Medicinsk Vetenskap - Typer av medicin

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

antidepressiv

a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

antidot

inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

antiviral, virusbekämpande

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

antiviral, antiviralt läkemedel

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

amfetamin

a pain-relieving medication

analgetikum, smärtläkemedel

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

antacida

a substance or medication that inhibits the clotting of blood

antikoagulant, blodförtunnande medel

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

antiinflammatorisk, antiinflammatoriskt läkemedel

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

barbiturat, barbituratmedel

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

beta-blockerare

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

dekongestant, avsvällande medel

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

depressiv, sedativ

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

emetikum

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

expektorant, hostmedicin

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

fertilitetsläkemedel, fertilitetsdroger

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

växtmedicin, fytoterapi

a medication that induces sleep

hypnotikum

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

mirakulös botemedel, magisk kula

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

multivitamin, multivitamintillskott

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

opioid, opiat

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

smärtstillande, analgetikum

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

pastill, medicinskt godis

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

patentmedicin, patentläkemedel

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

pessarie, vaginalt hjälpmedel

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

receptbelagd läkemedel, läkemedel på recept

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

profylaktiskt medel, förebyggande åtgärd

a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

purgativ, avföringsmedel

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

avslappnande medel, muskelavslappnande medel

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

sedativ, beroligande medel

a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

sömnmedel, sömntablett

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

statin

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

suppositorium

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

supressant, inhibitor

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

booster, påfyllnadsdos

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

tinktur, extrakt

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

lokalanestetikum, lokalanestesi

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

preventivmedel, antikonceptionsmedel

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

hostmedicin, hostsirap

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

diazepam

a sedative or depressant drug, particularly a barbiturate

sedativ, depressiv

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

laxermedel, läkemedel mot förstoppning

‌a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

lever-salter, gallsalter

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

tonikum, medicin

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

farmaceutisk substans

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

lugnande medel, sedativ