Science Médicale - Types de Médicaments
Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais liés aux différents types de médicaments, tels que « antidote », « émétique » et « analgésique ».
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a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

antidépresseur
a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidote
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

amphétamine, amphétamine (stimulant)
a pain-relieving medication

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

antiacide, neutralisant acide
a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

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

médicaments anti-inflammatoires, agents anti-inflammatoires
any organic compound derived from barbituric acid that is used as a sedative and greatly reduces the activity of the nervous system

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

un bêta-bloquant, un antagoniste bêta
a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

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

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

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

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

médicament de fertilité, médicament stimulant la fertilité
the medicinal products made from plants or plant extracts used for their therapeutic properties

médecine à base de plantes, phytothérapie
a medication that induces sleep

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

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

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

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

analgésique, antalgique, antidouleur
over-the-counter remedies sold without scientific validation for their effectiveness and safety

médicament breveté, remède patent
a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

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

médicament sur ordonnance, médicament prescrit
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

prophylactique, préventif
a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

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

relaxant musculaire, sédatif
a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

anesthésique local, anesthésie locale
a medicine, often in a form of liquid, that one takes to relieve coughing

médicament contre la toux, médicament pour la toux, antitussif
a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

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

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