Medicinsk Vetenskap - Typer av medicin
Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord relaterade till de olika typerna av medicin, som "motgift", "emetic" och "smärtstillande".
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a drug that is used to treat people who feel extremely sad and anxious

antidepressiv medel, antidepressiv läkemedel
a substance that counteracts or controls the effects of a poison

motgift, antidot
inhibiting or destroying the growth and replication of viruses

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

antiviral medel, antivirusläkemedel
a stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy but is also associated with misuse and addiction

amfetamin, amfetaminpreparat
a pain-relieving medication

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

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

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

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

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

betablockerare, beta-blockerare
a type of medicine used when someone has a cold and a blocked nose to help them breathe more easily

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

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

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

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

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

växtmedicin, örtläkemedel
a medication that induces sleep

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

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

multivitamin, multivitaminpreparat
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 medel, värktablett
a sweet that contains medicine or is flavored with fruit to treat sore throat

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

patentmedicin, receptfria läkemedel
a device placed in the vagina to support pelvic organs or manage certain gynecological conditions

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

receptbelagda läkemedel, receptpliktigt läkemedel
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

profylaktisk medicin, profylaktiskt medel
a substance that promotes bowel movements to relieve constipation

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

muskelavslappnande medel, avslappnande medel
a medication taken to induce sleep or relieve insomnia

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

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

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

suppressant, suppressiv medel
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, vaccinpreparat
a medication that numbs a specific part of the body to block pain during medical procedures

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

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

hostmedicin, hosta medicin
a tranquilizing drug used to treat mild to moderate anxiety and tension

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

dämpande medel, depressiv substans
a substance, usually a drug, used to stimulate evacuation of the bowels

laxativ, avföringsmedel
a substance one drinks that helps to treat or relieve indigestion

lever-salt, leversalt
a drug that is used to treat symptoms of anxiety and insomnia

temazepam, läkemedel mot ångest och sömnlöshet
a drug that makes one feel stronger, healthier, or better, particularly used to treat exhaustion

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

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