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Active ingredient
the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
Semisynthetic drugs
a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
Antineoplastic drugs
a cancer-fighting drug
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
NSAID
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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
Vaccine
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunit
ADR (adverse drug reaction)
an unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drugs
Psychopharmaceutical drug
used to treat mental health diseases, such as depression
p.v.
vaginally
Synthesized drug
a drug created artificially in the laboratory but in imitation of a naturally occurring drug
Antibodies
the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
Destructive agents
a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
a federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements
q.h.s.
every day at bedtime
Prophylactic agents
a drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
Pharmacodynamics agent
a drug substance that alters body functions in a desired way
Therapeutic agents
a drug that prevents, cures, diagnoses, or relieves symptoms of a disease
antigen
a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
Rx
prescription
Diagnostic agents
a drug that helps a providers determine the correct diagnosis, such as one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problem
Inert ingredients
an inactive chemical- such as a filler, preservative, 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 in inactive ingredient
Pharmacogenomics
a field of study that examines the relationship between an individual’s genes and her or his body’s response to drugs
Synthetic drug
a drug that has been created from a series of chemical reactions to produce a specific pharmacological effect
sig.
write; label