Monographs Flashcards
What does “Indication and Usage” describes?
conditions approved to treat, pharmacological class(mechanism of action), limitation on who should not use the drug.
What does “Dosage and Administration” describes?
recommended dosage regimen, range, and manner
What does “Dosage Forms and Strengths” describes?
all the dosage forms and their strengths, identification information (color, scoring)
What does “Contraindications” describes?
situations in which the drug should absolutely not be used ( when risk of taking the medication outweighs benefit
What does “Warnings and Precautions” describes?
summary of most clinically adverse reactions as well as actions to take
What does “Adverse Reactions: “ describes?
commonly occurring adverse reactions and the incidence of these effects.
What does “Drug Interactions” describes?
food and drug interactions are listed as well as instructions on how to prevent or lessen the interaction
What does “Use in Specific Populations” describes?
the use of the medication in various patient populations such as pregnant, in labor
What does “Drug Abuse and Dependence” describes?
if the medication has been found to be abused by patients
What does “Overdose” describes?
toxicity and use of antidotes
What does “Description” describes?
chemical agents and ingredients, drug’s chemical formula.
What does “Clinical Pharmacology” describes?
how other drugs can interact with the medication, microbiology data.
What does “Nonclinical Toxicology” describes?
info on studies conducted during the development of the drug, including testing in tube and animal
What does “References” describes?
reference materials that may be accessed for further information specific to the drug
What does “Supplied/ Storage and Handling” describes?
info on medication’s strengths, amount of drug per container, dosage form, special consideration in storage
