Key term
Active ingredient
The biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic affect.
the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
Antibodies
Antigen
a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
Antineoplastic Drugs
a cancer fighting drug
TID
Three times a day
a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infections
Antiseptic
Aseptic technique
the manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease
a drug that kills bacteria
Bactericidal Drugs
Federal Trade Commission
a federal agency created to protect consumers from deceptive advertising as with dietary supplements
QHS
every night at bedtime
Bioequivalent
a drug that delivers approximately the same amount of active ingredients into a healthy volunteers bloodstream
a document that states , in easily understandable terms , the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in
Informed Consent Form
Inert Ingredient
an inactive chemical such as a filler, preservative, coloring, flavoring, that is added to a drug
a unique number added to any brand name or generic drug products to identify the manufacturer
NDC
AC
before meals
the process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products
Genetically Engineered
Pharmacodynamic agent
a drug substance that alters body functions in a desired way
a field of study that examines relationships between an individuals genes and his or her bodies response
Pharmacogenomics
Prophylactic Agents
a drug use to prevent disease such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
PC
after meals
Immunity
bodily processes to provide protection against diseases
used to treat mental health diseases , such as depression
Psychopharmaceutical Drug
Semisynthetic Drug
a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
a drug that prevents cures, diagnoses, or relieves symptoms
Therapeutic Agents
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