Roach Introduction to Clinical PharmacologyRoach临床药理学概论.pptVIP

Herbal Therapy and Dietary Supplements Herbal therapy Type of complementary/alternative therapy - using plants or herbs Explain that ‘natural’ is not necessarily safe Nutritional or dietary supplements Substances not regulated as drugs by FDA; effective for promoting health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Explores complementary and alternative healing practices: Scientific research Trains CAM scientists and disseminates information gleaned from conducted research Develops programs; encourages scientists to investigate CAM treatments that show promise * * Copyright ? 2010 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams Wilkins Copyright ? 2010 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams Wilkins Introduction to Clinical PharmacologyChapter 01- General Principles of Pharmacology Introduction to Pharmacology Pharmacology: Study of drugs; their action on living organisms Sound knowledge of basic pharmacologic principles Enables safe medicine administration and monitoring of patients Drug Names and Categories *Categories: Chemical; generic; official; trade or brand name Several trade names: Use generic name to avoid confusion After drug approval FDA assigns categories: Prescription Nonprescription Controlled substance Drug Classes and Categories Drugs are classified by the chemical type of the active ingredient or by the way it is used to treat a particular condition PRESCRIPTION DRUGS The prescription contains the name of the drug the dosage the method and times of administration Signature of the licensed health care provider NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS OTC ASA may cause GI bleeding and salicylism Labeling provides the consumer with info regarding the drug, dosage, contraindications, precautions and adverser reactions Consumers are urged to read the directions carefully prior to taking any OTC drugs Controlled Substances The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 established a schedule or classification system for drugs with abuse poten