Understanding Drugs and Medicines: The Difference, Side Effects, and Prescription Necessity
Explore the distinctions between drugs and medicines, understanding side effects, and the importance of prescriptions for certain drugs. Learn about common side effects, prescription medicines, prescription drug abuse, and the roles of different types of medications in our body. Gain insights into relieving pain and blocking histamine action through medications.
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UNDERSTANDING DRUGS AND MEDICINCES
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DRUG AND A MEDICINE? DRUGS MEDICINES Drugs are substances that cause a change in a person s physical and/or psychological state. Medicines are drugs that are used to cure, prevent or treat illnesses or discomfort.
forskolin side effects What is a Side Effect? An effect caused by a drug other then the intended effect WHATARESOME COMMONSIDE EFFECTSOFMEDICINES? Common side effects are headaches, sleepiness, diarrhea, nausea
Prescription Drugs A specific medicine ordered by a doctor in writing. Over-the-counter (OTC) Drugs Medicines that can be bought without a prescription.
Why do we need a prescription for certain drugs? Easy to become addicted to Stronger then OTC drugs More serious side effects May interfere with other drugs
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES What information does a prescription have? The medication The dose When you should take the medicine How often you should take the medicine The length of time you should take the medicine
Prescription Drug Abuse: Legal medicines with legitimate uses can be abused -- meaning they're taken by someone other than the patient or in a manner or dose other than what's recommended Vicodin/Hydrocodone Xanex Adderall Valium Ambien Oxycontin
WHATDOTHE FOLLOWINGTYPESOF COMMONMEDICATIONSDO FOROURBODY?
Block the action of the chemical, HISTAMINE, which causes allergy symptoms
Works against stomach acids that cause heartburn.
Drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria and other microorganisms. Common antibiotics: Penicillin Streptomycin Amoxicillin
HOWDODRUGSENTERYOURBODY? Transdermal Patches The drug is packaged into patches that are placed on the skin. Ingestion The drug is swallowed and absorbed through blood vessels in the intestines. Topical Application The drug is applied directly to certain areas of the body and absorbed into the skin.
HOWDODRUGSENTERYOURBODY? Inhalation The drugs enter the body through blood vessels in the lungs when it is inhaled. Implanted Pumps Surgically implanted specialized pumps inject drugs directly into a specific part of the body. Injection The drug is injected by a hypodermic needle.
WHATISTHEDIFFERENCEBETWEENAGENERIC MEDICINEANDABRANDNAMEMEDICINE? Generic drugs are made by a company other than the company that developed the original medicine. They are chemically identical to the original drug and have the same active ingredients. The difference may be in the inactive ingredients, things that give the pill its shape, color, and size.
WHATAREDRUG INTERACTIONS? Occur when drugs react with another drug, food or dietary supplement. Could increase or decrease the effect of a drug.
What is the most serious allergic reaction called and what are the symptoms of it? ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK Affects the entire body including itching all over, swelling, especially in the mouth and throat, wheezing or difficulty breathing, pounding heart, fainting and unconsciousness. ALLERGICREACTIONSCANRANGE FROMVERYMILDTOLIFE THREATENING.
