Midterms [Lesson 1 & Prep. 1-10] Flashcards
A substance, other than food, that alters the functions of the body
DRUG
It is used for the diagnosis, prevention, alleviation, and mitigation of diseases.
DRUG
Drug is used for _ _ _ _
DPAM: Diagnosis, Prevention, Alleviation, Mitigation of diseases
Drug substance; is responsible for the pharmacological action or drug effect.
ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENT (API)
Drug products/Final Product; The “drug carrier” used to deliver the API to the body
DOSAGE FORM or DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
Liberation; drug products must first be released from the dosage form in the process known as liberation.
PHARMACEUTICAL PHASE
The processes the dissolved drug product undergoes;
“what the body does to the drug
PHARMACOKINETIC PHASE
Manifested by the drug effect/ interaction between the drug and the specific receptor; “what the drug does to the body”
PHARMACODYNAMIC PHASE
refers to the breaking down of solid pharmaceutical substances, like tablets, into smaller particles or granules to increase its solubility.
DISINTEGRATION
the process of breaking down and dissolving a substance, whether in liquid, gaseous, or solid form, into a solvent
DISSOLUTION
this refers to the process of the movement of the drug from the initial site of administration towards and into the bloodstream.
ABSORPTION
the process of breaking down the drug and its chemical modification in the body.
METABOLISM
the movement of the drug from the bloodstream towards the tissues of the body or the site of action (e.g., brain).
DISTRIBUTION
the removal of drugs from the body, either as a metabolite or unchanged drug
EXCRETION
is the process of preparing or mixing a practitioner’s prescription or drug order.
PHARMACY COMPOUNDING
is the production and promotion of drug products’ resale in pharmacies.
MANUFACTURING
are homogenous mixtures made of solutes and its solvent (vehicle).
SOLUTIONS
the vehicle in which the solute is carried in solution.
SOLVENT
Solutions where water is used as solvent
Aqueous Solution - prone to degradation like molds/microorganisms
Solutions where oil is used as solvent
Oleaginous Solution - prone to oxidation
component in a solution, dissolved in the solvent
SOLUTE
may be solid (such as NaCl), liquid (such as ethyl alcohol solution) or gas (such as hydrochloric acid)
SOLUTE
An oral means of administration; The most common and compliant route of drug administration
PERORAL
An administration route wherein the drug is administered into the systemic circulation through the veins
INTRAVENOUS
