introduction into pharmacology Flashcards
the study of substances that interact with living systems through chemical processes and activating or inhibiting normal body processes.
Pharmacology
study of drugs in humans
Clinical Pharmacology
use of drugs to diagnose, prevent and treat illness
Therapeutics
any substance that brings about a change in biologic function through its chemical actions.
Drug
is a chemical substance of known structure, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect.
In pharmacology, a drug
also called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being.
A pharmaceutical drug
the written direction for the preparation and the administration of the drug.
Prescription
The desired results of administration of a medication
Effects (therapeutic effect)
the attempt to cure, improve, diagnose, treat and/or prevent disease/ condition in humans or animals .
Therapeutic use
The amount of a drug to be administered at one time.
Dose
The reasons for administering a medication or performing a treatment.
Indications
Factor that prevents the use of a medication or treatment (e.g., Allergies)
Contra-indications
Effects that are harmful and undesired, and that occur in addition to the desired therapeutic effects
Side Effects (adverse effects)
deleterious effect of the drug on an organism or tissue, result from overdose or external use.
Drug toxicity
Is the improper use of common medications in way that lead to acute and chronic toxicity for example laxative, antacid and vitamins.
Drug misuse