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UNDERSTANDING
DRUGS AND
MEDICINCES
DRUGS
Drugs are
substances that
cause a change in a
person’s physical
and/or
psychological state.
MEDICINES
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
A DRUG AND A MEDICINE?
Medicines are
drugs that are
used to cure,
prevent or treat
illnesses or
discomfort.
What is a
Side Effect?
An effect
caused by a
WHAT ARE SOME
drug other
COMMON SIDE
then the
EFFECTS OF MEDICINES?
intended Common side effects
effect
are headaches,
sleepiness, diarrhea,
nausea
A specific medicine
ordered by a
doctor in writing.
Medicines that can
be bought without a
prescription.
Why do we need a prescription
for certain drugs?
Easy to become addicted to
Stronger then OTC drugs
More serious side effects
May interfere with
other drugs
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
Legal medicines with legitimate uses
can be abused -- meaning they're
taken by someone other than the
patient or in a manner or dose other
than what's recommended
Vicodin/Hydrocodone
Xanex
Adderall
Valium
Ambien
Oxycontin
WHAT DO THE
FOLLOWING TYPES OF
COMMON MEDICATIONS DO
FOR OUR BODY?
Relieve Pain
Block the action
of the chemical,
HISTAMINE,
which causes
allergy
symptoms
Works
against
stomach
acids that
cause
heartburn.
Drugs used to treat
infections caused by
bacteria and other
microorganisms.
Common antibiotics:
Penicillin
Streptomycin
Amoxicillin
HOW DO DRUGS ENTER YOUR BODY?
Transdermal
Patches
Ingestion
The drug is packaged
into patches that are
placed on the skin.
The drug is swallowed and
absorbed through blood
vessels in the intestines.
Topical Application
The drug is applied directly to
certain areas of the body and
absorbed into the skin.
HOW DO DRUGS ENTER YOUR BODY?
Inhalation
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.
The drugs enter the body
through blood vessels in the
lungs when it is inhaled.
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 its shape,
color, and size.
WHAT ARE DRUG
INTERACTIONS?
Occur when
drugs react
with another
drug, food or
dietary
supplement.
Could increase or
decrease the effect
of a drug.
What is the most serious allergic reaction
called and what are the symptoms of it?
Affects 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.