key terms
Active ingredient
the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired theraprutic effect
Antiseptic
a substance that kills or inhibits the groeht of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
Drug
a medicinal substance or remedy used to change the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious advers effect or other defects in the product
Synthesized drug
a drug created artificially in the labratory but in imitation of a naturally occuring drug
Pharmacodynamics agent
a drug substance that alters body functions in a desired way
ADR
an unexpeced negative consequence from taking a particular drug
Antiviral drugs
a drug that kils viruses, such as HIV
Bioeqluvailant
a drug that delivers approximately the same amount of active ingredient into a healthy volunteer’s bloodstream in the same amount of time as the innovator or brand name drug
Semisynthetic drug
a druf that contains both natural and synthetic components
NDC
a unique number assigned to any brand name or generic drug products to identifu the manufacturer, drug, and packaging size
Antibodies
the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
Aseptic technique
the manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms; includes clean room protocols and hand-washing and gowning procedures
Immunity
bodily processes to provide protection against disease
Psycho Pharmaceutical drug
used to prevent disease, such as asprin to prevent heart attacks
Informed Consent form
a document that states, in easily understandable terms, the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in
Antigen
a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
Bactericidal agents
a drug that kills bacteria
Vaccine
a subtance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
Prophylactic agents
a drug used to prevent disease, such as asprin to prevent heart attacks
Inert ingredients
an inactive chemical such as a filler, presercative, coloring, or flavoring that is added to one or more active ingredients to improve drug formulations while causing little or no physiological effect; also called an inactive ingrediant
Anti neoplastic drugs
a cancer fighting drug
Bioavailability
the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
Therapeutic agents
a drug that prevents, cures, diagnoses, or relieves symptoms of a disease
Pharmacogenomics
a field of study that examines the relationship between an individuals denes and her or his body’s response to drugs
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