⚗️Metabolism

The breakdown of drugs by the body's enzymes.

🎯Monoclonal Antibody

Identical antibodies produced from a single cell line for targeted therapy.

🔬Nanomedicine

The application of nanotechnology to medicine and drug delivery.

🛒Over-the-Counter

Medications available without a prescription.

🚨Overdose

Taking an excessive amount of a drug, causing harmful effects.

🩹Patch

A transdermal dosage form delivering drug through the skin.

📜Patent

A legal right granting exclusive use of an invention.

⏰Patent Expiration

The end of a drug patent allowing generic competition.

💊Pharmaceutical

A compound manufactured for use as a medicinal drug.

🏭Pharmaceutical Industry

The sector involved in developing, producing, and marketing drugs.

⚙️Pharmacodynamics

The study of how drugs affect the body and their mechanisms.

💰Pharmacoeconomics

The study of the cost and value of pharmaceutical products.

📊Pharmacokinetics

The study of how the body absorbs, distributes, and eliminates drugs.

🧪Pharmacology

The study of how drugs interact with living organisms.

👁️Pharmacovigilance

Monitoring the safety of drugs after they are marketed.

1️⃣Phase I Trial

The first stage testing a drug's safety in a small group.

2️⃣Phase II Trial

A trial testing a drug's efficacy and side effects.

3️⃣Phase III Trial

A large trial confirming efficacy and monitoring adverse reactions.

4️⃣Phase IV Trial

Post-marketing surveillance of a drug's long-term effects.

💊Placebo

An inactive substance used as a control in clinical trials.

💪Potency

The amount of drug needed to produce a given effect.

📝Prescription

A physician's written order for a medication.

🔄Prodrug

A compound converted into an active drug within the body.

🛡️Quality Assurance

Systems ensuring quality throughout the production process.

🔍Quality Control

Testing to ensure products meet specified standards.

🎲Randomized Controlled Trial

A study where participants are randomly assigned to treatments.

🧠Rational Drug Design

Designing drugs based on knowledge of biological targets.

🏛️Regulatory Authority

A government body overseeing drug approval and safety.

💸Reimbursement

Repayment to the insured for covered pharmaceutical expenses.

⚠️Side Effect

An unintended consequence of a medication or treatment.