Drugs- Key Words Flashcards
Antibiotics
Inhibits or kills a bacterium
Anti inflammatory
Drugs which have an impact on the inflammation process
Antimicrobial
Drugs which inhibit or kill micro organisms
Anticoagulant
Drugs which manipulate the clotting of blood
Anti emetic
Drugs given to stop nausea and vomiting in patients
Aperient
A laxative- drug used to loosen the faeces
Decongestant
A drug to unblock the upper respiratory tract
Antacid
Drug given to neutralise gastric acid
Laxative
Drug used to promote the opening of bowels
Antiviral
Inhibits the replication of, or destroys a virus
Antifungal
Inhibits or kills a fungal infection
Antihypertensive
A drug which reduces blood pressure
Contraceptive
Drug which reduce the ability to conceive
Antidote
A remedy which counteracts the actions of a drug or chemical substance
Pharmacokinetics
The way in which the body responds to drugs
Pharmacodynamics
The way in which drugs have an effect on the human body
Lipophilic
Having an affinity for lipids (fats)
Hydrophilic
Having an affinity for water
Half life
The time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the blood/plasma to fall to half of its maximum amount
Hypersensitivity
A response which is far greater than the intended effect for that dose
Steady state
The point reached where the amount of drug being absorbed into the body is the same as the amount being excreted
Teratogen
A chemical present in some drugs which causes malformation of the foetus
