Drug terms starting with P

8 terms

1. Patient Package Insert (PPI) A patient package insert contains information for patients' understanding of how to safely use a drug product.
2. Pharmaceutical Equivalents FDA considers drug products to be pharmaceutical equivalents if they meet these three criteria: they contain the same active ingredient(s) they are of the…
3. Physical Dependence (FIH-zih-kul dee-PEN-dents) A condition in which a person takes a drug over time, and unpleasant physical symptoms occur if the drug is suddenly stopped…
4. Polydrug Abuse The abuse of two or more drugs at the same time, such as CNS depressants and alcohol.
5. Prescription Drug Abuse The use of a medication without a prescription; in a way other than as prescribed; or for the experience or feeling elicited.
6. Prescription Drug Product A prescription drug product requires a doctor's authorization to purchase.
7. Product Number A product number is assigned to each drug product associated with an NDA (New Drug Application).
8. Psychotherapeutics Drugs that have an effect on the function of the brain and that often are used to treat psychiatric/neurologic disorders; includes opioids, CNS…