Term
Active ingredient
The biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect.
Antiseptic
The manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms; includes clean room protocols and hand-washing.
Drug
A medicinal substance or remedy used to change the way a living organism functions; also called a medication
Semisynthetic drug
A drug derived from natural components but modified in the laboratory.
NSAID
Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug
Adverse drug reaction (ADR)
An unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug.
Antiviral drug
A drug that kills viruses, such as HIV.
Bioequivalent
Drugs that have the same biological effect and are equivalent in their effects.
Semisynthetic drug
A drug derived from natural components but modified in the laboratory.
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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.
Immunity
Bodily processes to provide protection against disease.
Psycho Pharmaceutical drug
Used to treat mental health conditions
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Antigen
A foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
Bactericidal agent
A drug that kills bacteria
Vaccine
A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity.
Prophylactic agents
Drugs used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
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Antineoplastic drug
A cancer-fighting drug.
Bioavailability
The time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration.
Synthesized drug
A drug created artificially in the laboratory by imitation of a naturally occurring drug.
Pharmacogenomics
The study of how genes affect a person's response to drugs.
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