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
Drug that will block the action of glutamic acid/glutamate
Glutamate inhibitor
Drug that supplies the gonad stimulating actions of follicle- stimulating hormone (FSH) and/ or luteinizing hormone (LH)
Gonadotropin
Used to promote fertility ( mentor opines contain FSH and LH; human chorionic gonadotropin has LH-like activity)
Gonadotropin
Drug that duplicate endogenous growth hormone;it is used in children to treat growth failure due to the lack of growth hormone ( somatrem)
Growth Hormone, Human
Drug used as an antidote to poisoning with toxic metals such as arsenic and Mercury
Heavy metal antagonist
Drug that promotes hemoglobin formation by supplying iron
Hematinic
A vitamin that stimulates the formation of blood cells
Hematopoietic
Useful in treating vitamin deficiency anemiaz
Hamatopoietic
Vitamin deficiency anemia
Cyanocobalamin
Drug that improves the flow properties of blood by reducing viscosity
Hemorheologic agent
A drug applied to a bleeding surface to promote clotting or to serve as a clot matrix
Hemostatic, local
Drug that stops bleeding by inhibiting systemic fibrinolysis
Hemostatic, systemic
Drug used to combat the histamine-induced symptoms of allergy
Histamine H1 receptor antagonist
An antihistamine
Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonist
Drug that inhibits histamine-mediate gastric acid secretion
Histamine H2 Receptor antagonist
Used to treat peptic and duodenal ulcers
Histamine H2 Receptor Antagonist
Drug that inhibits the rate-controlling enzyme of the mevalonate pathway, the metabolic pathway that produces cholesterol and other isoprenoids
HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor
Drug that duplicates the action of a physiological cell regulator(hormone)
Hormone
An antiepileptic drug that contains the hydantoin moiety in its chemical structure
Hydantoin
An enzyme drug that promotes the diffusion of other injected drugs through connective tissues
Hydrolytic, Injectable
Drug that elevates blood glucose level
Hyperglycemic
A central nervous system depressant used to induce sleep
Hypnotic
Condition of low blood sugar
Hypoglycemic
An antigen that induces antibody production against a pathogenic microorganism
Immunizing Agent, Active
Used to provide permanent but delayed protection against infection
Immunizing agent, active
Drug containing antibodies against a pathogenic microorganism
Immunizing Agent, Passive
Used to provide immediate but temporary protection against infection
Immunizing Agent, Passive
Antibody protein derived from blood serum
Immunoglobulin
Used to confer passive immunity to infectious diseases
Immunoglobulin
Drug that increases the contractile strength of heart muscle
Inotropic agent
A cardionitic
Inotropic agent
Drug in the gastrointestinal tract that takes up ions present in a toxic amount with an equivalent release of non toxic ions
Ion exchange resin
Drug that reacts weakly and non specifically with biological tissue
Irritant, local
Used topically to induce a mod inflammatory response
Irritant, local
Topical drug that toughens and protects skin
Keratolytic
Drug promotes defacation, usually considered milder in action than a cathartic
Laxative
Drug that inhibits leukotrienes or fatty compounds produced by the immune system that cause inflammation in asthma and bronchitis and constrict airways
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Drug used to reduce the activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas when fat is present
Lipase inhibitor
Diuretic with renal site of action in the thick ascending loop of Henle
Loop diuretic
A surface active lipoprotein complex ( phospholipoprotein) formed by type II alveolar cells
Lung surfactant
Drug that binds metal ions
Metal complexing agent
Useful in treating metal poisoning
Metal complexing agent
Adrenocortical hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the body
Mineralocorticoid
Cholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce constriction of the pupil
Miotic
Antidepressant drug that inhibits the enzyme mojo amine oxidase, thereby increasing catecholamine levels of neurons
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Highly specific immunoglobulin produced by cell culture cloning
Monoclonal antibody
Drug that hydrolyzes mucoproteins
Mucolytic
Useful in reducing the viscosity of pulmonary mucus
Mucolytic
Drug that inhibits contraction of visceral smooth muscles
Muscle relaxant, smooth
An adrenergic drug that induces action by reacting with opioid receptors of the central nervous system or a drug that is legally classified as a narcotic with regard to prescribing regulations
Mydriatic
Drug that induces action by reacting with opioid receptors of the central nervous system or a drug that is legally classified as a narcotic with regard to prescribing regulations
Narcotic
Drug that reacts with opioid receptors asymptomatically
Narcotic antagonist
Used to terminate the action of narcotic drugs
Narcotic antagonist
Drug in a class of antiviral drugs targeted at the influenza virus, which works by blocking the function of the viral neuraminidase protein, preventing the virus from reproducing by budding from the host cell
Neuraminidase inhibitor
Drug that paralyzed skeletal muscles by preventing transmission of neural impulses to them
Neuromuscular blocking agent
Orally administered drug that prevents conception. Currently available are for use of females.
Contraceptive, Oral
