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Ciencia Médica - Tipos de Medicamentos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con los diferentes tipos de medicina, como "antídoto", "emético" y "analgésico".

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antidepressant
antidepressant
[Sustantivo]

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

antidepresivo

antidepresivo

antidote
antidote
[Sustantivo]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

antídoto

Ex: The doctor administered the antidote to counteract the effects of the venomous snake bite. 
antiviral
antiviral
[Adjetivo]

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antiviral

antiviral

Ex: She was prescribed an antiviral medication to treat her influenza infection. 
antiviral
antiviral
[Sustantivo]

a drug that fights viral infections

antiviral

antiviral

Ex: The doctor prescribed an antiviral to treat the patient's influenza infection. 
amphetamine
amphetamine
[Sustantivo]

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

anfetamina

anfetamina

Ex: Amphetamine medications help some people with focus and attention challenges. 
analgesic
analgesic
[Sustantivo]

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico

analgésico

Ex: After the dental procedure, the patient took an analgesic to manage postoperative tooth pain. 
antacid
antacid
[Sustantivo]

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

antiácido, neutralizador de acidez

antiácido, neutralizador de acidez

Ex: He took an antacid to ease his heartburn after dinner. 
anticoagulant
anticoagulant
[Sustantivo]

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

anticoagulante, fluidificante de la sangre

Ex: The cardiologist prescribed an anticoagulant to the patient with a history of atrial fibrillation to reduce the risk of blood clots. 
anti-inflammatory
anti-inflammatory
[Sustantivo]

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

antiinflamatorio, medicamento antiinflamatorio

antiinflamatorio, medicamento antiinflamatorio

Ex: Doctors recommend anti-inflammatory drugs for pain after injuries. 
barbiturate
barbiturate
[Sustantivo]

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

barbitúrico

barbitúrico

beta blocker
beta blocker
[Sustantivo]

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

betabloqueante, bloqueador beta

betabloqueante, bloqueador beta

Ex: The doctor prescribed a beta blocker to manage the patient's high blood pressure. 
decongestant
decongestant
[Sustantivo]

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

descongestionante, un medicamento descongestionante

descongestionante, un medicamento descongestionante

Ex: The pharmacist recommended taking a decongestant to relieve nasal congestion caused by allergies. 
depressant
depressant
[Sustantivo]

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

depresor, sedante

depresor, sedante

Ex: After taking my prescribed depressant for anxiety, I noticed a calming effect. 
emetic
emetic
[Sustantivo]

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

emético, vomitivo

emético, vomitivo

Ex: An emetic is a crucial tool in treating certain types of poisoning. 
expectorant
expectorant
[Sustantivo]

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

expectorante, medicamento expectorante

expectorante, medicamento expectorante

Ex: When I had a cough, I used an expectorant to make it easier to breathe. 
fertility drug
fertility drug
[Sustantivo]

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

medicamento para la fertilidad, tratamiento de fertilidad

medicamento para la fertilidad, tratamiento de fertilidad

Ex: The fertility drug aims to enhance the natural fertility process. 
herbal medicine
herbal medicine
[Sustantivo]

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

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

Ex: My grandmother often brewed herbal medicine teas for common ailments. 
hypnotic
hypnotic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico, somnífero

hipnótico, somnífero

Ex: The doctor prescribed a hypnotic to the patient experiencing chronic insomnia to improve sleep quality. 
magic bullet
magic bullet
[Sustantivo]

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

bala mágica, solución milagrosa

bala mágica, solución milagrosa

Ex: Aspirin is often seen as a magic bullet, quickly easing common pain. 
multivitamin
multivitamin
[Sustantivo]

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

multivitamínico, suplemento multivitamínico

Ex: She started taking a multivitamin daily to ensure she was getting all the essential nutrients. 
opioid
opioid
[Sustantivo]

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

opioide

opioide

painkiller
painkiller
[Sustantivo]

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

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work. 
pastille
pastille
[Sustantivo]

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

pastilla

pastilla

patent medicine
patent medicine
[Sustantivo]

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

medicamento patentado, remedio de curandero

medicamento patentado, remedio de curandero

Ex: In the past, people relied on patent medicine for various health issues. 
pessary
pessary
[Sustantivo]

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

pesario, dispositivo vaginal

pesario, dispositivo vaginal

Ex: Some women use a pessary as a non-surgical option for pelvic support. 
prescription drug
prescription drug
[Sustantivo]

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

medicamento con receta, medicamento recetado

medicamento con receta, medicamento recetado

Ex: Prescription drugs come with specific dosage instructions for safe use. 
prophylactic
prophylactic
[Sustantivo]

a drug, vaccine, or treatment used to prevent infection or disease

profiláctico, preventivo

profiláctico, preventivo

Ex: The vaccine acts as a prophylactic against the virus. 
purgative
purgative
[Sustantivo]

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

purgante, laxante

purgante, laxante

Ex: The doctor recommended a purgative to relieve constipation. 
relaxant
relaxant
[Sustantivo]

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

relajante

relajante

Ex: The doctor prescribed a muscle relaxant to ease tension in my back. 
sedative
sedative
[Sustantivo]

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

sedante

sedante

sleeping pill
sleeping pill
[Sustantivo]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

Ex: After struggling with insomnia for weeks, she finally decided to consult her doctor about a sleeping pill. 
statin
statin
[Sustantivo]

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

estatina

estatina

Ex: Statins are often used to manage high cholesterol levels. 
suppository
suppository
[Sustantivo]

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

supositorio, óvulo

supositorio, óvulo

Ex: Some fever-reducing medications come in suppository form. 
suppressant
suppressant
[Sustantivo]

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

supresor,  inhibidor

supresor, inhibidor

Ex: The pharmacist explained the proper use of the prescribed suppressant. 
booster
booster
[Sustantivo]

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

dosis de refuerzo, dosis adicional

tincture
tincture
[Sustantivo]

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

tintura, extracto alcohólico

tintura, extracto alcohólico

Ex: Tinctures are considered a traditional form of herbal medicine. 
vaccine
vaccine
[Sustantivo]

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

vacuna

vacuna

Ex: The new vaccine was developed to protect against the flu virus. 
local anesthetic
local anesthetic
[Sustantivo]

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

anestésico local, anestesia local

anestésico local, anestesia local

Ex: The doctor applied a local anesthetic to the skin before removing a mole. 
contraceptive
contraceptive
[Sustantivo]

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

anticonceptivo, contraceptivo

anticonceptivo, contraceptivo

cough medicine
cough medicine
[Sustantivo]

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

medicamento para la tos, antitusivo

medicamento para la tos, antitusivo

Ex: He took cough medicine to soothe his throat. 
diazepam
diazepam
[Sustantivo]

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

diazepam

diazepam

downer
downer
[Sustantivo]

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

barbitúrico, sedante

barbitúrico, sedante

laxative
laxative
[Sustantivo]

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

laxante

laxante

liver salts
liver salts
[Sustantivo]

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

sal de fruta

sal de fruta

temazepam
temazepam
[Sustantivo]

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

temazepam

temazepam

tonic
tonic
[Sustantivo]

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

tónico

tónico

pharmaceutic
pharmaceutic
[Sustantivo]

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

farmacéutico, medicamento

farmacéutico, medicamento

Ex: Pharmaceutics play a crucial role in managing various health conditions. 
tranquilizer
tranquilizer
[Sustantivo]

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

tranquilizante, sedante

tranquilizante, sedante

Ex: Taking a tranquillizer before bedtime can promote better sleep. 
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