Pharmacology Chap. 1-11 Flashcards
Example: N-acetyl-para-aminophenol
Chemical Name
Example: (non-proprietary) acetaminophen
Generic Name
Example: (proprietary/brand) Tylenol
Trade Name
drug available in the body
Bioavailability
plants
Active Compounds
salts, Glycosides, oils, gums, and resins
Alkaloids
Fillers, vehicle, flavorings, and dye
Inactive Compounds
USPDI
United States Pharmacopeia-Drug Information
PDR
physicians desk reference
(1820) Recognized standard for drug purity
USP - United States Pharmacopeia
(1888) Standards for drug formulation
NF - National formulary
(1906) Protect public from mislabeled drugs
Pure food and Drug act
(1938) drugs must be properly tested
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Food and Drug Administration to monitor and regulate
FDA
content, name of drug, substances, warning, manufacture direction, statement must not be false or misleading
Label