Pharmacy Fresher Quick Revision Notes

A collection of flashcards covering fundamental concepts and terms related to pharmacy and pharmacology.

What is Pharmacy?

A branch of medical science dealing with preparation, dispensing, and proper use of medicines.

Role of a Pharmacist

Dispense medicines, check prescriptions, guide patients, maintain drug storage.

Drug vs Medicine

A drug is a chemical substance; a medicine is a prepared form used to treat disease.

Prescription

Written order from a doctor specifying medicines, dose, and duration.

OTC Drugs

Medicines that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription.

Antibiotics

Drugs that kill or stop growth of bacteria (e.g., Amoxicillin, Azithromycin).

Analgesics

Medicines used to relieve pain (e.g., Paracetamol, Ibuprofen).

Antacids

Drugs used to reduce stomach acidity (e.g., Omeprazole, Pantoprazole).

Antihistamines

Medicines used to treat allergies (e.g., Cetirizine, Loratadine).

Side Effects

Unwanted effects caused by medicines (e.g., nausea, dizziness).

Schedule H Drugs

Medicines that require a doctor's prescription.

Schedule X Drugs

Controlled drugs with strict storage and record rules.

Drug Interaction

When one medicine affects the action of another.

Dose

Amount of medicine given at one time.

Dosage

Amount of medicine and how often it should be taken.

Steroids

A broad group of hormone-like substances in the body.

Corticosteroids

Steroids that reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system (e.g., Prednisolone, Dexamethasone).

Anabolic Steroids

Synthetic drugs similar to testosterone that increase muscle growth (e.g., Nandrolone, Oxandrolone).