Using Medicines Safely Drug: is a substance other than food that changes the structure or function of the body or mind
Chapter 11 Lesson 1 Using Medicines safely
Question of the Day Which one is a drug? Cigarettes Beer Tylenol Marijuana
Medicine A drug that prevents or cures illness or eases its symptons.
What do medicines do? Prevent Diseases Fight germs Relieve pain Treat other conditions
Types of medicines Prescription Medicine OTC – over the counter
Guidelines for safe use Read the Label Take safety precautions Ask your parents/doctor
Side effects Reactions to medicines other than the ones intended.
Question of the Day What is another name for a vaccine? Disease Advil Prescription immunization