MEDICATION CONCEPTS AND CONSIDERATIONS Flashcards
◦ Any chemical that affects the physiologic processes of a living organism
Key, Receptor, or Drug
Drug
▪ Describes the drug’s chemical composition & molecular structure (IUPAC)
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
▪CHEMICAL NAME
▪ This name is generally NOT used in the clinical/prescribing setting
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
▪CHEMICAL NAME
▪ Name given by the United States Adopted Names Council
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
▪GENERIC NAME
▪ Named by Active ingredient
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
▪GENERIC NAME
▪ The drug has a registered trademark
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
BRAND/TRADE NAME
▪ use of the name is restricted by the drug’s patent owner (usually the manufacturer)
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
BRAND/TRADE NAME
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
CHEMICAL NAME
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
GENERIC NAME
Aspro Clear®
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
BRAND/TRADE NAME
? Name is a patent protected name, patents EXPIRE over time (~17 years)
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
BRAND/TRADE NAME
? names last FOREVER
GENERIC NAME, CHEMICAL NAME, BRAND/TRADE NAME
GENERIC NAME
The FDA says that generic drugs must be ? to brand name drugs
bioequivalent of biotransmited
bioequivalent
With NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX DRUGS such as seizure drugs the patient should have
a. Use the SAME manufacturer
b. Use a Different manufacturer
c. Not necessarily the BRAND
d. But a CONSISTENCY in the product they use
a. Use the SAME manufacturer
b. Not necessarily the BRAND
c. But a CONSISTENCY in the product they use
Examples of some drug classes where generally we do not change manufacturers?
a. Thyroid,
b. Epilepsy,
c. Transplant, and a few other conditions
d. None
e. All
e. All
Plants
a. Heparin
b. Digoxin
c. Penicillin
d. Zinc
e. Pancreas- insulin (originally)
g. Insulins
h. Morphine
i. Iron
b. Digoxin
h. Morphine
Animals
a. Heparin
b. Digoxin
c. Penicillin
d. Zinc
e. Pancreas- insulin (originally)
g. Insulins
h. Morphine
i. Iron
e. Pancreas- insulin (originally)
a. Heparin
Minerals
a. Heparin
b. Digoxin
c. Penicillin
d. Zinc
e. Pancreas- insulin (originally)
g. Insulins
h. Morphine
i. Iron
d. Zinc
i. Iron
Laboratory synthesis
a. Heparin
b. Digoxin
c. Penicillin
d. Zinc
e. Pancreas- insulin (originally)
g. Insulins
h. Morphine
i. Iron
g. Insulins
Microbiological
a. Heparin
b. Digoxin
c. Penicillin
d. Zinc
e. Pancreas- insulin (originally)
g. Insulins
h. Morphine
i. Iron
c. Penicillin
Controlled Substances (DEA Schedules) Non-Controlled
Over the Counter, RX (Prescription), Dietary Supplements
RX (Prescription)
Over the Counter (OTC)
Behind the Counter (BTC)
Over the Counter, RX (Prescription), Dietary Supplements
Over the Counter
Vitamins
Herbals
Homeopathic
Over the Counter, RX (Prescription), Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements
Homeopathic
Over the Counter, RX (Prescription), Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements
RX (Prescription)
a. REGULATION- FDA,
b. REGULATION - The supplement manufacturers and
distributors
a. REGULATION- FDA,
Over the Counter
a. REGULATION- FDA,
b. REGULATION - The supplement manufacturers and
distributors
a. REGULATION- FDA,
Dietary Supplements
a. REGULATION- FDA,
b. REGULATION - The supplement manufacturers and
distributors
b. REGULATION - The supplement manufacturers and
distributors
◦ Means that these drugs require periodic monitoring
Over the Counter, RX (Prescription), Dietary Supplements
RX (Prescription)
◦ They must be prescribed by a health care professional
Over the Counter, RX (Prescription), Dietary Supplements
RX (Prescription)
◦ Means that these are generally safe and don’t require periodic monitoring
Over the Counter, RX (Prescription), Dietary Supplements
Over the Counter