DRUGS
PHARMACY
PHARMACOPOEIA
PHARMACOPOEIA
INTERNATIONAL PHARMACOPOEIA PHINT
PHARMACOLOGY
DRUGS
SOURCES OF DRUGS
MAJOR DRUG GROUPS
PHARMACY LINKS
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PHARMACOPOEIA
Pharmacopoeia, art of the drug compounder,
in its modern technical sense, is a book
containing directions, the identification
of samples and the preparation of compound
medicines, and published by the authority
of a government, medical or pharmaceutical
society.
The name has also been applied to similar
compendiums issued by private individuals.
Pharmacopoeia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacopoeia
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THE
INTERNATIONAL
PHARMACOPOEIA
PHINT
The aim of The International Pharmacopoeia (PhInt),
which is issued by the World Health Organization
as a recommendation, is to achieve a wide global
uniformity of quality specifications for selected
pharmaceutical products, excipients, and dosage
forms.
The information published in The International
Pharmacopoeia is collated via a consultative
procedure and is based on international experience,
the monographs being established in an independent
manner.
Priority is given to medicines that are widely used
throughout the world. High priority is accorded to
medicines that are important to WHO health programs,
and which may not appear in any other pharmacopoeias,
e.g. new antimalarial drugs.
The International Pharmacopoeia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_International_Pharmacopoeia
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PHARMACOLOGY
Pharmacology is the study of how substances
interact with living organisms to produce a
change in function.
PHARMACEUTICALS
If substances have medicinal properties,
they are considered pharmaceuticals.
The field encompasses drug:
composition,
properties,
interactions,
toxicology,
therapy,
medical applications,
antipathogenic capabilities.
Development of medication is a vital
concern to medicine, but also has
strong economical and political
implications.
To protect the consumer and prevent abuse,
many governments regulate the manufacture,
sale, and administration of medication.
Pharmacology
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharmacology
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DRUG
A drug is any chemical,
biological substance,
synthetic or non-synthetic,
that when taken into the organism's body,
will in some way alter the functions of that
organism.
This broad definition can be taken to include
such substances as food. However more strict
applications of the word prevail in everyday
life.
In these cases the word "drug" is usually used
to refer specifically to medicine, vitamins,
entheogenic sacraments, consciousness expanding
or recreational drugs.
Drug
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug
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SOURCES
OF
DRUGS
Drugs are obtained from many sources.
Many inorganic materials, such as metals,
are chemotherapeutic; hormones, alkaloids,
vaccines, and antibiotics come from living
organisms; and other drugs are synthetic or
semisynthetic.
Synthetics are often more effective and less
toxic than the naturally obtained substances
and are easier to prepare in standardized
units.
DRUG:
1. A substance used in the diagnosis, treatment,
or prevention of a disease or as a component of
a medication.
2. Such a substance as recognized or defined by
the U.S. Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
3. A chemical substance, such as a narcotic or
hallucinogen, that affects the central nervous
system, causing changes in behavior and often
addiction.
The term ‘drug’ has become something of a misnomer.
Strictly, a drug is a chemical substance used to
treat disease in animals, including man.
Today, a drug is a pure chemical substance whose
structure is known and is formulated, by mixing
it with other materials, into a preparation
suitable for administration.
This results in
the familiar:
tablets,
pills,
injections,
liquid mixtures,
emulsions,
syrups,
ointments,
creams,
salves,
infusions,
tinctures,
drops for:
eyes,
ears,
noses;
sprays for:
inhalation,
gases delivered by machine,
supositories, and the like.
ANSWERS
http://www.answers.com/
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MAJOR
DRUG
GROUPS
Major Drug Groups;
Brain and Nervous system Analgesics:
Anesthetics,
Anxiolytics,
Antidepressants,
Antipsychotics,
Anticonvulsants,
Nervous system stimulants,
Antiemetics,
Hallucinogens,
Mood stabilizers.
Respiratory system:
Bronchodilators,
Decongestants:
Heart and Circulation:
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors,
Antiarrhythmics,
Antianginals,
Antihypertensives,
Antihyperlipidemics,
Anticoagulants,
Antiplatelets,
Beta blockers,
Diuretics,
Thrombolytics,
Vasodilators.
Gastrointestinal tract:
Antacids,
Antidiarrhoeals,
H2-receptor antagonists,
Proton pump inhibitors,
Laxatives.
Muscles, Bones, and Joints:
Anti-inflammatories,
Antirheumatics,
Corticosteroids,
Muscle relaxants.
Allergy Antihistamines:
Infections and Infestations Antibiotics,
Antivirals,
Vaccines,
Antiprotozoals,
Antifungals,
Anthelmintics.
Endocrine system:
Corticosteroids,
Anti-diabetics.
Malignant and Immune disease:
Anticancer agents,
Immunosuppressants.
Reproductive system:
Hormonal contraception,
Fertility agents,
Selective estrogen receptor modulators.
Skin:
Antipruritics
Drug
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug
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DRUGS
PHARMACY
PHARMACOPOEIA
LINKS
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
Allexperts Pharmacy Drug
http://www.allexperts.com/
American Cancer Society Guide to Cancer Drugs
http://www.cancer.org/
British National Formulary
http://www.bnf.org/bnf/
Center Watch Clinical Trials Listing Service
http://www.centerwatch.com/
Chem Web
http://www.chemweb.com/
Clinical Pharmacology
http://www.clinicalpharmacology.com/
Cyto-Pharma
http://www.cytopharmaonline.com/
Dear Pharmacist
http://www.dearpharmacist.com/
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Drug Identity Information
http://www.drugid.info/
Fast Health.com
http://www.fasthealth.com/
Drug Ratings and Reviews
http://www.drugratingz.com/
Drug Digest
http://www.drugdigest.org/
Drug Info
http://www.drugsrnikolov.com/
Drug Info Zone
http://www.druginfozone.nhs.uk/
Drug Rehabs .org
http://www.drug-rehabs.org/
Drug Researcher
http://www.drugresearcher.com/
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Drugs.com
http://www.drugs.com/
Drugs Control.org
http://www.drugscontrol.org/
eMedicine Health
http://www.emedicinehealth.com/
Facts and Comparisons
http://www.factsandcomparisons.com/
Farmamondo.com
http://www.farmamondo.com/
German Pharmaceutical Database
http://www.pharmazie.com/
Health Square
http://www.healthsquare.com/
Health Touch
http://www.healthtouch.com/
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Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com/
Keep Kids Healthy
http://www.keepkidshealthy.com/
King Guide to Parenteral Admixtures
http://www.kingguide.com/
Learning How to Swallow a Pill
http://www.ncpamd.com/swallowing_pills.htm/
Lothian Joint Formulary
http://www.ljf.scot.nhs.uk/
Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
The Medical Directory
http://www.themedicaldirectory.org/
Medication Wizard
http://www.medicationwizard.com/
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Medication Advisor
http://www.medicationadvisor.com/
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/
Medicine Net
http://www.medicinenet.com/
Medicomm Pacific, Inc.
http://www.e-medicomm.com/
Meds-Help.com
http://www.meds-help.com/
MY DOKTOR
http://www.mydoktor.com/
Pain Health
http://www.painhealth.com/
The Parkinson List Drug Database Index
http://www.parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com/
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Patients Ville
http://www.patientsville.com/
Personal Health Zone
http://www.personalhealthzone.com/
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
http://www.pfizerch.com/
Pharmacy Related Databases
http://www.pharmacy.org/wwwdbs.html/
PHARMCATALYST
http://www.pharmjobcatalyst.com/
Pharmer.org
http://www.pharmer.org/
Prescription Drug Safety
http://www.rxforsafety.com/
Revolution Health
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/
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Rx Diaries
http://www.rxdiaries.com/
Rx Fact Stat
http://www.rxfactstat.com/
Rx List
http://www.rxlist.com/
RX Med
http://www.rxmed.com/
Safe Medication
http://www.safemedication.com/
Swallowing Difficulties
http://www.swallowingdifficulties.com/
Thomas J. Moore
http://www.thomasjmoore.com/
Toste PharmD.net
http://www.tostepharmd.net/
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/
Virtual Medical Group.com
http://www.virtualmedicalgroup.com/
VuMed Services
http://www.vumed.com/
World Health Organization WHO
http://www.who.int/
Your Personal Pharmacist
http://www.yourpersonalpharmacist.com/
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