Drug Names & Types
This drug name represents its exact molecular formula.
Chemical Name
These are the unpleasant effects of a drug that occur in addition to its intended therapeutic effect.
Side Effects
This refers to the means by which a drug enters the body.
Route
This is not required on every prescription, but it’s important for controlled substances.
DEA Number
This abbreviation stands for "night."
noc
What’s the difference between a generic drug name and a brand name?
Generic vs. Brand
This type of drug action slows down a cell's activity.
Depressing
This is the process by which a drug moves from the bloodstream to the tissues of the body.
Distribution
This abbreviation means "No Known Allergies."
NKA
This abbreviation stands for "gram" in weight measurements.
g
This class of medication is used to control and reduce seizures.
Anticonvulsant
This drug interaction occurs when one drug enhances the effects of another.
Synergistic Interaction
What is the route of drug administration where the medication is applied directly to the skin?
Topical Administration
These are necessary actions or special considerations when taking a medication.
Precautions
This abbreviation represents "grain" in measurements.
gr
This class of medication treats conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and may have side effects like suicidal thoughts.
Antipsychotic
This is the period during which the drug is effective in the bloodstream.
Duration
This is the term for a liquid medication where the active ingredient fully dissolves.
Solution
This is required on every prescription to identify the prescribing doctor.
Provider Information
This abbreviation refers to "post meridiem," or the afternoon/evening time.
pm
This class of medication is used to reduce blood clotting ability.
Anticoagulant
This type of medication provides the body with substances it needs to maintain health.
Replacement
This term describes a liquid medication where the active ingredient doesn’t dissolve but remains suspended in the liquid.
Suspension
This is the term for the time it takes for the body to eliminate half of a drug’s concentration from the bloodstream.
Half-life
What abbreviation stands for "No Known Drug Allergies?"
NKDA