Acetaminophen
The generic name for the drug used in Tylenol
Analgesics
Drugs that reduce pain
Anesthetics
Drugs that reduce sensations and feeling
Antibiotics
Drugs that treat diseases or illnesses produced by microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, or mold
Anticoagulants
Drugs that prevent blood from clotting
Antidepressants
Drugs that treat the symptoms of depression
Antidiarrheal
Drugs that prevent diarrhea
Antipruritics
Drugs that work to stop itching
Antiseptics
Drugs that work to stop infections
Antiviral
Drugs that treat or prevent against infections due to virsuses
Brand Name of a Drug
The trademark name which is private property of the individual drug manufacturer
Chemical Name of a Drug
Derived from the chemicals the drug is composed of
Drugs
Substances used to illicit a specific response in the body in order to prevent and treat medical conditions. Derived from plants, mold, yeast, fungi, animals, minerals, or chemicals
Federal Drug Administration
Has the legal responsibility to ensure that drugs are safe to be used and sold
Generic Name of a Drug
Name used to legally and scientifically identify a drug; it is usually shorter and less complicated than its chemical name
Illegal Drugs
Also known as street drugs, they serve no medical purpose of any age to manufacture, possess, buy, or sell illegal drugs
Inhalation
When aerosol drugs are introduced to the bloodstream through the nose and mouth
Intradermal Injection
When a shallow insertion is made into the upper layers of the skin
Intramuscular Injection
When larger volumes of a drug are introduced to the muscle through a shot in the buttock or upper arm
Intravenous Injection
When the drug is introduced directly into the bloodstream through a shot
Oral Administration
When the drug is taken into the body through the mouth
Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs
Medicine that can be found at your local pharmacy, supermarket, or convenience store that doesn't require a prescription to purchase
Parenteral Administration
When the drug is injected into the body using a syringe with a hollow needle. Commonly, this is known as a shot
Pharmacist
A specialist in medication, or drugs
Pharmacology
The study of medication
Prescription Drugs
Medicine that is prescribed by a doctor as a treatment for a health problem
Pumps
Battery-powered pumps that are used for continuous administration or long-term administration of drugs
Rectal Administration
When the drug is inserted into the rectum
Street Names of a Drug
Nicknames or slang for a specific drug
Subcutaneous Injection
When the drug is introduced to the subcutaneous tissue through a shot in the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen
Sublingual Administration
When the drug is placed under the tongue and dissolved by saliva so that is rapidly enter the bloodstream
Synthetic Drugs
Drugs manufactured by combining chemicals in a laboratory
Topical Application
When drugs are applied to the skin or mucous membranes
United States Pharmacopeia
A committee of doctor, pharmacologists, pharmacists, and manufactures that review commercial drugs to guarantee that they are effective, safe, and pure