Drugs in Eyecare

what is a drug

substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, or
prevention of a disease, it is the active ingredient contained within
a medication

describe drugs specific action

on physiological or biochemical processes in the body

if a drug is used correctly, describe the effect it should have

relatively few side effects or adverse drug reactions (ADRs)

what are medicines or medications

agents used to treat disease or
injury.

Each medicine usually contains _________

at least one drug

what is a pharmecueitcal

drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in a pharmacy and which is used in treatment of medical conditions

what is a Brand Name/Proprietary Name ®

patented name owned by a particular pharmaceutical
company

what is Non-proprietary name

active ingredient in the medicine that is decided by an expert committee and is understood internationally

where are Medicines on the general sale list (GSL) sold

supermarkets

where are Pharmacy medicines (P) sold

registered pharmacy
premises

where are Prescription only medicines (POMs) sold

sold and/or supplied to patients with a prescription from an appropriate prescribing practitioner

Examples of GSL and P meds in eyecare

o Artificial tears and lubricants
o Mast cell stabilisers
o Topical ocular antibiotics

what is a controlled drug

A drug or other substance that is tightly controlled by the
government because it may be abused or cause addiction

what is Parenteral Administration

Drugs administered by
injection