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"<s>[INST] What is drug? [/INST] Drug is a substance that interacts with the body and may produce pharmacological effects. It can be natural, synthetic or semi-synthetic. Different drugs have different mechanism of action. They may act on a single target or multiple targets.</s>" | |
"<s> [INST] What is pharmacology? [/INST] Pharmacology is the branch of science that deals with the study of drugs and their actions on living organisms. It includes the discovery, development, manufacture, formulation, dispensing, administration, monitoring, evaluation, and disposal of medicines.</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is Pharmacodynamics? [/INST] Pharmacodynamics may be defined as 'what the drug does to the body'. It includes pharmacological effects and mechanism of action.</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is Pharmacy? [/INST] Pharmacy is an area of health science that deals with preparation and dispensing of drugs. A person who practices this profession is known as pharmacist.</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is Pharmacokinetics? [/INST] Pharmacokinetics means 'what the body does to the drug'. It includes absorption, distribution, biotransformation and excretion of drug.</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is British Approved Name? [/INST] British Approved Name (BAN) is a British Pharmacopoeia term that refers to the official name of an active pharmaceutical ingredient or drug substance approved for use in the UK. It is used as a standardized reference point when reporting on the composition and quality of medicines, including their strength, purity, and stability.</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is United States Approved Name? [/INST] United States Approved Name (USAN) is a systematic name for the active ingredients of drugs approved by FDA, USPHS or PHS. It is used to identify and classify pharmaceutical substances in the United States. For example, acetaminophen is a United States Approved name for paracetamol.</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is Prodrug? [/INST] Prodrug is a chemical substance that is inactive but when enters into the body it is converted into active one to produce pharmacological effect(s).</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is Medicinal bottles? [/INST] Medicinal bottles (also known as a medicine bottle or pharmaceutical container) are specially designed containers used to store and dispense medications or pharmaceutical products. They come in various shapes and sizes depending on the type of medicine and its intended use, and they play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, stability, and efficacy of medicines.</s>" | |
"<s>[INST] What is alu-alu blister? [/INST] Alu-Alu (aluminum-aluminum) blisters are a type of pharmaceutical packaging that involves the use of multiple layers of aluminum and plastic to create a secure and protective enclosure for tablets, capsules or suppositories. The blister is typically made from material that is safe for storing medications, and it comes in various shapes and sizes depending on the type of medication and its intended use. It plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, stability, and efficacy of medications.</s>" | |