Drug effect and classification

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Drugs 
Chemical substances that have an effect on living organisms
Therapeutic drugs 
Drugs used for the prevention or treatment of diseases
Drug names 
Chemical name
Generic name
Brand (trade) name
Example of generic and brand-name drug
Furosemide (Lasix)
Effects of medications/drugs 
Therapeutic Effect/ Desired Effect
Side Effects
Adverse Effects
Drug Toxicity
Drug Allergy
Drug Tolerance
Drug Interaction
Therapeutic Effect/ Desired Effect 
The primary effect intended, the reason the drug is prescribed
Side Effects 
Secondary effect of a drug that is unintended, usually predictable and may be either harmless or potentially harmful
Adverse Effects 
More severe side effects that may justify the discontinuation of a drug
Drug Toxicity 
Harmful effects of a drug on an organism or tissue, results from overdosage, ingestion of a drug intended for external use, or buildup of the drug in the blood because of impaired metabolism or excretion
Drug Allergy 
An immunologic reaction to a drug
Drug Tolerance 
Exists in a person who exhibits an unusually low physiological response to a drug and who requires increases in the dosage to maintain a given therapeutic effect
Cumulative effect 
The increasing response to repeated doses of a drug that occurs when the rate of administration exceeds the rate of metabolism or excretion
Drug Interaction 
Occurs when the administration of one drug before, at the same time as, or after another drug alters the effect of one or both drugs
Drug classifications 
According to the body system that they affect
According to therapeutic use or clinical indications
According to their physiologic or chemical action
Prescription drugs 
Require an order by a health professional who is licensed to prescribe drugs
Nonprescription drugs (Over-the-counter drugs) 
Sold without a prescription in a pharmacy or in the health section of department or grocery stores
Illegal drugs (Recreational drugs) 
Drugs or chemical substances used for non therapeutic purposes, either obtained illegally or have not received approval for use by the FDA
Drugs 
Chemical substances that have an effect on living organisms
Therapeutic drugs 
Drugs used for the prevention or treatment of diseases
Drug names 
Chemical name
Generic name
Brand (trade) name
Example of generic and brand-name drug
Furosemide (Lasix)
Effects of medications/drugs 
Therapeutic Effect/ Desired Effect
Side Effects
Adverse Effects
Drug Toxicity
Drug Allergy
Drug Tolerance
Drug Interaction
Therapeutic Effect/ Desired Effect 
The primary effect intended, the reason the drug is prescribed
Side Effects 
Secondary effect of a drug that is unintended, usually predictable and may be either harmless or potentially harmful
Adverse Effects 
More severe side effects that may justify the discontinuation of a drug
Drug Toxicity 
Harmful effects of a drug on an organism or tissue, results from overdosage, ingestion of a drug intended for external use, or buildup of the drug in the blood because of impaired metabolism or excretion
Drug Allergy 
An immunologic reaction to a drug
Drug Tolerance 
Exists in a person who exhibits an unusually low physiological response to a drug and who requires increases in the dosage to maintain a given therapeutic effect
Cumulative effect 
The increasing response to repeated doses of a drug that occurs when the rate of administration exceeds the rate of metabolism or excretion
Drug Interaction 
Occurs when the administration of one drug before, at the same time as, or after another drug alters the effect of one or both drugs
Drug classifications 
According to the body system that they affect
According to therapeutic use or clinical indications
According to their physiologic or chemical action
Prescription drugs 
Require an order by a health professional who is licensed to prescribe drugs
Nonprescription drugs (Over-the-counter drugs) 
Sold without a prescription in a pharmacy or in the health section of department or grocery stores
Illegal drugs (Recreational drugs) 
Drugs or chemical substances used for non therapeutic purposes, either obtained illegally or have not received approval for use by the FDA