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  • alendronate, Fosamax -- (a Tablet1.) Tablet -- (a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription)

    2.) Pad, pad of paper, tablet -- (a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge)

    tablet (trade Name1.) Name -- (a language unit by which a person or thing is known; "his name really is George Washington"; "those are two names for the same thing")

    2.) Name -- (by the sanction or authority of; "halt in the name of the law")

    name Fosamax) Prescribed1.) Order, prescribe, dictate -- (issue commands or orders for)

    1.) Prescribed -- (set down as a rule or guide)

    prescribed to Prevent1.) Prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid -- (keep from happening or arising; make impossible; "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer"; "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project")

    2.) Prevent, keep -- (prevent from doing something or being in a certain state; "We must prevent the cancer from spreading"; "His snoring kept me from falling asleep"; "Keep the child from eating the marbles")

    prevent or Treat1.) Dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat -- (something considered choice to eat)

    2.) Treat -- (an occurrence that causes special pleasure or delight)

    treat osteoporosis in Women1.) Woman, adult female -- (an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted")

    2.) Womanhood, woman, fair sex -- (women as a class; "it's an insult to American womanhood"; "woman is the glory of creation"; "the fair sex gathered on the veranda")

    women after menopause)

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Meaning 1 of Fosamax
alendronate, Fosamax medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
  • Acyclovir1.) Acyclovir, Zovirax -- (an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms)

    Acyclovir, Zovirax1.) Acyclovir, Zovirax -- (an oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms)

    Zovirax - An oral antiviral drug (trade name Zovirax) used to treat genital herpes; does not cure the disease but relieves the symptoms
  • Alendronate1.) Alendronate, Fosamax -- (a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause)

    Alendronate, Fosamax1.) Alendronate, Fosamax -- (a tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause)

    Fosamax - A tablet (trade name Fosamax) prescribed to prevent or treat osteoporosis in women after menopause
  • Allopurinol1.) Allopurinol, Zyloprim -- (a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid)

    Allopurinol, Zyloprim1.) Allopurinol, Zyloprim -- (a drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid)

    Zyloprim - A drug (trade name Zyloprim) used to treat gout and other conditions in which there is an excessive buildup of uric acid
  • Amrinone1.) Amrinone, Inocor -- (a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium)

    Amrinone, Inocor1.) Amrinone, Inocor -- (a drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium)

    Inocor - A drug (trade name Inocor) used intravenously in heart failure; increases strength of contraction of myocardium
  • Analgesic1.) Analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill -- (a medicine used to relieve pain)

    1.) Analgesic, analgetic, anodyne -- (capable of relieving pain; "the anodyne properties of certain drugs"; "an analgesic effect")

    Analgesic, Anodyne1.) Analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill -- (a medicine used to relieve pain)

    1.) Analgesic, analgetic, anodyne -- (capable of relieving pain; "the anodyne properties of certain drugs"; "an analgesic effect")

    Anodyne, Painkiller1.) Analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill -- (a medicine used to relieve pain)

    Painkiller, Pain pill1.) Analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill -- (a medicine used to relieve pain)

    Pain pill - A medicine used to relieve pain
  • Angiogenesis inhibitor1.) Angiogenesis inhibitor -- (a drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumors)

    Angiogenesis inhibitor - A drug that is designed to prevent the growth of blood vessels that nourish tumors
  • Antiarrhythmic1.) Antiarrhythmic, antiarrhythmic drug, antiarrhythmic medication -- (a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm)

    Antiarrhythmic, Antiarrhythmic drug1.) Antiarrhythmic, antiarrhythmic drug, antiarrhythmic medication -- (a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm)

    Antiarrhythmic drug, Antiarrhythmic medication1.) Antiarrhythmic, antiarrhythmic drug, antiarrhythmic medication -- (a drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm)

    Antiarrhythmic medication - A drug used to treat an abnormal heart rhythm
  • Antibacterial1.) Antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide -- (any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth)

    1.) Antibacterial -- (destroying bacteria or inhibiting their growth)

    Antibacterial, Antibacterial drug1.) Antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide -- (any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth)

    Antibacterial drug, Bactericide1.) Bactericide, bacteriacide -- (any chemical agent that destroys bacteria)

    2.) Antibacterial, antibacterial drug, bactericide -- (any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth)

    Bactericide - Any drug that destroys bacteria or inhibits their growth
  • Anticholinergic1.) Anticholinergic, anticholinergic drug -- (a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine)

    1.) Anticholinergic -- (inhibiting or blocking the action of acetylcholine at a receptor site; "anticholinergic drugs")

    Anticholinergic, Anticholinergic drug1.) Anticholinergic, anticholinergic drug -- (a substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine)

    Anticholinergic drug - A substance that opposes or blocks the action of acetylcholine
  • Anticholinesterase1.) Anticholinesterase -- (a medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect)

    Anticholinesterase - A medicine that inhibits cholinesterase by combining with it and so has a cholinergic effect
  • Anticoagulant1.) Anticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant -- (medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood)

    Anticoagulant, Anticoagulant medication1.) Anticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant -- (medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood)

    Anticoagulant medication, Decoagulant1.) Anticoagulant, anticoagulant medication, decoagulant -- (medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood)

    Decoagulant - Medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
  • Anticonvulsant1.) Anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug -- (a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy))

    Anticonvulsant, Anticonvulsant drug1.) Anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug -- (a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy))

    Anticonvulsant drug, Antiepileptic1.) Anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug -- (a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy))

    Antiepileptic, Antiepileptic drug1.) Anticonvulsant, anticonvulsant drug, antiepileptic, antiepileptic drug -- (a drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy))

    Antiepileptic drug - A drug used to treat or prevent convulsions (as in epilepsy)
  • Antidepressant1.) Antidepressant, antidepressant drug -- (any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects)

    Antidepressant, Antidepressant drug1.) Antidepressant, antidepressant drug -- (any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects)

    Antidepressant drug - Any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects
  • Antidiabetic1.) Antidiabetic, antidiabetic drug -- (a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus)

    Antidiabetic, Antidiabetic drug1.) Antidiabetic, antidiabetic drug -- (a drug used to treat diabetes mellitus)

    Antidiabetic drug - A drug used to treat diabetes mellitus
  • Antidiarrheal1.) Antidiarrheal, antidiarrheal drug -- (a drug used to control or stop diarrhea)

    Antidiarrheal, Antidiarrheal drug1.) Antidiarrheal, antidiarrheal drug -- (a drug used to control or stop diarrhea)

    Antidiarrheal drug - A drug used to control or stop diarrhea
  • Antidiuretic1.) Antidiuretic, antidiuretic drug -- (a drug that limits the formation of urine)

    Antidiuretic, Antidiuretic drug1.) Antidiuretic, antidiuretic drug -- (a drug that limits the formation of urine)

    Antidiuretic drug - A drug that limits the formation of urine
  • Antiemetic1.) Antiemetic, antiemetic drug -- (a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting)

    Antiemetic, Antiemetic drug1.) Antiemetic, antiemetic drug -- (a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting)

    Antiemetic drug - A drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting
  • Antihistamine1.) Antihistamine -- (a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site)

    Antihistamine - A medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site
  • Antihypertensive1.) Antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug -- (a drug that reduces high blood pressure)

    Antihypertensive, Antihypertensive drug1.) Antihypertensive, antihypertensive drug -- (a drug that reduces high blood pressure)

    Antihypertensive drug - A drug that reduces high blood pressure
  • Anti-inflammatory1.) Anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug -- (a medicine intended to reduce inflammation)

    Anti-inflammatory, Anti-inflammatory drug1.) Anti-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory drug -- (a medicine intended to reduce inflammation)

    Anti-inflammatory drug - A medicine intended to reduce inflammation
  • Antiprotozoal1.) Antiprotozoal, antiprotozoal drug -- (a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa)

    Antiprotozoal, Antiprotozoal drug1.) Antiprotozoal, antiprotozoal drug -- (a medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa)

    Antiprotozoal drug - A medicinal drug used to fight diseases (like malaria) that are caused by protozoa
  • Antipyretic1.) Antipyretic, febrifuge -- (any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever)

    1.) Antipyretic -- (preventing or alleviating fever)

    Antipyretic, Febrifuge1.) Antipyretic, febrifuge -- (any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever)

    Febrifuge - Any medicine that lowers body temperature to prevent or alleviate fever
  • Antiseptic1.) Antiseptic -- (a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues)

    1.) Antiseptic -- (thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms; "doctors in antiseptic green coats"; "the antiseptic effect of alcohol"; "it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities")

    Antiseptic - A substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
  • Antispasmodic1.) Antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent -- (a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles))

    Antispasmodic, Spasmolytic1.) Antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent -- (a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles))

    Spasmolytic, Antispasmodic agent1.) Antispasmodic, spasmolytic, antispasmodic agent -- (a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles))

    Antispasmodic agent - A drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles)
  • Antitussive1.) Antitussive -- (any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing)

    Antitussive - Any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing
  • Antiviral1.) Antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug -- (any drug that destroys viruses)

    1.) Antiviral -- (inhibiting or stopping the growth and reproduction of viruses)

    Antiviral, Antiviral agent1.) Antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug -- (any drug that destroys viruses)

    Antiviral agent, Antiviral drug1.) Antiviral, antiviral agent, antiviral drug -- (any drug that destroys viruses)

    Antiviral drug - Any drug that destroys viruses
  • APC1.) Armored personnel carrier, armoured personnel carrier, APC -- ((military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with treads) that is used to transport infantry)

    2.) APC -- (a drug combination found in some over-the-counter headache remedies (aspirin and phenacetin and caffeine))

    APC - (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with treads) that is used to transport infantry
  • Astringent1.) Astringent, astringent drug, styptic -- (a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals)

    1.) Acerb, acerbic, astringent -- (sour or bitter in taste)

    Astringent, Astringent drug1.) Astringent, astringent drug, styptic -- (a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals)

    Astringent drug, Styptic1.) Astringent, astringent drug, styptic -- (a drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals)

    1.) Styptic, hemostatic -- (tending to check bleeding by contracting the tissues or blood vessels)

    Styptic - A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals
  • Atomic cocktail1.) Atomic cocktail -- (an oral Dose1.) Dose -- (a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time)

    2.) Dose, dosage -- (the quantity of an active agent (substance or radiation) taken in or absorbed at any one time)

    Dose - A measured portion of medicine taken at any one time of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer)

    Atomic cocktail - An oral dose of radioactive substance used in treatment and diagnosis of cancer
  • Azathioprine1.) Azathioprine, Imuran -- (an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ)

    Azathioprine, Imuran1.) Azathioprine, Imuran -- (an immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ)

    Imuran - An immunosuppressive drug (trade name Imuran) used to prevent rejection of a transplanted organ
  • Blocker1.) Blocker -- (a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play)

    2.) Blocker, blocking agent -- (a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process)

    Blocker, Blocking agent1.) Blocker, blocking agent -- (a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process)

    Blocking agent - A football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play
  • Bronchodilator1.) Bronchodilator -- (a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs)

    Bronchodilator - A drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs
  • Calcium blocker1.) Calcium blocker, calcium-channel blocker -- (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)

    Calcium blocker, Calcium-channel blocker1.) Calcium blocker, calcium-channel blocker -- (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)

    Calcium-channel blocker - 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
  • Carminative1.) Carminative -- (medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing)

    1.) Carminative, flatus-relieving -- (relieving gas in the alimentary tract (colic or flatulence or griping))

    Carminative - Medication that prevents the formation of gas in the alimentary tract or eases its passing
  • Clofibrate1.) Clofibrate, Atromid-S -- (a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases)

    Clofibrate, Atromid-S1.) Clofibrate, Atromid-S -- (a drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases)

    Atromid-S - A drug (trade name Atromid-S) that reduces lipids in the blood serum; used to treat some cardiovascular diseases
  • Clopidogrel bisulfate1.) Clopidogrel bisulfate, Plavix -- (a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow)

    Clopidogrel bisulfate, Plavix1.) Clopidogrel bisulfate, Plavix -- (a blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow)

    Plavix - A blood thinner (trade name Plavix) approved for the treatment of mild heart attacks; works by preventing blood platelets from sticking together to form clots that would restrict blood flow
  • Cold medicine1.) Cold medicine -- (medicine intended to relieve the symptoms of the common cold)

    Cold medicine - Medicine intended to relieve the symptoms of the common cold
  • Counterirritant1.) Counterirritant -- (a medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation)

    Counterirritant - A medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation
  • Cytotoxic drug1.) Cytotoxic drug -- (any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells)

    Cytotoxic drug - Any drug that has a toxic effect on cells; commonly used in chemotherapy to inhibit the proliferation of cancerous cells
  • Decongestant1.) Decongestant -- (a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion)

    Decongestant - A drug that decreases pulmonary congestion
  • Demulcent1.) Demulcent -- (a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin)

    1.) Demulcent, emollient, salving, softening -- (having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin)

    Demulcent - A medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
  • Diaphoretic1.) Diaphoretic -- (used to produce perspiration)

    1.) Diaphoretic, sudorific -- (inducing perspiration)

    Diaphoretic - Used to produce perspiration
  • Disulfiram1.) Disulfiram, Antabuse -- (a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested)

    Disulfiram, Antabuse1.) Disulfiram, Antabuse -- (a drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested)

    Antabuse - A drug (trade name Antabuse) used in the treatment of alcoholism; causes nausea and vomiting if alcohol is ingested
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  • Drixoral1.) Drixoral -- (the trade name for a drug used to treat upper respiratory congestion; it contains an antihistamine and a bronchodilator and a vasoconstrictor)

    Drixoral - The trade name for a drug used to treat upper respiratory congestion; it contains an antihistamine and a bronchodilator and a vasoconstrictor
  • Drug cocktail1.) Drug cocktail, highly active antiretroviral therapy, HAART -- (a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV)

    Drug cocktail, Highly active antiretroviral therapy1.) Drug cocktail, highly active antiretroviral therapy, HAART -- (a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV)

    Highly active antiretroviral therapy, HAART1.) Drug cocktail, highly active antiretroviral therapy, HAART -- (a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV)

    HAART - A combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV
  • Expectorant1.) Expectorant, expectorator -- (a medicine promoting expectoration)

    Expectorant, Expectorator1.) Spitter, expectorator -- (a person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth))

    2.) Expectorant, expectorator -- (a medicine promoting expectoration)

    Expectorator - A medicine promoting expectoration
  • Fixed-combination drug1.) Fixed-combination drug -- (drug containing fixed amounts of two or more ingredients)

    Fixed-combination drug - Drug containing fixed amounts of two or more ingredients
  • Gemfibrozil1.) Gemfibrozil, Lopid -- (medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood)

    Gemfibrozil, Lopid1.) Gemfibrozil, Lopid -- (medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood)

    Lopid - Medication (trade name Lopid) used to lower the levels of triglyceride in the blood
  • Hematinic1.) Hematinic, haematinic -- (a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia)

    Hematinic, Haematinic1.) Hematinic, haematinic -- (a medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia)

    Haematinic - A medicine that increases the hemoglobin content of the blood; used to treat iron-deficiency anemia
  • Herbal medicine1.) Herbal medicine -- (a medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health)

    2.) Herbal medicine -- (the use of medicinal herbs to prevent or treat disease or promote health)

    Herbal medicine - A medicine made from plants and used to prevent or treat disease or promote health
  • Histamine blocker1.) 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)

    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
  • Immunosuppressant1.) Immunosuppressant, immunosuppressor, immunosuppressive drug, immunosuppressive, immune suppressant drug -- (a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response)

    Immunosuppressant, Immunosuppressor1.) Immunosuppressant, immunosuppressor, immunosuppressive drug, immunosuppressive, immune suppressant drug -- (a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response)

    Immunosuppressor, Immunosuppressive drug1.) Immunosuppressant, immunosuppressor, immunosuppressive drug, immunosuppressive, immune suppressant drug -- (a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response)

    Immunosuppressive drug, Immunosuppressive1.) Immunosuppressant, immunosuppressor, immunosuppressive drug, immunosuppressive, immune suppressant drug -- (a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response)

    1.) Immunosuppressive -- (of or relating to a substance that lowers the body's normal immune response and induces immunosuppression)

    Immunosuppressive, Immune suppressant drug1.) Immunosuppressant, immunosuppressor, immunosuppressive drug, immunosuppressive, immune suppressant drug -- (a drug that lowers the body's normal immune response)

    Immune suppressant drug - A drug that lowers the body's normal immune response
  • Inhalant1.) Inhalant -- (something that is inhaled)

    2.) Inhalant, inhalation -- (a medication to be taken by inhaling it)

    Inhalant, Inhalation1.) Inhalation, inspiration, aspiration, breathing in -- (the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing)

    2.) Inhalant, inhalation -- (a medication to be taken by inhaling it)

    Inhalation - Something that is inhaled
  • Isoproterenol1.) Isoproterenol, Isuprel -- (drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart)

    Isoproterenol, Isuprel1.) Isoproterenol, Isuprel -- (drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart)

    Isuprel - Drug (trade name Isuprel) used to treat bronchial asthma and to stimulate the heart
  • Isosorbide1.) Isosorbide, Isordil -- (drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure)

    Isosorbide, Isordil1.) Isosorbide, Isordil -- (drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure)

    Isordil - Drug (trade name Isordil) used to treat angina pectoris and congestive heart failure
  • Lipid-lowering medicine1.) Lipid-lowering medicine, lipid-lowering medication, statin drug, statin -- (a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase)

    Lipid-lowering medicine, Lipid-lowering medication1.) Lipid-lowering medicine, lipid-lowering medication, statin drug, statin -- (a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase)

    Lipid-lowering medication, Statin drug1.) Lipid-lowering medicine, lipid-lowering medication, statin drug, statin -- (a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase)

    Statin drug, Statin1.) Lipid-lowering medicine, lipid-lowering medication, statin drug, statin -- (a medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase)

    Statin - A medicine that lowers blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase
  • Methacholine1.) Methacholine, Mecholyl -- (parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity)

    Methacholine, Mecholyl1.) Methacholine, Mecholyl -- (parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity)

    Mecholyl - Parasympathomimetic drug (trademark Mecholyl) that stimulates secretions and smooth muscle activity
  • Nux vomica1.) Nux vomica -- (a medicine made from the seeds of an Asiatic tree; contains strychnine and brucine; formerly used as a stimulant)

    Nux vomica - A medicine made from the seeds of an Asiatic tree; contains strychnine and brucine; formerly used as a stimulant
  • Over-the-counter drug1.) Over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicine -- (a drug that is sold without a prescription)

    Over-the-counter drug, Over-the-counter medicine1.) Over-the-counter drug, over-the-counter medicine -- (a drug that is sold without a prescription)

    Over-the-counter medicine - A drug that is sold without a prescription
  • Oxytocic1.) Oxytocic, oxytocic drug -- (a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus)

    Oxytocic, Oxytocic drug1.) Oxytocic, oxytocic drug -- (a drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus)

    Oxytocic drug - A drug that induces labor by stimulating contractions of the muscles of the uterus
  • Paregoric1.) Paregoric, camphorated Tincture1.) Tincture -- (a substances that colors metals)

    2.) Trace, vestige, tincture, shadow -- (an indication that something has been present; "there wasn't a trace of evidence for the claim"; "a tincture of condescension")

    Tincture - A substances that colors metals of opium -- (medicine used to treat diarrhea)

    Paregoric, Camphorated tincture of opium1.) Paregoric, camphorated tincture of opium -- (medicine used to treat diarrhea)

    Camphorated tincture of opium - Medicine used to treat diarrhea
  • Patent medicine1.) Patent medicine -- (medicine that is protected by a patent and available without a doctor's prescription)

    Patent medicine - Medicine that is protected by a patent and available without a doctor's prescription
  • Penicillamine1.) Penicillamine, Cuprimine -- (a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis)

    Penicillamine, Cuprimine1.) Penicillamine, Cuprimine -- (a drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis)

    Cuprimine - A drug (trade name Cuprimine) used to treat heavy metal poisoning and Wilson's disease and severe arthritis
  • Pentylenetetrazol1.) Pentylenetetrazol, pentamethylenetetrazol, Metrazol -- (a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark)

    Pentylenetetrazol, Pentamethylenetetrazol1.) Pentylenetetrazol, pentamethylenetetrazol, Metrazol -- (a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark)

    Pentamethylenetetrazol, Metrazol1.) Pentylenetetrazol, pentamethylenetetrazol, Metrazol -- (a drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark)

    Metrazol - A drug used as a circulatory and respiratory stimulant; larger doses cause convulsions in shock therapy; Metrazol is a trademark
  • Pharmaceutical1.) Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutic -- (drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment)

    1.) Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutic -- (of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists; "the pharmaceutical industry")

    Pharmaceutical, Pharmaceutic1.) Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutic -- (drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment)

    1.) Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutic -- (of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists; "the pharmaceutical industry")

    Pharmaceutic - Drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment
  • Placebo1.) Placebo -- (an innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug)

    2.) Placebo -- ((Roman Catholic Church) vespers of the office for the dead)

    Placebo - An innocuous or inert medication; given as a pacifier or to the control group in experiments on the efficacy of a drug
  • Powder1.) Powder, pulverization, pulverisation -- (a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized)

    2.) Gunpowder, powder -- (a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks)

    Powder - A solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
  • Prescription drug1.) Prescription drug, prescription, prescription medicine, ethical drug -- (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")

    Prescription drug, Prescription1.) Prescription -- (directions prescribed beforehand; the action of prescribing authoritative rules or directions; "I tried to follow her prescription for success")

    2.) Prescription drug, prescription, prescription medicine, ethical drug -- (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")

    Prescription, Prescription medicine1.) Prescription drug, prescription, prescription medicine, ethical drug -- (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")

    Prescription medicine, Ethical drug1.) Prescription drug, prescription, prescription medicine, ethical drug -- (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")

    Ethical drug - 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"
  • Probenecid1.) Probenecid -- (a uricosuric drug that reduces the level of uric acid in the blood; used to treat gout)

    Probenecid - A uricosuric drug that reduces the level of uric acid in the blood; used to treat gout
  • Purgative1.) Purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient -- (a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels)

    1.) Cathartic, evacuant, purgative -- (strongly laxative)

    Purgative, Cathartic1.) Purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient -- (a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels)

    1.) Cathartic, psychotherapeutic -- (emotionally purging)

    Cathartic, Physic1.) Purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient -- (a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels)

    Physic, Aperient1.) Purgative, cathartic, physic, aperient -- (a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels)

    1.) Aperient -- (mildly laxative)

    Aperient - A purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
  • Remedy1.) Redress, remedy, remediation -- (act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil)

    2.) Remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic -- (a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain)

    Remedy, Curative1.) Remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic -- (a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain)

    1.) Curative, healing, alterative, remedial, sanative, therapeutic -- (tending to cure or restore to health; "curative powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand"; "remedial surgery"; "a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air"; "a therapeutic agent"; "therapeutic diets")

    Curative, Cure1.) Remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic -- (a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain)

    1.) Bring around, cure, heal -- (provide a cure for, make healthy again; "The treatment cured the boy's acne"; "The quack pretended to heal patients but never managed to")

    Cure, Therapeutic1.) Remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic -- (a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain)

    1.) Curative, healing, alterative, remedial, sanative, therapeutic -- (tending to cure or restore to health; "curative powers of herbal remedies"; "her gentle healing hand"; "remedial surgery"; "a sanative environment of mountains and fresh air"; "a therapeutic agent"; "therapeutic diets")

    Therapeutic - Act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
  • Rubefacient1.) Rubefacient -- (a medicine for external application that produces redness of the skin)

    Rubefacient - A medicine for external application that produces redness of the skin
  • Sedative1.) Sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer -- (a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person)

    1.) Ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquilising -- (tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed")

    Sedative, Sedative drug1.) Sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer -- (a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person)

    Sedative drug, Depressant1.) Sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer -- (a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person)

    1.) Depressant -- (capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent)

    Depressant, Downer1.) Sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer -- (a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person)

    1.) Down -- (being or moving lower in position or less in some value; "lay face down"; "the moon is down"; "our team is down by a run"; "down by a pawn"; "the stock market is down today")

    Downer - A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
  • Soothing syrup1.) Soothing syrup -- (medicine in the form of a syrup that has a calming effect)

    Soothing syrup - Medicine in the form of a syrup that has a calming effect
  • Specific1.) Particular, specific -- (a fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general")

    2.) Specific -- (a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease; "quinine is a specific for malaria")

    Specific - A fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general"
  • Sucralfate1.) 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)

    Sucralfate, Carafate1.) 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)

    Carafate - Medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it
  • Sudorific1.) Sudorific, sudatory -- (a medicine that causes or increases sweating)

    1.) Diaphoretic, sudorific -- (inducing perspiration)

    Sudorific, Sudatory1.) Sudorific, sudatory -- (a medicine that causes or increases sweating)

    2.) Sudatorium, sudatory -- (a bathhouse for hot air baths or steam baths)

    Sudatory - A medicine that causes or increases sweating
  • Suppository1.) Suppository -- (a small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts)

    Suppository - A small plug of medication designed for insertion into the rectum or vagina where it melts
  • Tonic1.) Tonic, tonic water, quinine water -- (lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine)

    2.) Pop, soda, soda pop, soda water, tonic -- (a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics")

    Tonic, Restorative1.) Tonic, restorative -- (a medicine that strengthens and invigorates)

    2.) Corrective, restorative -- (a device for treating injury or disease)

    Restorative - Lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine
  • Tyrosine kinase inhibitor1.) Tyrosine kinase inhibitor -- (a drug used in cases of chronic myeloid leukemia)

    Tyrosine kinase inhibitor - A drug used in cases of chronic myeloid leukemia
  • Vermicide1.) Vermicide -- (an agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines))

    Vermicide - An agent that kills worms (especially those in the intestines)
  • Vermifuge1.) Vermifuge, anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic -- (a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms)

    Vermifuge, Anthelmintic1.) Vermifuge, anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic -- (a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms)

    1.) Anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic, parasiticidal -- (capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms)

    Anthelmintic, Anthelminthic1.) Vermifuge, anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic -- (a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms)

    1.) Anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic, parasiticidal -- (capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms)

    Anthelminthic, Helminthic1.) Vermifuge, anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic -- (a medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms)

    1.) Anthelmintic, anthelminthic, helminthic, parasiticidal -- (capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms)

    Helminthic - A medication capable of causing the evacuation of parasitic intestinal worms

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