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pharmaceutical term.
pharmacy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| absorption | is the time it takes for a drug to work after it has been administered; the rate at which the drug passes from the intestines into the bloodstream |
| active ingredient | is the chemical in a medication that is known or believe to have a therapeutic effect |
| acute | refers to a disease or illness with a sudden onset and a short duration |
| additive | is a substance added to a liquid solution that is intended for IV use |
| admixture | is a substance produced by mixing two or more substances |
| adverse reaction | denotes an unwanted or unexpected side effect or a reaction to a medication; it may also result from an interaction among two or more medication |
| aerosol | a medication dosage from that uses a gaseous substance consisting of fine liquid or solid particles |
| alcoholic | a solution that contains only alcohol as the dissolving agent |
| allergen | a substance, like pollen, that causes an allergy |
| allergic | reaction denotes sensitivity to a specific substance that is absorbed through the skin, inhaled into the lungs, swallowed, or injected |
| allergy | a sensitivity of the immune system to a chemical or drug; an allergy causes symptoms ranging from rashes to more severe symptoms such as irregular breathing |
| amphetamines | substances that are frequently abused as stimulant medications; they can be used to treat the medical conditions of narcolepsy and eating disorders |
| analeptic | refers to a substance that stimulates the central nervous system |
| analgesic | refers to a substance used to relieve acute or chronic pain |
| anaphylactic shock | is hypersensitivity reaction to a substance |
| anesthetic | refers to relief of pain by the process of interfering with the nerve transmission alerting the brain of pain |
| angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors | are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and heart failure by blocking the enzyme that activates angiotensin-a natural substance that narrows the blood vessels and thereby raises blood pressure |
| anorectic | refers to a substance that suppresses the appetite |
| antacid | is a substance that relieves high acid levels in the gastric (stomach) area |
| antagonist | refers to a substance that opposes the action of another drug or substance |
| antianxiety | describes substance that reduce or relieve anxiety |
| antibiotic | a substance used to kill or stop the growth of bacteria in the body |
| antibody | is a protein produced by the immune system to respond to foreign substances in the body |
| anticholinergic | refers to a substance that inhibits hypersecretion and gastrointestinal motility |
| anticoagulant | refers to a substance that stops blood clotting (also known as blood thinner) |
| anticonvulsant | refers to a substance that stops brain nerve firing to suppress convulsive seizures |
| antidepressant | a substance that helps maintain proper hormone balance levels to decrease depressive moods |
| antidiarrheal | relieves and decreases gastrointestinal activity that produces diarrhea |
| antidote | is a substance or remedy that counteracts the effects of a poisoning agent |
| antiemetic | is a substance that relieves nausea and vomiting |
| antiflatulent | refers to a substance that relieves the pressure of excess intestinal gas |
| antifungal | refers to a substance that kills fungi growing in or on the body |
| antigen | is a substance that stimulates the body to produce antibodies |
| antihistamine | refers to a substance that stops the effects of histamine release, which causes sneezing, watery eyes and congestion |
| antihypertensive | refers to a substance that works to lower blood pressure |
| anti-inflammatory | is a substance that reduces and relieves inflammation |
| antineoplastic | refers to a substance that is used to kill cancer cells |
| antioxidants | are chemical substances that reduce or prevent oxidation (chemical binding of oxygen with other chemicals or molecules) |
| antiplatelets | are substances that reduce the ability of platelets to stick together and form a clot |
| antipruitic | denotes a substance that relieves itching |
| antipsychotics | are substance that blocks and inhibit the stimulatory actions of dopamine |
| antipyretic | refers to a substance that relieves and lowers high fever |
| antiseptic | is an agent that is capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms |
| antispasmodics | relieve stomach muscle spasms |
| antitussives | relieves sevre cough |
| antiviral | refers to drugs that fight viral infection in the body |
| aqueous | means "containing water" |
| aspetic techniques | are used to get rid of bacteria and other microorganisms and thus protect against infection |
| astringent | refers to a substance that stops secretions or controls bleeding |
| auxiliary labels | are placed on the medication package to provide information and instructions for use |
| bacteriocide | is an agent that kills bacteria |
| bacteriostat | is an agent that inhibits bacterial growth |
| beta-blockers | are substance used in the treatment of hypertension, angina, arrhythmia, and cardiomypathy; they may also be used to minimize the possibility of sudden death after a heart attack |
| binding agent | is a substance that holds all the ingredients in a tablet together |
| bioequivalence | describes a substance acting on the body with the same strength and similar bioavailability as the same dosage of another substance |
| blood sugar level | is the measure of glucose (sugar) level in the bloodstream |
| brand name | is the proprietary name of a drug exclusive to a manufacturer for selling and distributing purposes |
| bronchodilator | is a substance that relaxes the bronchial smooth muscles in the respiratory system |
| buccal tablet | is a tablet that is dissolved in the lining of the cheek instead of being swallowed whole |
| bulk compounding | is the process of compounding large quantities of a substance for dispensing or distributing |
| bulk manufacturing | is the process of manufacturing large quantities of a substance for sale and distribution |
| bulking agent | is a chemical substance required to produce a certain desired result |
| calcium-channel blockers | are substances used to treat and reduce hypertension (high blood pressure) and disorders that affect the blood supply to the heart; also used in the treatment of irregular heartbeat |
| capsule | is a solid dosage form of a medication, usually made of gelatin, which surrounds amd holds fine parties of a solid or liquid |
| chemotherapy | is the treatment of cancer using specific chemical agents or drugs |
| chewable tablets | are meant to be chewed instead of swallowed whole |
| chronic | refers to a disease or illness that has a long duration (e.g. lifetime) |
| clinical trials | are scientific experiments that test the effect of a drug on human test patients; required by the FDA for approval of a new medication |
| communicable | refers to a disease or illness that can be transmitted to another person |
| compound | refers to a substance made from a combination of two or more substances |
| contagious | refers to the time period when an infectious person can transmit disease to another person through direct ir indirect contact |
| contraception | is the process of preventing conception or impregnation |
| contraceptive | refers to any device, drug, or chemical agent that prevents contraception |
| contraindication | is an aspect of a patients condition that does not fit with the proposed treatment |
| controlled release medications | are released and metabolized over a period of time in the body |
| controlled substance | refers to a drug with a high potential for abuse; manufacturing and distribution of these substances are regulated by the federal government to limit abuse and harm |
| corticosteroid | are substance used to prevent minor asthma attacks or to treat severe attacks |
| cream | is a semisolid dosage form a medication, usually applied externally to soothe, lubricate, or protect |
| cure | is the effective treatment of a disease or illness, leading to elimination of all symptoms |
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