| ARCHETYPE ID | openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.chemical_description.v1 |
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| Concept | Chemical Description of Medication |
| Description | The actual ingredients with strength and overall form of a chemical or medication. |
| Use | Use to add detail to a medication order and in conjunction with Medication_amount for quantity. |
| Purpose | To describe the form of the medication or chemical as well as the active or therapeutic and other ingredients. This is available as a cluster for use in settlings where the record of a medication or other chemical is required. |
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| Copyright | © openEHR Foundation |
| Authors | Author name: Organisation: National E-Health Transition Authority Email: clinicalinfo@nehta.gov.au Date originally authored: 12-Nov-2010 |
| Other Details Language | Author name: Organisation: National E-Health Transition Authority Email: clinicalinfo@nehta.gov.au Date originally authored: 12-Nov-2010 |
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| Keywords | composition, generic, ingredient, medication, chemical |
| Lifecycle | ApprovedCandidate |
| UID | 1.2.36.1.2001.1001.100.112.1.0 |
| Language used | en |
| Citeable Identifier | 1013.1.990 |
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| Active Ingredient | Active Ingredient: Information about an ingredient that is active. The substance in the medication formulation that is pharmaceutically active and is responsible for the medication's therapeutic effect defined by its identifying name and the strength per dose unit. Optional[{detail_docref=data_groups/NEHTA-10132-Active_Ingredient-Data_Group.xml}] |
| Name | Name: The name of the chemical or medication. The identifying name of the active ingredient in the formulated medication. Optional[{detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-10195-Active_Ingredient_Name-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Active Ingredient Name}] Constraint: Active Ingredient Name Values [The name of the chemical substance which is an active ingredient. Set of allowable values for the identifying name of the active ingredient in the formulated medication.] |
| Compound | Compound: The detailed chemical name of the compound that is an active ingredient. Optional[{detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-16409-Active_Ingredient_Compound-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Active Ingredient Compound}] |
| Strength | Strength: The amount or concentration of this ingredient. Optional[{detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-16410-Active_Ingredient_Strength-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Active Ingredient Strength}] |
| Role | Role: The role of the ingredient. Examples: 1. "Therapeutic". The chemical has a known and desired effect which is positive. 2. "Toxic". This chemical is toxic and has no therapeutic effect. 3. "Adjuvant". The chemical is active but aids the therapeutic effect of another ingredient. Optional[{value_domain_name=Active Ingredient Role Values, value_domain_dc_id=16411, detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-16412-Active_Ingredient_Role-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Active Ingredient Role}]
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| Form | Form: The formulation or presentation of the overall substance. It is preferred that this item be coded from the Medication Form Reference Set Value Domain. Examples: 1. Tablet. 2. Capsule. 3. Oral Drops. 4. Effervescent powder. Optional[{value_domain_name=Medication Form Reference Set, value_domain_dc_id=16618, detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-10186-Form-Data_Element.xml, coding_preferred=true}] |
| Inactive Ingredient | Inactive Ingredient: Ingredients in the substance that are not active. Optional[{detail_docref=data_groups/NEHTA-16413-Inactive_Ingredient-Data_Group.xml}] |
| Name | Name: The name of the inactive substance. Optional[{detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-16415-Inactive_Ingredient_Name-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Inactive Ingredient Name}] Constraint: Inactive Ingredient Name Values [The name of the chemical substance which is an inactive ingredient.] |
| Compound | Compound: The detailed chemical name of the compound which is an inactive ingredient. Optional[{detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-16416-Inactive_Ingredient_Compound-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Inactive Ingredient Compound}] |
| Strength | Strength: The amount or concentration of this ingredient. Optional[{detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-16417-Inactive_Ingredient_Strength-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Inactive Ingredient Strength}] |
| Role | Role: The role of the ingredient. Examples: 1. "Additive". Inert additive. 2. "Dilutant". Inert dilutant. 3. "Propellent". Inert propellent. 4. "Preservative". The ingredient is present to prolong the life of the substance. 5. "Colouring". The ingredient is used to colour the substance. Optional[{value_domain_name=Inactive Ingredient Role Values, value_domain_dc_id=16418, detail_docref=data_elements/NEHTA-16419-Inactive_Ingredient_Role-Data_Element.xml, fsn=Inactive Ingredient Role}]
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| Other contributors | Eric Browne, NEHTA Stephen Chu, NEHTA Sam Heard, NEHTA Eleanor Royle, NEHTA Robert L'egan, NEHTA Don Stewart, NEHTA Ning Pan, NEHTA Stephen Royce, NEHTA |
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