Medications And Pharmacology 1-20
20 entries in the Medications And Pharmacology compendium.
OpioidOpioids are drugs used for pain relief but carry high addiction risk.OpiumDried latex from opium poppy, used for millennia.OseltamivirAntiviral for influenza, with disputed effectiveness and safety.OxycodoneSemi-synthetic opioid for moderate to severe pain.ParacetamolCommon analgesic and antipyretic; effective for mild to moderate pain.PenicillinA group of β-lactam antibiotics from Penicillium moulds.PlaceboA sham treatment that can produce real psychological and physiological effects.ProcaineSynthetic local anesthetic, widely known as Novocain.PropofolIntravenous anesthetic used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia.PropranololBeta blocker used for hypertension, anxiety, and migraine prevention.PsilocybinNaturally occurring psychedelic alkaloid with therapeutic potential.QuinineFirst chemical compound used to treat an infectious disease.RanitidineH2 blocker for stomach acid, later linked to cancer risk.SalbutamolShort-acting bronchodilator for asthma and COPD.SalmeterolA long-acting bronchodilator for asthma and COPD management.SedativeSubstances that calm the central nervous system by reducing irritability.SertralineSSRI antidepressant used for depression, anxiety, and OCD.SildenafilMedication for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension.StatinMedications that lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.StimulantA class of drugs that increase alertness and sympathetic nervous system activity.
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