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UNDERSTANDING
DRUGS AND
MEDICINCES
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A
DRUG AND A MEDICINE?
Drugs are substances
that cause a change in a
person’s physical
and/or psychological
state.
MEDICINES
DRUGS
Medicines are drugs
that are used to cure,
prevent or treat
illnesses or discomfort
WHAT ARE SOME COMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF
MEDICINES?
An effect
caused by a
drug other
then the
intended effect
Common side
effects are
headaches,
sleepiness,
diarrhea, nausea
A written order from a doctor
for a specific medicine.
Medicines that can be
bought without a
prescription.
WHAT DO THE
FOLLOWING TYPES OF
COMMON MEDICATIONS
DO FOR OUR BODY?
Block the action of
the chemical,
HISTAMINE,
which causes
allergy symptoms
HOW DO DRUGS
ENTER YOUR BODY?
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.
HOW DO DRUGS
ENTER YOUR BODY?
Transdermal
Patches
The drug is packaged into
patches that are placed on the
skin
Topical Application
The drug is applied directly to certain areas of
the body and absorbed into the skin.
Ingestion
The drug is swallowed and absorbed
through blood vessels in the intestines.
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES
What information
does a prescription
have?
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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
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GENERIC
MEDICINE AND A BRAND NAME MEDICINE?
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Generic drugs are made by a
company other than the company
that developed the original
medicine.
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They are chemically identical to
the original drug and have the
same active ingredients.
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The difference may be in the
inactive ingredients, things that
give the pill it’s shape, color, size.
What is the most serious allergic reaction called
and what are the symptoms of it?
Effects the entire body including itching
all over, swelling, especially in the mouth
and throat, wheezing or difficulty
breathing, pounding heart, fainting and
unconsciousness.
ALLERGIC REACTIONS
CAN RANGE FROM VERY
MILD TO LIFE
THREATENING.
WHAT ARE DRUG
INTERACTIONS?
Occurs when drugs
react with another
drug, food or
dietary
supplement.
Could increase or
decrease the effect of a
drug.