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Medical Principles

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Definition
Anaesthetic   Drug for removal of feeling  
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Analgesic   Drug for relief of pain  
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Antacid   A substance which neutralises stomach acid  
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Antibiotic   Drug which kills bacteria  
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Anticoagulant   Drug which reduces clotting  
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Antidepressant   Drug which lifts the patient’s mood  
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Anti-emetic   Drug which reduces nausea  
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Antihistamine   Drug which blocks some of the effects of histamine. Used to treat allergies  
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Antihypertensive   Drug which reduces blood pressure  
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Anti-inflammatory   Drug which reduces inflammation  
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Antipyretic   Drug which reduces fever  
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Antitussic   Drug which reduces coughing  
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Bronchodilator   Drug which dilates the bronchial tubes Used in the treatment of asthma  
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Chemotherapy   Toxic drugs which kill malignant cells  
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Contraceptive   Drug which prevents conception  
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Decongestant   Drug which relieves congestion of mucous membranes  
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Diuretic   Drug which increases the production of urine  
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Expectorant   Liquid form of drug which encourages coughing up of secretions from the respiratory tract  
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Hypnotic   Drug used to induce natural sleep  
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Miotic   Drug used to constrict the pupil of the eye  
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Narcotic   Drug derived from opium which will induce deep sleep  
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Prophylactic   A substance used to prevent disease  
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Proton pump inhibitor   Drugs which inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach  
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Sedatives   Drugs which lower function  
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Steroids   Drugs containing hormones  
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Statins   Drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood  
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Tranquilliser   Drug which reduces anxiety  
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