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Chapter 23 Lesson 1
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Objectives Describe the difference between drugs and medicines List the 4 classifications of medicines Define the different effects a drug can have on the body Recognize medicine misuse
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Classification of Medicines Drugs: substances other than food that change the structure or function of the body or mind Medicines: drugs that are used to treat or prevent disease or other conditions
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Medicines 4 categories Help prevent disease vaccines: a preparation introduced into the body to stimulate an immune response contain antibodies – give long lasting protection Antitoxins: extracts of blood that contain antibodies, act more quickly than vaccines Fight infections that cause disease Antibiotics: agents that destroy disease-causing microorganisms Antiviral & antifungals: suppress viruses; cure or suppress infections/fungi Relieve pain analgesics: pain relievers (ibuprofen, morphine) Help maintain or restore health & regulate body systems Allergy medicines Body-regulating medicines: diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure Antidepressant & antipsychotic medicine Cancer treatment medicines
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Medicines and the Body Effects vary for every person Side Effects Reactions to medicines other than the intended one Additive interaction Medicines work together in a positive way Synergistic effect Interaction of 2 or more medicines that results in a greater effect than when taken alone Antagonistic interaction Effects of 1 medicine is canceled or reduced when taken with another
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Medicines and the Body Other problems Tolerance Condition in which the body becomes used to the effect of a medicine Withdrawal Occurs when a person stops using a medicine on which they are dependent on
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Medicine Safety Laws & policies for testing & approving new meds Must meet FDA approval FDA determines how meds are released to the public Prescription drugs Over-the-counter (OTC)
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Medicine Safety Medicine Misuse Giving a prescription to a person that it was no prescribed to Taking too much or too little or taking it longer or shorter than prescribed Discontinuing use without telling your doctor Mixing medicines
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