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biotransformation
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the liver is the single most important site of drug metabolism or biotransformation
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half-life
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is the time it takes for the amount of the drug in the body to decrease to one-half of the peak level it previously achieved
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pharmacogenomics
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study that explores the unique differences in response to drugs that each individual possesses, based on genetic make up.
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adverse effects
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are undesired effects that may be unpleasant of even dangerous.
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drug allergy
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when the body forms antibodies to a particular drug, causing an immune response when the person is re exposed to the drug.
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superinfections
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several kinds of drugs destroy the normal flora, leading to the development of superinfections or infections caused by the usually controlled organisms.
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blood dycrasia
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bone marrow suppression caused by drug effects.
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bactericidal
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cause the death of the cells, kills the bacteria
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bacteriostatic
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prevent the growth of bacteria
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prophylaxis
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use of anti infectives as a means of prophylaxis, to prevent infections before they occur.
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antibiotics
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inhibits specific bacteria
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aerobic
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bacteria depend on oxygen for survival
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anaerobic
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bacteria that does not use oxygen.
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synergy
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antiabiotics are given in combination to promote synergy, combined effects is greater than their effect if they are given in individually
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