Scienza Medica - Tipi di medicina

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

antidepressivo

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidoto

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antivirale

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

antivirale

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

anfetamina, amfetamina

a pain-relieving medication

analgesico, farmaco antidolorifico

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

antiacido

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

anticoagulante, sostanza antitrombotica

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

antinfiammatorio

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

barbiturico

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

beta-bloccante, bloccante beta

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

decongestionante

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

depressivo, depressore

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

emetico, substance che provoca il vomito

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

espettorante, mucolitico

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

farmaco per la fertilità, medicamento per la fertilità

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

medicina erboristica, rimedi erboristici

a medication that induces sleep

ipnotico, sedativo

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

proiettile magico, cura miracolosa

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

multivitaminico

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

oppioidi

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

antidolorifico

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

pastiglia

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

medicina brevettata, remedio da banco

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

pessario, dispositivo vaginale

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

farmaco soggetto a prescrizione, medicinale prescrivibile

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

profillattico, prevenzione

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

purgante, lassativo

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

rilassante, muscolrelassante

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

sedativo

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

sonnifero

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

statina, farmaco ipolipemizzante

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

supposta, suppositore

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

soppressore, soppressivo

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

richiamo

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

tintura, estratto

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

vaccino

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

anestetico locale, anestesia locale

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

anticoncezionale

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

medicina per la tosse

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

diazepam

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

tranquillante

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

lassativo

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

digestivo

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

tonico

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

farmaceutico, sostanza medicinale

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