- drug- substance other than food, such as tobacco,marijuana, or prescription drugs, that alters the way the body or mind functions.
- drug misuse- incorrect use of a prescription or OTC drug.
- drug abuse- intentional use of a legal or illegal drug without medical or health reasons.
- dose- amount of drug taken at one time
- prescription drug- written order by a licensed health professional for a drug dispensed by a pharmacist that can be used to treat or prevent illness
- brand-name drug- drug with a registered name or trademark
- generic-name drug- drug with the same active ingredients as a brand-name drug , but usually is less costly.
- OTC drug- drug purchased with out a prescription that can be used to relieve the symptoms of, but not cure, an illness.
- side effect- unwanted body change, such as dry mouth or sleppiness, that is unintended effect froma drug
- tamper resistant package- package that is sealed, assuring the buyer that it has not been open
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
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