Lec3 Flashcards
Chemical name of a drug
Name of drug based on Its chemical structure
Is a precise description of the substance
Because it is long and complex, rarely used in clinical medicine
Under what names are drugs marketed?
Generic (Nonproprietary) Name
Trade or Brand (Proprietary) Name
Generic (Nonproprietary) Name
Official identifying name assigned by the U.S. Adopted Names (USAN) Council
Commonly used to describe the active drug(s) in the product and is easier to pronounce than the chemical name
Name is picked by the company but not exclusive to that company
Written using lowercase letters
Brand (Trade, Proprietary) Name
Establishes legal proprietary recognition for the corporation that developed the drug
Is registered with the U.S. Patent Office, approved by the FDA, and used only by the company that registered the drug
Is written in capital letters or begins with a capital letter and has a superscript ® by its name (registered)
Code or Laboratory Name
Name given to a drug by research and development Investigators
Compendial Name
Name listed in the United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Legally accepted compendium that lists drugs and standards for their quality and purity
Generally same as generic name
United States Pharmacopoeia (USP)
the legally recognized publication for drug standards in the USA
Describes the source, appearance, properties, standards of purity, etc.
FDA requires that all drugs meet USP standards
National Drug Code or “NDC” number
As a result of the Drug Listing Act of 1972 drug establishments must provide the FDA with a list of manufactured drugs distributed commercially
Drug products are identified and reported using a unique 3 segment number which serves as a universal product identifier
Drug Label on Bottle or Vial Must Contain:
- Drug names (Generic and Trade)
- Drug Concentration and Quantity (mg/ml or mg/pill)
- Name and Address of Manufacturer
- Manufacturer’s Control or Lot Number
- Expiration Date
- Drug Use
- Possible Adverse Effect (Possibly on Drug Insert)
- Withdrawal Time (if warranted)
- Control Substance Status of Drug (if warranted)
Expiration Dates
Expiration date is the date before which a drug meets all specifications and after which drug can no longer be used
Expiration dates are assigned based on the stability of or experience with the drug.
Expiration dates for drugs that are mixed in the clinic vary depending on the reconstitution and refrigeration status of the drugs
FDA regulations require that the drug label clearly describes the approved use of these drugs in what ways:
Use in certain indications
Use in certain species
Use by a certain route of administration
Use at a certain dose
Use over a certain length of time
Prescription
an order to a pharmacist, written by a licensed veterinarian (or physician) to prepare the prescribed medicine, to affix the directions, and to sell the preparation to the client
Prescriptions are legally recognized documents and the writer is responsible for its accuracy
Parts of the Prescription
a = heading
b = DEA #
c = superscription or “Rx”
d = inscription (name of drug, concentration, amount to be dispensed)
c = Sig or “label” (directions to the patient)
f = subscription (any additional notes or directions to the pharmacist)
g = refill policy (never leave blank)
h = veterinarian’s signature
Drug labels must be complete, legible, understandable, and have what information
Name and address of dispenser
Client’s name
Animal’s name and species
Drug name, strength, and quantity
Date of the order
Directions for use
Refill policy
