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Ciencia Médica - Tipos de medicina

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

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antidepressant
[Sustantivo]

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

antidepresivo

antidepresivo

antidote
[Sustantivo]

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antídoto

antídoto

Ex: Education about potential hazards and their antidotes can help prevent and mitigate the effects of poisoning incidents .
antiviral
[Adjetivo]

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antiviral

antiviral

Ex: Antiviral treatments are often administered to patients with herpes simplex virus infections .
antiviral
[Sustantivo]

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

antiviral

antiviral

Ex: Healthcare providers may antivirals as a preventive measure for individuals at high risk of certain viral infections , such as influenza or cytomegalovirus .
amphetamine
[Sustantivo]

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

anfetamina, anfetamina como estimulante

anfetamina, anfetamina como estimulante

Ex: amphetamines can result in addiction and serious side effects .
analgesic
[Sustantivo]

a pain-relieving medication

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: Individuals with chronic headaches often analgesics to alleviate pain and improve daily functioning .
antacid
[Sustantivo]

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

antiácido, medicamento antiácido

antiácido, medicamento antiácido

Ex: Antacids can neutralize stomach acid and provide fast relief .
anticoagulant
[Sustantivo]

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, sustancia anticoagulante

anticoagulante, sustancia anticoagulante

Ex: In cases of pulmonary embolism , emergency room physicians often anticoagulants to prevent further clot formation .
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: anti-inflammatory spray is helpful for soothing sunburned skin .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

betabloqueador, beta bloqueador

betabloqueador, beta bloqueador

Ex: Beta blockers can help improve survival rates in patients with heart failure .
decongestant
[Sustantivo]

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

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

descongestionante, medicamento descongestionante

Ex: It 's important to follow the recommended dosage instructions when decongestants to avoid potential side effects or drug interactions .
depressant
[Sustantivo]

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

depresor, sustancia depresora

depresor, sustancia depresora

Ex: Understanding the effects depressants is essential for responsible and safe usage .
emetic
[Sustantivo]

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

emético, emedicamento

emético, emedicamento

Ex: The quick administration of emetic can help prevent further absorption of harmful substances .
expectorant
[Sustantivo]

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

expectorante, mucolítico

expectorante, mucolítico

Ex: Taking expectorant before bedtime eased my nighttime coughing .
fertility drug
[Sustantivo]

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

medicamento de fertilidad, fármaco de fertilidad

Ex: fertility drugs requires careful monitoring by healthcare professionals .
herbal medicine
[Sustantivo]

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

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

medicina herbal, fitoterapia

Ex: herbal medicine into daily routines can support overall health .
hypnotic
[Sustantivo]

a medication that induces sleep

hipnótico, medicamento hipnótico

hipnótico, medicamento hipnótico

Ex: The primary care physician considered a herbal hypnotic supplement as an alternative for the patient seeking a natural sleep aid.
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, cura milagrosa

bala mágica, cura milagrosa

Ex: Doctors hope to find magic bullet for Alzheimer 's disease , a condition with currently limited treatment options .
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 de multivitaminas

multivitamínico, suplemento de multivitaminas

Ex: She researched the multivitamin options to find one that met her specific nutritional needs .
opioid
[Sustantivo]

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

opioide

opioide

painkiller
[Sustantivo]

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

analgésico, calmante

analgésico, calmante

Ex: He relied on painkiller to cope with chronic pain from his condition .
pastille
[Sustantivo]

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

pastilla

pastilla

patent medicine
[Sustantivo]

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

medicina patentada, medicamento de patente

medicina patentada, medicamento de patente

Ex: People patent medicine without a prescription for self-treatment .
pessary
[Sustantivo]

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

pesario, dispositivo vaginal

pesario, dispositivo vaginal

Ex: Inserting pessary is a straightforward procedure that can be done at home .
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, fármaco bajo prescripción

medicamento con receta, fármaco bajo prescripción

Ex: He went to the pharmacy to pick up prescription drug for pain relief .
prophylactic
[Sustantivo]

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, protéctico

profiláctico, protéctico

Ex: Good dental hygiene, like brushing and flossing, is a prophylactic habit to prevent tooth decay.
purgative
[Sustantivo]

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

purgante, laxante

purgante, laxante

Ex: Using a purgative may lead to more frequent bowel movements.
relaxant
[Sustantivo]

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

relajante, relajante muscular

relajante, relajante muscular

Ex: Prolonged use relaxants may have side effects and should be monitored .
sedative
[Sustantivo]

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

sedante

sedante

sleeping pill
[Sustantivo]

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

somnífero, pastilla para dormir

Ex: The doctor recommended lifestyle changes along with sleeping pill to improve her overall sleep quality .
statin
[Sustantivo]

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

estatinas, medicación para el colesterol

estatinas, medicación para el colesterol

Ex: Over-the-counter supplements may interact with statin medications.
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, supositorio médico

supositorio, supositorio médico

Ex: suppository quickly melted , delivering the pain-relieving medication .
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: suppressant can be a useful addition to cold remedies for symptom relief .
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
[Sustantivo]

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

tintura, extracto

tintura, extracto

Ex: The patient reported positive effects after using the tincture as recommended .
vaccine
[Sustantivo]

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

vacuna

vacuna

Ex: The annual vaccine is recommended for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and young children .
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: local anesthetic gel eased the discomfort during the minor skin procedure .
contraceptive
[Sustantivo]

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

anticonceptivo, contraceptivo

anticonceptivo, contraceptivo

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: cough medicine worked quickly to relieve his symptoms .
diazepam
[Sustantivo]

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

diazepam

diazepam

downer
[Sustantivo]

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

barbitúrico, sedante

barbitúrico, sedante

laxative
[Sustantivo]

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

laxante

laxante

liver salts
[Sustantivo]

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

sal de fruta

sal de fruta

temazepam
[Sustantivo]

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

temazepam

temazepam

tonic
[Sustantivo]

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

tónico

tónico

pharmaceutic
[Sustantivo]

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

farmacéutico, sustancia farmacéutica

farmacéutico, sustancia farmacéutica

Ex: The doctor considered the patient 's medical history before prescribing pharmaceutic.
tranquilizer
[Sustantivo]

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

Ex: Deep breathing exercises can act as a non-medicated tranquillizer.
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