Prescription drugs (Rx) refer to drugs prescribed by doctors with prescription rights and purchased from hospital pharmacies. This drug usually has certain toxicity and other potential effects, and the method and time of administration have special requirements, so it must be used under the guidance of a doctor.
Labels should clearly distinguish whether drugs are used as prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs. For example, all prescription drugs in the United States should be marked "federal law prohibits dispensing without a doctor's prescription", and the label should be expressed in words that normal people can understand.
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Prescription drugs refer to drugs that can only be purchased and used with prescriptions issued by doctors who have the right to prescribe. They are used for drugs that are seriously ill and need to be used under the supervision of doctors, pharmacists and nurses.
Different from over-the-counter drugs, prescription drugs have strong pharmacological effects and are easy to cause toxicity and side effects. Improper application is easy to poison and endanger life safety, which is also the reason why doctors take drugs according to prescriptions after a clear diagnosis.
Prescription drugs include antiepileptic drugs, antipsychotics, antihypertensive drugs, coronary heart disease drugs and various injection drugs. In addition, the same drug can be divided into prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs because of its different dosage forms and indications, and the dosage, course of treatment and indications should be limited. Therefore, if you are not very accurate about your illness, it is better to consult a doctor before taking medicine.
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Baidu encyclopedia-prescription drugs