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SYNTHETIC DRUG
a drug that is created artificially and that has a specific mechanism of action that results in a specific pharmacologic act
SYNTHESIZED DRUG
a drug created in the labratory to mimic the pharmacologic actions of a naturally occuring drug
SEMI-SYNTHETIC DRUG
one that contains a combonation of artificially created molecules and natural molecules
THERAPEUTIC WINDOW
a range of serum concentrations which the drug is most effective with minimal toxicity
THERAPEUTIC AGENT
any drug that relieves symptoms of a disease, stops or delays disease, or maintain health
PHARMACODYNAMIC AGENT
any drug that alters the bodily functions
DIAGNOSTIC AGENT
any drug used in the diagnosis or identification of a disease
PROPHYLACTIC AGENT
any drug that prevents a disease or illness from occuring
DESTRUCTIVE AGENT
a drug that destroys or kills abnormal and sometimes normal cells
ANTIGEN
a molecule that stimulates an immune response
HISTAMINE
the chemical your body releases when you are having an allergic reaction
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Pharmacy vocab
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Pharmacy vocab
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2012-07-12T01:44:07Z
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