Transcript Drugs - K. Cross Health

DRUGS
DRUG DEFINITIONS
Drug-any
substance that causes
a change in a person’s physical
or psychological state.
Medicine-any
drug used to cure,
prevent, or treat illness or
discomfort
 Prescription-written
order from doctors
for a specific medicine.
 Over-the-counter-OTC-a
drug bought
over the counter; without a doctor’s
prescription.
Effects-intended
Side
effects of a drug
Effect-any effect caused by a
drug that is different than the
intended effect.
Active
ingredients-chemical
component that gives a medicine
it’s action.
Inactive
ingredients-fillers that
give pills their size, shape, color,
coating; color and flavor to
liquids.
DRUG USE
Using medicine properly
Right drug
Right amount
Right time
Right person
Right reason
DRUG MISUSE
Using a drug for the right reason but the wrong
ways
 Wrong amount
 Wrong frequency
 Wrong strength
 Wrong manner
DRUG ABUSE
Using
a drug for the wrong
reason
Take a drug other than it’s
intended purpose
Any illegal drug
A drug that will damage a
person’s ability to function
FDA-
Food and Drug
Administration
Withdrawal-uncomfortable
physical and psychological
symptoms when a drug is
removed. Symptoms are usually
opposite of the drug effect.
HOW DRUGS ENTER YOUR BODY
Implanted pumps
 Inhalation
 Injection
 Transdermal patches
 Ingestion
 Topical application

CHOOSING AN OTC MEDICINE
 Decide
what will
work for you
 Generic
or brand
name (“Publix” brand
vs “Advil”)
 Read
the label