Medische Wetenschap - Specifieke medicijnen
Hier leert u enkele Engelse woorden die verband houden met specifieke medicijnen, zoals "aspirine", "codeïne" en "antibioticum".
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a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that helps with pain, swelling, and fever

ibuprofen

a form of medicine mainly used to control mood in individuals with bipolar disorder

lithium

a narcotic drug that is extracted from opium and is medicinally used to relieve pain

morfine

an analgesic drug that alleviates mild or chronic pain and reduces fever in most cases

acetaminofeen, paracetamol

any of variation of antibiotics obtained from Penicillium moulds and used to treat or prevent a wide range of bacterial infections

penicilline

a tranquilizing drug, often used as a muscle relaxant, that can relieve anxiety and tension

valium

a medicine that helps men with difficulties in getting or maintaining an erection

Viagra

a milky white liquid medication containing magnesium hydroxide that helps with constipation and stomach discomfort

magnesiummelk, magnesiumoplossing

a synthetic compound used to treat the illness of depression, panic attacks, certain eating disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder

Prozac, antidepressivum

a powerful sedative primarily used to treat severe insomnia or induce anesthesia, commonly misused for its ability to cause memory loss and sedation

Rohypnol

a medicine that fights bacteria, commonly used to treat tuberculosis and other bacterial infections

streptomycine

a medicine that helps treat breast cancer by blocking the effects of estrogen on cancer cells

tamoxifen

a brand of acetaminophen, a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer

Tylenol

a medicine that helps prevent blood clots from forming in the body

warfarine

a medicine that helps lower cholesterol and prevents heart problems

atorvastatine

a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism and other thyroid-related conditions

levothyroxine

a medicine that helps with stomach problems by lowering the amount of acid it produces

omeprazol

a type of medicine used to treat allergies or neutralize their effects

antihistaminicum

a drug that is used to destroy bacteria or stop their growth, like Penicillin

antibioticum, bacteriedodend geneesmiddel

a medication commonly prescribed to treat nerve pain and seizures by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain

gabapentine

a medicine that helps people breathe better by relaxing the muscles in their airways

albuterol, salbutamol

a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart conditions, and kidney damage in diabetes

losartan

an oral medication that helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes

metformine

a prescription opioid for moderate to severe pain, with potential for dependence

hydrocodon

a medicine used to help people with anxiety and panic attacks feel calmer

alprazolam

a medicine that helps slow down the HIV virus in people with AIDS

zidovudine

a type of medicine taken to relieve pain, bring down a fever, etc.

aspirine

a sleep-inducing drug used to treat or reduce mild to moderate pain

codeïne

a combination of medications, usually mifepristone followed by misoprostol, used to terminate an early pregnancy

abortuspil, abortusmiddel

