Lékařská Věda - Druhy medicíny

a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

antidepresivum, antidepresiva

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidotum, protilátka

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antivirový, antivirová (feminine form)

(of a drug) effective against viral infections caused by a virus

antivirotikum, antivirový lék

a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction

amfetamin, amfetaminový stimulant

a pain-relieving medication

analgetikum, lék proti bolesti

a medication that reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the body, particularly the stomach

antacidum, antacida

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

antikoagulant, látka zabraňující srážení krve

the substances, medications, or treatments that reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions, such as pain and swelling

protizánětlivý lék, protizánětlivý prostředek

any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

barbiturát, barbiturické léčivo

a medication that reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of adrenaline

beta blokátor, beta-blokující lék

a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

dekongestivum, decongestivum

a substance, such as a medication or alcohol, that slows down the central nervous system, causing relaxation and reduced function

depresivum, tlumící prostředek

a substance that causes vomiting and is used in cases of poisoning or overdose to remove harmful substances from the stomach

emetik, vyvolávač zvracení

a medicine that helps clear mucus and phlegm, relieving coughs and congestion

expektorans, výtažek na kašel

a medication designed to enhance fertility by addressing hormonal imbalances or stimulating the ovaries to improve the chances of conception

fertility lék, léky na plodnost

the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties

bylinná medicína, bylinné léky

a medication that induces sleep

hypnotikum, lék na spaní

a drug or treatment that effectively prevents or cures a specific disease or condition with minimal or no harmful side effects

magická pilulka, zázračný lék

a dietary supplement that contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals, commonly taken orally in the form of tablets, capsules, or gummies

multivitamín, multivitaminový doplněk stravy

any drugs with the same effects as opium, medicinally used for reducing extreme pain

opioid, opióid

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

analgetikum, lék proti bolesti

a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat

pastilka, lékořice

over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety

patentní lék, patentní medicína

a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

pessary, pěsťák

a medication that needs a written order from a licensed healthcare provider to be bought because of its potential side effects and risks

léčivý přípravek na předpis, léky na předpis

a preventive measure or substance, such as a medication or treatment, taken to protect against the occurrence of a disease or other unwanted health condition

prophylaktikum, preventivní opatření

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

purgativum, purgativ

a substance or medication that induces a state of relaxation by reducing tension, stress, or muscle activity

relaxant, léčivo uvolňující svaly

any drug that is used to make one feel calm or induce sleep

sedativum, uklidňující prostředek

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

lék na spaní, tableta na spaní

a medication that lowers cholesterol levels to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases

statin, léky na cholesterol

a medication form inserted into the body, usually in the rectum or vagina, where it dissolves or melts to release the medication

čípky, rectální čípky

a substance that controls or inhibits certain physiological processes, commonly used to alleviate symptoms like coughing or appetite

potlačující látka, supresivum

an additional dose of vaccine required periodically in order to increase, maintain, or renew the effects of a previous one

posilující dávka, booster dávka

(pharmacology) a liquid medicine made by soaking a plant or herb in alcohol to extract its healing properties

tinktura, extrakt

a substance, often administered through needle injections, that stimulates the body's immune response against harmful diseases

vakcína, očkování

a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures

místní anestetikum, lokální anestetikum

any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

antikoncepce, antikoncepční prostředek

a‌ medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

lék na kašel, sirup na kašel

a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension

diazepam, tranquilizátor

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

depresor, tlumivý lék

a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

laxativum, projímadlo

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

játrní soli, soli na játra

a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia

temazepam, léčivo temazepam

a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

tonikum, posilující lék

a medicinal substance, particularly one prepared for use as a drug

farmaceutikum, lékárnička

a medication that induces a state of calmness and relaxation, often prescribed to alleviate anxiety or promote sleep