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agonist |
A drug that binds to a receptor in order to produce or trigger a response |
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antagonist |
A drug that blocks the actions of a receptor or its intended ligand
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generic |
general; characteristic of a genus or group
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intolerance |
an adverse effect of a medication that is not related to an immune response
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over-the-counter |
referring to accessible, nonprescription drugs
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pharmacology |
the study and practice of compounding and dispensing medical preparations
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Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) |
one of the reference books that lists information about medications
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prescription |
a written direction for the preparation of medication
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side effect |
unintended or adverse effects of a medication, ranging from mild to intolerable
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synergistic |
describes the action of a medication that augments or enhances the actions of another medication
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tolerance |
the difference between the maximum and minimum; the amount of variation allowed from a standard
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trade name |
The name a manufacturer assigns to a given medication compound for marketing purposes or to simplify referencing the medication. |
