Pharm Module 1 Ch. 2

Question 1

What are the three drug names??

Answer 1

Chemical
Generic
Trade/Brand

Question 2

Chemical name

Answer 2

describes the chemical structure that is used by the manufacturer and chemists

Question 3

Generic name

Answer 3

an adopted name; a council of experts decides name (US adopted name)

Question 4

Trade/Brand name

Answer 4

only the company that developed the drug can use this patented, protect, proprietary name.

Question 5

spelling tells us what about certain drugs??

Answer 5

Illustrate chemical similarities

• diazepam - Valium
• lorazepam - Ativan
• midazolam - Versed

Question 6

Drugs are name for what reasons??

Answer 6

1. chemical similarities
2. disease process
3. part of the body
4. trade name reflects the generic name
5. source of the drug
6. action or desired effect
7. sequence of several drug names
8. dosing schedule
9. indicated duration
10. indicated potency
11. active ingredient
12. company name

Question 7

Explain recombinant DNA gene splicing (Genetic Engineering)

Answer 7

works by isolating a gene that codes for a certain hormone or “drug” and then placing that piece of DNA into a bacterium

Question 8

What was the first recombinant DNA drug made??

Answer 8

Human insulin

Genentech Corp of S. San Francisco, Cal 1982

Question 9

What is perhaps the most important way to design drugs??

Answer 9

Computer Engineered Drugs,

3D images