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abortifacient, aborticide
a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion
abortion pill, RU 486
an abortion-inducing drug developed in France; it blocks the action of progesterone so that the uterus sloughs off the embryo
acapulco gold
a particularly potent variety of marijuana
acebutolol, Sectral
an oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension
acetanilide, acetanilid, phenylacetamide
a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
acetaminophen, Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Tempra, Anacin III
an analgesic for mild pain; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril and Tylenol and Panadol and Tempra and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
acetophenetidin, acetphenetidin, phenacetin
a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
Actifed
trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies
actinomycin
any of various red antibiotics isolated from soil bacteria
acyclovir, Zovirax
an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
adjuvant
an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
albuterol, Ventolin, Proventil
a bronchodilator (trade names Ventolin or Proventil) used for asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects are tachycardia and shakiness
alkalating agent
an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer
allopurinol, Zyloprim
a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
aloes, bitter aloes
a purgative made from the leaves of aloe
alprazolam, Xanax
an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
alum
a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
aminophylline, Slo Bid
a bronchodilator (trade name Slo-Bid) used to treat asthma and bronchitis and emphysema
aminopyrine, amidopyrine
a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic
amiodarone, Cordarone
an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Cordarone) that has potentially fatal side effects and is used to control serious heart rhythm problems only when safer agents have been ineffective
amitriptyline, Elavil
a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
amobarbital
a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic effects; used to relive insomnia and as an anticonvulsant
amobarbital sodium, blue, blue angel, Amytal
the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate used as a sedative and a hypnotic
amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
amoxicillin, Amoxil
an antibiotic (a semisynthetic oral penicillin) used to treat bacterial infections (trade name Amoxil)
amphetamine sulphate
a stimulant for the central nervous system
ampicillin, SK-Ampicillin
semisynthetic penicillin (trade name SK-Ampicillin)
amphotericin
an antibiotic and antifungal agent
amyl nitrate
a vasodilator that is sometimes used to treat angina pectoris
amrinone, Inocor
a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium
analeptic
a medication used as a stimulant to the central nervous system
analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill
a medicine used in to relieve pain
anesthyl
a mixture of methyl and ethyl chloride; sprayed on as a local anesthetic
anesthetic, anaesthetic, anesthetic agent, anaesthetic agent
a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
angiotensin, angiotonin, Hypertensin
any of several vasoconstrictor substances (trade name Hypertensin) that cause narrowing of blood vessels
antiarrhythmic, antiarrhythmic drug
a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
antibacterial, antibacterial drug
any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
antidepressant, antidepressant drug
any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
antibiotic, antibiotic drug, wonder drug
a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections
anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug
a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
antidiabetic, antidiabetic drug
a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus
antidiarrheal, antidiarrheal drug
a drug used to control or stop diarrhea
antidiuretic, antidiuretic drug
a drug that limits the formation of urine
antidote, counterpoison
stops or controls the effects of a poison
antiemetic, antiemetic drug
a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
antiflatulent
any agent that reduces intestinal gas
antihistamine
a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H1
antifungal, antifungal agent, antimycotic, antimycotic agent
any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug
a drug that reduces high blood pressure
anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug
a medicine intended to reduce inflammation
antimetabolite
an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite
antimalarial, antimalarial drug
a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria
antimycin
a crystalline antibiotic active against various fungi
antineoplastic, antineoplastic drug, cancer drug
any of several drugs that control or kill neoplastic cells; used in chemotherapy to kill cancer cells; all have unpleasant side effects that may include nausea and vomiting and hair loss and suppression of bone marrow function
antipruritic
a substance that relieves or prevents itching
antineoplastic antibiotic
an antibiotic drug used as an antineoplastic in chemotherapy
antiperspirant
an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration
antipyretic, febrifuge
lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
antipsychotic, antipsychotic drug
a drug used to treat psychosis
antiseptic
a substance that destroys disease-causing micro-organisms without harming body tissues
antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent
a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
antisyphilitic
a drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis
antitussive
used to suppress or relieve coughing
antiviral
any drug that destroys viruses
anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug
a drug that relieves anxiety
aphrodisiac
a drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire
APC
a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (Aspirin and Phenacetin and Caffeine)
apomorphine
a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
araroba, Goa powder, chrysarobin
a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
arnica
an ointment used in treating bruises
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, Bayer, Empirin
an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; also used as an antipyretic
aspirin powder, headache powder
a powdered form of aspirin
astringent, astringent drug, styptic
a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
atenolol, Tenormin
an oral beta blocker (trade name Tenormin) used in treating hypertension and angina; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
ataractic, ataractic drug, ataraxic, ataraxic drug
drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind without producing sleep
atomic cocktail
an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer
atropine
an alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil
azathioprine, Imuran
an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ
azidothymidine, AZT, zidovudine
an antiviral drug used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
aztreonam, Azactam
an antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects
baby oil
an ointment for babies
baby powder
powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
bacitracin
a polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally
barbiturate
organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
barbital, veronal, barbitone, diethylbarbituric acid, diethylmalonylurea
a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
belladonna
an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna herb that is used medicinally
benzodiazepine
any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
Benzedrine, bennie
(trademark) a form of amphetamine
benzocaine, ethyl aminobenzoate
a white crystalline ester used as a local anesthetic
beta blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent
any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system
bhang
a preparation of the leaves and flowers of the hemp plant; much used in India
bronchodilator
a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
buffered aspirin, Bufferin
aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)
butacaine, butacaine sulfate
a white crystalline ester that is applied to mucous membranes as a local anesthetic
calcium blocker
any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction); can be used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine
captopril, Capoten
a drug (trade name Capoten) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidneys resulting in vasodilation; used in the treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure
carbomycin
a colorless basic antibiotic that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms
carminative
medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
carron oil
formerly used to treat burns
cefoperazone, Cefobid
a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Cefobid) used for severe infections
cefotaxime, Claforan
a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
ceftazidime, Fortaz, Tazicef
a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections
ceftriaxone, Rocephin
a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Rocephin) used for severe infection of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
cefuroxime, Ceftin, Zinacef
a cephalosporin that can be given parenterally (trade name Zinacef) or orally by tablets (trade name Ceftin); indicated for infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract or meninges
cephalexin, Keflex, Keftab
an oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract
cephaloridine
a broad spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic produced by modifying cephalosporin
cephalosporin, Mefoxin
one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade name Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity
cephalothin
a semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin
cerate
a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
chloral hydrate
a colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative; irritates the stomach and can be addictive
chlorambucil, Leukeran
an alkalating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer
chlordiazepoxide, Librium
a tranquilizer (trade name Librium) used in the treatment of alcoholism
chloramine, chloramine-T
any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds
chloramphenicol, Chloromycetin
an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever)
chloroform, trichloromethane
a volatile liquid CHCl3; formerly used as an anesthetic; "chloroform was the first inhalation anesthetic"
chlorothiazide, Diuril
a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension
chloroquine
an antibiotic used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosis
chlorpheniramine maleate, Coricidin
an antihistamine with the trade name Coricidin
chlorpromazine, Thorazine
a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has anti-psychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer
chlortetracycline, Aureomycin
a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trade name Aureomycin) used to treat certain bacterial and rickettsial diseases
cimetidine, Tagamet
a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
ciprofloxacin, Cipro
an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract of urinary tract or bones or joints
clofibrate, Atromid-S
a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases
clomiphene, clomiphene citrate, Clomid
a fertility drug (trade name Clomid) that is used to stimulate ovulation and that has been associated with multiple births
clonidine, Catapres
an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
clomipramine
a tricyclic antidepressant drug
cocaine, cocain, coke, snow, C
a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become addictive
codeine
derivative of opium; used to relieve coughing and pain
colchine
an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout
counterirritant
a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
crack
a purified and potent form of cocaine that is smoked rather than snorted
cyclopropane
a colorless flammable gas sometimes used as an anesthetic
cycloserine
an antibiotic that is especially active against the tubercle bacillus
cyproheptadine, Periactin
an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions
cytotoxic drug
any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells
deck
(slang) a packet of narcotics
decongestant
a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion
demulcent
soothes inflamed mucous membrane
designer drug
a drug deliberately synthesized to avoid anti-drug laws; mimics the effects of a banned drug; law was revised in 1986 to ban designer drugs
dextroamphetamine sulphate, Dexedrine
an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
diaphoretic
used to produce perspiration
diazepam, Valium
a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA
dibucaine
a local anesthetic that is administered by injection
diclofenac potassium, Cataflam
Cataflam is the trade name of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
diclofenac sodium, Voltaren
Voltaren is the trade name of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is administered only orally
diflunisal, Dolibid
Dolibid is a trade name for this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
dihydrostreptomycin
a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms
diltiazem, Cardizem
a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina of heart failure
dimenhydrinate, Dramamine
a drug (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
diphenylhydantoin, Dilantin
an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative
disinfectant, germicide, antimicrobic, antimicrobial
an agent (as heat or radiation or a chemical) that destroys disease-carrying microorganisms
disulfiram, Antabuse
a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
diuretic drug, diuretic
any substance that tends to increase the flow or urine
Dover's powder
a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium, formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
doxepin, Adapin, Sinequan
an antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)
doxorubicin
an antibiotic used as an anticancer drug
doxycycline, Vibramycin
an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections; "Vibramycin is the trade name of doxycycline"
Drixoral
the trade name for a drug used to treat upper respirator congestion; it contains an antihistamine and a bronchodilator and a vasoconstrictor
drug
something that is used as a medicine or narcotic
drug of abuse, street drug
a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
emetic, vomit, vomitive, nauseant
a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
Emetrol
trade name for a mint-flavored antiemetic
enflurane, Ethrane
a nonflammable liquid (trade name Ethrane) used as an inhalation general anesthetic
Epsom salts
hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative
erythromycin
an antibiotic obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
ether, ethoxyethane, divinyl ether, vinyl ether, diethel ether, ethyl ether
a colorless volatile highly inflammable liquid used as an inhalation anesthetic
ethosuximide, Emeside, Zarontin
an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy
ethyl chloride
a colorless flammable gas used as a local surface anesthetic
etodolac, Lodine
Lodine is the trade name of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
euphoriant
a drug that tends to produce elation and euphoria
expectorant
a medicine promoting expectoration
famotidine, Pepcid
a drug (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
fenoprofen calcium, Nalfon
Nalfon is the trademark of a brand of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
fertility drug
a drug used to increase a woman's fertility
fluorouracil
an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers
flurbiprofen, Ansaid
Ansaid is the trademark of a brand of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is administered only orally
fluoxetine, Prozac
a commonly prescribed tricyclic antidepressant (trade name Prozac); a serotonin-selective re-uptake inhibitor
general anesthetic, general anaesthetic
an anesthetic that anesthetizes entire body and causes loss of consciousness
gentamicin
an antibiotic that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract
glyburide, DiaBeta, Micronase
an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
gramicidin
an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium; used chiefly as an antiseptic in treating local infections produced by Gram-positive bacteria
griseofulvin
a fungicidal antibiotic produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
hallucinogen, hallucinogenic drug, psychedelic drug, psychodelic drug
a psychoactive drug that induces hallucinations or altered sensory experiences
halothane
a nonflammable inhalation anaesthetic that produces general anesthesia; used along with analgesics and muscle relaxants for many types of surgical procedures
hard drug
a drug that is considered relatively strong
hashish, hash
purified resinous extract of hemp plant; used as a hallucinogen
heroin, diacetyl morphine, H, horse, junk, scag, shit, smack
a morphine derivative
histamine blocker
a medicine used to treat the gastric effects of histamine in cases of peptic ulcers and gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux; works by blocking the effects of histamine on the receptor site known as H2
hydrochlorothiazide, Esidrix, HydroDIURIL
a diuretic drug (trade name Esidrix and HydroDIURIL) used in the treatment of hypertension
hydroxyzine hydrochloride, Atarax
a drug (trade name Atarax) used as a tranquilizer
ibuprofen, isobutylphenyl propionic acid, Advil, Motrin, Nuprin
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic; Advil and Motrin and Nuprin are trademarks of brands of ibuprofen tablets
imipramine, Imavate
a tricyclic antidepressant (trade name Imavate) used to treat clinical depression
immunogen
any substance that produces immunity when introduced into the body
immunosuppressant, immunosuppressive drug
a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
indomethacin, Indocin
Indocin is the trade name of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
inhalant
a medication to be taken by inhalation
inhalation anesthetic, inhalation anaesthetic, inhalation general anesthetic, inhalation general anaesthetic
a gas that produces general anesthesia when inhaled
intoxicant
a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
intravenous anesthetic
a substance that produces anesthesia when injected into the circulatory system
iodoform, triiodomethane
a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
ipratropium bromide, Atrovent
an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)
ipecac
a medication used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)
isocarboxazid, Marplan
a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression
ketoprofen, Orudis, Oruvail
Orudis and Oruvail are trademarks of brands of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
ketorolac, Torodal
Torodal is the trade name for this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is given only orally
ketorolac tromethamine, Acular, Toradol
Acular and Torodal are trade names for this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is administered only intramuscularly
knockout drops, Mickey Finn
chloral hydrate in combination with alcohol; usually administered surreptitiously to make the drinker unconscious
laudanum, tincture of opium
a tincture of opium or any preparation in which opium is the main ingredient
lenitive
remedy that eases pain and discomfort
lidocaine, Xylocaine
a local anesthetic (trade name Xylocaine) used topically on the skin and mucous membranes
lincomycin
an antibiotic obtained from a Streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections
liniment, embrocation
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
lisinopril, Zestril
an antihypertensive drug (trade name Zestril)
local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, local, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic
an anesthetic that numbs a local area of the body
Lomotil
trade name of an antidiarrheal
lovastatin, Mevacor
an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate
lysergic acid diethylamide, LSD, acid
a powerful hallucinogenic drug
mannitol, Osmitrol
a diuretic (trade name Osmitrol) used to promote the excretion of urine
Maxzide
trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic
mebendazole
an anthelmintic used to treat hookworm and pinworm and roundworm infestations
meclofenamate, meclofenamate sodium, Meclomen
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis
meclizine, meclizine hydrochloride, Antivert
an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness
medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
mefenamic acid, Ponstel
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps)
melphalan, Alkeran
antineoplastic drug (trade name Alkeran) used to treat multiple myeloma and some other malignancies
meperidine, meperidine hydrochloride, Demerol
a synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain
mephenytoin, Mesantoin
a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective
mephobarbital, Mebaral
a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy
meprobamate, Miltown, Equanil, Meprin
a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
merbromine, Mercurochrome
a mercurial compound applied topically as an antiseptic; Mercurochrome is the trademark
mercaptopurine, Purinethol
a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia
mercurial ointment
an ointment containing mercury
mescaline, peyote
the hallucinatory alkaloid that is the active agent in mescal buttons
metaproterenol, Alupent
a bronchodilator (trade name Alupent) used to treat asthma and emphysema and other lung conditions; available in oral or inhalant forms; side effects include tachycardia and shakiness
methacholine, Mecholyl
a parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity
methadone, methadone hydrochloride, methadon
a synthetic narcotic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming; used in treating heroin addiction
methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine
an amphetamine used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressor
methapyrilene
an antihistamine used to treat allergic responses (as rhinitis or dermatitis or pruritus)
methaqualone, Quaalude
a sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse
methyldopa, Aldomet
an antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
metharbital, Gemonil
an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Gemonil) used in the treatment of epilepsy
methenamine, Mandelamine
an antibacterial agent (trade name Mandelamine) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
methicillin
an antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections
methocarbamol, Robaxin
a relaxant for skeletal muscles (trade name Robaxin) used to treat spasms
methotrexate
an antineoplastic drug used in the treatment of certain cancers
methylphenidate, Ritalin
a central nervous system stimulant (trade name Ritalin) used in the treatment of narcolepsy in adults and attention deficit disorder in children
methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA, Adam, ecstasy
a drug designed to have the effects of amphetamines but to avoid the drug laws
metoprolol, Lopressor
a beta blocker (trade name Lopressor) used in treating hypertension and angina and arrhythmia and acute myocardial infarction; has adverse side effects (depression and exacerbation of congestive heart failure etc.)
mexiletine, Mexitil
an antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias
mild silver protein, Argyrol
a compound of protein and silver used as a mild antiseptic; Argyrol is the trademark
milk of magnesia, magnesium hydroxide
a milky white liquid suspension of magnesium hydroxide; used as a laxative and antacid
minocycline, Minocin
a tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections
minoxidil, Loniten, Rogaine
a vasodilator (trade name Loniten) used to treat severe hypertension; one side effect is hirsutism so it is also sold (trade name Rogaine) as a treatment for male-patterned baldness
mithramycin, Mithracin
an antineoplastic antibiotic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes
monoamine oxidase inhibitor, MAOI
any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate
morphine, morphia
an alkaloid extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
muscle relaxant, relaxant
a drug that reduces muscle contractility by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses or by decreasing the excitability of the motor end plate or by other actions
mustard plaster, sinapism
a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient
mycomycin
a highly unsaturated antibiotic acid obtained from an actinomycete
nabumetone, Relafen
Relafen is the trade name of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
nadolol, Corgard
a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (trade name Corgard) that is used to treat hypertension and angina
naproxen, Naprosyn
Naprosyn is the trademark of a brand of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
narcoleptic
a drug that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep
naproxen sodium, Aleve, Anaprox, Aflaxen
Aleve and Anaprox and Aflaxen are trademarks of brands of this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
narcotic
a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
neomycin, fradicin
an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery
nitrofurantoin, Macrodantin
an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) used to treat infections of the urinary tract
Nitrospan, Nitrostat
trade names for nitroglycerin used as a coronary vasodilator in the treatment of angina pectoris
nitrous oxide, laughing gas
the gas N2O; inhaled as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, Nsaid
an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids
nostrum
a patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
novobiocin
an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria
nux vomica
a medicine made from the seeds of an Asiatic tree; contains strychnine and brucine; formerly used as a stimulant
nystatin, Mycostatin
an antifungal and antibiotic (trade name Mycostatin) discovered in NY State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes
ointment, unguent, balm, salve
used for healing or soothing
opium
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
opiate
a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
over-the-counter drug
a drug that is sold without a prescription
oxaprozin, Daypro
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Daypro)
oxazepam, Serax
a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used in treating insomnia and alcohol withdrawal
oxicillin
a form of penicillin effective against penicillin-resistant staphylococci
oxyphenbutazone, Tandearil
an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil)
oxytetracycline, hydroxytetracycline, oxytetracycline hydrochloride, Terramycin
a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trademark Terramycin) obtained from a soil actinomycete
pack, face pack
a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
palliative
alleviates pain without curing
panacea, nostrum, cure-all
a remedy for all ills or diseases
papaverine
an alkaloid medicine obtained from opium; used to relax smooth muscles; it is nonaddictive
paregoric, camphorated tincture of opium
used to treat diarrhea
patent medicine
medicine that is protected by a patent and available without a doctor's prescription
penicillin
any of various antibiotics obtained from penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
pentobarbital sodium, pentobarbital, Nembutal, yellow jacket
a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and anti-spasmodic
pentylenetetrazol, pentamethylenetetrazol, Metrazol
a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark
periwinkle plant derivative
an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer
phenylbutazone, Butazolidin
Butazolidin is a trade name for this anti-inflammatory drug
pharmaceutical
a pharmaceutical product
pharmacopoeia
a collection or stock of drugs
phencyclidine hydrochloride, PCP, angel dust
a drug originally taken in the form of powder (`dust') for its hallucinogenic effects
pickup, pick-me-up
anything with restorative powers; "she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her"
pill, birth control pill, contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive pill, oral contraceptive, anovulatory drug
a pill containing estrogen and progestin to inhibit ovulation and so prevent conception
piperocaine, piperocaine hydrochloride, Metycaine
a compound used in the form of its hydrochloride as a local or spinal anesthetic
piroxicam, Feldene
Feldene is a trade name for this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
polymyxin
any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium
poultice, cataplasm, plaster
a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
prescription drug, prescription, prescription medicien, ethical drug
a drug that is available only with a prescription from a doctor or dentist
procaine
a white crystalline powder administered near nerves as a local anesthetic in dentistry and medicine
procaine hydrochloride, novocaine, Novocain
procaine administered as a hydrochloride; Novocain is a trademark
propoxyphene, propoxyphene hydrochloride, Darvon
a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive
propranolol, Inderal
a beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris
psilocybin, psilocin
a hallucinogenic compound obtained from a mushroom
psychoactive drug, mind-altering drug
a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
purgative, cathartic, laxative, physic, aperient
a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
pyocyanase
a yellow-green mixture of antibiotics obtained from the bacillus of green pus
pyocyanin
a toxic blue crystalline antibiotic found in green pus
quinacrine, quinacrine hydrochloride, mepacrine, Atabrine
a drug (trade name Atabrine) once used to treat malaria
quinine
a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
radiopharmeceutical
a radioactive compound used in radiation therapy
ranitidine, Zantac
a drug (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
refill
a prescription drug that is provided again; "he got a refill of his prescription"
remedy, curative, cure
a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
reserpine, Rau-Sed, Sandril, Serpasil
an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil) and used to treat hypertension
rubefacient
a medicine for external application that produces redness of the skin
Sabin vaccine, oral poliovirus vaccine, OPV, trivalent live oral poliomyelitis vaccine, TOPV
an oral vaccine (containing live but weakened poliovirus) that is given to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
Salk vaccine
a vaccine consisting of inactivated poliovirus that is injected subcutaneously to provide immunity to poliomyelitis
scopolamine, hyoscine
an alkaloid with anticholinergic effects that is used as a sedative and to treat nausea and to dilate the pupils in ophthalmic procedures; "transdermal scopolamine is used to treat motion sickness"; "someone sedated with scopolamine has difficulty lying"
secobarbital sodium, secobarbital, Seconal, red devil
a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions
sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug
a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
silver protein
a colloidal preparation of protein (albumin or gelatin) and silver oxide; used in aqueous solution as an antibacterial agent
sleeping pill, sleeping tablet, sleeping capsule, sleeping draught
a pill or tablet containing a soporific drug
snuff
finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nose
sodium salicylate
a crystalline salt used as an analgesic and antipyretic
sodium thiopental, phenobarbital, phenobarbitone, Luminal, purple heart
a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative
soft drug
a drug of abuse that is considered relatively mild
soothing syrup
a medicinal syrup that has a calming effect
soporific, hypnotic
a drug that induces sleep
specific
a drug that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease; "quinine is a specific for malaria"
spectinomycin
an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea
spermicide, spermatocide
an agent that kills spermatozoa
spinal anesthetic, spinal anaesthetic
an anesthetic that is injected into the spine
stimulant
a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
streptomycin
an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
streptothricin
a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete
subtilin
a polypeptide antibiotic (similar to bacitracin) obtained from a soil bacterium
succinylcholine
a relaxant for striated muscle that is used as an adjunct to anesthesia during certain surgical procedures
sucralfate, Carafate
a medicinal tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it
sulfacetamide, Sulamyd
a topical sulfonamide (trade name Sulamyd) used to treat eye infections
sulfadiazine
a sulfa drug used in treating meningitis and pneumonia and other infections
sulfa drug, sulfa, sulpha, sulfonamide
any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA
sulfanilamide
a white odorless crystalline sulfa drug; the parent compound of most of the sulfa drugs
sulfamethazine, sulfamezathine
a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine
sulfapyridine
sulfa drug derived from pyridine and sulfanilamide
sulfonylurea
any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus
sulindac, Clinoril
Clinoril is the trade name for this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
sunscreen
a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
synergist
a drug that augments the activity of another drug
Tenoretic
trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic
tetracaine
a crystalline compound used in the form of a hydrochloride as a local anesthetic
tetracycline, Achromycin
an antibiotic derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections (Achromycin is a trade name)
thalidomide
a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects
thimerosal, sodium ethylmercurithiosalicylate, Merthiolate
a light-colored crystalline powder used as a surgical antiseptic; Merthiolate is the trademark
thioguanine
an antineoplastic drug used to treat acute leukemias
thioridazine, Mellaril
a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
thiopental, thiopental sodium, thiopentobarbital sodium, Pentothal
a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong fast-acting barbiturate; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
thrombolytic, thrombolytic agent, clot buster
a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle
tincture
a medicinal extract in an alcohol solution
tincture of iodine, iodine
a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
tissue plasminogen activator, Activase
a thrombolytic agent (trade name Activase) that causes fibrinolysis at the site of a blood clot; used in treating acute myocardial infarction
tolazamide, Tolinase
a drug (trade name Tolinase) used in treating adult-onset, stable diabetes mellitus
tolbutamide
an oral antidiabetic drug used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus
tolmetin sodium, Tolectin
Tolectin is the trade name for this nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
tonic, restorative
a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
tracer
any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolism or other biological processes
tranquilizer, tranquillizer, antianxiety agent
a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
tribromoethanol, tribromoethyl alcohol
an anesthetic
tricyclic, tricyclic antidepressant, tricyclic antidepressant drug
an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin and thus making more of those substances available to act on receptors in the brain
truth serum
an anesthetic drug that has a hypnotic effect
tyrocidine, tyrocidin
a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin
tyrothricin
a mixture of antibiotics applied locally to infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria
vaccine
a suspension of weakened or dead pathogenic cells injected in order to stimulate the production of antibodies
vancomycin, Vancocin
an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections
vasoconstrictor
any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
vasodilator
a drug that causes dilation of blood vessels
verapamil, Calan, Isoptin
a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as calcium blocker
vermifuge, anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic
a medication capable of destroying or expelling parasitic intestinal worms
vinblastine, Velban
an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division
vincristine, Oncovin
an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin) that is used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
viomycin, Viocin
a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis
warfarin, Coumadin
an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
witch hazel
an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant
zinc ointment
an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases
elixir
a substance believed to cure all ills
elixir of life
a substance believed to maintain life indefinitely
agent
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"
teratogen
any agent that interferes with normal embryonic development: alcohol or thalidomide or X-rays or rubella are examples
pyrethrum
made of dried flower heads of pyrethrum plants
physostigmine
used in treatment of Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma
balsam of Peru
dark brown syrupy balsam from the Peruvian balsam tree used especially in dressing wounds and treating certain skin diseases
East India kino, Malabar kino, kino gum
reddish or black juice or resin from certain trees of the genus Pterocarpus and used in medicine and tanning etc
Jamaica quassia
similar to the extract from Quassia amara
guaiacum
medicinal resin from the lignum vitae tree
HAZMAT
an abbreviation for `hazardous material' used on warning signs; "NO HAZMATS IN TUNNEL"
acaricide, acaracide
a chemical agent used to kill mites
lead acetate, sugar of lead
a poisonous white solid (Pb[CH3CO]2) used in dyeing cotton and in making enamels and varnishes
lead arsenate
a poisonous white solid (Pb3[AsO4]2) used as an insecticide
tetraethyl lead, lead tetraethyl
a clear oily poisonous liquid added to gasoline to prevent knocking
Agent Orange
a herbicide used in the Vietnam War to defoliate forest areas
propylthiouracil
a crystalline compound used as an antithyroid drug in the treatment of goiter
ricin
a toxic protein extracted from castor beans; used as a chemical reagent
Alar, daminozide
a growth-regulating chemical sprayed on fruit trees; entire crop can be harvested at one time
methyl bromide
a poisonous gas or liquid (CH3Br) used to fumigate rodents, worms, etc.
alkaloid
natural nitrogen-containing bases found in plants
ephedrine
white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used to treat allergies and asthma
pseudoephedrine
poisonous crystalline alkaloid occurring with ephedrine and isomorphic with it
nicotine
an alkaloid poison that occurs in tobacco; used in medicine and as an insecticide
strychnine
an alkaloid poison extracted chiefly from nux vomica; formerly used as a stimulant
brucine
a bitter alkaloid poison resembling strychnine and extracted from nux vomica
activator
any agency bringing about activation; (biology) a molecule that increases the activity of an enzyme or a protein that increases the production of a gene product in DNA transcription
biocatalyst
a biochemical catalyst such as an enzyme
azadirachtin
insecticide
gibberellin
a plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth
phytohormone, plant hormone, growth regulator
a hormone-like plant product
auxin
a plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth
steroid hormone, steroid, sex hormone
any hormone affecting the development and growth of sex organs
Pitocin
a brand name
megesterol
a progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma
medroxyprogesterone, Provera
a progestin compound (trade name Provera) used to treat menstrual disorders
norethindrone, norethandrolone
a progestin compound used in oral contraceptives and to treat endometriosis
nandrolone, Durabolin, Kabolin
an androgen (trade names Durabolin or Kabolin) that is used to treat testosterone deficiency or breast cancer or osteoporosis
methyltestosterone
an androgenic compound contained in druges that are used to treat testosterone deficiency and female breast cancer and to stimulate growth and weight gain
diethylstilbestrol, diethylstilboestrol, stilbestrol, stilboestrol, DES
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
corticosteroid, corticoid
a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex or synthesized
mestranol
a form of estrogen used in combination with a progestin in oral contraceptives
spironolactone, Aldactone
a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
prednisone
a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol; used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
dexamethasone, Decadron, Oradexon
a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
aniline, aniline oil, aminobenzine, phenylamine
oily poisonous liquid amine obtained from nitrobenzene and used to make dyes and plastics and medicines
caffeine, caffein
a bitter alkaloid found in coffee and tea that is responsible for their stimulating effects
artificial blood
a liquid that can carry large amounts of oxygen and can serve as a temporary substitute for blood
arsenic, arsenic trioxide, arsenous anhydride, arsenous oxide
a white powdered poisonous trioxide of arsenic; used in manufacturing glass and as a pesticide and weed killer
asafetida
the gum resin of various plants; has strong taste and odor; formerly used as an antispasmodic
methylene blue, methylthionine chloride
a dark green dye used as a stain, an antiseptic, a chemical indicator, and an antidote in cyanide poisoning
gentian violet, crystal violet
a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
phenothiazine, thiodiphenylamine
a compound used primarily in veterinary medicine to rid farm animals of internal parasites
bactericide, bacteriacide
any chemical agent that destroys bacteria
barbituric acid, malonylurea
a white crystalline acid derived from pyrimidine; used in preparing barbiturate drugs
anticoagulant, decoagulant
an agent that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
bacteriostat
a chemical or biological material that inhibits bacterial growth
Bordeaux mixture
a solution of copper sulfate and quicklime used as a fungicide
bromide
any of the salts of hydrobromic acid; used as a sedative
cannabin, cannabis resin
a poisonous resin obtained from the hemp plant; thought to be the active narcotic agent
carcinogen
any substance that produces cancer
neurotransmitter
transmits nerve impulses across a synapse
neurochemical
any organic substance that occurs in neural activity
monoamine neurotransmitter
a monoamine that is functionally important in neural transmission
catecholamine
any of a group of chemicals including epinephrine and norepinephrine that are produced in the medulla of the adrenal gland
acetylcholine
a neurotransmitter that is a derivative of choline; released at the ends of nerve fibers in the somatic and parasympathetic nervous systems
serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine
a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
enkephalin
an endorphin having opiate qualities
endorphin
a neurochemical occurring naturally in the brain and having analgesic properties
cyanide
an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid
sodium cyanide
a white poisonous salt (NaCN) used in electroplating
cyanogen
a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare
defoliant
a chemical that is sprayed on plants and causes their leaves to fall off
ribonucleic acid, RNA
a nucleic acid that transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm; controls certain chemical processes in the cell
messenger RNA, mRNA
the form of RNA that carries information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in the cell
transfer DNA, tRNA
the form of RNA that attaches the correct amino acid to the protein chain that is being synthesized at the ribosome of the cell (according to directions coded in the mRNA)
depilatory
a chemical (usually a sulfide) used to remove hair or wool or bristles from hides
dioxin
any of several toxic or carcinogenic hydrocarbons that occur as impurities in herbicides
dopamine, Dopastat, Intropin
a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension
fallout, radioactive dust
the radioactive particles that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion
toxic waste, toxic industrial waste
poisonous waste materials; can cause injury (especially by chemical means)
fixative
a compound (such as ethanol or formaldehyde) that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study
fumigant
a chemical substance used in fumigation
fungicide
a chemical agent that destroys fungi
lectin
any of several plant glycoproteins that act like specific antibodies but are not antibodies in that they are not evoked by an antigenic stimulus
goitrogen
any substance (such as thiouracil) that induces the formation of a goiter
hemolysin, erythrolysin, erythrocytolysin
any substance that can cause lysis (destruction) of erythrocytes (red blood cells) and the release of their hemoglobin
herbicide, weed killer
a chemical agent that destroys plants or inhibits their growth
indolebutyric acid
a synthetic plant hormone promoting elongation of stems and roots
insecticide, insect powder
a chemical used to kill insects
larvicide
a chemical used to kill larval pests
lindane
an agricultural insecticide
lithium carbonate, Lithane, Lithonate
a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder
Malathion
(trade mark) a yellow insecticide used as a dust or spray to control garden pests and house flies and mites
mercuric chloride, mercury chloride, bichloride of mercury, corrosive sublimate
a white poisonous soluble crystalline sublimate of mercury; used as a pesticide or antiseptic or wood preservative
calomel, mercurous chloride
a tasteless colorless powder used medicinally as a cathartic
mustard gas, dichloroethyl sulfide, sulfur mustard
a toxic war gas that raises blisters and attacks the eyes and lungs
nitrogen mustard
a toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment
nerve gas
a toxic war gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system
pesticide
a chemical used to kill pests (as rodents or insects)
phosgene
a colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare
phosphine
a colorless gas with a strong fishy smell; used as a pesticide
poison gas
(chemical warfare) a gas that is poisonous to breath or contact
rotenone
a white crystalline insecticide that has low toxicity for mammals; is used in home gardens; extracted from the roots of derris and cube
sodium chlorate
a colorless salt (NaClO3) used as a weed killer and an antiseptic
caustic
any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue
poison
any substance that causes injury or illness or death of a living organism
chemical irritant
a substance producing irritation
botulin
potent toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism
toxin
a poison produced by microorganisms
cytotoxin
an substance that has a toxic effect on cells
venom
a poison secreted by certain animals
antigen
any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates the production of antibodies
scabicide
a drug that destroys the itch mite that causes scabies
sheep dip
a liquid mixture containing pesticides in which sheep are dipped to kill parasites
silvex
a herbicide that is effective in controlling woody plants but is toxic to animals
simazine
a herbicide used to control weeds (especially among crops)
smelling salts
a pungent preparation of ammonium carbonate and perfume; sniffed as a stimulant to relieve faintness
viricide, virucide
an agent (physical or chemical) that inactivates or destroys viruses
sternutator, sternutatory
a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; "police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob"
cardiac glycoside, cardiac glucoside
obtained from a number of plants and used to stimulate the heart in cases of heart failure
digitalis, digitalis glycoside, digitalin
a powerful cardiac stimulant obtained from foxglove
tear gas, lacrimator
a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds
thiouracil
depresses the function of the thyroid gland
triamcinolone
a synthetic corticosteroid used as an anti-inflammatory agent
chaulmoogra oil
an oil from chaulmoogra trees; used in treatment of skin diseases and leprosy
tubocurarine, curare
a toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles; used by South American indians as an arrow poison; "curare acts by blocking cholinergic transmission at the myoneural junction"
poisonous
not safe to eat
generic
(of drugs) not protected by trademark; "`Acetaminophen' is the generic form of the proprietary drug `Tylenol'"
medicative, medicinal
having the properties of medicine; "medicative drugs"; "medicinal herbs"; "medicinal properties"
preventive, preventative, prophylactic
preventing or contributing to the prevention of disease; "preventive medicine"; "vaccines are prophylactic"; "a prophylactic drug"
unmedicinal, unmedicative, unmedical, nonmedicinal
not having a medicinal effect or not medically prescribed; "he took mind-altering drugs for nonmedicinal reasons"
medical
requiring or amenable to treatment by medicine especially as opposed to surgery; "medical treatment"; "pheumonia is a medical disease"
adjuvant
(pharmacology) enhancing the action of a medical treatment; "the adjuvant action of certain bacteria"
injectable
(used of drugs) capable of being injected
uninjectable
(used of drugs) not capable of being injected
localized
(medicine) confined or restricted to a particular location; "the localized infection formed a definite abscess"
local
(medicine) affecting only a restricted part or area of the body; "local anesthesia"
topical
(medicine) "a drug for topical (or local) application"; "a topical remedy"
general
(medicine) affecting the entire body; "a general anesthetic"; "general symptoms"
nonprescription(a), over-the-counter(a)
(of medicinal drugs) able to be sold without a doctor's prescription; "nonprescription drugs"; "an over-the-counter cold remedy"
prescription(a)
(of medicinal drugs) available only with a doctor's written prescription; "a prescription drug"
hallucinogenic
capable of producing hallucinations; "LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic drug"
psychoactive, psychotropic
affecting the mind or mood or other mental processes; "psychoactive drugs"
mind-bending, mind-blowing
(informal) intensely affecting the mind especially in producing hallucinations
mind-altering
producing mood changes or distorted perception; "hallucinogenic drugs are mind-altering substances"
psychedelic
producing distorted sensory perceptions and feelings or altered states of awareness or sometimes states resembling psychosis; "psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and mescaline"
ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing
tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
depressant
capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
narcotic, narcotizing
inducing stupor or narcosis; "narcotic drugs"
relaxant
tending to relax or relieve muscular or nervous tension; "a relaxant drug"
adrenocorticotropic, adrenocorticotrophic
stimulating or acting on the adrenal cortex
soporific, soporiferous, somniferous, somnific
sleep inducing
stimulative
capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
analeptic
stimulating the central nervous system; "an analeptic drug stimulates the central nervous system"
toxic
of or relating to or caused by a toxin or poison; "suffering from exposure to toxic substances"
poisonous, toxicant
having the qualities or effects of a poison
antitoxic
counteracting a toxin or poison
alkaloidal
pertaining to or consisting of alkaloids
allergenic
relating to or having the effect of an allergen
antibiotic
of or relating to antibiotic drugs
anticancer
used in the treatment of cancer; "anticancer drug"
anticoagulative
of or relating to an anticoagulant
antigenic
of or relating to antigens
anxiolytic
anxiety relieving
caffeinic
of or containing caffein
carcinogenic
causing or tending to cause cancer; "the carcinogenic action of certain chemicals"
cytotoxic
of or relating to substances that are toxic to cells
spermicidal
destructive to spermatozoa
narcotic
of or relating to or designating narcotics; "narcotic addicts"; "narcotic stupor"
transdermal
(pharmacology) through the skin (refers to medications applied directly to the skin (creams or ointments) or in time-release forms (skin patches)); "transdermal estrogen"
antithyroid
having the effect of counteracting excessive thyroid activity; "antithyroid drugs"
parasympathomimetic
having an effect similar to that resulting from stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system; "parasympathetomimetic drugs slow the heart rate"
medicinally
in a medicinal manner
orally, by mouth
(of drugs) through the mouth rather than through injection; "he was administered the drug orally"
drugless (opposite)
without the use of drugs; "drugless therapy"
nonpsychoactive (opposite)
not affecting the mind or mental processes
nontoxic, atoxic (opposite)
not producing or resulting from poison
nonvenomous (opposite)
not producing venom; "nonvenomous snakes"
harmless (opposite)
not producing any toxic effects
nonpoisonous (opposite)
not producing poison