Drug Classification

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prescription

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Pr
a written or verbal order, given by a medical practioner directing the dispension of drugs

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prescription drugs are prescribed to animals once:

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a veterinary/client relationship has been established
VCPR

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schedule 1

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prescription drugs

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schedule 2 and 3

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non prescription

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why are prescription drugs limited to use under veterinary supervision?

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1. individualised instructions or practioner supervision
2. therapy with scheduled drugs or routine laboratory monitoring required
3.narrow margin of saftey between the therapeutic and toxic doses
4. potential or undesirable side effects
5. can be misdiagnosed by the public
6. use can mask other ailments
7. posses a dependance or abuse potential that is likely to to lead to harmful non medical use

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what extra label drug use

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"off label use"
use of a drug in a manner that is non consistant with what is indicated on label

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what may be included ELDU

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-use of a drug for an animal when the drug is only approved for use in humans
-use of a drug for a treatment that is not listed on the approved drug label

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how may a drug be used differntly than on label

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1. increased dosage
2. greater or lesser frequency of administration
3. different indications
4. longer or shorter duration of treatment
5. administration in different ways
6. may be used in different species
7. dosage form
8. human drugs administered to animals

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what is VDD's policy on off label use

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off label use should be avoided whenever an approved product is available

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what are OTC's

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over the counter drugs
drugs that do not have a significant potential for toxicity or do not require special administration

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what are controlled substances

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drugs considered dangerous because of their potential for human abuse or addiction

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controlled substances range from:

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street legal drugs to prescription medications

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where are the controlled substances listed

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in the Narcotic Control Regulations of the controlled drugs and substances act

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how do you obtain controlled substances

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can only be obtained by liscensed doctor, dentist or veterinarian

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what rules must be followed by practioners for use of narcotics

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1. administration
2. sale
3. documentation and record keeping
4. legal responsibilites

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what are controlled drugs

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drugs which are restricted as to under what circumstances they can be prescribed

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what are the 3 parts of controlled substances

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part 1
amphetamines
part 2
barbituants
part 3
anabolic steroids

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what are targeted substances

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more tightly contolled than prescription drugs but less so than controlled drugs or narcotics
"tranquilizers"

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what are tranquilizers used for

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treating anxiety and sleep disorders

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what are the levels of control from lowest to highest

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1. narcotic
2. controlled
3. targeted substances
4. prescription
5. otc
6. non scheduled drugs

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what information must be on the label of a veterinary drug

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1. name of the drug
2. din
3. words "for veterinary use only"
4. warning and cautions about health hazards for humans and animals

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inner and outer labels of a drug shall show:

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brand name, proper name and common name
CSD
"Sterile" in both languages, if sterile

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what should be displayed on the upper left hand corner of a display panel

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prescription
controlled
narcotic
target substance symbols

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on any panel of a label, ther mustbe:

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manufacturers name and address
production lot number
list of medicinal ingredients
adequate directions for use
expiry date

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why are controlled substances the most heavily regulated

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abuse potential by humans