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