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Pharmacology Reverse Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | A biological science and academic discipline that deals with properties, uses, and action of drugs and chemicals in living beings |
| Synergism | A combination of two drugs that causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug given alone |
| Inhalation | Administration of drugs in gaseous or vapour form through the nose or mouth |
| Antidote | Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug |
| Stimulant | Agent that excites and promotes activity |
| Antihypertensive | Agent that lowers blood pressure |
| Hypnotic | Agent that produces sleep |
| Antinauseant | Agent that relieves nausea |
| Latrogenic | An effect that is produced as an individual sensitivity to a drug |
| Side Effect | An effect that routinely results from the use of a drug |
| Parental | By injection or intravenous administration |
| Bet-a-Blocker | Cardiac drug that blocks the action of epinephrine |
| Caffeine | Central nervous system stimulant |
| Amphetamine | Central nervous system stimulant |
| Antibiotic | Chemical substance that inhibits or kills foreign organisms |
| Systemic | Circulating substance that inhibits or kills foreign organisms |
| Brand name | Commercial name for a drug; trade name |
| Tolerance | Drug action in which larger and larger doses must be given to achieve the desired effect |
| Antihistamine | Drug that blocks the action of natural histamines in the body and relieves allergy symptoms |
| Diuretic | Drug that increases the production of urine |
| Antidepressant | Drug that is used to relieve symptoms of depression |
| Anticoagulant | Drug that prevents blood clotting |
| Anticonvulsant | Drug that prevents convulsions |
| Cardiotonic | Drug that promotes the force and efficiency of the heart |
| Emetic | Drug that promotes vomiting |
| Laxative | Drug that mild constipation |
| Tranquilizer | Drug used to control anxiety |
| Antidiarrheal | Drug used to prevent diarrhea |
| Anti diabetic | Drug used to treat diabetes mellitus |
| Anti-arrhythmic | Dug which helps restore heart rhythm to a regular cycle |
| Antiacid | Drug which neutralizes acid in the stomach |
| Anesthetic | Drug which reduces or eliminates sensation |
| Antianginal | Drug which reduces or eliminates sensation |
| Analgesic | Drug which pain |
| Topical | Drugs applied on the skin or mucous membrane |
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