Drug Glossary and Definition
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Pharmacist's Guide
Table of Contents
- Drug List and Classification
- Drug Prescription for Disease
- Drug Over-the-Counter (OTC)
- Drug Prescription Abbreviations and Meanings
- Drug Schedules to the Rules
- Drug Mechanism of Action (MOA)
- Drug Glossary and Definition
- Medical Abbreviations
- Pharmacist Role
- Dosage Forms
Drug Glossary - G
| G6PD | Deficiency of glucose 6-phosphate, which is necessary for glucose metabolism. |
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| Ganglionic Blockers | Medicines that block the passage of nerve impulses through a part of the nerve cell called a ganglion. Ganglionic blockers are used to treat urinary retention and other medical problems. Bethanechol is one of the best ganglionic blockers. |
| Gastritis | Inflammation of the stomach. |
| Gastrointestinal | Of the stomach and intestinal tract. |
| Generic Drug | A generic drug is the same as a brand name drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality, performance, and intended use. |
| Gland | Organ or group of cells that manufactures and excretes materials not required for its own metabolic needs. |
| Glaucoma | Eye disease in which increased pressure inside the eye damages the optic nerve, causes pain and changes vision. |
| Glucagon | Injectable drug that immediately elevates blood sugar by mobilizing glycogen from the liver. |
| Gold Compounds | Medicines which use gold as their base and are usually used to treat joint or arthritic disorders. These medicines include auranofin, aurothioglucose, gold sodium thiomalate. |
| galactose | the simple sugar (monosaccharide) to which lactose is broken down during digestion |
| galactosemia | inherited error in metabolism that prevents normal metabolism of galactose |
| galactosuria | galactose in the urine |
| gastric bypass | surgical reduction of the stomach |
| gastric juices | the digestive secretions of the stomach |
| gastric ulcer | ulcer in the stomach |
| gastrin | hormone released by the stomach |
| gastroesophageal reflux (GER) | backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus |
| gastrointestinal (GI) tract | pertaining to the stomach and intestines |
| gastrostomy | opening created by the surgeon directly into the stomach for enteral nutrition |
| genetic predisposition | inherited tendency |
| geriatrics | the branch of medicine involved with diseases of the elderly |
| germ | embryo or tiny life center of each kernel of grain |
| gerontology | the study of aging |
| gestational diabetes | diabetes occurring during pregnancy; usually disappears after delivery of the infant |
| glomerular filtration rate (GFR) | the rate at which the kidneys filter the blood |
| glomerulonephritis | inflammation of the glomeruli of the kidneys |
| glomerulus | filtering unit in the kidneys |
| glucagon | hormone from alpha cells of pancreas; helps cells release energy |
| glucose | the simple sugar to which carbohydrate must be broken down for absorption; also known as dextrose |
| gluten | protein found in grains |
| glycerol | a component of fat; derived form a water-soluble carbohydrate |
| glycogen | glucose as stored in the liver and muscles |
| glycogen loading | process in which the muscle store of glycogen is maximized; also called carboloading |
| glycosuria | excess sugar in the urine |
| goiter | enlarged tissue of the thyroid gland due to a deficiency of iodine |
