STIMULANT DRUGS; they are psychotic drugs that induce temporary improvements in either mental or physical functions or both. stimulant drugs speed up the person' central nervous system. stimulants make person high
they are prescribed to treat only a few health condition like nacrolepsy , depression---in those who not responded to the other treatrments
eg;cocaine, amphetamine,
DESIGNER DRUGS; the drug produced by minor modification in chemical structure of an existing drug resulting in new substance with similar pharmcological activity, especially one created to achieve same effect as of controlled or illegal drug
eg; spice/k2, bath salts
what is the difference between FDA approved stimulant drugs and designer drugs?
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the difference between the approved reimbursement and what the physician is charging is called the:
Prescription Drugs: Describe and discuss the rationale for FDA regulation of drugs.
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What is the difference between how lipid soluble drugs and water soluble drugs get excreted by the kidney? Can they both be excreted by the kidneys and why?