Pharmocology

Mer av detta

GP

av Michelle Josephine

Civil Engineering

av Shaun Bunch

Chanel

av Simran Basra

OEI

av Sarah Whylly

Pharmocology

Adverse reactions

more severe than side effects of drugs

healthcare workers in charge are responsible for educating patient on potential effects of the prescribed drug

these reactions can be life threatening

reactions may occur instantly or can take weeks or even months after administration

drug enforcement laws established

ensures safety and control of drug use

prevents marketing of drugs not thoroughly tested and approved by the FDA

thoroughly tested and proven safe for public use and marketing

Methods of controlling drugs with potential abuse

Use of herbal and dietary supplements

not regulated by the FDA

they may claim effectiveness on body structure and function

regulated and classified as foods rather than drugs

Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act forbids producers of drugs from stating or discussing that it cures certain diseases