Key Terms
Active Ingredient
the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
ADR
An unexpected negative consequence for take a particular drug
Drug
a medicinal substance or remedy used to change the way a living organism functions; also called a medication
Diagnostic Agents
a drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis, such as one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dyes used to help visualize problems
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Antibodies
the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
Antigen
a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
a federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements
Drug Recall
the process of withdrawing a drug by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious adverse effects or other defects in the products
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Antineoplastic Drugs
a cancer-fighting drug
Antiseptic
a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms on the outside of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
Genetically Engineered
the process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products
Bioequivalent
a drug that delivers approximately the same amount of active ingredient into a healthy volunteer’s bloodstream in the same amount of time as the innovator or brand-name drug
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Antiviral Drugs
A drug that kills viruses, such as HIV
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
Informed Consent Form
a document that states, in easily understandable terms, the purpose and risks of the drug research that someone volunteers to take part in
immunity
bodily processes to provide protection against disease
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everyday
Bactericidal drugs
A drug that kills bacteria
Bioavailability
the time it takes for generic drugs to reach the bloodstream after administration
NDC
a unique number assigned to any brand name or generic drug products to identify the manufacturer, drug, and packaging size
inert ingredient
an inactive chemical--such as a filler, preservative, coloring, or flavoring--that is added to one or more active ingredients to improve drug formulations while causing little or no physiological effect; also called an inactive ingredient