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pharmacology medications Flashcards

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regional anesthetic

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affects areas body such as legs or pelvis
eg. epidural

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intracavity

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injection into body cavity
- parenteral injection

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ASA enteric-coated
(Generic name)

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Entrophen
(EN-troe-fen)
(Brand/Trade name)
use: NSAID
class: analgesic anti-inflammatory

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fentanyl
(Generic name)

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Sublimaze
(SUB-luh-maze)
(Trade/Brand name)
Use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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Oxycodone
(ox-ee-CO-doe-n)
(Generic name)

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Oxycontin
(ox-ee-CONN-tin)
(Brand/Trade name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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analgesic antipyretic

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relieve fever, mild to moderate pain
includes: antipyretics and anti-inflammatories

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pentazocine
(penn-TAZ-uh-seen)
(Generic name)

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talwin
(Tall-winn)
(Brand/Trade name)
Use: severe pain
Class: analgesic narcotic

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intrathecal

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injection into space under the membranes surrounding brain and spinal cord

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Intravenous

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injection directly into vein

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anilerdine
(anna-LEER-uh-deen)
(Generic name)

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leritine
(LERR-uh-teen)
(trade/brand name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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morphine
(Generic name)

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epimorph
(EP-uh-morf)
(trade/brand name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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acetaminophen
(uh-seet-uh-MINN-uh-finn)
(Generic name)

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Tylenol
(brand/trade name)
use: mild to moderate pain
class: analgesic antipyretic

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ASA
(Generic name)

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Aspirin
(Trade/Brand name)
use: mild to moderate pain
class: analgesic antipyretic

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General anesthetic

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produces unconsciousness, muscle relaxation, reflex suppression

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Local anesthetic

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numbs small area of body
- used for minor procedures

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hydromorphone
(hydro-MORE-phone)
(Generic name)

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Dilaudid
(dye-LAW-did)
(Brand/Trade name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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analgesics

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relieve pain

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propoxyphene
(pro-POX-uh-feen)
(Generic name)

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Darvon
(DARR-von)
(Trade/brand name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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propofol
(PRO-puh-fall)
(Generic name)

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Diprivan
(DIP-ruh-van)
(Trade/brand name)
use: general anesthetic

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Topical

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drugs applied to skin or mucous membrane ex: insulin or any anti-pruritic (itching)

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Naproxen
(nah-PROX-sinn)
(Generic name)

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Nasprosyn
(NAP-roe-sinn)
(trade/brand name)
use: NSAID mild pain
class: analgesic anti-inflammatory

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diclofenac
(dye-KLO-fenn-ak)
(generic name)

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Voltaren
(vol-TARE-enn)
(brand/trade name)
use: mild pain (NSAID)
class: analgesic anti-inflammatory

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sublingual

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medication placed under the tongue where they dissolve in saliva

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rectal

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drugs given rectally

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subcutaneous

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injection into subcutaneous layer of skin

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26
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procaine
(PRO-kane)
(generic name)

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Novocaine
(NOH-voh-kane)
(Brand/trade name)
use/class: local or regional anesthetic

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thiopental
(thigh-oh-PENN-tall)
(generic name)

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Pentothal
(PENN-toe-thall)
(brand/trade name)
Use/class: general anesthetic

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Intramuscular

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injection into muscle

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29
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intradermal

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shallow injection into upper layer of skin

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30
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Ibuprofen
(Generic name)

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Motrin
(trade/brand name)
use: mild pain (NSAID)
class: analgesic anti-inflammatory

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31
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name the parenteral injections (6)

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-intracavity
-intradermal
-intramuscular
-intrathecal
-intravenous
-subcutaneous

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32
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meperidine
(me-PEAR-uh-deen)
(Generic name)

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Demerol
(trade/brand name)
use: severe pain
class: analgesic narcotic

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33
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parenteral injections

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drugs given by injection through any route but digestive system

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34
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oral

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drugs given orally are absorbed into bloodstream through stomach or intestinal wall

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35
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inhalation

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vapors or gases administered by nose or mouth

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36
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COX-2

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cyclooxgenase inhibitor
use: produces fewer gastrointestinal side effects

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37
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CPS

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Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties

38
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analgesic

A

used to reduce pain and inflammation

39
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naloxone
(nah-LOX-one)
(generic name)

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Narcan
(NARR-can)
(brand/trade)
use: opiate antagonist drug to reverse narcotic effects
class: analgesic narcotic

40
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codeine
(generic name)

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NONE
use: sever pain
class: analgesic narcotic

41
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analgesic narcotics

A

treat severe pain
* can be habit forming*

42
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lidocaine
(Generic name)

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xylocaine
(zylo-kane)
(trade/brand name)
use/class: local anesthetic

43
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anesthetic

A

agents reduce or eliminate sensation

44
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NSAID

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
use: treat fever and inflammation

45
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transdermal

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drugs given continually through skin

46
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gavage

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liquid food administration into stomach through a tube

47
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compound (comp.)

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two or more chemical united into one substance

48
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addiction

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physical and psychological dependence and craving of a drug

49
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tincture (tr./tinct.)

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diluted alcoholic solution of non-volatile substance

50
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suspension

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particles are mixed but not dissolved in

51
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solutions

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drops (gtt.)
liquid medication

52
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ampule (amp.)

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sealed glass container to hold a sterile preparation for parenteral administration

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Brand name

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drugs trade name

54
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anitdote

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agent that counteracts an unwanted effect

55
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resistance

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lack of response; drugs previously effective are unable to achieve desired reaction

56
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controlled substance

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drugs can produce dependence have potential for abuse or addiction

57
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prophylaxis

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prevention os disease or process that can lead to disease

58
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toxicity

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harmful effect of a drug

59
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enteric-coated

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coating on drugs that allow it to pass through acidic stomach without dissolving and release meds into alkaline intestines

60
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placebo

A

inactive substance resembling medication but has no medicinal action

61
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vial

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small glass bottle used as container for medicine

62
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dependence

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physiological need for a drug due to prolonged use

63
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tablet (tabs)

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small, solid, compressed dose of drug

64
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non-volatile

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not easily vaporized

65
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lozenge

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dry medicinal solid held in the mouth until is dissolves

66
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side effect

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routine adverse reaction, usually minor

67
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chemotherapy

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drugs used in treatment of cancer and infectious disease

68
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capsule (cap.)

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single dose of medication in gelatinous coating that prevents patient from tasting the drug

69
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anaphylaxis

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severe hypersensitivity reaction

70
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molecular pharmacology

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interaction of drugs and components inside or on the surface of cells

71
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generic name

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identifies the drug for legal and scientific purposes

72
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irrigating solutions (lavages)

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preparation of water or other fluids to cleanse a wound or cavity and remove irritants or poisions

73
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pharmacology

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science/study concerned with drugs and their appearance, chemistry, actions and uses

74
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tolerance

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resistance to action of drug; larger doses are required to achieve the same effect

75
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drug of choice

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medication shown to be of particular clinical value in treating a specific condition

76
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contraindication

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factor that makes use of drug or treatment inadvisable

77
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idiosyncratic action (idiosyncrasy)

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unexpected and uncommon effect that develops after administration of a drug

78
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pharmacodynamics

A

drug effects on the body

79
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receptor

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target substance in the body that drugs interact with

80
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iatrogenic

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effects caused by treatment; often refers to results of mistakes in drug use

81
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antagonistic action

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combination of two drugs causes and effect LESS than the sum of each drug

82
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cumulative effect

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repeated; administration of drug causes effects that are more pronounced by 1st dosage

83
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medicinal chemistry

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new drug synthesis

84
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drugs

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substances intended for use in diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention

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pharmacokinetics

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drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion over time

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synergistic action (synergism)

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combination of 2 drugs causes an effect GREATER than the sum of effects of either drug alone

87
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additive action

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combination of two drugs causes an effect EQUAL to the sum of the effects of each drug

88
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Monograph in CPS

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detailed information about single topic

89
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Product Information in CPS

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shows photos, illustrations or drugs

90
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Clin-Info in CPS

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selected reference information for health care professionals like adverse drug reactions

91
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Directory in CPS

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contact information like poison control centres, health organizations, and pharmaceutical manufactures

92
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Drug updates in CPS

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contains new products, new indications, and safety information

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