2. cranky, lethargic, hot, pale, vomiting,
diarrhoea, pain, rash, cough and
headache.
What should we do?
We should go to the doctor and take
medicines.
3. What are Medicines?
A chemical substance that helps us
to treat or cure or prevent a disease.
Example: Antibiotics
-Penicillin
5. Antibiotic medicines are widely used in
the treatment and prevention of bacterial
infections. They may either kill or inhibit
the growth of bacteria.
Penicillin
erythromycin, and
Ciprofloxacin
Ampicillin
amoxicillin
6. Sometimes, the number of
harmful bacteria is excessive,
and the immune system cannot
fight them all. Antibiotics are
useful in this scenario.
21. A prohibited drug is a drug
Which is banned by the law
and a person is
not allowed to have it.
Cannabis Morphine
22. Effects of Caffeine or tobacco
• Too much caffeine can lead to insomnia,
upset stomach, headaches, difficulty
concentrating, and increased heart rate. In
younger children, these symptoms occur
after just a small amount. Further,
childhood and adolescence are the most
important times for bone strengthening.
Too much caffeine can interfere with
calcium absorption, which negatively
affects proper growth.
29. YES
Fluoride toothpaste
Dandruff shampoos
Anti-perspirant
Sunscreens
Hydrocortisone cream
Medicines for lice
NO
Toothpaste/no fluoride
Regular shampoos
Deodorant
Aloe Vera gel
Moisturizing cream
Insect repellants
Are these medicines?
30. “A drug is a substance,
other than food, which
changes the way a person
thinks, feels and acts.”
Example: Antibiotics- Penicillin
Drugs as medicines
31. L.O:- What are the three groups of drugs as
medicines.
1.Prescription drugs: Prescription drugs are
medicines prescribed by doctors to treat a
variety of health problems.
Examples: Vitamin tablets, Penicillin
32. 2. Over the counter (OTC):- Over the
counter drugs are medicines sold
directly to a consumer without a
prescription from doctors.
Examples: Aspirin, Vaporub,
33. . Prohibited Drugs:- A prohibited
drug is medicine which is banned by
the law and we people are not
to consume it.
Examples: Prozac
34. Fill in the blanks with the suitable terms:
1. A ________________ is any substance, other than food that affects
the way your body works.
2. __________________ are substances used to cure diseases.
3. __________________ is a drug found in coffee, tea and coke.
4. All drugs are ____________________ if they are misused.
5. _______________________ are medicines prescribed by doctors to
treat a variety of health problems.
6. A medicine that inhibits the growth or destroys micro-
organisms is called ____________________.
35. 7. Taking drugs without a prescription or sharing a prescription
drug with friends is actually _________________________
8. ____________________ drugs are medicines sold directly to a
consumer without a prescription from a healthcare professional or
doctors.
9. Drugs bought in _________________ and ___________________ all
have very important information on their packaging.
10. A ______________________ is a drug which is banned by the law
and people are not allowed to have it.
11. _______________ must be stored safely at home in a place where
young children cannot reach them.
36. 12. Diseases caused by bacteria are treated with antibiotics like
______________
13. __________________________ and _____________________ are used
to get relief from fever and pain.
14. ______________________ is used for treating patients with
emotional disorders such as depression.
15. Organs such as the __________________ and __________________
can be damaged by high drug doses.
37. Match the following:
1. Over the counter drugs
1. Prohibited drugs
3. Prescribed drugs
c. A drug which is prohibited
by the law and a person is
not allowed to have it
b. Medicines sold directly to
a consumer without a
prescription from doctors.
a. Medicines prescribed by
doctors to treat a variety of
health problems
40. Match the type of medicine with the way it enters the body
Cream Directly into the blood
Inhaler Absorbed through the skin
Tablet Swallowed and absorbed in stomach
Injection Inhaled into lungs
41. Circle the correct answer:
1. What is the another name for drugs that can make us recover
from illness?
a. Medicines
b. Meditation
c. Mediator
d. Mechanical
2. Where medicines should be kept?
a. Under the sink
b. In the bathroom
c. In the garden shed
d. Out of reach of small children
42. 3. Where do medicines come from?
a. Greengrocers
b. Butchers
c. Pharmacy
d. Post office
4. Caffeine is a drug found in which of the everyday drink?
a. Water
b. Orange juice
c. Coffee
d. Lemonade
