drugs

• orally
• inhaling
• anally
• injection
• cream

disorder- drugs are grouped according to the disorder they treat.

chemicals-   drugs are grouped according to their chemical composition

bodily effects-drugs are grouped according to the effects they have on the body

brand name - manufacturers name

generic name - the name of the family of drugs

chemical name -  the chemical composition of the drug

effectiveness

perscription only drugs must be taken under medical supervision, a perscription is needed from a GP.

over the counter drugs can be bought without a perscription, they are considered safe to use without medical supervision.

local anaethetic involves numbing only one area of the body using a type of medication called lacal anaesthetic

this is a state on controlled unconciousness, during a general anaethetic medications are used to send you to sleep so you are unaware of surgery

local anaesthetic doesnt cause you to loose conciousness, this means they are safer and dont require preperation

general anaesthetic is used for long and larger procedures.