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Pharmacology, Generic/Trade, Anti-inflammatory agent and antifever agent;…
Pharmacology
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Medication Forms
topical medications
a medication delivery route by lotions, cream, and ointments that are applied to the surface of the skin and affect only that area
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metered-dose inhaler
a miniature spray canister through which droplets or particles of medication may be inhaled through the mouth and into the lungs
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tablets and capsules
Capsules are gelatin shells filled with powdered or liquid. Tablets are designed to be dissolved in small amounts of liquid.
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Routes of Administration
Enteral
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By Mouth (PO)
a medication delivery route taken by mouth and enter the bloodstream through the digestive system; takes 1 hour, non invasive, with unpredictable medication absorption
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medications that enter the body through the digestive system, usually in a pill or liquid form, tends to absorb slowly
Parenteral
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Intraosseous (IO)
a medication delivery route into the bone; reaches the bloodstream through the bone marrow, requires drilling a needle into the outer layer of the bone
Inhalation
a medication that is inhaled into the lungs so that they can be absorbed into the blood stream more quickly.
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Subcutaneous
a medical delivery route by injection into the tissue between the skin and muscle; absorbed slowly, but effects last longer
Transcutaneous
a medication delivered through the skin,
medications that enter the body by a route other than the digestive track, skin, or mucous membranes; in liquid form and administered using syringes and needles, absorbs more quickly and offer a more predictable response
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The science of drugs, including their ingredients, preparation, uses, and actions on the body.
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Anti-inflammatory agent and antifever agent; prevents platelets from clumping ,thereby decreasing formation of new clots
Aspirin (Bayer)
Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
Naloxone (Narcan, EVZIO auto-injector)
Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitromist)
Oral glucose (Glutose)
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when absorbed, provides glucose for cell use
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Stimulates nervous system, causing bronchodilation
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Common fast acting MDI medications (albuterol [Proventil, Ventolin])
Stimulates nervous system, causing bronchodilation
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Relief of mild pain, headache, muscle aches, fever; chest pain of cardiac origin
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