Medicine
What does OTC stand for?
Over-the-counter
What does FDA stand for?
Food and Drug Administration
What is a side effect?
Undesirable effect of a drug or medication.
What is a problem with antibiotics?
- Harmful side effects
- Can lose their effectiveness
All medicine must go through how many clinical trials before it is approved?
3
What is an example of a side effect?
Nausea
Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
What are the most commonly used medicines?
Pain Relievers
What type of medicines need written approval from a licensed physician? (doctor)
Prescription medicine
What should you do if you experience negative side effects from a medicine?
Tell your doctor
What type of medicine helps neutralize the effects of toxins?
Antitoxins
What is a danger of medical abuse?
Addiction
Drug overdose
Drug Overdose
What are the 3 medicine interactions?
Additive interaction
Synergistic effect
Antagonistic interaction
Why might teens misuse medicine?
To lose weight
To fit in
To stay awake studying
What is addiction?
Physically or psychologically dependent on something
What are substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind?
Drugs