Key Terms
Abbreviated New Drug Application
the process by which applicants must scientifically demonstrate to the FDA that their generic product is bioequivalent to or performs similarly to the innovator drug
Antineoplastic Drug
a cancer fighting drug
the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
Germ Theory of Disease
the scientific concept that microorganisms cause disease
What does the abbreviation p.d. mean?
every day
Active Ingredient
the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
Antiseptic
a substance that kills ot inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the Boyd to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
Bioequivalent
Semisynthetic Drug
a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
What is the abbreviation for four times a day?
q.i.d.
Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR)
an unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug
Antiviral Drug
a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV
Biogenetically Engineered Drugs
substances derived from the sciences for biology, chemistry, immunology, and genetic engineering to produce specific therapeutic effects
Synthesized Drug
a drug created artificially in the laboratory but in imitation of a naturally occurring drug
What is the abbreviation for "every other day"?
q.o.d.
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
Biosimilars
generic biotechnology drugs
Synthetic Drug
a drug that has been created from a series of chemical reactions to produce a specific pharmacological effect
o.s.
Antigen
a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates am immune response
Bactericidal Agent
a drug that kills bacteria
Biotechnology
the field of study that combines the sciences of biology, chemistry, and immunology to produce synthetic, unique drugs with specific therapeutic effects
Psychopharmaceutical Drugs
used to treat mental health diseases, such as depression
What does the abbreviation o.d. mean?