Classifications
What are subcategories?
helpful grouping: according to therapeutic use.
legend drug
prescription drug; determine unsafe for over the counter purchase because of possible harmful side effects if taken indiscriminately.
Allegra
What is prescription drug safe enough to be sold OTC.
Indications
what is a list of medical conditions or diseases that occur as a result of the drug
No photographs of drugs
What is (USP/NF) and AHFS Drug Information
Drugs that affect the body in similar ways
what is classifications
generic name
common or general name assigned to a drug; differentiated by its lowercase first letter, that is, never capitalized.
what is a prescription drug?
It is determined unsafe for OTC purchase because of possible harmful side effects.
what is interactions?
list of drugs or foods that may alter the drug
Most widely used reference for drugs in current use
what are some drug characteristics?
Therapeutic use, most common side effects, precautions/contraindications, interactions
chemical name
the exact molecular formula of a drug; usually long and very difficult to pronounce.
What is OTC?
Over-the-counter
what is ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, or photosensitivity?
side effects of antibiotics
What is United States Pharmacopeia and the National Formulary?
Information on and standards for chemical and biological drug standard, dosage forms, and compound preparation
What is a therapeutic use of a drug?
over-the-counter drug
no purchasing restrictions by the FDA
Drug controlled by prescription requirement because of the danger of addition or abuse
controlled substance
what is contraindication?
list of conditions for which the drug should not be given
good, concise information, and easy to read
What is AHFS Drug Information (American Health- System Formulary Service?
A model example
what is a prototype?
Controlled substance
A drug controlled by prescription requirement because of the danger of addition or abuse; indicated in reference by schedule numbers C-I to C-V
List of conditions for which the drug should not be given.
contraindications
Cautions
What is a list of conditions for patients that warrant clear observation for specific side effects
Available online, mobile app, and in a book form.
what is PDR