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pharmacology | The study of drugs |
Toxicology | The study of poisons |
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | Government agency that administers and enforces the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) |
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | The government agency responsible for administering and enforcing the Controlled Substances Act |
Schedule of Controlled Substances | A classification system that categorizes drugs by their potential for abuse |
Adverse Reaction | The Body's unexpected negative reaction to a drug |
anaphlylactic shock | A life-threatening reaction to food or drugs involving respiratory distress |
cumulation | drug level begins to accumulate in the body |
drug | any substance that when taken into the body may modify its functions |
generic name | The name established when the drug is first manufactured |
intradermal medication | Medication inserted just beneath the epidermis using a needle and syringe |
intramuscular medication | Medication injected directly into the muscle |
intravenous medication | Medication injected directly into the vein |
maintenance dose | The dose of a medication that will keep the concentration of the medication at the desired level |
pharmacist | One who is licensed to prepare and dispense drugs |
potency | stength |
side effect | an additional effect |
tolerance | The body's decreased response to the effect of a drug after repeated dosages |
oral medication | a drug given by mouth and swallowed |
sublingual | medication placed under the tongue |
inhalation | Medications sprayed or inhaled into the nose, throat and lungs |
transdermal | A method of applying a drug to unbroken skin |
analgesic drugs | relieve pain |
anesthetic drugs | Partially or completely numb sensitivity |
antiarrhythmic drugs | correct cardiac arrhythmias |
antibiotic drugs | stop or control the growth of infection |
anticoagulant drugs | Prevent clot formation |
anticonvulsant drugs | prevent or relieve convulsions |
antidepressant drugs | Prevents, cures or alleviate mental depression |
antidiuretic drugs | Suppress the formation of urine |
anti-inflammatory drugs | counteract inflammation in the body |
antineoplastic drugs | prevent the development, growth, or reproduction of cancer cells |
antiviral agents | Treat various viral conditions |
Beta Blockers | Treat hypertension, angina and various heart rhythm abnormalities |
lipid-lowering agents | Reduce blood lipid (fat) levels |
sedatives | Exerts a soothing effect |
skeletal muscle relaxant | Relieves muscle tension |
hypnotic drugs | Induce sleep or dulls the senses |
antiemetic drugs | Prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting |
antihypertensive drugs | Prevent or control high blood pressure |