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what is a drug and what is a medicine and list 5 differences
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A drug is a substance that has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body, while a medicine is a drug used to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent disease. Here are 5 key differences between drugs and medicines:
1. Purpose: Drugs are substances that can have various effects on the body, including altering mood or consciousness, while medicines are specifically designed to treat or prevent illnesses and diseases.
2. Regulation: Drugs may or may not be regulated by authorities, depending on their use and potential for abuse, while medicines are strictly regulated by health authorities to ensure they are safe and effective for use.
3. Dosage: Drugs may have varying dosages depending on the desired effect, while medicines have specific dosages recommended by healthcare professionals based on the patient's condition and needs.
4. Administration: Drugs can be administered in various forms such as pills, injections, or inhalation, while medicines are typically taken orally in the form of pills, tablets, or liquid solutions.
5. Side effects: Drugs may have a wide range of potential side effects, some of which may be harmful or addictive, while medicines are carefully tested to minimize side effects and risks to the patient.
1. Purpose: Drugs are substances that can have various effects on the body, including altering mood or consciousness, while medicines are specifically designed to treat or prevent illnesses and diseases.
2. Regulation: Drugs may or may not be regulated by authorities, depending on their use and potential for abuse, while medicines are strictly regulated by health authorities to ensure they are safe and effective for use.
3. Dosage: Drugs may have varying dosages depending on the desired effect, while medicines have specific dosages recommended by healthcare professionals based on the patient's condition and needs.
4. Administration: Drugs can be administered in various forms such as pills, injections, or inhalation, while medicines are typically taken orally in the form of pills, tablets, or liquid solutions.
5. Side effects: Drugs may have a wide range of potential side effects, some of which may be harmful or addictive, while medicines are carefully tested to minimize side effects and risks to the patient.