Key Term
Active ingredients
the biochemically active component of the drug that exerts a desired therapeutic effect
ADR
An unexpected negative consequence from a particular drug
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
p.c.
after meals
Antineoplastic drug
a cancer fighting drug
AntiSeptic
a substance that kills or inhibits the growth of the body to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction
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.
o.d.
right eye
Bactericidal agent
a drug that kills bacteria
Bioavailability
the time it takes for a generic drug to reach the bloodstream after administration
Destructive agents
a drug that kills bacteria, fungi, viruses, or even normal cancer cells
Diagnostic agents
a drug that helps a provider determine the correct diagnosis, such as one containing tracer radioactive isotopes or dies used to help visualize problems
o.s.
left eye
Drug
a medicinal substance or remedy used to they way a living organism functions; also called a medication
Drug recall
the process of withdrawing a drug from the market by the FDA or the drug manufacturer for serious adverse effects or other defects in the product
Federal Trade Commission
a federal agency created to protect the consumer from deceptive advertising, as with dietary supplements
Bioequivilant
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.
o.u.
both eyes
Genetically engineered
the process of using DNA biotechnology to create a variety of drugs or biological products
Immunity
bodily processes to provide protection against disease
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
Inert ingredients
an inactive chemical - such as a filler, preservative, coloring, or flavoring - that is added to one or more active ingredients to improve drug formulation while also causing little or no physiological effect; also called an inactive ingredient
BP
blood pressure