Drug Classifications

Mechanism of Action

Pharmochenitics

• onset of action

• peak effect

  • how long it takes to reach the maximum effect in the body

• duration of effect

  • how long the drug last

• Half life

  • how much time does it take for half of the drug to leave the body

Indications/Field Use —> When is the drug distributed

• Contraindications

  • When the drug should not be administered

Side Effects —> Adverse Reactions

Dose/Route of the Medication for Adults and Pediatrics

• Oral, nasal, IV, PR, intramuscular, transdermal, inhalation, subcutaneous, sublingual, IO

Precautions

Drug to Drug interactions

• How 2 or more drugs interact with each in the body

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