introduction to pharmacology, NCCC nursing

1. Pharmacotherapeutics
Therapeutics
Pharmacology

2. Traditional drugs
Biologics
Natural alternative therapies

3. Therapeutic
Pharmacological
Prototypes

4.  Chemical name
 Generic name
 Trade name
 Combination drugs

5. Trade Name vs Generic Name
Drugs
Dosage and active ingredient identical
Bioavailability
Different inert ingredients
Different tablet compression
Negative Formulary

6. Regulations of note
 Scheduled drugs
 Five classes
 Pregnancy Categories
Teratogens
Five categories