Identify Key Term definition
Active ingredient
active ingredient the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
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
Antiseptic
Drug
a medicinal substance or remedy used to change the way a living organism functions; also called a medication
a drug created artificially in the laboratory but in imitation of a naturally occurring drug
Synthesized drug
SC; SQ; SubQ
subcutaneous
ADR
an unexpected negative consequence from taking a particular drug.
a drug that kills viruses, such as HIV
Antiviral drugs
Bioeqluvailant
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.
a drug that contains both natural and synthetic components
Semisynthetic drug
sig
write; label
Antibodies
the part of the immune system that neutralizes antigens or foreign substances in the body
the manipulation of sterile products and devices to avoid contamination by disease-causing organisms; includes clean room protocols and hand-washing and gowning procedures
Aseptic technique
Immunity
bodily processes to provide protection against disease
used to treat mental health diseases, such as depression
Psycho Pharmaceutical drug
SL; s.l.
sublingually; under the tongue
Antigen
a foreign substance or toxin introduced into the body that stimulates an immune response
a drug that kills bacteria
Bactericidal agents
Vaccine
a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity
a drug used to prevent disease, such as aspirin to prevent heart attacks
Prophylactic agents
troch
lozenge
Anti neoplastic drugs
a cancer-fighting drug
the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration.
Bioavailability
Therapeutic agents
a drug that prevents, cures, diagnoses, or relieves symptoms of a disease.
a field of study that examines the relationship between an individual's genes and her or his body's response to drugs
Pharmacogenomics
ung.
ointment