the factors Influencing Choice of Administration

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Patient Characteristics, Drug Binding, Physical Properties of the Drug

34
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What are the Physical Properties of Drugs

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Physical Form - Solid or Liquid
Particle Size - absorption are slowed down in larger particles
Palatability - Sweet, Bitter, Flavor
Duration of Action - fast acting, sustained release
Solubility - water soluble or fat soluble
Stability - Influenced by Chemical Properties

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