Ch 1. Evolution of Medicinal Drugs

What is the root meaning of the word Pharmakon in early Greek language?

Magic Spell, Remedy, Poison

What is Pharmacognosy?

study and identification of natural sources of drugs

Claude Bernard

French physiologist who demonstrated that certain drugs have specific sites of action within the body

Pharmacology is:

A broad term that includes the study of drugs and their actions on the body

A Pharmacy Technician should never:

1. Advise patients about the use of their drugs

2. Diagnose patients

FDA is required to:

1. Ensure that a drug is safe and effective

2. Monitor drug safety after a drug has been approved for sale

3. Approve drugs in a timely manner

How many schedules are controlled substances categorized in the United States?

5

During what time frame of American history did the boundaries between physician and pharmacist become clearly delineated?

1861 - 1865 (Civil War)

American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA)

Established in 1852 to counter the encroachment of other medical areas into pharmacy

Generic Name

1. Another term for a drug’s United States Adopted Name (USAN)

2. Shorter name that identifies drugs without regard to who is manufacturing and marketing the drug

What did the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 require of new drugs before they could be marketed in the United States?

Safety

What is an Apothecary?

Forerunner of today’s pharmacists in England

FDA Pregnancy Categories

A. No Risk

B. Risk cannot be ruled out

C. Caution is advised

D. Is a definite risk

X. Do not use