Pharmacology

  1. unintended responses to a drug also called side effects
    adverse effects
  2. the ability of a generic drug to reach blood levels equivalent to those reached by a brand name drug
    biologic equivalence
  3. a chemical substance used in diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease
    drug
  4. the use of experience or statistical probabilities for making drug choices
    empiricial
  5. the official name of a drug listed in a pharmacopeia
    generic name
  6. the intended use for a drug usually the use approved by the food and drug administration (FDA)
    indication
  7. a drug secured by a prescription
    legend drug
  8. the study of drugs and their effects on living tissue
    pharmacology
  9. the changes within a body caused by a drug
    pharmacologic effects
  10. a published source of drug information based on drugs in a given geographical area
    pharmacopeia
  11. the band name of a drug
    proprietary name
  12. ADE
    adverse drug effect (or adverse side effect)
  13. FDA
    food and drug administration
  14. HCP
    health care professional
  15. OTC
    over the counter (Drug)
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Pharmacology
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