Lesson 2 Pharmacology Flashcards
Drugs can be classified in what ways?
- Their chemistry
- Based on the mechanism of its action (therapeutic affects)
- Based on their legal calssifications (OTR, Rx, Controlled substance)
What are the charcteristics of a OTC drug?
- No Rx required
- Contains lower dosage
- Contains multiple active ingredients in the the same dosage
What are the charcteristics of a prescription (Rx) drugs?
- Greater risk of adverse effects
- Requires monitoring
- Restricted use (time)
- Rx needed
- Specifically authorized by the prescriber
What are the abuse potentials for scheduled drugs?
Schedule I (1)= highest potential for abuse
Schedule V (5)= Lowes potential for abuse
What are the restrictive requirements for scheduled drugs?
- Distribution
- Storage
- Recorded keeping
Example of schedule I drug?
- Heroin
- Marijuana
Example of schedule II drug?
1.Cocain
2.Codeine
3.Methadone
4.Opium
Example of schedule III drug?
- Anabolic steroids
- Codeine with acetaminophen or asprin
- Hydrocosone with acetaminophen
Example of schedule IV drug?
- Alprazolam (Xanax)
- Flurazepam (Dalmane)
Example of schedule V drug?
- Cough mixtures containing codeine
- Antidirrheal mixtures
What are analgecsics drugs used for?
Decrease pain perception
What are examples of anti-inflammatories drugs?
- Acetysalicylic
- NSAIDS
- Voltaren
- Anaprox
What are examples of anti-fungal drugs?
- Nizarol
- Fungizone
- Moconazole
What are examples of anti-biotic drugs?
- Penicillin
- Tatracycline
- E-mycin
What are Enteral ways of drugs entering the body?
- Oral
- Sublingual
- Rectal
- Buccal