classifications
each drug can be categorized under a broad subcategory or subcategories
Define drug classifications
common or general name assigned to the drug by the united states adopted name council
generic name
no purchasing restrictions by the FDA
over-the-counter (OTC) drug
list of medical conditions or diseases for which the drug is meant to be used
What is indicatons
is one of the most widely used references for drugs in current use
PhysiciansDeskRefernce
fit under several classifications
drugs that have several types of therapeutic effects
the name by which a pharmaceutical company identifies its product
trade name
prescription drug; determined unsafe for the OTC purchase
legend drug *has Rx indicates its a legend drug
a description of the cellular changes that that occur as a result of the drug.
Actions
one for physicains , one for nurses and one for consumers
what is the 3 versions of the PDR
a model example
define prototype
exact molecular formula of the drug
chemical name
drug controlled by prescription requirement because of the danger of addiction or abuse
controlled substance
list of conditions for which the drug should not be given
Contraindications
USP/NF
United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary
relieve severe pain
therapeutic use narcotic analgesics?
often used to highlight the differences between the two drugs
TALL MAN LETTERING
formed in 1992 to review prescription or legend drugs and assist the FDA in determining which ones are safe
OTC Drugs Advisory Committee
list of conditions or types of patients that warrant closer observation for specific side effects when given the drug
Cautions
American Heath-System Formulary Service
AHFS drug information
lowers blood pressure
antihypertensives
no substitutions on the prescription, usually indicated by a .....
What is a DAW
dispense as written order
fexofenadine(allegra), triamcinolone (nasacort)
what are examples of previously prescribed medications now available OTC
list of possible unpleasant or dangerous seconday effects, other than the desired effect
side effects or adverse reactions
no photographs of drugs. Geared for laboratory and manufacturing use. No easily identified nursing implications. Can be confused to use
What are the cons of USP/NF