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anaphylaxis
an extreme allergic reaction that can lead to respiratory distress, circulatory collapse, and death.
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antagonist
a substance that interferes with or opposes the action of a drug.
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brand name
the trade or propietary name of a drug, a registered trademark of the manufacturer; written with an initial capital letter.
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contraindication
a factor that makes use of of a drug undesireable or dangerous.
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drug
a substance that alters body function.
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efficacy
the power to produce a specific result; effectiveness.
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generic name
the nonproprietary name of a drug; that is, a name that is not privately owned or trademarked; usually a simplified version of of the chemical name; not capitalized.
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phytomedicine
another name for herbal medicine
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potentiation
Increased potency created by two drugs acting together.
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prescription (Rx)
written and signed order for a drug with directions for its administration
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side effect
a result of drug therapy or other therapy that is unrelated to or an extension of its intended effect. Usually applies to an undesirable efftect.
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substance dependence
a condition that may resul from chronic use of a drug, in which a person has a chronic or compulsive need for a drug regardless of of its adverse effects.
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synergy
combined action of two or more drugs working together to produce an effect greater than any of the drugs could produce when acting alone.
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tolerance
a condition in which chronic use of a drug results in loss of effectiveness and the dose must be increased to produce the original response.
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withdrawal
a condition that results from cessation or reduction of a drug that has been used regularly.
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-lytic
dissolving, reducing, loosening
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-mimetic
mimicking, simulating
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ooposite, against
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alg/o, algi/o, algesi/o
pain
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pharm, pharmac/o
drug, medicine
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tox/o, toxic/o
poison, toxin
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ASA
Acetylsalicylic acid (asprin)
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ASHP
American Society of Health System Pharmacists
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FDA
Food and Drug Administration
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INH
Isoniazid (antituberculosis drug)
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MED(s)
medicine(s), medication(s)
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NSAID(s)
Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug(s)
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ODS
Office of Dietary Supplements
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PDR
Physicians' Desk Reference
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USP
United States Pharmacopeia
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postprandial (after a meal)
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without
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subcutaneously
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half
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Adrenergics
mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system, which responds to stress; used to treat bronchospasms, allergic reactions, and hypotension.
Generic names: epinephrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, dopamin.
Brand names: Bronkaid, Neo-Synephrine, Sudafed, Intropin
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Analgesics
Alleviates pain. Decreases pain sensation in central nervous system; chronic use my lead to physical dependence.
Generic names: codeine, morphine, meperidine, oxycodone, aspirin, acetaminophen, ibprofen, celecoxib (cox-2 inhibitor)
Brand names: Demerol, Percodan, Percocet, tylenol, motrin, advil, celebrex
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Nonarcotics
acts peripherally to inhibit prostaglandins; they may also be antiinflammatory and antipyretic (reduce fever).
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Anesthetics
reduce/eliminate sensation.
Generic names: (local) lidocaine, bupivacaine, (general) nitrous oxide, midazolam, thiopental
Brand names: Xylocaine, Marcaine, Pentothal
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