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Pharmacology Terms
Pharmacology Terminology Revision
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Adsorbant | A substance that attracts gas or fluid to itself |
| Anabolism | The building up or synthesis of cell structure from digested food material |
| Anaesthetic | A drug causing reversible loss of sensation in part or the whole of the body |
| Analeptic | A drug that stimulates the central nervous system |
| Antagonist | A drug which inhibits the action of another drug or enzyme |
| Analgesic | A drug possessing the property of pain relief |
| Anthelmintic | A drug which kills and removes parasitic worms from the intestine of the host |
| Anticoagulant | A drug which prevents blood from clotting |
| Antidote | An agent which counteracts the effect of a poison |
| Antiemetic | An anti-sickness drug |
| Antipyretic | An agent which reduces fever |
| Antisialagogue | An agent which reduces the quantity but increases the viscosity of saliva |
| Antitussive | A cough suppressant |
| Astringent | An agent which causes contraction of the tissues, thus checking secretions |
| Ataractic | A tranquilliser; a drug which induces calm without causing drowsiness |
| Antivirals | A drug which treats viral infection |
| Antibacterial | A drug which treats bacterial infections |
| Antifungals | A drug which treats and prevents fungal infections |
| Antimycotic | A drug which treats and prevents fungal infections |
| Opioid | An analgesic drug which acts on receptors in the peripheral and CNS to relieve pain and anxiety |
| Carminative | A drug which reduces flatulence |
| Cathartic | A laxative with a very strong bowel purging effect |
| Diuretic | A drug which increases the excretion of water from the body |
| Cytotoxic | A drug which destroys cells - used to treat cancer |
| Antineoplastic | A drug which is used to treat a malignant disease or cancer |
| Corticosteroid | A drug which lowers inflammation and reduces immune system activity |
| Anti-inflammatory | A drug which reduces inflammation |
| Anti-epileptic | A drug used to treat convulsions and seizures |
| Antihistamines | An agent that relieves symptoms of allergies and allergic reactions |
| Emetic | A vomit inducing drug |
| Laxative | A drug that promotes gentle evacuation of the bowels |
| Miotic | A drug that causes constriction of the pupils |
| Mydriatic | A drug that causes dilation of the pupils |
| Oxytocic | A drug that promotes uterine contraction |
| Prostaglandins | Hormones with cardiac, gastric, respiratory and uterine effects |
| Purgative | A very strong laxative used to purge the contents of the bowels |
| Sedative | A calming agent often used as a premedicant drug |
| Toxoid | A toxin deprived of its harmful properties capable of producing immunity |
| Tranquiliser | A ataractic drug which calms the patient without causing drowsiness |
| Vaccine | A suspension of killed or attenuated organisms administered for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases |
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GDarnell
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