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What is a trade name of a drug?
What is the primary goal of a drug's desirable properties?
What does the therapeutic range of a drug refer to?
What is the therapeutic index of a drug?
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What is the primary concern of a drug's safety?
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Study Notes
Definition of a Drug
- A drug is a substance that modifies one or more of the body's physiological functions, often used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease.
Names of a Drug
- Chemical Name: the systematic name given to a drug based on its chemical structure and molecular formula.
- Generic Name: the official name given to a drug by the manufacturer or regulatory authority, often used to identify the drug's active ingredient.
- Trade Name: the proprietary name given to a drug by the manufacturer, often used for marketing and branding purposes.
Desirable Properties of a Drug
- Selective Action: the ability of a drug to target a specific receptor or site of action, minimizing unwanted effects.
- Potency: the amount of drug required to produce a desired effect.
- Duration of Action: the length of time a drug remains active in the body.
- Solubility: the ability of a drug to dissolve in body fluids, affecting its absorption and distribution.
Safety, Effectiveness, and Harm
- Safety: the ability of a drug to avoid harm or adverse effects when used as intended.
- Effectiveness: the ability of a drug to produce the desired therapeutic effect.
- Harm: the unwanted or adverse effects of a drug, which can be short-term or long-term.
Therapeutic Range and Therapeutic Index
- Therapeutic Range: the range of concentrations of a drug that produces a desired therapeutic effect without adverse effects.
- Therapeutic Index: the ratio of the dose that produces a toxic effect to the dose that produces a therapeutic effect, used to evaluate a drug's safety and effectiveness.
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Test your knowledge on the basics of pharmacology, including drug names, desirable properties, and concepts of safety and effectiveness.
