Transcript Medicines
What is a DRUG??
A substance that changes the way the
body or mind works.
A chemical that changes the way you feel
think & act.
The way you feel, think, &
act.
Personality
Drugs can change your personality.
How Drugs Enter the Body
5 Ways drugs enter the
body
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Drops & Sprays
Inhalers
Intravenously
Swallowed
Creams & Ointments
Using Drugs Safely
&
Different Types of Drugs
Legal Drugs
OTC & Prescription
Must be approved by
the FDA before they
can be issued by a
doctor or sold in a
store.
Illegal Drugs
Serve no medical
purpose.
Are not approved by
the FDA
How Drugs Affect the Body
Dose:
Is the amount of a
drug taken at one
time.
Side Effect:
An unwanted reaction
to a drug.
Tolerance:
A condition in which
increasing amounts of
a drug are needed to
produce the desired
effect.
Amount of the dose
Age of the person
Body weight
Health of the person
State of mind of the
person
Presence of other
drugs in the body
Possible side effects
of the drug
Drug Misuse and Drug Abuse
Drug Misuse:
The harmful use of a
legal drug that is not
done on purpose.
If you do not follow
the instructions for the
proper use of a drug,
you are misusing it.
Drug Abuse:
Is the harmful use of
any drug on purpose.
Taking a higher dose
a drug than what the
physician prescribes
is drug abuse.
The use of ANY
illegal drug is drug
abuse.
ROBITUSSIN
CVS
RITE AID
TYLENOL
ADVIL
NYQUIL
SPORTS CREAMS
ASPIRIN
SUPER MARKET
Prescription drugs must be ordered by a physician for the patient.
ASTHMA INHALERS
AMOXICILIN
RITALIN
FLEXERIL
ACCUTANE
HomeWork
Make a 3 Fold Brochure
Include facts related to medicines and
drugs.
How drugs enter the body.
How drugs affect the body
Safety precautions that must be followed
when using medicines.
Must be in color.