aerosol
Drug particles suspended in the air.
amphetamine
A central nervous system stimulant.
anticonvulsant
Drug that prevents convulsions and seizures.
antidote
An agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug.
antihistamine
Drug that blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy.
antinauseant
Drug that prevents nausea and vomiting.
antipyretic
Drug that lowers body temperature.
bactericidal
Pertaining to killing microorganisms.
benzodiazephine
Drug that acts as a sedative.
beta-blocker
Drug that stops the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells.
bronchodilator
Drug that opens airways.
cathartic
Drug that relieves constipation.
contraindication
A factor in a patient's condition that prevents the use of a drug or treatment.
erythromycin
An antibiotic substance obtained from red mold.
idiosyncrasy
An unexpected effect produced in a sensitive individual , but not seen in most patients.
intrathecal
Pertaining to delivery of a drug within the membranes lining the spinal cord.
parenteral
Pertaining to giving a drug by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins.
synergism
Drug action in which the combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone.
syringe
Tube for introducing or withdrawing fluids.
toxicity
Harmful effects of a drug.