Pharm Intro Slideshow Flashcards
Define drugs in the context of pharmacology
Anything that is used in the diagnosis, cure, relief, treatment or prevention of disease or intended to affect the structure or function of the body
Define Pharmacogenomics
Studies how a persons genetics affects their response to a drug
What organization regulates drugs in canada?
Health Canada
What organization is responsible for ensuring drugs are not diverted for illegal use
Office of controlled substances
What are the 3 pharmacological phases?
- pharmaceutical
- pharmacokinetic
- pharmacodynamic
What occurs in the pharmaceutical phase?
- nomenclature
- sources of medication
- formulations
- routes pf administration
What are the 3 types of names of drugs?
- chemical name
- generic name
- brand/trade name
Define the Enteral route
- directly into digestive tract
Define Parenteral route
- avoids digestive tract
Define bioavailability
Refers to the amount of drug that enters the systemic circulation in an unchanged form
Define first pass metabolism
- when a drug passes through the liver it can be metabolized into an inactive form
Define Therpeutic agent
It treats the symptoms, not the underlying issue. (Ex. tylenol for muscle aches when you have pneumonia)
Define chemotherapeutic agent
it treats the problem (ex. antibiotics for a pneumonia?
Define sensitivity
A dose related effect often exacerbating the therpeutic effect
Define side effect
A reaction not related to a drug therpeutic effect
What is the difference between topical and transdermal?
topical - local effect
Transdermal - systemic effect
