Definition
active ingredient
The biochemically active component of thd drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of the microorganisms on the out-side of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
antiseptic
bioequivilant
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
a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
Semisynthetic drug
pv
per vaginally
ARD
an unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug
A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of the microorganisms on the out-side of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
Antiviral Drugs
immunity
Bodily processes to provide protection against disease
used to treat mental health diseases, such a depression
Psycho Pharmaceutical drug
syr
syrup
The part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
The manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms; includes clean room protocols and hand-washing and gowning procedures
aseptic technique
vaccine
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
a drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
Prophylactic agents
w/
with
Antigen
A foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
A drug that kills bacteria
Bactericidal agents
Therapeautic Drugs
a drug that prevents, cures, diagnoses, or relieves symptoms of a disease
a field of study that examines the relationship between an individual's genes and her or his body’s response to drugs
Pharmacogenomics
s
without
Anti neoplastic drugs
a cancer-fighting drug
The time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration drug
Bioavailability
Synthesized drug
a drug created artificially in the laboratory but in imitation or a naturally occurring drug
a drug substance that alters body functions in a desired way
Pharmacodynamics agent
ung
ointment