Pharmaceutical Drugs

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What is an antibiotic?

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A type of pharmaceutical drug that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.

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Give an example of an antibiotic.

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Penicillin.

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What are the common side effects of antibiotics?

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Vomiting and indigestion.

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How do antibiotics function in the body?

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They destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

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What is an allergic reaction to antibiotics called?

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Anaphylaxis.

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What are pharmaceutical drugs?

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Chemical substances that when taken into the body alter its functions.

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What is the difference between antibiotics and antiviral drugs?

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Antibiotics target bacteria, while antiviral drugs target viruses.

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What is the importance of completing a prescribed antibiotic course?

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To ensure all bacteria are eliminated and to prevent resistance.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

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When bacteria evolve to resist the effects of antibiotics.

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What are some common classes of antibiotics?

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Penicillins, tetracyclines, macrolides, and fluoroquinolones.