Ιατρική Επιστήμη - Τύποι Φαρμάκων

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

αντικαταθλιπτικό, αντικαταθλιπτικό φάρμακο

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

αντίδοτο, αντίξοο

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

αντιϊικό, αντι-ιικούς

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

ανιϊκός, αντιϊκός

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

αμφεταμίνη, αμφεταμινικός

a pain-relieving medication

αναλγητικό, παυσίπονο

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

αντιόξινο, αντιγαστρικό

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

αντικαταθλιπτικό, αντιπηκτικό

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

αντιφλεγμονώδη, αντιφλεγμονώδη φάρμακα

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

βαρβιτουρικό, βαρβιτουρίνη

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

μπλοκάρισμα βήτα, βήτα αναστολέας

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

αποσυμφορητικό, αποσυμφορητική φαρμακευτική αγωγή

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

καταθλιπτικό (noun), κατασταλτικό (noun)

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

εμετικός, εμετικά

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

αποχρεμπτικό, εκκριτικό

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

φάρμακο γονιμότητας, φάρμακο για την αναπαραγωγή

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

φυτοθεραπεία, βοτανοθεραπεία

a medication that induces sleep

υποτακτική, υπνωτικό φάρμακο

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

μαγική σφαίρα, θαυματουργό φάρμακο

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

πολυβιταμίνη, πολυβιταμινικό συμπλήρωμα

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

οπιοειδές, οπιούχο

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

παυσίπονο, αναλγητικό

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

παστίλτα, καραμέλα

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

πατέντα φάρμακο, επικίνδυνο φάρμακο

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

παρασωλήνας, συσκευή στήριξης

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

συνταγογραφούμενο φάρμακο, φάρμακο με ιατρική συνταγή

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

προφυλακτικός (prophylaktikos), προφυλακτική ουσία (prophylaktiki ousia)

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

καθαρτικό, διωκτικό

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

χαλαρωτικό, χαλαρωτική ουσία

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

καταπραϋντικό, ηρεμιστικό

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

υπνωτικό χάπι, αγωγή ύπνου

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

στατίνη, στατίνες

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

υπόθετο, υποκλυσμός

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

κατασταλτικό, ανασταλτικό

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

ενισχυτικό, αναμνηστική δόση

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

έκχυμα, τανίνη

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

εμβόλιο, εισαγωγή εμβολίου

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

τοπικό αναισθητικό, αναισθητικό για τοπική χρήση

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

αντισυλληπτικό, αντισυλληπτική μέθοδος

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

σιρόπι για τον βήχα, φάρμακο για τον βήχα

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

διαζεπάμη, diazepam

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

καταθλιπτικό, ηρεμιστικό

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

καθαρτικό, λύσεις αφοδεύσεως

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

αλκαλικά υγρά, άλατα του ήπατος

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

τεμαζεπάμη, τεμαζεπίμη

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

τόνος (tonos), τονωτικό (tonotiko)

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

φαρμακευτική (pharmakeftiki), φαρμακευτικό (pharmakeftiko)

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