Word Parts
Tox/o
poison
PO
by mouth
Study to harmful effects of drug & antidote
Toxicology
Drugs that act on the heart
Cardiovascular
Toxic effects that routinely result from the use of a drug
Side Effects
Vit/o
life
TAB
tablet
Interaction of drugs inside the cell
Molecular pharmacology
Antibiotics & Antivirals
Factors of the patient that make the use of this drug dangerous and ill advised
Contraindications
Iatr/o
TID
three times a day
Drug absorption, metabolism & excretion over time
Pharmacokinetics
Drugs that lessen pain
Analgesic
Combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effect of each
Additive Action
alges/o
Sensitivity to Pain
APAP
Acetaminophen
synthesize new drugs
Medicinal Chemistry
Drug useful for controlling anxiety
Tranquilizers
Unpredictable type of drug toxicity
Idiosyncrasy
-amine
nitrogen compound
NSAID
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
the effects of drugs on the body
pharmacodynamics
Drugs used to treat allergic reactions
Antihistamines
2 drugs combined that cause an effect that is greater than the sum of each individual drug
Synergism