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drug - a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic |
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agent an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"
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pharmacopoeia a collection or stock of drugs
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abortifacient,
abortion-inducing drug,
aborticide a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion
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agonist (biochemistry) a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to produce a physiological reaction
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anaesthetic,
anaesthetic agent,
anesthetic,
anesthetic agent a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
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antagonist a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
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antisyphilitic a drug (or other chemical agent) that is effective against syphilis
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anti-tnf compound a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints
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botanical a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
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brand-name drug,
proprietary drug a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent (can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent)
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controlled substance a drug or chemical substance whose possession and use are controlled by law
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dilator a surgical instrument that is used to dilate or distend an opening or an organ
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diuretic,
diuretic drug,
water pill any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
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drug of abuse,
street drug a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
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feosol trade name of a drug rich in iron; used to treat some kinds of anemia
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fergon trade name of a drug rich in iron; used to treat some types of anemia
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fertility drug a drug used to increase a woman's fertility
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generic drug when the patent protection for a brand-name drug expires generic versions of the drug can be offered for sale if the FDA agrees; "generic drugs are usually cheaper than brand-name drugs"
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intoxicant a drug that can produce a state of intoxication
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levallorphan,
lorfan drug (trade name Lorfan) that is related to morphine but that counteracts the respiratory depression produced by morphine poisoning but without affecting its analgesic effects
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medicament,
medicinal drug,
medication,
medicine the act of treating with medicines or remedies
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miotic,
miotic drug,
myotic,
myotic drug a drug that causes miosis (constriction of the pupil of the eye)
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mydriatic,
mydriatic drug a drug that causes the pupil of the eye to dilate; used to aid eye examinations
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narcotic a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
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pentoxifylline,
trental a drug (trade name Trental) used to treat claudication; believed to increase the flexibility of red blood cells so they can flow through the blood vessels to the legs and feet
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consciousness-altering drug,
mind-altering drug,
psychoactive drug,
psychoactive substance a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions
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psychotropic agent a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness
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relaxant a drug that relaxes and relieves tension
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hypnotic,
soporific a drug that induces sleep
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excitant,
stimulant drug,
stimulant a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
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appetite suppressant,
suppressant a drug that suppresses appetite
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synergist a drug that augments the activity of another drug
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anti-impotence drug,
virility drug drug to treat impotence attributable to erectile dysfunction
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arsenical a pesticide or drug containing arsenic
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drug - administer a drug to; "They drugged the kidnapped tourist" |
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dose |
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medicine,
medicate treat medicinally, treat with medicine
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practice of medicine,
medicine the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"
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anaesthetise,
anaesthetize,
anesthetise,
anesthetize,
put under,
put out administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth"
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dope up,
dope give a narcotic to; "The athletes were dope by the coach before the race"
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o.d.,
overdose dose too heavily; "The rock star overdosed and was found dead in his hotel room"
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narcotise,
narcotize administer narcotics to
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poison administer poison to; "She poisoned her husband but he did not die"
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drug - use recreational drugs |
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trip out,
trip,
turn on,
get off get high, stoned, or drugged; "He trips every weekend"
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ingest,
consume,
take in,
have,
take engage fully; "The effort to pass the exam consumed all his energy"
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inject give an injection to; "We injected the glucose into the patient's vein"
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take a hit,
snort inhale through the nose
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free-base,
base use (purified cocaine) by burning it and inhaling the fumes
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drop give birth; used for animals; "The cow dropped her calf this morning"
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dope give a narcotic to; "The athletes were dope by the coach before the race"
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