Term: | Definition: |
Admixture | is a substance produced by mixing two or more substances. |
Aerosol | is a medication dosage form that contains a gaseous substance consisting of fne liquid or solid particles. |
Amphetamines | sunstances that are frequently abused as a stimulant medication; they can be used to treat narcolepsy, eating disorders and ADD/ADHD. |
Anticholinergic | refers to a substance that inhibits hypersecretion and G.I motility. |
Antiemetic | relieves nausea and vomiting. |
Antispasmodic | relieves stomach muscle spasms. |
Arrythmia | is an irregular heartbeat. |
Arteriosclerosis | is a condition characterized by thickening and hardening of the arteries. |
Benzodiazepine | is a substance used to treat anxiety disorders. |
Compound | refers to substances made from a combination of two or more substances. |
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | is a potentially fatal condition of the cardiovascular system wherein the heart has lost its ability to pump blood in and out. |
Corticosteroids | are substances used to prevent minor asthma attacks or to treat severe attacks. |
Dementia | is a disease characterized by progressive memory loss as well as learning and thinking disorders, often leads to Alzheimer's disease. |
Edema | refers to the abnormal swelling of the body, caused by an increased build-up of fluids in tissues and organs. |
Effervescent Tablet | is a tablet that is dissolved into a liquid before administration. |
Electrolytes | are salts that the body requires in its fluids that are essential in nerve, muscle and heart functions. |
Emphysema | is an irreversible disease in which there has been severe damage to the aveoli (tiny air sacs) in the lungs, resulting in a decrease in the exchange of gases; symptoms are wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath & difficulty breathing |
Emulsion | is a liquid dosage form of a mixture of two products that normally do not mix together. |
Half-life | defines the amount of time it takes for half of a substnace to be broken down in the body and excreted. |
Hemorrhage | refers to severe bleeding(can be external or internal). |
Histamine (H2) Blocker | reduces acid secretion by blocking histamine from reaching the H2 receptor. |
Homeostasis | a relative constancy in the internal environment of the body, naturally maintained by by adaptive responses that promote healthy survival. |
Hyperlipidemic | refers to high cholesterol. |
Hypnotic | refers to a substance that relaxes the central nervous system to produce sleep. |
Inactive Ingredients | are the remaining ingredients, other than the active ingredients, that are found in a drug; used to flavor, digest, color and bind the whole substance. |
Inflammation | is any redness, swelling, pain or heat in the body tissue caused by physical injury, infection or irritation. |
Liniment | are medications that are applied to the skin with friction or rubbing. Liniments can be solutions, suspensions or emulsions. |
Lotion | is a liquid dosage form that contains a powdered substance in a suspension, used externally to soothe, cool, dry and protect. |
Metabolism | is defined as the physical and chemical processes of the body that convert consumed food into energy for use by the tissues and organs. |
Muscle relaxant | are used to treat involuntary, painful contraction of muscles by slowing the passage of nerve signals that cause pain to the muscles. |
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory agents (NSAID) | are substances that inhibit the production of the enzymes necessary for synthesis of prostaglandins, reducing pain and inflammation. |
Osteoporosis | is a medical condition characterized by a loss in total bone density; it can be a result of calcium deficiency, menopause, certain endocrine diseases, advanced age, medications or by other risk factors. |
Otic | the administration of medication into the ear. |
Parenteral | the administration of medication by any other route than oral: administraion by injection. |
Pathogen | is a microorganism(bacteria or virus) that causes disease. |
Proton Pump Inhibitors | are substances that reduce gastic acid build-up by blocking the release of protons by proton pumps. |
Solution | is a liquid dosage form in which the medication is completely dissolved in a liquid. |
Stimulant | are a class of medications that are intended to increase alertness and physical activity. |
Systemic | refers to the whole body. |
Tolerance | is the condition in which the body has become unresponsive to a substance after prolonged exposure. |