Concetti Chiave
- Prescription inserts provide detailed information about a drug, including its generic and brand names, dosage, administration method, and pharmacological class.
- The clinical pharmacology section explains how the drug works, using the LADME framework.
- Indications and usage detail the conditions and symptoms the drug treats, including any off-label uses.
- Contraindications and warnings highlight when the drug should not be used and possible hazards.
- Adverse reactions cover side effects from administration errors, interactions, and allergies.
Descrizione del farmaco
Prescription inserts known as
DA imparare:
• Description: generic name (scientific or chemical), brand name, type of dosage, administration method, pharmacological or therapeutic class, chemical information;
• Clinical pharmacology: how the drug works (LADME)
• • Contraindications: circumstances in which the drug should not be used
• Warnings: possible hazards and what to do in cases of emergency
Precauzioni e reazioni avverse
• Precautions: indications for special categories and situations to pay attention to; laboratory tests and possible adverse reactions
• Adverse reactions (or “side effects”) due to administration errors, interaction with drugs or food, allergic reactions, combination with other drugs in the same class or other causes
• Drug abuse and dependence: potential for abuse, dependence or withdrawal symptoms
Sovradosaggio e dosaggio
• Overdosage: signs, symptoms and laboratory findings associated with excessive dosage
• Dosage and administration: recommended, usual an limit dosage, intervals, duration
• Supply information: available dosage forms, strength, units, description and appearance, special handling and storage