Table of Contents

 Introduction to Pharmacology Go Go  Drugs Go Go

Table of Contents  Drug – Substance that alters function in an organism  Pharmacology - Study of drugs and their nature, properties, and effects

Table of Contents  Therapeutic  Diagnostic  Curative  Replacement  Preventative

Table of Contents  Classification of drugs based on how they affect the body

Table of Contents  Trade  Generic  Chemical

Table of Contents  Be aware of usual dosages and possible side effects

Table of Contents  Quick reference about medications  Use to check spelling or review dosing instructions

Table of Contents  Be familiar with: ◦ Actions ◦ Effects ◦ Routes ◦ Forms

Table of Contents  Local action  Remote action  Systemic action

Table of Contents  Therapeutic effects  Side effects  Drug interaction  Drug allergy

Table of Contents  Oral and Parenteral routes most common

Table of Contents  Liquid  Solid  Semisolid