Terms: Contraceptive-NSAID Flashcards
A spermicidal agent used topically in the vagina to prevent conception
Contraceptive topical
Topically administered drugs that prevent conception
Contraceptive, transdermal
Intravaginal ring inserted releasing drugs that prevent conception
Contraceptive, vaginal
An agent that include the steroid hormones naturally produced in the adrenal cortex
Coticosteroid
It includes cortisol
Corticosteroid
An anticholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce paralysis of accommodation and dilation of the pupil
Cycloplegic
Accommodation of the pupil
Cycloplegia
Dilation of the pupil
Cyclopentolate
An adrenergic drug used orally or topically to induce vasoconstriction in nasal passages
Decongestant, Nasal
An bland viscous liquid, usually water based, used to coat and soothe damaged or inflamed skin or mucous membranes
Demulcent
Drug applied to the teeth to reduce the incidence of cavities
Dental caries prophylactic
A drug applied to the teeth to reduce the sensitivity of exposed subenamel dentin
Dentin desensitizer
A drug that inhibits melanin production in the skin; it is used to induce general depigmentation in certain splotchy depigmented conditions
Depigmenting agent
An emulsifying agent used as a cleanser
Detergent
Drug used to determine the functional state of a body organ or to determine the presence of a disease
Diagnostic aid
Drug that promotes digestion, usually by supplementing a gastrointestinal enzyme
Digestive aid
An agent that destroys microorganisms on contact and is suitable for sterilizing inanimate objects
Disinfectant
Drug that promotes renal excretion of electrolytes and water; it is useful I. Treating generalized edema
Diuretic
Drug that activates dopamine receptors, for example, to inhibit anterior pituitary secretin of prolactin
Dopamine receptor agonist
Drug that induces vomitting
Emetic
Useful in expelling ingested but unabsorbed poisons
Emetic
A topical drug, especially an oil or fat, used to soften the skin an make it more pliable
Emollient
Drug that blocks endothelial receptors for treatment of a number of diseases, including pulmonary arterial hypertension
Endothelium Receptor Antagonist
Molecule that catalyze a p chemical reaction
Enzyme
Growth factor that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor EGFR
Epidermal Growth Factor
A plant principle derived from Claviceps purpurea drown on rye or other grains
Ergot alkaloid
Hormone that stimulates and maintains female reproductive organs and sex characteristics and functions in the uterine cycle
Estrogen
Drug that increases respiratory tract secretions , lowers their viscosity, and promotes removal
Expectorant
Drug that promotes defecation by softening the feces
Fecal softener
Drug that promotes ovulation in women of low fertility or spermatogenesis in men of low fertility
Fertility agent
An enzyme drug used topically to hydrolyze the exudate so of infected and inflammatory lesions
Fibrinolytic proteolytic
Drug that acts to stimulate or increase the action at the GABA receptor, producing typically sedative effects, and may cause other effects such as anxiolytics and muscle relaxant effects
GABA Agonist
Drug used to initiate lactation after childbirth
Galactokinetic
Drug that inhibits the secretion of gastric acid, as shown by the proton pump inhibitors
Gastric Acid Secretion Inhibitor
A drug that increases gastrointestinal motility by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine or making them stronger, without disrupting their rhythm
Gastroprokinetic
Adrenocortical hormone that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflammatory response
Glucocorticoid