#medicament__medicine__medication__medicinal_drug__medicinaldrug something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
supertype: drug a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
substance: physostigmine
subtype: acyclovir__Zovirax an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
subtype: allopurinol__Zyloprim a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
subtype: amrinone__Inocor a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium
subtype: analgesic__anodyne__painkiller__pain_pill a medicine used in to relieve pain
subtype: acetaminophen__Datril__Tylenol__Panadol__Phenaphen__Tempra__Anacin_III an analgesic for mild pain; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril and Tylenol and Panadol and Phenaphen and Tempra and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets)
subtype: acetanilide__acetanilid__phenylacetamide a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
subtype: acetophenetidin__phenacetin a white crystalline compound used as an analgesic and also as an antipyretic
subtype: aminopyrine__amidopyrine a white crystalline substance used as an analgesic and antipyretic
subtype: aspirin__acetylsalicylic_acid__acetylsalicylicacid__Bayer__Empirin the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
subtype: aspirin_powder__aspirinpowder__headache_powder a powdered form of aspirin
subtype: buffered_aspirin__Bufferin aspirin coated with a substance capable of neutralizing acid (trade name Bufferin)
subtype: enteric-coated_aspirin aspirin that is treated to pass through the stomach unaltered and to dissolve in the intestines
subtype: codeine derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain)
subtype: colchine an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout
subtype: hydromorphone_hydrochloride__hydromorphone__Dilaudid a narcotic analgesic (trade name Dilaudid) used to treat moderate to severe pain
subtype: morphine__morphia an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
subtype: apomorphine a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative
subtype: pentazocine__Talwin analgesic drug (trade name Talwin) that is less addictive than morphine
subtype: phenazopyridine__Pyridium analgesic (trade name Pyridium) used to treat urinary tract infections
subtype: propoxyphene_hydrochloride__propoxyphene__Darvon a mildly narcotic analgesic drug (trade name Darvon) related to methadone but less addictive
subtype: sodium_salicylate a crystalline salt used as an analgesic and antipyretic
subtype: angiogenesis_inhibitor a drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumors
subtype: antiarrhythmic_medication__antiarrhythmic__antiarrhythmic_drug a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
subtype: 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
subtype: encainide__Enkaid antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Enkaid) used to treat life-threatening arrhythmias but increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients
subtype: flecainide__Tambocor oral antiarrhythmic medication (trade name Tambocor) used as a last resort in treating arrhythmias; increases the risk of sudden death in heart attack patients
subtype: mexiletine__Mexitil antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Mexitil) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias
subtype: quinidine__Quinidex__Quinora cardiac drug (trade names Quinidex and Quinora) used to treat certain heart arrhythmias
subtype: tocainide__Tonocard antiarrhythmic drug (trade name Tonocard) used to treat ventricular arrhythmias when less dangerous drugs have failed
subtype: antibacterial_drug__antibacterialdrug__antibacterial any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
subtype: antibiotic_drug__antibiotic__wonder_drug a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that kills microorganisms and cures infections
subtype: actinomycin any of various red antibiotics isolated from soil bacteria
subtype: amphotericin an antibiotic and antifungal agent
subtype: antimycin a crystalline antibiotic active against various fungi
subtype: antineoplastic_antibiotic an antibiotic drug used as an antineoplastic in chemotherapy
subtype: mithramycin__Mithracin an antineoplastic drug (trade name Mithracin) used to treat cancer of the testes
subtype: aztreonam__Azactam an antibiotic (trade name Azactam) used against severe infections; has minimal side effects
subtype: bacitracin a polypeptide antibiotic of known chemical structure effective against several types of Gram-positive organisms; usually applied locally
subtype: carbomycin a colorless basic antibiotic that inhibits the growth of Gram-positive organisms
subtype: cephaloglycin__Kafocin antibiotic related to cephalosporin but no longer in common use
subtype: cephaloridine a broad spectrum semisynthetic antibiotic produced by modifying cephalosporin
subtype: cephalosporin__Mefoxin one of several broad spectrum antibiotic substances obtained from fungi and related to penicillin (trade names Mefoxin); addition of side chains has produced semisynthetic antibiotics with greater antibacterial activity
subtype: cefadroxil__Ultracef a cephalosporin antibiotic (trade name Ultracef)
subtype: cefoperazone__Cefobid a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Cefobid) used for severe infections
subtype: cefotaxime__Claforan a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Claforan) used for severe infections of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
subtype: ceftazidime__Fortaz__Tazicef a parenteral cephalosporin (trade names Fortaz and Tazicef) used to treat moderate infections
subtype: ceftriaxone__Rocephin a parenteral cephalosporin (trade name Rocephin) used for severe infection of the lungs or throat or ears or urinary tract
subtype: 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
subtype: cephalexin__Keflex__Keflin__Keftab an oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract
subtype: cephalothin a semisynthetic analogue of cephalosporin
subtype: chloramphenicol__Chloromycetin an oral antibiotic (trade name Chloromycetin) used to treat serious infections (especially typhoid fever)
subtype: chloroquine an antibiotic used to treat malaria and amebic dysentery and systemic lupus erythematosus
subtype: chlortetracycline__Aureomycin a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trade name Aureomycin) used to treat certain bacterial and rickettsial diseases
subtype: 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
subtype: cycloserine an antibiotic that is especially active against the tubercle bacillus
subtype: dihydrostreptomycin antibiotic consisting of a hydrogenated form of streptomycin; used against tuberculosis and tularemia and Gram-negative organisms
subtype: doxorubicin an antibiotic used as an anticancer drug
subtype: doxycycline__Vibramycin an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections; "Vibramycin is the trade name of doxycycline"
subtype: erythromycin__Erythrocin__E-Mycin__Ethril__Ilosone__Pediamycin an antibiotic (trade name Erythrocin or E-Mycin or Ethril or Ilosone or Pediamycin) obtained from the actinomycete Streptomyces erythreus; effective against many Gram-positive bacteria and some Gram-negative
subtype: gentamicin__Garamycin an antibiotic (trade name Garamycin) that is derived from an actinomycete; used in treating infections of the urinary tract
subtype: gramicidin an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium; used chiefly as an antiseptic in treating local infections produced by Gram-positive bacteria
subtype: kanamycin__Kantrex__kantrex antibiotic (trade name Kantrex) used to treat severe infections
subtype: lincomycin__Lincocin antibiotic (trade name Lincocin) obtained from a Streptomyces bacterium and used in the treatment of certain penicillin-resistant infections
subtype: mitomycin__Mutamycin a complex of antibiotic substances obtained from a Streptomyces bacterium; one form (trade name Mutamycin) shows promise as an anticancer drug
subtype: mycomycin a highly unsaturated antibiotic acid obtained from an actinomycete
subtype: neomycin__fradicin__Neobiotic an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate; trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery
subtype: novobiocin an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used to treat infections by gram-positive bacteria
subtype: nystatin__Mycostatin__Nystan an antifungal and antibiotic (trade names Mycostatin and Nystan) discovered in New York State; derived from soil fungi actinomycetes
subtype: oxytetracycline_hydrochloride__oxytetracyclinehydrochloride__oxytetracycline__hydroxytetracycline__Terramycin a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trademark Terramycin) obtained from a soil actinomycete; used to treat various bacterial and rickettsial infections
subtype: penicillin any of various antibiotics obtained from penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases
subtype: amoxicillin__amoxil__Larotid__Polymox__Trimox__Augmentin an antibiotic (a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin)) used to treat bacterial infections
subtype: ampicillin__Principen__Polycillin__SK-Ampicillin semisynthetic penicillin (trade names Principen and Polycillin and SK-Ampicillin)
subtype: griseofulvin__Fulvicin a kind of penicillin (a fungicidal antibiotic with the trade name Fulvicin) produced by molds of the genus Penicillium
subtype: methicillin antibiotic drug of the penicillin family used in the treatment of certain staphylococcal infections
subtype: penicillinase-resistant_antibiotic__penicillinaseresistantantibiotic a form of penicillin that is not rendered inactive by penicillinase
subtype: nafcillin__Nafcil a penicillinase-resistant form of penicillin (trade name Nafcil) used (usually in the form of its sodium salt) to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant strains of staphylococci
subtype: oxacillin a form of penicillin resistant to penicillinase and effective against penicillin-resistant staphylococci
subtype: penicillin_F the first form of penicillin that was isolated in Great Britain
subtype: penicillin_G__benzylpenicillin the penicillin that constitutes the principal component of many commercial antibiotics
subtype: penicillin_O a penicillin that is similar in antibiotic action to penicillin G but is obtained differently
subtype: penicillin_V__phenoxymethyl_penicillin__phenoxymethylpenicillin a crystalline penicillin similar in action to penicillin G but more resistant to the action of gastric acids
subtype: penicillin_V_potassium__Ledercillin_VK a form of penicillin V (trade name Ledercillin VK)
subtype: piperacillin__Pipracil a synthetic type of penicillin antibiotic (trade name Pipracil) used for moderate to severe infections
subtype: polymyxin any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from a particular soil bacterium
subtype: Primaxin trade name for a parenteral antibiotic
subtype: pyocyanase a yellow-green mixture of antibiotics obtained from the bacillus of green pus
subtype: pyocyanin a toxic blue crystalline antibiotic found in green pus
subtype: spectinomycin an antibiotic used to treat gonorrhea
subtype: streptomycin an antibiotic produced by the actinomycete Streptomyces griseus and used to treat tuberculosis
subtype: streptothricin a basic antibiotic derived from a soil actinomycete
subtype: subtilin a polypeptide antibiotic (similar to bacitracin) obtained from a soil bacterium
subtype: tobramycin__Nebcin an antibiotic (trade name Nebcin) that is especially effective against gram-negative bacteria
subtype: tyrocidine__tyrocidin a basic polypeptide antibiotic derived from a soil bacterium; a major component of tyrothricin
subtype: tyrothricin a mixture of antibiotics applied locally to infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria
subtype: vancomycin__Vancocin an antibiotic (trade name Vancocin) effective against some bacterial infections
subtype: viomycin__Viocin a basic polypeptide antibiotic (trade name Viocin) administered intramuscularly (along with other drugs) in the treatment of tuberculosis
subtype: dapsone antibacterial drug used to treat leprosy and some kinds of skin diseases
subtype: dicloxacillin__Dynapen antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin
subtype: hexachlorophene antibacterial substance that is a water-soluble powder used in antiseptic soaps and toothpaste
subtype: isoniazid__INH__Nydrazid antibacterial drug (trade name Nydrazid) used to treat tuberculosis
subtype: methenamine__Mandelamine__Urex antibacterial agent (trade names Mandelamine and Urex) that is contained in many products that are used to treat urinary infections
subtype: nalidixic_acid__nalidixicacid__NegGram antibacterial agent used especially to treat genitourinary infections
subtype: Neosporin trade name for a topical drug containing several antibacterials; used as an ointment for skin irritations and in the form of eyedrops for minor eye infections
subtype: nitrofurantoin__Macrodantin derivative of nitrofuran used as an antibacterial medicine (trade name Macrodantin) effective against a broad range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria; used to treat infections of the urinary tract
subtype: rifampin__Rifadin__Rimactane an antibacterial drug (trade names Rifadin and Rimactane) used to treat tuberculosis
subtype: sulfa_drug__sulfadrug__sulfa__sulpha__sulfonamide antibacterial consisting of any of several synthetic organic compounds capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that require PABA
subtype: sulfacetamide__Sulamyd a topical sulfonamide (trade name Sulamyd) used to treat eye infections
subtype: sulfadiazine a sulfa drug used in treating meningitis and pneumonia and other infections
subtype: sulfamethazine__sulfamezathine a sulfa drug used like sulfadiazine and also in veterinary medicine
subtype: sulfamethoxazole__Gantanol a sulfonamide (trade name Gantanol) used to treat infections (especially infections of the urinary tract)
subtype: sulfanilamide a white odorless crystalline sulfa drug; the parent compound of most of the sulfa drugs
subtype: sulfapyridine sulfa drug derived from pyridine and sulfanilamide
subtype: sulfisoxazole__Gantrisin a sulfonamide (trade name Gantrisin) used to treat infections of the urinary tract
subtype: Thiosulfil trade name for a sulfonamide antibacterial
subtype: tetracycline__Achromycin an antibiotic (trade name Achromycin) derived from microorganisms of the genus Streptomyces and used broadly to treat infections
subtype: demeclocycline_hydrochloride__Declomycin tetracycline antibacterial (trade name Declomycin) effective in the treatment of some bacterial and rickettsial and other infections
subtype: minocycline__Minocin tetracycline antibiotic (trade name Minocin) used to treat a variety of bacterial and rickettsial infections
subtype: gentian_violet__gentianviolet__crystal_violet__crystalviolet a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
subtype: anticholinergic_drug__anticholinergicdrug a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine
subtype: oxyphencyclimine__Daricon__daricon an anticholinergic drug (trade name Daricon) used in treating peptic ulcers
subtype: anticholinesterase a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect
subtype: neostigmine__Prostigmin a cholinergic drug (trade name Prostigmin) used to treat some ophthalmic conditions and to treat myasthenia gravis
subtype: anticoagulant_medication__anticoagulantmedication__anticoagulant__decoagulant medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
subtype: dicumarol__dicoumarol an anticoagulant drug that has now been largely replaced by warfarin
subtype: heparin__lipohepin__Liquaemin a polysaccharide produced in basophils (especially in the lung and liver) and that inhibit the activity of thrombin in coagulation of the blood; heparin sodium (trade names Lipo-Hepin and Liquaemin) is used as an anticoagulant in the treatment of thrombosis
subtype: warfarin__Coumadin an anticoagulant (trade name Coumadin) use to prevent and treat a thrombus or embolus
subtype: anticonvulsant_drug__anticonvulsant__antiepileptic__antiepileptic_drug__antiepilepticdrug a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
subtype: ethosuximide__Emeside__Zarontin an anticonvulsant drug (trade names Emeside and Zarontin) used to treat petit mal epilepsy
subtype: hydantoin any of a group of anticonvulsant drugs used in treating epilepsy
subtype: diphenylhydantoin__phenytoin__Dilantin an anticonvulsant drug (trade name Dilantin) used to treat epilepsy and that is not a sedative
subtype: mephenytoin__Mesantoin a toxic anticonvulsant drug (trade name Mesantoin) used in the treatment of epilepsy when less toxic anticonvulsants have been ineffective
subtype: mephobarbital__Mebaral a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy
subtype: metharbital__Gemonil anticonvulsant drug (trade name Gemonil) used in the treatment of epilepsy
subtype: phensuximide__Milontin anticonvulsant (trade name Milontin) used to treat petit mal
subtype: primidone__Mysoline an anticonvulsant (trade name Mysoline) used to treat grand mal seizures and essential tremor
subtype: valproic_acid__Depokene anticonvulsant (trade name Depokene) used to prevent some kinds of seizures
subtype: antidepressant_drug__antidepressant any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
subtype: monoamine_oxidase_inhibitor__monoamineoxidaseinhibitor__MAOI any of a group of antidepressant drugs that inhibit the action of monoamine oxidase in the brain and so allow monoamines to accumulate
subtype: iproclozid an antidepressant drug that acts as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor
subtype: isocarboxazid__Marplan a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Marplan) that is used to treat clinical depression
subtype: phenelzine__Nardil monoamine oxidase inhibitor (trade name Nardil) used to treat clinical depression
subtype: tranylcypromine an antidepressant drug that is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor; administered as a sulfate
subtype: nefazodone__Serzone an antidepressant drug (trade name Serzone)
subtype: nontricyclic_antidepressant_drug__nontricyclic__nontricyclic_drug__nontricyclic_antidepressant a class of antidepressant drugs that are not tricyclic drugs and do not act by inhibiting MAO
subtype: trazodone_hydrochloride__trazodone__Desyrel oral antidepressant (trade name Desyrel) that is a nontricyclic drug used as a sedative
subtype: reboxetine__Edronax__edronax an antidepressant drug that blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine
subtype: selective-serotonin_reuptake_inhibitor__SSRI an antidepressant drug that acts by blocking the reuptake of serotonin so that more serotonin is available to act on receptors in the brain
subtype: fluoxetine__Prozac a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Prozac)
subtype: paroxetime__Paxil a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Paxil)
subtype: sertraline__Zoloft a selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitor commonly prescribed as an antidepressant (trade name Zoloft)
subtype: tricyclic_antidepressant_drug__tricyclic__tricyclic_antidepressant__tricyclicantidepressant 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
subtype: amitriptyline_hydrochloride__amitriptylinehydrochloride__amitriptyline__Elavil a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications
subtype: clomipramine a tricyclic antidepressant drug
subtype: despiramine a tricyclic antidepressant drug that activates the psychomotor system
subtype: doxepin_hydrochloride__doxepinhydrochloride__doxepin__Adapin__Sinequan a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Adapin and Sinequan) with numerous side effects (dry mouth and sedation and gastrointestinal disturbances)
subtype: imipramine__impramine_hydrochloride__impraminehydrochloride__Imavate__Tofranil a tricyclic antidepressant (trade names Imavate and Tofranil) used to treat clinical depression
subtype: nortriptyline__Pamelor a tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Pamelor) used along with psychotherapy to treat dysthymic depression; may interact dangerously if taken with other drugs
subtype: noxiptiline a tricyclic antidepressant drug
subtype: protriptyline tricyclic antidepressant used to treat clinical depression
subtype: trimipramine__Surmontil tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Surmontil) used to treat depression and anxiety and (sometimes) insomnia
subtype: maleate a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation
subtype: antidiabetic_drug__antidiabetic a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus
subtype: glipzide__Glucotrol an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Glucotrol) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
subtype: glyburide__DiaBeta__Micronase an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
subtype: sulfonylurea antidiabetic consisting of any of several drugs that reduce the level of glucose in the blood; used to treat diabetes mellitus
subtype: tolazamide__Tolinase a drug (trade name Tolinase) used in treating stable adult-onset diabetes mellitus
subtype: tolbutamide__Orinase sulfonylurea; an oral antidiabetic drug (trade name Orinase) used in the treatment of adult-onset diabetes mellitus
subtype: antidiarrheal_drug__antidiarrhealdrug__antidiarrheal a drug used to control or stop diarrhea
subtype: Kaopectate trade name for a fixed-combination antidiarrheal drug that use kaolin as the adsorbent and pectin as the emollient
subtype: Lomotil trade name of an antidiarrheal
subtype: antidiuretic_drug__antidiuretic a drug that limits the formation of urine
subtype: lypressin an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor used to treat diabetes insipidus
subtype: antiemetic_drug__antiemetic a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
subtype: dimenhydrinate__Dramamine antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
subtype: Emetrol trade name for an antiemetic drug that has a mint flavor
subtype: prochlorperazine antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting
subtype: promethazine__Phenergan antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness
subtype: antihistamine a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site
subtype: Actifed trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies
subtype: brompheniramine_maleate__brompheniraminemaleate__Dimetane antihistamine (trade name Dimetane) used to treat hypersensitivity reactions (as rhinitis)
subtype: chlorpheniramine_maleate__Coricidin__Chlor-Trimeton an antihistamine (trade names Coricidin and Chlor-Trimeton)
subtype: cyproheptadine__Periactin an antihistamine (trade name Periactin) used to treat some allergic reactions
subtype: dimenhydrinate__Dramamine antihistamine and antiemetic (trade name Dramamine) used to treat motion sickness
subtype: Dimetapp trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis
subtype: diphenhydramine__Benadryl antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness
subtype: meclizine_hydrochloride__meclizinehydrochloride__meclizine__Antivert an antihistamine (trade name Antivert) used to treat or prevent motion sickness
subtype: methapyrilene antihistamine used to treat allergic responses (as rhinitis or dermatitis or pruritus)
subtype: pheniramine an antihistamine used in preparations to treat allergies and respiratory infections; used to treat rhinitis and skin rashes and pruritus
subtype: phenyltoloxamine antihistamine included in some preparations used to treat coughing and nasal congestion
subtype: promethazine__Phenergan antihistamine (trade name Phenergan) used to treat allergies; also an antiemetic used to treat motion sickness
subtype: pyrilamine antihistamine used to treat rhinitis and pruritus
subtype: antihypertensive_drug__antihypertensive a drug that reduces high blood pressure
subtype: ACE_inhibitor__angiotensin_converting_enzyme_inhibitor antihypertensive drug that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney, leading to relaxation of the arteries; promotes the excretion of salt and water by inhibiting the activity of the angiotensin converting enzyme; also administered after uncomplicated heart attacks
subtype: 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
subtype: enalapril__Vasotec an ACE inhibitor (trade name Vasotec) that blocks the formation of angiotensin in the kidney and so results in vasodilation; administered after heart attacks
subtype: lisinopril__Prinivil__Zestril an ACE inhibiting drug (trade names Prinivil or Zestril) administered as an antihypertensive and after heart attacks
subtype: chlorothiazide__Diuril a diuretic drug (trade name Diuril) used in the treatment of edema and hypertension
subtype: clonidine__Catapres an antihypertensive (trade name Catapres) that can be administered orally or via transdermal patches
subtype: guanabenz__Wytensin antihypertensive drug (trade name Wytensin) that reduces blood pressure by its effect on the central nervous system
subtype: hydralazine__Apresoline an antihypertensive drug (trade name Apresoline) that dilates blood vessels; used (often with a diuretic) to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
subtype: labetalol_hydrochloride__labetalolhydrochloride__labetalol__Trandate__Normodyne antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)
subtype: Maxzide trade name for an antihypertensive drug containing hydrochlorothiazide and another diuretic
subtype: methyldopa__alpha_methyl_dopa__Aldomet antihypertensive drug (trade name Aldomet) used in the treatment of high blood pressure
subtype: prazosin__Minipress antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)
subtype: reserpine__Raudixin__Rau-Sed__Sandril__Serpasil antihypertensive consisting of an alkaloid extracted from the plant Rauwolfia serpentina (trade names Raudixin or Rau-Sed or Sandril or Serpasil)
subtype: Tenoretic trade name for an antihypertensive drug consisting of a fixed combination of atenolol and a diuretic
subtype: terazosin__Hytrin antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure
subtype: spironolactone__Aldactone a synthetic corticosteroid (trade name Aldactone) used to treat hypertension
subtype: anti-inflammatory_drug__anti-inflammatory a medicine intended to reduce inflammation
subtype: Cox-2_inhibitor an anti-inflammatory drug that blocks Cox-2 activity without impeding the activity of Cox-1; "Cox-2 inhibitors reduce the symptoms of arthritis without endangering the stomach and kidneys"
subtype: celecoxib__Celebrex a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Celebrex) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract
subtype: rofecoxib__Vioxx a Cox-2 inhibitor (trade name Vioxx) that relieves pain without harming the digestive tract
subtype: hydroxychloroquine__Plaquenil anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Plaquenil) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and malaria and lupus erythematosus
subtype: nonsteroidal_anti-inflammatory_drug__nonsteroidal_anti-inflammatory__NSAID an anti-inflammatory drug that does not contain steroids; "NSAIDs inhibit the activity of both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes"
subtype: diclofenac_potassium__Cataflam a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Cataflam)
subtype: diclofenac_sodium__Voltaren a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Voltaren) that is administered only orally
subtype: diflunisal__Dolobid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Dolobid) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
subtype: etodolac__Lodine a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Lodine)
subtype: fenoprofen_calcium__fenoprofen__Nalfon a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Nalfon) used in the treatment of arthritis and other painful inflammatory disorders
subtype: flurbiprofen__Ansaid a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Ansaid) that is administered only orally
subtype: ibuprofen__isobutylphenylpropionicacid__Advil__Motrin__Nuprin a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an analgesic and antipyretic
subtype: indomethacin__Indocin__indocin a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Indocin)
subtype: ketoprofen__Orudis__Orudis_KT__Oruvail nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Orudis or Orudis KT or Oruvail)
subtype: ketorolac__Torodal nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Torodal) that is given only orally
subtype: ketorolac_tromethamine__ketorolactromethamine__Acular__Toradol nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Acular and Toradol) that is administered only intramuscularly
subtype: meclofenamate_sodium__meclofenamatesodium__meclofenamate__Meclomen a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (trade name Meclomen) used to treat arthritis
subtype: mefenamic_acid__mefenamicacid__Ponstel a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic drug (trade name Ponstel) used to treat mild pain (especially menstrual cramps)
subtype: nabumetone__Relafen a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Relafen)
subtype: naproxen__Naprosyn a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Naprosyn) used in the treatment of arthritis and musculoskeletal inflammation and moderate pain
subtype: naproxen_sodium__Aleve__Anaprox__Aflaxen a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trademarks Aleve and Anaprox and Aflaxen)
subtype: oxaprozin__Daypro a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Daypro)
subtype: piroxicam__Feldene a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Feldene) used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
subtype: sulindac__Clinoril a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Clinoril)
subtype: tolmetin_sodium__Tolectin a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tolectin)
subtype: salicylate a salt of salicylic acid (included in several commonly used drugs)
subtype: aspirin__acetylsalicylic_acid__acetylsalicylicacid__Bayer__Empirin the acetylated derivative of salicylic acid; used as an analgesic anti-inflammatory drug (trade names Bayer and Empirin) usually taken in tablet form; used as an antipyretic; slows clotting of the blood by poisoning platelets
subtype: methyl_salicylate__birch_oil__sweet-birch_oil a liquid ester with a strong odor of wintergreen; applied externally for minor muscle and joint pain
subtype: salol__phenylsalicylate a white powder with a pleasant taste and odor; used to absorb light in sun tan lotions or as a preservative or an antiseptic or a coating for pills in which the medicine is intended for enteric release
subtype: oxyphenbutazone__Tandearil an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil) used to treat arthritis and bursitis
subtype: phenylbutazone__Butazolidin anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Butazolidin)
subtype: prednisolone__Pediapred__Prelone a glucocorticoid (trade names Pediapred or Prelone) used to treat inflammatory conditions
subtype: prednisone__Orasone__Deltasone__Liquid_pred__Meticorten a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisol (trade names Orasone or Deltasone or Liquid Pred or Meticorten); used as an anti-inflammatory drug in the treatment of arthritis and as an immunosuppressant
subtype: dexamethasone__Decadron__Dexamethasone_Intensol__Dexone__Hexadrol__Oradexon a corticosteroid drug (trade names Decadron or Dexamethasone Intensol or Dexone or Hexadrol or Oradexon) used to treat allergies or inflammation
subtype: antiprotozoal_drug__antiprotozoaldrug__antiprotozoal a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa
subtype: antimalarial_drug__antimalarial a medicinal drug used to prevent or treat malaria
subtype: primaquine synthetic antimalarial drug
subtype: quinacrine_hydrochloride__quinacrine__mepacrine__Atabrine a drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria
subtype: quinine a bitter alkaloid extracted from chinchona bark; used in malaria therapy
subtype: metronidazole__Flagyl antiprotozoal medication (trade name Flagyl) used to treat trichomoniasis and giardiasis
subtype: antipyretic__febrifuge any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
subtype: antiseptic a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
subtype: chloramine-T__chloramine any of several compounds containing chlorine and nitrogen; used as an antiseptic in wounds
subtype: chlorhexidine a long-lasting liquid antiseptic; used by surgeons to wash their hands before performing surgery
subtype: gramicidin an antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium; used chiefly as an antiseptic in treating local infections produced by Gram-positive bacteria
subtype: triiodomethane__iodoform a yellowish crystalline solid with a penetrating odor; sometimes used as an antiseptic dressing
subtype: merbromine__Mercurochrome a mercurial compound applied topically as an antiseptic; Mercurochrome is the trademark
subtype: mild_silver_protein__Argyrol antiseptic consisting of a compound of protein and silver (trade name Argyrol)
subtype: neomycin__fradicin__Neobiotic an antibiotic obtained from an actinomycete and used (as a sulphate; trade name Neobiotic) as an intestinal antiseptic in surgery
subtype: thimerosal__sodium_ethylmercurithiosalicylate__Merthiolate a light-colored crystalline powder (trade name Merthiolate) used as a surgical antiseptic
subtype: tincture_of_iodine__iodine a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
subtype: antispasmodic_agent__antispasmodicagent__antispasmodic__spasmolytic a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
subtype: atropine a poisonous crystalline alkaloid extracted from the nightshade family; used as an antispasmodic and to dilate the eye pupil
subtype: belladonna an alkaloidal extract or tincture of the poisonous belladonna herb that is used medicinally
subtype: antitussive any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
subtype: codeine derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relive pain)
subtype: antiviral_agent__antiviralagent__antiviral any drug that destroys viruses
subtype: interferon an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
subtype: ribavirin__Virazole an inhaled antiviral agent (trade name Virazole) that may be used to treat serious virus infections
subtype: APC a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (Aspirin and Phenacetin and Caffeine)
subtype: astringent_drug__astringent__styptic a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
subtype: alum a double sulphate of aluminum and potassium that is used as an astringent (among other things)
subtype: atomic_cocktail an oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer
subtype: azathioprine__Imuran an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ
subtype: azidothymidine__AZT__zidovudine an antiviral drug used in the treatment of AIDS; adverse side effects include liver damage and suppression of the bone marrow
subtype: blocking_agent__blocker a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
subtype: alpha_blocker__alphablocker__alpha-blocker__alphablocker__alpha-adrenergic_blocker__alpha-adrenergic_blocking_agent any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors; used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia; relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder
subtype: prazosin__Minipress antihypertensive drug (trade name Minipress)
subtype: terazosin__Hytrin antihypertensive drug (trade name Hytrin) used to treat high blood pressure
subtype: beta_blocker__beta-adrenergic_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
subtype: acebutolol__Sectral an oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension
subtype: 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.)
subtype: carvedilol beta blocker that can reduce the progression of heart failure in individuals whose disease is not advanced
subtype: esmolol__Brevibloc intravenous beta blocker (trade name Brevibloc) that acts for only a short time; used primarily for cardiac arrhythmias
subtype: metoprolol__Lopressor 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.)
subtype: nadolol__Corgard a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (trade name Corgard) that is used to treat hypertension and angina
subtype: pindolol__Visken an oral beta blocker (trade name Visken) used in treating hypertension
subtype: propanolol__Inderal the first beta blocker (trade name Inderal) used in treating hypertension and angina pectoris and essential tremor
subtype: timolol__Blocadren a beta blocker (trade name Blocadren) administered after heart attacks
subtype: labetalol_hydrochloride__labetalolhydrochloride__labetalol__Trandate__Normodyne antihypertensive drug (trade names Trandate and Normodyne) that blocks alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system (leading to a decrease in blood pressure)
subtype: neuromuscular_blocking_agent a substance that interferes with the neural transmission between motor neurons and skeletal muscles
subtype: gallamine__Flaxedil neuromuscular blocking agent (trade name Flaxedil) used as a muscle relaxant in the administration of anesthesia
subtype: 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"
subtype: bronchodilator a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
subtype: 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
subtype: aminophylline__theophylline__Elixophyllin__Slo-Bid__Theobid a bronchodilator (trade names Elixophyllin and Slo-Bid and Theobid) used to treat asthma and bronchitis and emphysema
subtype: ipratropium_bromide__Atrovent an inhaled bronchodilator (trade name Atrovent)
subtype: 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
subtype: ephedrine white odorless powdered or crystalline alkaloid from plants of the genus Ephedra (especially Ephedra sinica) or made synthetically; used as a bronchodilator to treat bronchitis and asthma
subtype: calcium_blocker__calciumblocker__calcium-channel_blocker__calciumchannelblocker any of a class of drugs that block the flow of the electrolyte calcium (either in nerve cell conduction or smooth muscle contraction (of the heart)); has been used in the treatment of angina or arrhythmia or hypertension or migraine
subtype: diltiazem__Cardizem a calcium blocker (trade name Cardizem) used in treating hypertension or angina or heart failure
subtype: nifedipine__Procardia calcium blocker (trade name Procardia); appears to increase the risk of recurrent heart attacks
subtype: verapamil__Calan__Isoptin a drug (trade names Calan and Isoptin) used as an oral or parenteral calcium blocker in cases of hypertension or congestive heart failure or angina or migraine
subtype: carminative medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
subtype: clofibrate__Atromid-S a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases
subtype: cold_medicine medicine intended to relieve the symptoms of the common cold
subtype: counterirritant a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
subtype: cytotoxic_drug__cytotoxicdrug any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells
subtype: antineoplastic_drug__antineoplastic__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
subtype: alkalating_agent an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer
subtype: chlorambucil__Leukeran an alkalating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer
subtype: antimetabolite an antineoplastic drug that inhibits the utilization of a metabolite
subtype: fluorouracil an antimetabolite used to treat certain cancers
subtype: mercaptopurine__Purinethol a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia
subtype: methotrexate_sodium__methotrexate__amethopterin toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
subtype: antineoplastic_antibiotic an antibiotic drug used as an antineoplastic in chemotherapy
subtype: asparaginase__Elspar antineoplastic drug (trade name Elspar) sometimes used to treat lymphoblastic leukemia
subtype: floxuridine antineoplastic drug used to treat some cancers; can cause loss of hair
subtype: lomustine an antineoplastic drug often used to treat brain tumors or Hodgkin's disease
subtype: melphalan__Alkeran antineoplastic drug (trade name Alkeran) used to treat multiple myeloma and some other malignancies
subtype: periwinkle_plant_derivative an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer
subtype: vinblastine__Velban periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Velban) that disrupts cell division
subtype: vincristine__Oncovin periwinkle plant derivative used as an antineoplastic drug (trade name Oncovin); used to treat cancer of the lymphatic system
subtype: procarbazine an antineoplastic drug used to treat Hodgkin's disease
subtype: thioguanine an antineoplastic drug used to treat acute leukemias
subtype: thiotepa an antineoplastic drug used to treat certain malignancies
subtype: decongestant a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion
subtype: nasal_decongestant__nasaldecongestant a decongestant that provides temporary relief of nasal symptoms of the common cold and rhinitis and upper respiratory infections
subtype: Actifed trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to treat upper respiratory conditions and minor allergies
subtype: Dimetapp trade name for a drug containing an antihistamine and a decongestant; used to relieve nasal congestion and to treat rhinitis
subtype: naphazoline__Privine__Sudafed vasoconstrictor (trade names Privine and Sudafed) used in nasal sprays to treat symptoms of nasal congestion and in eyedrops to treat eye irritation
subtype: demulcent a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
subtype: diaphoretic used to produce perspiration
subtype: disulfiram__Antabuse a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
subtype: dose a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
subtype: booster_dose__boosterdose__booster__booster_shot__boostershot__recall_dose an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective
subtype: draft.dose__draught a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft"
subtype: hit.dose a dose of a narcotic drug
subtype: lethal_dose the size dose that will cause death
subtype: pill.dose__lozenge__tablet a dose of medicine in the form of a small pellet
subtype: bolus__bolu a large pill; used especially in veterinary medicine
subtype: capsule a pill in the form of a small rounded container with medicine inside
subtype: dragee pill that is a sugar-coated medicated candy
subtype: sleeping_pill__sleeping_tablet__sleeping_capsule__sleeping_draught a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)
subtype: vitamin_pill__vitaminpill a pill containing one or more vitamins; taken as a dietary supplement
subtype: multivitamin_pill__multivitamin a pill or tablet containing several vitamins
subtype: Drixoral the trade name for a drug used to treat upper respirator congestion; it contains an antihistamine and a bronchodilator and a vasoconstrictor
subtype: emetic__vomit__vomitive__nauseant a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
subtype: ipecac a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)
subtype: expectorant__expectorator a medicine promoting expectoration
subtype: Robitussin trade name of an expectorant that loosens phlegm and makes it easier to cough up
subtype: fixed-combination_drug__fixedcombinationdrug drug containing fixed amounts of two or more ingredients
subtype: gemfibrozil__Lopid medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood
subtype: hematinic__haematinic a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia
subtype: histamine_blocker__histamineblocker 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
subtype: cimetidine__Tagamet a drug (trade name Tagamet) used to treat peptic ulcers by decreasing the secretion of stomach acid
subtype: famotidine__Pepcid a histamine blocker (trade name Pepcid) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
subtype: ranitidine__Zantac a histamine blocker and antacid (trade name Zantac) used to treat peptic ulcers and gastritis and esophageal reflux
subtype: immunosuppressant__immunosuppressive_drug__immunosuppressivedrug__immune_suppressant_drug a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
subtype: mercaptopurine__Purinethol a drug (trade name Purinethol) that interferes with the metabolism of purine and is used to treat acute lymphocytic leukemia
subtype: methotrexate_sodium__methotrexate__amethopterin toxic antimetabolite that limits cellular reproduction by acting as an antagonist to folic acid; used to treat certain cancers and psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis
subtype: inhalant a medication to be taken by inhalation
subtype: isoproterenol__Isuprel drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart
subtype: isosorbide__Isordil__isordil drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure
subtype: lipid-lowering_medicine__lipid-lowering_medication__statin_drug__statin a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
subtype: atorvastatin__Lipitor an oral drug (trade name Lipitor) that is effective in lowering triglycerides; potent in reducing LDL cholesterol because higher doses can be given
subtype: cerivastatin__Baycol an oral drug (trade name Baycol) to reduce blood cholesterol levels
subtype: fluvastatin__Lescol least expensive statin drug (trade name Lescol); usually taken orally at bedtime
subtype: lovastatin__Mevacor an oral drug (trade name Mevacor) to reduce blood cholesterol levels; used when dietary changes have proved inadequate
subtype: pravastatin__Pravachol an oral drug (trade name Pravachol) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after nonfatal heart attacks
subtype: simvastatin__Zocor an oral lipid-lowering medicine (trade name Zocor) administered to reduce blood cholesterol levels; recommended after heart attacks
subtype: methacholine__Mecholyl parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity
subtype: nux_vomica__nuxvomica a medicine made from the seeds of an Asiatic tree; contains strychnine and brucine; formerly used as a stimulant
subtype: over-the-counter_drug__over-the-counter_medicine a drug that is sold without a prescription
subtype: oxytocic_drug__oxytocic a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
subtype: paregoric__camphoratedtinctureofopium medicine used to treat diarrhea
subtype: patent_medicine medicine that is protected by a patent and available without a doctor's prescription
subtype: nostrum patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
subtype: penicillamine__Cuprimine a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis
subtype: pentylenetetrazol__pentamethylenetetrazol__Metrazol a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark
subtype: pharmaceutical drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment
subtype: radiopharmaceutical pharmaceutical consisting of a radioactive compound used in radiation therapy
subtype: thrombolytic_agent__thrombolytic__clot_buster a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle
subtype: 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
subtype: placebo.medicament an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
subtype: active_placebo a placebo used in experimental tests of a drug that has noticeable side effects; "an active placebo mimics the side effects of the experimental drug"
subtype: poultice__cataplasm__plaster medicine consisting of 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.
subtype: mustard_plaster__mustardplaster__sinapism a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient
subtype: powder.toiletry any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a powder
subtype: araroba__Goa_powder__chrysarobin a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases
subtype: aspirin_powder__aspirinpowder__headache_powder a powdered form of aspirin
subtype: baby_powder powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing
subtype: Dover's_powder a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium, formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration
subtype: face_powder cosmetic powder for the face
subtype: toilet_powder__bath_powder__dusting_powder__dustingpowder a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)
subtype: talcum_powder__talcum a toilet powder made of purified talc and usually scented; absorbs excess moisture
subtype: prescription_drug__prescription__prescription_medicine__ethical_drug__ethicaldrug a drug that is available only with written instructions from a doctor or dentist to a pharmacist; "he told the doctor that he had been taking his prescription regularly"
subtype: refill.prescription_drug a prescription drug that is provided again; "he got a refill of his prescription"; "the prescription specified only one refill"
subtype: probenecid drug that reduces the level of uric acid in the blood; used to treat gout
subtype: purgative__cathartic__physic__aperient a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
subtype: bitter_aloes__aloes__aloe a purgative made from the leaves of aloe
subtype: castor_oil a purgative extracted from the seed of the castor plant; used in paint and varnish as well as medically
subtype: Epsom_salts hydrated magnesium sulfate used as a laxative
subtype: laxative a mild cathartic
subtype: phenolphthalein a laxative used in many preparations under various trade names; also used as an acid-base indicator in titrations involving weak acids and strong bases because it is brilliant red at high alkalinity and colorless below pH 8
subtype: milk_of_magnesia__magnesium_hydroxide__magnesiumhydroxide purgative consisting of a milky white liquid suspension of magnesium hydroxide; used as a laxative and (in smaller doses) as an antacid
subtype: Seidlitz_powder__Seidlitz_powders__Rochelle_powder an effervescing salt containing sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt and tartaric acid
subtype: remedy__curative__cure a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
subtype: acoustic a remedy for hearing loss or deafness
subtype: antidote__counterpoison a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
subtype: lenitive remedy that eases pain and discomfort
subtype: lotion.remedy__application liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin"
subtype: calamine_lotion a lotion consisting of a liquid preparation containing calamine; used to treat itching or mild skin irritations
subtype: eye-lotion__eyelotion__eyewash lotion consisting of a solution used as a cleanser for the eyes
subtype: liniment__embrocation a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
subtype: menthol a lotion containing menthol which gives it a mint flavoring
subtype: rubbing_alcohol__rubbingalcohol lotion consisting of a poisonous solution of isopropyl alcohol or denatured ethanol alcohol for external use
subtype: witch_hazel__wych_hazel lotion consisting of an astringent alcoholic solution containing an extract from the witch hazel plant
subtype: magic_bullet__magicbullet remedy (a drug or therapy or preventive) that cures or prevents a disease: "there is no magic bullet against cancer"
subtype: unction__ointment__unguent__balm__salve semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
subtype: arnica an ointment used in treating bruises
subtype: baby_oil an ointment for babies
subtype: balsam.unction a fragrant ointment containing a balsam resin
subtype: carron_oil an ointment formerly used to treat burns
subtype: cerate a hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin
subtype: camphor_ice a cerate made of camphor and wax and spermaceti and castor oil
subtype: chrism__chrisom__sacramental_oil__sacramentaloil__holy_oil a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
subtype: lip_balm__lipbalm a balm applied to the lips
subtype: mentholated_salve__mentholatedsalve a salve containing menthol
subtype: mercurial_ointment__mercurialointment an ointment containing mercury
subtype: zinc_ointment an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases
subtype: palliative__alleviant__alleviator remedy that alleviates pain without curing
subtype: panacea__nostrum__cure-all hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
subtype: elixir a substance believed to cure all ills
subtype: elixir_of_life a hypothetical substance believed to maintain life indefinitely; once sought by alchemists
subtype: prophylactic__preventive__preventative remedy that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease; "the doctor recommended several preventatives"
subtype: rubefacient a medicine for external application that produces redness of the skin
subtype: sedative_drug__sedative__depressant__downer a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
subtype: bromide.sedative_drug a sedative in the form of sodium or potassium bromide
subtype: chloral_hydrate__chloralhydrate a colorless crystalline drug used as a sedative; irritates the stomach and can be addictive
subtype: knockout_drops__Mickey_Finn chloral hydrate in combination with alcohol; usually administered surreptitiously to make the drinker unconscious
subtype: glutethimide__Doriden sedative (trade name Doriden) used to treat some sleep disorders
subtype: sedative-hypnotic_drug__sedative-hypnotic a sedative that depresses activity of the central nervous system and reduces anxiety and induces sleep
subtype: barbiturate organic compound having powerful soporific effect; overdose can be fatal
subtype: amobarbital a barbiturate with sedative and hypnotic effects; used to relive insomnia and as an anticonvulsant
subtype: amobarbital_sodium__amobarbitalsodium__blue__blue_angel__Amytal the sodium salt of amobarbital that is used as a barbiturate; used as a sedative and a hypnotic
subtype: barbital__veronal__diethylbarbituric_acid__diethylbarbituricacid__diethylmalonylurea a barbiturate used as a hypnotic
subtype: mephobarbital__Mebaral a long-acting crystalline barbiturate (trade name Mebaral) used as a sedative and as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy
subtype: pentobarbital_sodium__pentobarbitalsodium__Nembutal__yellow_jacket a barbiturate (trade name Nembutal) used as a sedative and hypnotic and anti-spasmodic
subtype: secobarbital_sodium__secobarbital__Seconal__red_devil__reddevil barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions
subtype: sodium_thiopental__phenobarbital__phenobarbitone__Luminal__purple_heart a long-acting barbiturate used as a sedative
subtype: thiopental_sodium__thiopental__thiopentobarbital_sodium__thiopentobarbitalsodium__Pentothal barbiturate that is a hygroscopic powder (trade name Pentothal) that is a strong barbiturate that acts rapidly; induces a relaxed state when injected as a general anesthetic
subtype: ethchlorvynol__Placidyl a mild sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Placidyl)
subtype: methaqualone__Quaalude sedative-hypnotic drug (trade name Quaalude) that is a drug of abuse
subtype: thalidomide a sedative and hypnotic drug; withdrawn from sale after discovered to cause severe birth defects because it inhibits angiogenesis
subtype: tranquilizer__tranquillizer__tranquilliser__antianxiety_agent__antianxietyagent__ataractic_drug__ataracticdrug__ataractic_agent__ataracticagent__ataractic a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
subtype: major_tranquilizer__majortranquilizer__major_tranquillizer__majortranquillizer__antipsychotic_drug__antipsychoticdrug__antipsychotic_agent__antipsychoticagent__antipsychotic__neuroleptic_drug__neurolepticdrug__neuroleptic_agent__neurolepticagent__neuroleptic tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired
subtype: chlorpromazine__Thorazine a drug (trade name Thorazine) derived from phenothiazine that has anti-psychotic effects and is used as a sedative and tranquilizer
subtype: diphenylbutyl_piperidine__diphenylbutylpiperidine a group of antipsychotic drugs used mainly in the treatment of schizophrenia
subtype: pimozide the most commonly used diphenylbutyl piperidine
subtype: fluphenazine tranquilizer used to treat psychotic disorders
subtype: haloperidol__haldol tranquilizer (trade name Haldol) used to treat some psychotic disorders and Tourette's syndrome
subtype: loxapine__Loxitane a tranquilizer (trade name Loxitane) used to treat schizophrenia
subtype: molindone__Moban antipsychotic drug (trade name Moban) used in the treatment of schizophrenia
subtype: prochlorperazine antipsychotic and antiemetic drug used to treat schizophrenia and to combat nausea and vomiting
subtype: thioridazine__Mellaril a tranquilizer (trade name Mellaril) used to treat schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
subtype: thiothixene__Navane a tranquilizer (trade name Navane) used to treat schizophrenia
subtype: lithium_carbonate__lithiumcarbonate__Lithane__Lithonate__Eskalith a white powder (LiCO3) used in manufacturing glass and ceramics and as a drug; the drug (trade names Lithane or Lithonate or Eskalith) is used to treat some forms of depression and manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder
subtype: minor_tranquilizer__minortranquilizer__minor_tranquillizer__minortranquillizer__antianxiety_drug__antianxietydrug__anxiolytic__anxiolytic_drug a tranquilizer used to relieve anxiety and reduce tension and irritability
subtype: benzodiazepine any of several similar lipophilic amines used as tranquilizers or sedatives or hypnotics or muscle relaxants; chronic use can lead to dependency
subtype: alprazolam__Xanax an antianxiety agent (trade name Xanax) of the benzodiazepine class
subtype: chlordiazepoxide__Librium__librium__Libritabs a tranquilizer (trade names Librium and Libritabs) used in the treatment of alcoholism
subtype: diazepam__Valium a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA
subtype: estazolam__ProSom a frequently prescribed sleeping pill (trade name ProSom)
subtype: lorazepam__Ativan tranquilizer (trade name Ativan) used to treat anxiety and tension and insomnia
subtype: midazolam__Versed an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
subtype: nitrazepam a hypnotic and sedative drug of the benzodiazepine type
subtype: temazepam__Restoril a frequently prescribed benzodiazepine (trade name Restoril); takes effect slowly and lasts long enough to help those people who wake up frequently during the night
subtype: triazolam__Halcion a form of benzodiazepine (trade name Halcion) frequently prescribed as a sleeping pill; usually given to people who have trouble falling asleep
subtype: buspirone__BuSpar a drug (trade name BuSpar) designed specifically for anxiety
subtype: flurazepam_hydrochloride__flurazepam__Dalmane tranquilizer (trade name Dalmane) used to treat insomnia
subtype: hydroxyzine_hydrochloride__hydroxyzinehydrochloride__hydroxyzine__Atarax__Vistaril a drug (trade names Atarax and Vistaril) used as a tranquilizer to treat anxiety and motion sickness
subtype: meprobamate__Miltown__Equanil__Meprin a sedative and tranquilizer (trade name Miltown and Equanil and Meprin) used to treat muscle tension and anxiety
subtype: oxazepam__Serax a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used to treat anxiety and insomnia and alcohol withdrawal
subtype: perphenazine__Triavil tranquilizer and antidepressant (trade name Triavil) sometimes used as an antiemetic for adults
subtype: soothing_syrup medicine in the form of a syrup that has a calming effect
subtype: specific a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease; "quinine is a specific for malaria"
subtype: sucralfate__Carafate medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it
subtype: suppository a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts
subtype: tincture (pharmacology) a medicine consisting of an extract in an alcohol solution
subtype: tincture_of_iodine__iodine a tincture consisting of a solution of iodine in ethyl alcohol; applied topically to wounds as an antiseptic
subtype: arnica.tincture used especially in treating bruises
subtype: restorative a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
subtype: bracer__pick-me-up a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)
subtype: tyrosine_kinase_inhibitor a drug used in cases of chronic myeloid leukemia
subtype: vermicide an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines)
subtype: vermifuge__anthelmintic__anthelminthic__helminthic a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms
subtype: mebendazole an anthelmintic used to treat hookworm and pinworm and roundworm infestations
subtype: piperazine vermifuge used to treat infestations by roundworms or pinworms
subtype: quinacrine_hydrochloride__quinacrine__mepacrine__Atabrine a drug (trade name Atabrine) used to treat certain worm infestations and once used to treat malaria
subtype: tetrachlorethylene__tetrachloroethylene__ethylene_tetrachloride__carbon_dichloride anthelmintic agent used against hookworm and other nematodes
subtype: thiabendazole an antifungal agent and anthelmintic
subtype: gentian_violet__gentianviolet__crystal_violet__crystalviolet a green crystal (violet in water) used as a dye or stain or bactericide or fungicide or anthelmintic or burn treatment
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