Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students (147 page)

Metabolism
How the body gets rid of the medicine.
Off label
The use of medicines outside the terms of the license.
Pharmacodynamics
What the drug does to the body.
Pharmacology
Concerned with scientific principles which can be applied to how the body interacts with medicinal compounds (medicines) and drugs in general.
Pharmacokinetics
What the body does to the drug.
Side effect
An unwanted effect from a drug.
Subcutaneous
Beneath the skin.
Sub lingual
Under the tongue.
Therapeutic
The dose needed to affect a clinical effect.
Topical
Apply directly to area being treated, skin or membrane.
Unlicensed
When a medicine does not hold a marketing authorisation in this country.
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