Combination drug
Combination drug
A Combination drug (pronunciation: /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən drʌɡ/) is a pharmaceutical product that includes two or more active ingredients combined in a single dosage form. The active ingredients can be combined to increase the therapeutic effect, reduce the dosage of each drug, or minimize the potential side effects.
Etymology
The term "Combination drug" is derived from the English words "combination" and "drug". "Combination" comes from the Latin word "combinare", which means "to unite", and "drug" comes from the Old French "drogue", which means "a supply of medicine".
Related terms
- Active ingredient: The component of a drug that produces the desired therapeutic effect.
- Dosage form: The physical form in which a drug is produced and dispensed, such as a tablet, a capsule, or an injectable.
- Therapeutic effect: The desired beneficial effect produced by a drug.
- Side effect: An unwanted effect caused by a drug.
- Pharmaceutical product: A product that is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease.
See also
- Polypharmacy: The concurrent use of multiple medications by a patient.
- Drug interaction: A situation in which a substance affects the activity of a drug when both are administered together.
- Drug synergy: When two or more drugs interact in a way that enhances their combined effect.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Combination drug
- Wikipedia's article - Combination drug
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