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pharmacokinetics the study of the movement of drugs and their metabolites through the body from absorption to excretion (basically, what the body does to the drug) pharmacodynamics the study of how drugs affect the body including all the cells in the body(tissues) pharmacotherapeutics The study of how drugs are used to treat disease. generic name The name given to a drug by the United States Adopted Names Council. Also called the nonproprietary name. The _____________ is much shorter and simpler than the chemical name and is not protected by trademark. trade names designated & patented by manufacturer. Amoxil or Polymox for amoxicillin. Can only be used by that manufacturer & is followed by registered trademark sign ®. Trade names are capitalized. Ex: Bayer Aspirin ®. chemical names specific chemical structure of the drug Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)-