The

response is an undesired and harmful effect of a drug.

Intravenous

(IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous (subQ), intradermal are the types of parenteral

injections.

Medicinal

chemistry studies a drug’s effect on the body.

Pharmacodynamics

is the study of new drug synthesis.

Pharmacology

involves medicinal chemistry, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, molecular

Intrathecal, intracardiac, and intraosseous

injections can be performed only by a medical specialist.

Pharmacokinetics studies absorption,

metabolism, and excretion of drugs over a period of time.

Pharmacopeia

states drugs’ properties as well as recommended doses.

Medications

are addictive or habit-forming when they are used in regulated and prescribed

quantities to stimulate or depress someone’s moods.

Side

effects, cautions, and contraindications are predictable effects caused by drug

toxicity.