Biopharm Drug classification and fundamentals

• 1.Prescribed for relief of pain (moderate to severe)-Also used to relieve cough-Reduces anxiety-Increases sleep-Decrease in physical activity

  a= narcotics/ analgesics
• 2. Example of narcotics/ painkillers

  a= heroin, fentanyl, opium
• 3. Speeds up activity in the brain-Increase heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety, decreases appetite and ability to sleep

  a= stimulants
• 4. Example of stimulants

  a=amphetamines
• 5.Slows down brain activity-Increases relaxation and reduces anxiety-Increases ability to sleep

  a= sedatives
• 6. Examples of Depressants/Sedatives

  a=Barbiturates, tranquilizers
• 7. Alters state of perception and feelings-Mind-altering substances-Hear voices, see images and feel sensations that do not exist-Terms unique: tripping and flashbacks

  a= hallucinogens
• 8. substance used to kill bacteria

  a= antibiotic
• 9. a substance that induces insensitivity to pain

  a= anesthetics
• 10.An agent that kills a virus or that suppresses its ability to replicate and, hence, inhibits its capability to multiply and reproduce

  a= antiviral
• 11.previously known as neuroleptics and major tranquilizers, are a class of psychotropic medication primarily used to manage psychosis, principally in schizophrenia but also in a range of other psychotic disorders

  a= antipsychotic
• 12. used to prevent fungal growth; active against fungi.

  a= antifungal
• 13. Common ex. Of anesthetic

  a= propofol
• 14. Common ex. Of antibiotic

  a= penicillin
• 15. Common example of antiviral

  a= acyclovir
• Common example of antipsychotics

  a= olanzapine
• Common ex. Of antifungals

  a= clotrimazole
• 16. The main chemical in the drug that treats disease—is mixed with inert or inactive ingredients to make a dosage form of a particular medication.

  a= active ingredient
• 17. The most common type of oral dosage form.

  a= tablet
• 18. Type of tablet which is coated to prevent dissolving in the stomach

  a= enteric coated tablet
• 19. coated to allow for easier swallowing), 

  a= film coated tablet
• 20. are made from a gelatin shell that encloses the active and inactive chemicals of the drug in powder, gel, or bead form. 

  a= capsules
• 21. are oval-shaped tablets, smaller than tablets

  a= caplets
• 22. Are meant to be dissolved slowly in the mouth and generally have a local effect on the mucous membranes of the mouth or throat.

  a= lozenges
• 22. Liquid preparations that contain one or more soluble chemical ingredients dissolved in a solvent, a substance in which something is dissolved, such as alcohol.

  a= solution
• 23. Liquid preparations that contain one or more partially soluble chemical ingredient

  a= suspension
• 24. Drug solutions that contain high amounts of sucrose or other sugars to mask the bitterness of the drug chemicals.

  a= syrup
• 25. Drug solutions that contain alcohol in concentrations as high as up to 40 percent.

  a= elixir
• 26. Drug suspensions in which one liquid medication is mixed with another liquid medication; both medications are insoluble with each other (such as oil in water).

  a= emulsion
• 27. Drug solutions with very high (up to 80 percent) alcohol content.

  a= tincture
• 28. Administered by injection or infusion.

  a= parenteral dosage form
• 29. How are Injectable medications are available?

  a= single dose or multidose
• 30. classification s of topical dosage form

  a= solid, semisolid, liquid
• 31. Topical solid  form of the drug is applied directly to the affected area of skin to treat local skin conditions.

  a= powders (nystatin)
• 32.  Topical semi solid  drug is mixed in approximately equal proportions of oil and water.

  a= cream (hydrocortisone)
• 33. Topical semi solid form   generally contain a higher proportion of oil than water and are more viscous than creams.

  a= ointments (miconazole)
• 34. Topical semi solid form solution of oil mixed with water and are less viscous than creams and ointments.

  a= lotion 
• 35. Topical semi solid form , type of emulsion in which the drug is mixed with an alcohol or water base.

  a= gel (clindamycin )
• 36. are liquid medications available in a pressurized container to allow dispersion of the medication evenly on skin or mucous membrane surface.

  a= sprays (fluticasone)
• 37. medications are instilled, meaning applied in droplet form to the eyes, ears, or nose.

  a= drops (travoprost)