Ciencia Médica - Tipos de medicina

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

antidepresivo

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antiviral

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

antiviral

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

anfetamina

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico, medicamento para el dolor

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

antiácido

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, medicación anticoagulante

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

antiinflamatorio, fármaco antiinflamatorio

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

barbitúrico

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

betabloqueante

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

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

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

deprimente, sedante

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

emético

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

expectorante, medicamento expectorante

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

medicamento de fertilidad, fármaco de fertilidad

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

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico

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

panacea, remedio milagroso

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

multivitamínico, suplemento multivitamínico

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

opioide

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

analgésico, calmante

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

pastilla

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

medicina patentada, remedio patentado

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

pesario, dispositivo vaginal

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

medicamento recetado, fármaco prescrito

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

profiláctico, medida profiláctica

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

purga, laxante

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

relajante, fármaco relajante

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

sedante

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

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

estatinas

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

supositorio

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

supresor, inhibidor

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

dosis de refuerzo, dosis adicional

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

tintura, extracto

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

vacuna

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

anestésico local, anestesia local

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

anticonceptivo, contraceptivo

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

medicamento para la tos, antitusivo

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

diazepam

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

barbitúrico, sedante

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

laxante

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

sal de fruta

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

temazepam

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

tónico

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

sustancia farmacéutica

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

tranquilizante, sedante