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Small Test 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is proprietary names?

A

Names given by manufacturers (fantasy names)

  • Can differ considerably from the chemical name
  • A particular chemical compound can be supplied under several unrelated names
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2
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What is approved names?

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Can be derived from the chemical name - sometimes corresponds
Given by the Pharmacopoeia Commission
Useful in orientation among trade names

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3
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Whats is chemical names?

A

Based on international naming conventions

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4
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Chemical name: Use on prescriptions

A

Rarely used on prescriptions (e.g. Ethanol)

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5
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Approved name: Use on prescriptions

A

Used for prescribing Official and Prepared medicines

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Proprietary name: Use on prescriptions

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Used for prescribing Authorised medicines

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7
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What is dispensed medicines?

A

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All medicines sold or supplied by a veterinarian

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8
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Labeling of dispensed veterinary medicines must include:

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1-Name and address of the owner & the veterinarian
2-Date of dispensing
3-If the product contains e.g. Hexachlorophene, aspirin
4-Relevant WP
5-«For external use only» if only for topical use
6-«For animal treatment only» unless container or package is too small
7-«Keep out of children»

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9
Q

The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013

The regulations apply to anyone who incorporates a
medicated product of any description in an animal feeding
stuff.

True or false

A

True

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10
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The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013

The legislation affects companion animal owner
administering a medicinal product mixed in the feed, since no
business is involved.

True or false

A

False

The legislation does NOT affect a companion animal owner
administering a medicinal product mixed in the feed, since no
business is involved.

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11
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The Veterinary Medicines Regulations 2013

It affects a farmer ‘top dressing’ feed or medicating
via the drinking water.

A

False

Nor does it affect a farmer ‘top dressing’ feed or medicating
via the drinking water.

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12
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For how long are MFS prescriptions valid for?

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3 months or shorter period as may be specified in the prescription

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13
Q

How many copies of MFS prescriptions are required?

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3 copies

  • The compunder
  • The farmer
  • The veterinarian
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14
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What does MFS stand for?

A

Medicated Feeding Stuff

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15
Q

All MFS prescriptions should follow a specified format and
should include:

A

1• the name and address of the person prescribing the product
2• the qualifications enabling the person to prescribe the product
3• the name and address of the keeper of the animals to be treated
4• the species of animal, identification and number of the animals
5• the premises at which the animals are kept if this is different from
the address of the keeper
6• the DATE of the prescription
7• the SIGNATURE or other authentication of the person prescribing the
product
8• the name and amount of the product prescribed
9• the dosage and administration instructions

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16
Q

Granules usage: different animals and type

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  • Farm animals: mixed in feed or drinking water
  • Small animals, human: for a solution or mixed in feed
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17
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Powder for external use: Active substances

A

Antibiotics
Antiseptics
Antimycotics
Ectoparasiticides

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  • *Powder for external** use:
  • *Diluent**/filler
A

Talc, zinc oxide etc.

19
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Powder for internal use:
Administration

A

Per os/orally

20
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Powder for internal use:
Categories

A
  • Water soluble powder (for use in drinking water)
  • Powder for in-feed use
  • Powder for oral solution and suspension
  • For direct administration (eg. capsule)
21
Q

Powder for internal use:
Dividation

A

= When the topic is non-divided.

  • If its a big amount/volume in one package and the daily dose should be separated.
22
Q

Powder for internal use:
Composition

A

• Active substance
• Diluent/filler
- lactose
- sorbitol
- glucose
- bran flour, cereal flour

23
Q

Medicated premix: used for

A

Used for preparing medicated feeding stuff

24
Q

Feed supplements:

A

Microelements,

vitamins,

prebiotics stb.

25
Q

Premix usage: Types

A

1• Oral: in small and large scale productions as well
2• Powder, granulated (microencapsulated), liquid
3• Homogeneous mixing (large scale production: feed copmpounders)

26
Q

Capsule usage: used how

A

Orally, without chewing
Only for individual treatment

(Small animal medicine)

27
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Soft capsule: consist of

A

Earlier: gelatine + sugar + glycerol + water

Nowadays: synthetic polymers
Thicker wall, eg. pearl capsule

28
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Hard capsule:

A

Earlier: gelatine + sugar + water → dissolves
in gastric fluid → approx. 15 min.

eg. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

29
Q

Gastro-resistant capsule (soft and hard)

A

eg. methacrylate coating
Capsula intestinosolvens
( film coated tablets)

30
Q

Tablet, Dragee
Most precise divided form.
Administration:

A

• Per os
• Intrauterin, intravaginal
• For preparing solutions
(soluble-, effervescent-)

31
Q

Why is film coating needed?

A
  • Peripheral cells are sensitive to some medication
  • Delaying and release pattern
32
Q

Requirements regarding prescription writing of schedule 2 and 3 drugs

A

Must be written indelible (or computer generated) and the signature must be in ink or electronic prescription form.

-total quantity or the number of dosage units both in words and figures

33
Q

Signature part for S2 and S3:

A

No latinisation or abbreviation is allowed (signature or label)

34
Q

For how long is a S2, S3 and S4 prescription valid?

A

28 days

35
Q

For how long is S5 prescription valid?

A

6 months

36
Q

Is repeat prescripton allowed for S2 and S3 drugs?

A

No, if pre-printed: Must be crossed out

37
Q

Which drug S3 controlled drug and its use does not need to be recorded, but safe custody does apply?

A

Buprenorphine

38
Q

When does granule 1 start to release the drug compared to granule 2?

A

Within an hour compared to several hours in granule 2

39
Q

Intraluminal bolus
What is pulse release?

A

Lasts for 2 weeks

Releases in pulses

40
Q

Intraruminal bolus
What is sustained release?

A

Lasts for 6 weeks

Continuous release

41
Q

How are authorized products packed?

A

Usually plastic or aluminum foil (BLISTER) and paper box

42
Q

What is a transdermal patch?

A

Drugs with excellent dermal absorption - systemic effect (e.g. Analgesics)

43
Q

An example of subdermal implants?

A

Chemical castration in male dogs

44
Q

Which species does not tolerate vaginal delivery systems?

A

Horses

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