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Brand: Advil

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Generic: ibuprofen
indication: antipyretic (fever reducer), analgesic
Drug class: NSAID

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Brand: Desyrel

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Generic: trazodone
indication: depression

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Brand: Toprol-XL

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Generic: metoprolol succinate
induction: HTN
drug class: beta blocker
fun fact: beta blockers end in -lol or -olol

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Brand: Coumadin

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Generic: warfarin
indication: anticoagulant (blood thinner)

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Brand: Cymbalta

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Generic: duloxetine
indication: depression
fun fact: drug slogan- “depression hurts, cymbalta can help”

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Brand: Flonase

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Generic: fluticasone
indication: seasonal allergies

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Brand: Singulair

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Generic: montelukast
indication: allergies, asthma
drug class: leukotriene

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Brand: Microzide

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Generic: hydrochlorothiazide (HTCZ)
indication: HTN, edema

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Brand: Advair

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Generic: fluticasone/ salmeterol
indication: asthma, COPD, emphysema
fun fact: comes in a diskus drug form

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Brand: Percocet

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Generic: APAP, oxycodone
indication: analgesic C-11

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Brand: Bactrim

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Generic: sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim(SMX/TMP) Indication: bacterial infection

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Brand: vyvanse

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Generic: lisdexamfetamine
indication: ADHD C-11
fun fact: C-11 have no refills

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Assigned by the international Union of pure and applied chemistry (IUPAC). these names are only used by chemist and researchers. Too complicated for everyday use.

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Chemical Name

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The drug company along with the United States adopted names (USAN) council determines the second name that is used by healthcare providers.

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Generic Name

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When the FDA gives final approval for marketing, the drug company creates this third name. This becomes a trademark.

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Trade, Brand, or Proprietary Name

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Test drugs to determine its effectiveness and safety.

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Chemical analysis of a drug done in a laboratory in test tubes

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In vitro

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Refers to testing done on animals or humans

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In vivo

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Why is animal testing done before human testing?

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To determine side effects, toxic effects, addictions, etc.

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Describes the mechanism of action by which the drug produces its effect based on time and dose

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Pharmacodynamics

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The number of animals who respond or do not respond to the drug and at what dose

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Frequency distribution curve

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The time required for the drug level in the blood decrease from 100% to 50%. The shorter the drugs half-life, the more frequently it must be given.

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The relative margin of safety between the dose and that produces the therapeutic effect and the dose that produces a lethal effect in animals.

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Therapeutic index (TI)

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Why do we want to take drugs that have a higher TI?

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Because it indicates that there is a high margin of safety

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Phase 1
-10 to 100 healthy volunteers -Used to study the safe dose range -evaluate side effects -and establish a final correct dose -takes 1-1 ½ years
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Phase 2
-50 to 100 patients who have the disease that the drug will treat -Help to determine the extinct of his therapeutic effect -Usually takes 2 years
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Phase 3
-1000 of ill patients in the exact manner that it will be used once in the market -3 years to complete
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Movement of the drug through the body during absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion are also studied during phase 1
Pharmacokinetics
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After the animal studies are complete, the drug company submits, an investigational new drug (IND) application to the FDA to request permission to test the drug and humans
3 phases of testing
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Performed with the drug and the placebo
double-blind studies
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The patient’s taking the placebo are known as what?
The control group
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On average, how long does it take for a drug to go from creation to drug testing to market?
12 years
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How are drugs, discovered or created?
Ancient sources, chemical discovered in the environment, or chemical from molecular manipulation of drug already in
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A drug that has undergone molecular manipulation
isomer
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New chemical can be created through genetic manipulation how?
Gene splicing or recombinant DNA (rDNA)
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The marketing and advertising of RX drugs is regulated by who?
The FDA based on the food, drug, and cosmetic act
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The marketing of OTC drugs is regulated by who?
The federal trade commission
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How did drug companies used to advertise?
Used to advertise in medical journals, and doctor visits
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Sales reps can do what While pharmacies can’t do what when it comes to pharmaceutical sales?
Sales reps can take drug samples to the doctors office to dispense to patients, but pharmacy do not distribute samples
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What are things that pharmaceutical sales can do today?
Now, direct to consumer marketing has become common as in magazine ads, television, and social media
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What will cause the FDA to withdraw a medication from the market?
If deaths are involved
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What is Medwatch?
Medwatch is the FDA safety information and adverse event reporting system on the Internet, where healthcare professions and consumers can report adverse drug effects
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Usually done because of LOT manufacturing defects
Drug recalls
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What are the three reasons that a drug might be recalled?
1. The drug does not contain the correct amount of active ingredient. 2. The drug does not remain stable until it’s expiration date. 3. The drug is contaminated.
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What are some hospital pharmacy supplies?
Main IV bag, syringe and needle w/ safety cap, and sharps container
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A line or indentation that is found down the middle of the tablet that allows for easier cutting
Score
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What is the red most left side of a IV bag called? and what is the white most right most part on a IV bag called?
The red left part is the entry port, while the white right part is the IV port that enters the vein
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Rx is what?
Prescription (hard copy)
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A glass mortar and pestle would be used to mix what?
Liquids
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A porcelain mortar and pestle is used to blend what?
Powders

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