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generic drug – drug supplied under its common (chemical) name.

Cmin or Ctrough – lowest concentration of a drug just before the next dose.

What happens when you take a drug?

malaria – a parasite infection of red blood cells.

methadone – a man-made opiate that used to treat heroin addiction. See also buprenorphine.

asymptomatic – showing no signs of illness.