Key Term
Active ingredient
the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
an unexpected negative consequence of taking a particular drug
ADR (adverse drug reaction)
Antibody
the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
Antigen
chest pain
Antineoplastic drug
Cancer-fighting drug
a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
Antiseptic
Antiviral drug
a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV
the manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms; includes cleanroom protocols and hand-washing and gowning procedures
Aseptic technique
mg
milligram
Bactericidal agent
Drug that kills bacteria
the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
Bioavailability
Destructive agent
a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal or cancer cells
a drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis, such as one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problems
diagnostic agent
kg
killogram
Drug
medicinal substance or remedy used to change the way a living organism functions. also called a medication
process of withdrawing a drug from the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious adverse effects or other defects in the product
Drug recall
FTC (Federal Trade Commission)
federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements
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
Bioequivalent
l
liter
Genetically engineered
process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products
bodily processes that protect against disease
Immunity
Informed consent form
document that states, in easily understandable terms, the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in
a drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
Prophylactic agent
gr
grain