Agham Medikal - Mga Uri ng Medisina

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

antidepressant, pampalubag-loob

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidote, pamahid

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antibiral, pang-antiviral

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

antiviral, antivirus

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

amfetamina, amphetamina

a pain-relieving medication

pampawala ng sakit, analgesic (as is)

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

antacid, antasid

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

antikoagulan, antikoagulyant

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

pampabawas ng pamamaga, anti-inflammatory na gamot

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

barbiturates, barbitrato

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

beta blocker, beta bloker

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

decongestant, pang-alis ng bara

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

depressant, pampakalma

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

pampagahasa, pampalabas

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

pantanggal plema, expectorant

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

gamot sa pagkamayabong, droga para sa pagkamayabong

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

gamot na herbal, halamang gamot

a medication that induces sleep

pang-hypnotiko, panggising-daluyan

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

sorpresang lunas, magandang gamot

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

multivitamin, multivitaminong suplemento

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

opioid, opioid na gamot

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

painkiller, gamot pangpawala ng sakit

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

pastil, pagtunaw

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

patenteng gamot, gamot na walang reseta

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

pessaryo, pessaring pambabae

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

iniresetang gamot, gamot na may reseta

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

prophylactic na gamot, pang-iwas na lunas

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

lunas na pampalambot ng dumi, pampurga

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

relaksant, pang-relaks

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

sedatibo, pampakalma

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

tableta sa pagtulog, pildoras ng pagtulog

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

statin, medikasyong statin

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

sisipol, suppository

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

suppressant, pangpigil

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

dagdag na dosis, booster

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

tinktura, dekokt

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

bakuna, baksin

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

lokal na pampamanhid, pampamanhid na lokal

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

kontraseptibo, pangontra sa pagbubuntis

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

gamot sa ubo, syrup para sa ubo

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

diazepam, tranquilizer

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

pampakalma, pampadulas

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

laxative, panlaxative

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

asin ng atay, daluyan ng pagkatunaw

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

temazepam, gamot na temazepam

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

gamot na pampalakas, tonik

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

parmasyutiko, gamot

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