Medische Wetenschap - Soorten medicijnen
Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met de verschillende soorten medicijnen, zoals "antidote", "braakmiddel" en "pijnstiller".
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a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

antidepressivum, depressiemedicijn
a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidoot, tegenmiddel
inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

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

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

amfetamine, amfetaminepreparaat
a pain-relieving medication

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

antacidum, maagzuurremmer
a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

kruidenmedicatie, plantenmedicijnen
a medication that induces sleep

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

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

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

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

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

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

octrooi-geneesmiddel, patentgeneesmiddel
a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

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

voorgeschreven medicatie, receptgeneesmiddel
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

prophylactisch middel, preventief middel
a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

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

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

kalmeringsmiddel, sedativum
a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

lokale anesthesie, plaatselijke verdoving
any device, drug, or method that is used to prevent pregnancy

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

hoestdrank, hoestmiddel
a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension

diazepam, tranquilizer
a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

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

laxativum, laxeermiddel
a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

leverzouten, leverzout drank
a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia

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

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

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