terazosin

Probably from te(t)ra(hydrofuran) + -azosin + [Term?] (“prazosin-derived antihypertensive”).

benign prostatic hyperplasia
benign prostatic hyperplasia

(pharmacology) A drug taken orally in the form of its hydrated hydrochloride C₁₉H₂₅N₅O₄·HCl·2H₂O in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension.


terguride

(pharmacology) A particular dopamine agonist that is used to treat hyperprolactinemia.


rocuronium

From r(apid) + o(nset) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).

af

(pharmacology) An aminosteroid nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker used in anesthesia, to facilitate endotracheal intubation, and to provide skeletal muscle relaxation during surgery or mechanical ventilation.


rivaroxaban

/ˌɹɪv.əˈɹɑk.səˌbæn/

From rivaro- + -xaban (“blood coagulation factor Xa inhibitor”). The prefix is probably from Latin rīvārō, conjugation of rīvō (“I draw off, I withdraw”).

deep vein thrombosis
deep vein thrombosis

(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug C₁₉H₁₈ClN₃O₅S (trademark Xarelto) that inhibits the activity of factor X and is taken orally especially to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and to reduce the risk of stroke related to atrial fibrillation.


pinaverium

From [Term?] + (pap)aver(ine) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

calcium channel blocker
calcium channel blocker

(pharmacology) A calcium channel blocker used to treat functional gastrointestinal disorders.


pramocaine

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) A topical anaesthetic used as an antipruritic.


vecuronium

From ve- (of unknown origin) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).

(pharmacology) A particular muscle relaxant drug.


ocinaplon

From [Term?] + -plon (“imidazopyrimidine or pyrazolopyrimidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular kind of anxiolytic pyrazolopyrimidine drug.


octodrine

From oct(ane) + -o- + -drine (“sympathomimetic”).

(pharmacology) A particular kind of stimulant drug.


olprinone

From [Term?] + -rinone (“amrinone derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular kind of cardiotonic agent.


ornidazole

From (chl)or- + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular kind of drug that cures some protozoan infections.


econazole

From [Term?] + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular kind of imidazole antifungal drug.


oxodipine

(pharmacology) A type of calcium channel blocker.


ozagrel

(pharmacology) An antiplatelet agent that works as a thromboxane A2 synthesis inhibitor.


mibefradil

Probably from m(ethox)y + be(nzimidazole) + f(luorotet)ra(lin) + -dil (“vasodilator”).

(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blocker used to treat hypertension and chronic angina pectoris.


rofecoxib

From rofe- (of unknown origin) + -coxib (“selective cyclo-oxygenase inhibitor”).

rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis

(pharmacology) A COX-2 inhibitor C₁₇H₁₄O₄S (trademark Vioxx) used to relieve the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, to manage acute pain in adults, and to treat primary dysmenorrhea but withdrawn from sale by the manufacturer because of its link to cardiovascular events (as heart attack and stroke).


trovafloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum antibiotic that inhibits the uncoiling of supercoiled DNA in various bacteria by blocking the activity of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.


tegaserod

/təˈɡæs.əˌɹɑd/

Probably from [Term?] + g(u)a(nidine) + -serod (“serotonin receptor antagonist/partial agonist”).

irritable bowel syndrome
irritable bowel syndrome

(pharmacology) A particular drug used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and constipation.


alpidem

From [Term?] + -pidem (“zolpidem derivative”).

(pharmacology) An anxiolytic imidazopyridine drug that is related to zolpidem.


etretinate

From e(thyl) + (aci)tretin (“retinol derivative”) + -ate.

(pharmacology) A retinoid drug C₂₃H₃₀O₃ used especially to treat severe psoriasis that has been withdrawn from use in the U.S. for its tendency to cause birth defects and is typically replaced in treatment by acitretin.


tolrestat

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An aldose reductase inhibitor formerly used to treat certain diabetic complications.


temafloxacin

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic drug.


rapacuronium

From [Term?] + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).

(pharmacology) A nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocker formerly used in anesthesia.


ximelagatran

From [Term?] + -gatran (“thrombin inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug once proposed as a replacement for warfarin but withdrawn due to hepatotoxicity risks.


efalizumab

From [Term?] + -li- (“immunomodulating”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody, formerly available to treat autoimmune diseases, especially psoriasis, by binding CD11a of lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1, and associated with fatal brain infections.


antipsoriasis

(pharmacology, dermatology) Serving to prevent or counter psoriasis.


ticrynafen

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The drug tienilic acid.


tienilic acid

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A diuretic drug with uricosuric action, formerly marketed for the treatment of hypertension.


lumiracoxib

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, an analogue of diclofenac.


alosetron

From alo- (of unknown origin) + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A 5-HT₃ antagonist used for the management of severe diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in women.


troglitazone

From [Term?] + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

(pharmacology) A thiazolidinedione derivative C₂₄H₂₇NO₅S formerly used to treat type 2 diabetes but now withdrawn from use because of its link to serious hepatic reactions.


diethylstilbestrol

en-noun

diethylstilbestrol (countable and uncountable, plural diethylstilbestrols)

diethylstilbestrols (plural)
DES (abbreviation)
diethylstilboestrol (alternative UK)

From diethyl + stilb(ene) + -estr- (“estrogen”) + -ol.

af

In 1971, yet another such study identified an even more unusual carcinogen, a synthetic hormonal medicine called diethylstilbestrol.

2010, Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Emperor of All Maladies, Fourth Estate (2011), page 277:

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A synthetic estrogen drug C₁₈H₂₀O₂ used formerly to prevent miscarriage or premature delivery in humans and to promote growth in livestock. The medical use of diethystilbestrol was discontinued in the U.S. during the early 1970s due to its association with serious side effects (such as reproductive tract abnormalities and increased rates of infertility) in offspring exposed to the drug while developing in the uterus. It is no longer commercially available in the U.S. and its use is currently limited to specially compounded formulations for veterinary care.


keliximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody used in treating severe chronic asthma.


matuzumab

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer.


canakinumab

From -kin- (“interleukin”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody targeted at interleukin-1 beta, intended to treat rheumatoid arthritis.


abatacept

(pharmacology) A fusion protein composed of an immunoglobulin fused to the extracellular domain of CTLA-4, a molecule capable of binding B7, used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.


arcitumomab

carcinoembryonic antigen
carcinoembryonic antigen

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used to detect carcinoembryonic antigen.


basiliximab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used to prevent rejection in organ transplantation, especially in kidney transplants.


bavituximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody with potential applications in the treatment of cancers and viral infections.


belimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody that inhibits the biological activity of B-lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS).


apolizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody being studied as a treatment for hematologic cancers.


aselizumab

(pharmacology) A particular immunosuppressive drug.


alemtuzumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and T-cell lymphoma, targeting CD52.


adecatumumab

From -tum- (“tumor”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A recombinant monoclonal antibody used to target tumour cells.


cedelizumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody that acts on the immune system and may have applications in preventing organ transplant rejections and in treating autoimmune diseases.


cixutumumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of solid tumours.


clenoliximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody that acts as an immunomodulator.


conatumumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer.


bertilimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody that binds to eotaxin 1.


atorolimumab

(pharmacology) An immunosuppressive drug directed against the Rhesus factor.


bivatuzumab

(pharmacology) A particular humanized monoclonal antibody.


cantuzumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat colorectal cancer.


alacizumab

From [Term?] + -ci- (“cardiovascular”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used as an antineoplastic.


certolizumab

(pharmacology) A particular monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of Crohn's disease.


ustekinumab

As another interleukin 12/23 antagonist, briakinumab, was withdrawn from further development in part due to concerns about cardiovascular safety, discussion has also emerged on cardiovascular safety of ustekinumab.

2015 December 4, “Patient Preferences for Biologicals in Psoriasis: Top Priority of Safety for Cardiovascular Patients”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody directed against interleukin 12 and interleukin 23, in clinical trials for multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis.


urtoxazumab

From [Term?] + -toxa- (“toxin”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli#Translingual

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat diarrhoea caused by Escherichia coli.


zalutumumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of cancer of the head and neck.


zanolimumab

From -lim- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody and immunosuppressive drug.


votumumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used to detect colorectal tumours.


volociximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody used to treat various solid tumours.


visilizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody being investigated for use as an immunosuppressive drug in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.


vepalimomab

(pharmacology) A mouse monoclonal antibody used to treat inflammations.


vapaliximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody used as an immunosuppressive drug.


vedolizumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody under investigation for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.


veltuzumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody under investigation for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.


ondansetron

Probably from ond- (of unknown origin) + serotonin receptor antagonist.

(pharmacology) A carbazole derivative (trademark Zofran), C₁₈H₁₉N₃O, that is a serotonin receptor antagonist administered by injection and by mouth to relieve nausea and vomiting, especially during cancer therapy.


fresolimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody and immunomodulator under investigation for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, and cancer.


figitumumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody under investigation for the treatment of various cancers.


erlizumab

(pharmacology) A recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody developed to treat heart attack, stroke, and traumatic shock.


dacetuzumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody under development for the treatment of certain cancers.


foravirumab

From -vir- (“viral”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody for the prophylaxis of rabies.


daclizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used to prevent rejection in organ transplantation, especially in kidney transplants.


ecromeximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody being developed for the treatment of malignant melanoma.


efungumab

From -fung- (“fungal”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody intended to treat invasive Candida infection in combination with amphotericin B.


eculizumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody directed against the complement protein C5.


felvizumab

From [Term?] + -vi- (“viral”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

Human respiratory syncytial virus#Translingual

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody directed against the Human respiratory syncytial virus.


etaracizumab

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -ci- (“cardiovascular”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of metastatic melanoma and various cancers.


exbivirumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody developed for the treatment of hepatitis B.


gantenerumab

From -ner- (“neural”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used as an immunomodulator in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.


fontolizumab

[Term?] + -li- (“immunomodulating”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”)

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used as an immunomodulator.


epratuzumab

From epra- (of unknown origin) + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody with potential applications in oncology and in the treatment of inflammatory autoimmune disorders such as lupus.


galiximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody designed for the treatment of B-cell lymphoma.


ibalizumab

From [Term?] + -li- (“immunomodulating”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A nonimmunosuppressive monoclonal antibody being investigated as an HIV entry inhibitor.


iratumumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of oncological diseases.


ipilimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody being developed as a drug to activate the immune system.


prazosin

Probably from (pi)p(e)raz(ine) + -o- + -in.

(pharmacology) An alpha-blocker used chiefly as a smooth muscle relaxant, especially in the treatment of hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia.


tamsulosin

en-noun

tamsulosin (usually uncountable, plural tamsulosins)

From tam- (of unknown origin) + sul(fonamide) + -osin (“α₁-adrenoceptor antagonist”).

af

alpha-adrenergic blocking agent
alpha-blocker

(pharmacology) An alpha-adrenergic blocking agent administered orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₀H₂₈N₂O₅S·HCl to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.


norgestrel

/nɔːˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹl̩/

/nɔɹˈd͡ʒɛ.stɹəl/

From nor- + -gestr- (“estrogen”) + e(thy)l.

(pharmacology) A synthetic progestogen C₂₁H₂₈O₂ having two optically active forms of which the biologically active levorotatory form is used in birth control pills.


intetumumab

(pharmacology) A particular human monoclonal antibody.


ofatumumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody targeting CD20, used to treat multiple sclerosis and certain types of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.


ocrelizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody with possible applications as an immunosuppressive drug.


repaglinide

/ɹəˈpæɡ.lɪˌnaɪd/

From repa- (of unknown origin) + glinide.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A meglitinide drug C₂₇H₃₆N₂O₄ (trademark Prandin) that stimulates insulin release and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes.


meglitinide

en-noun

meglitinide (countable and uncountable, plural meglitinides)

From me(thoxy) + gli- (“antihyperglycemic”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) Any of a class of drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A chemical compound which is the prototype of this drug class (see drawing).


nateglinide

From nate- (of unknown origin) + glinide.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A meglitinide drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes that lowers blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin from the pancreas.


pagibaximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody under investigation for the prevention of staphylococcal sepsis in infants with low birth weight.


palivizumab

From pali- (“palliative”) + -vi- (“viral”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

af

respiratory syncytial virus
respiratory syncytial virus

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used in the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infections.


panobacumab

From -bac- (“bacterial”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa#Translingual

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody designed as an antibacterial against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.


pascolizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody designed to treat asthma.


pertuzumab

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody being developed as a drug to slow tumour growth.


pexelizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody designed to reduce side effects of cardiac surgery.


priliximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody designed to treat Crohn's disease and multiple sclerosis.


pritumumab

From -tum- (“tumor”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used in treating brain cancer.


nimotuzumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used to treat squamous cell carcinoma, head and neck cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, and glioma.


nebacumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody developed for the treatment of sepsis but later withdrawn.


necitumumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody and antineoplastic that binds to EGFR, under investigation for the treatment of cancer.


antihyperalgesic

(pharmacology) Serving to counter hyperalgesia


monk's pepper

From the cultural notion that monks needed to be chaste, and so (at least, as imagined by users of this word) they may have consumed parts of it as an aid to maintain chastity.

(chiefly historical, pharmacology) The fruit or another medicinal product of this tree; chasteberry


zalcitabine

en-noun

zalcitabine (countable and uncountable, plural zalcitabines)

zalcitabines (plural)
dideoxycytidine (alternative)
ddC (alternative)
DDC (alternative)

From [Term?] + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).

af

Patients received 600 mg/day of ritonavir (Abbott Laboratories) for 14 days, after which were added 600 mg/day of zidovudine (Retrovir, Glaxo-Wellcome) and 6 mg/day of zalcitabine (Hivid, Roche) with treatment maintenance for 12 months.

1997 July 4, B. Autran et al., “Positive Effects of Combined Antiretroviral Therapy on CD4 T Cell Homeostasis and Function in Advanced HIV Disease”, in Science, volume 277, number 5322, →DOI, pages 112–116:

reverse transcriptase
reverse transcriptase

(pharmacology) A drug C₉H₁₃N₃O₃ which inhibits the replication of HIV and is formerly used in the treatment of AIDS, especially in combination with zidovudine. It is a synthetic analog of a pyrimidine nucleoside, acting as a reverse transcriptase inhibitor.


anxiogenic

en-adj

anxiogenic (comparative more anxiogenic, superlative most anxiogenic)

more anxiogenic (comparative)
most anxiogenic (superlative)

A CRF antagonist, -helical CRF(9-41), can also attenuate the anxiogenic behavioral effects of HU-210.

1997 June 27, “Activation of Corticotropin-Releasing Factor in the Limbic System During Cannabinoid Withdrawal”, in Science, volume 276, number 5321, pages 2050–2054:

Increases in dopamine efflux in the NAS cannot simply be seen as equivalent to drug reward, because aversive stimuli, such as foot shock, and anxiogenic drugs, such as FG 7142 and beta-CCE (which are not self-administered), have exactly the same neurochemical effect (3 ).

1997 August 8, Lester Grinspoon et al., “Marijuana Addiction”, in Science, volume 277, number 5327, pages 749–753:

Central injection of substance P or related peptide agonists induces conditioned place aversion and produces an anxiogenic profile on the elevated plus maze, implying that activation of central substance P pathways is aversive (5 ).

1998 September 11, Mark S. Kramer et al., “Distinct Mechanism for Antidepressant Activity by Blockade of Central Substance P Receptors”, in Science, volume 281, number 5383, pages 1640–1645:

Thus, self-directed behavior increases after anxiogenic drug treatment but decreases after anxiolytic drug treatment (29 ).

2000 July 28, Frans B. M. de Waal, “Primates--A Natural Heritage of Conflict Resolution”, in Science, volume 289, issue 5479, 586-590

This piece will perform a micro-excavation of these toplayers of the literary soil to suggest anxiogenic literature has the potential not only to adumbrate the post-apocalypse, a common theme in contemporary literature, but also to anticipate the post-Anthropocene.

2020, Kristen Figgins, “The Integrity of Nature”, in Jonathan Elmore, editor, Fiction and the Sixth Mass Extinction, Rowman & Littlefield, →ISBN:

(pharmacology) Causing anxiety, or pertaining to the causing of anxiety.


es-

S configuration
w:absolute configuration

(pharmacology) Used to form names of drugs with a chiral center in the S configuration.


sulfadimethoxine

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial derivative of sulfadiazine


medroxyprogesterone

/mɛˌdɹɒk.sɪ.pɹəˈd͡ʒɛ.stə.ɹəʊn/

(pharmacology) A synthetic progesterone C₂₂H₃₂O₃ that is administered by injection as a long-acting contraceptive or is taken orally especially to treat amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding and in conjunction with estrogen to relieve the symptoms of menopause and prevent osteoporosis.


virginiamycin

From translingual virginiae + -mycin (“antibiotic”).

af

(pharmacology) An antibiotic, used in agriculture and in the fuel ethanol industry to prevent microbial contamination.


antithrombotic

en-adj

antithrombotic (comparative more antithrombotic, superlative most antithrombotic)

more antithrombotic (comparative)
most antithrombotic (superlative)

(pharmacology) That inhibits the formation of thrombi


antithrombotic

(pharmacology) Any drug having this property


clofibrate

en-noun

clofibrate (countable and uncountable, plural clofibrates)

From chlo(ro)- + fibro- + -ate (“ester”).

(pharmacology) A compound C₁₂H₁₅ClO₃ used especially to lower abnormally high concentrations of fats and cholesterol in the blood.


pioglitazone

From py(ridyl) + -o- + -glitazone (“thiazolidinedione derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A thiazolidinedione derivative taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₉H₂₀N₂O₃S·HCl to treat type 2 diabetes by decreasing insulin resistance.


antiglaucoma

(pharmacology) That prevents, or alleviates glaucoma


antileukemic

en-adj

antileukemic (comparative more antileukemic, superlative most antileukemic)

more antileukemic (comparative)
most antileukemic (superlative)
antileukaemic (alternative)

(oncology, pharmacology) Preventing or countering leukemia.


daptomycin

From [Term?] + -mycin (“antibiotic derived from Streptomyces”).

af

(pharmacology) A particular lipopeptide antibiotic.


oxacillin

en-noun

oxacillin (countable and uncountable, plural oxacillins)

From (is)oxa(zole) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic made by chemical modification of penicillin and administered in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₈N₃NaO₅S·H₂O to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant staphylococci.


balsalazide

From [Term?] + -salazide (“phenylazosalicylic acid derivative”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of bowel disease.


antiamoebic

(pharmacology) Serving to counter or eliminate amoebae.


tubocurarine

en-noun

tubocurarine (countable and uncountable, plural tubocurarines)

From Latin tubus (“tube”) + curare + -ine.

tubocurarine chloride
tubocurarine chloride#English

(pharmacology) The cation portion of tubocurarine chloride.


noscapine

noscapine (countable and uncountable, plural noscapines)

(biochemistry, pharmacology) A benzylisoquinoline alkaloid obtained from plants of the Papaveraceae family, primarily used for its antitussive effects.


aminosalicylic acid

aminosalicylic acid (countable and uncountable, plural aminosalicylic acids)

aminosalicylic acids (plural)
para-aminosalicylic acid (alternative)

(pharmacology, uncountable) The white crystalline para-substituted isomer of aminosalicylic acid that is made synthetically and is used in the treatment of tuberculosis.

aminosalicylate

coordinate as a base versus an acid, but synonymous in the practical sense that the conjugate base and conjugate acid coexist in solution


orbofiban

From [Term?] + -fiban (“fibrinogen receptor antagonist”).

af

(pharmacology) An orally active platelet receptor antagonist.


sibrafiban

(pharmacology) A so-called superaspirin used to prevent blood clots.


silandrone

(pharmacology) A particular anabolic steroid.


sibrotuzumab

[Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”)

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody intended for the treatment of cancer.


abunidazole

From [Term?] + (tert-)bu(tyl) + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antifungal drug, 4-tert-butyl-2-[hydroxy-(1-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-2-yl)methyl]phenol.


acrisorcin

(pharmacology) A topical antiinfective, typically used as a fungicide, whose active ingredients are 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.


aminoacridine

en-noun

aminoacridine (countable and uncountable, plural aminoacridines)

(pharmacology) A particular antiseptic and disinfectant.


albaconazole

From [Term?] + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A particular triazole antifungal.


omoconazole

(pharmacology) A particular azole antifungal drug.


oxiconazole

From oxy- + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular antifungal medication.


micafungin

From myc- + -a- + -fungin (“antifungal antibiotic”).

(pharmacology) An echinocandin antifungal drug that is administered intravenously.


neticonazole

(pharmacology) An imidazole antifungal for the treatment of fungal skin infections.


croconazole

(pharmacology) A particular imidazole antifungal drug.


terconazole

From ter- (“three”) + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antifungal drug used primarily to treat vaginal infections.


pramiconazole

(pharmacology) A triazole antifungal drug under investigation for the treatment of acute skin and mucosal fungal infections.


ravuconazole

(pharmacology) A particular triazole antifungal drug.


hamycin

(pharmacology) A polyene antimycotic organic compound with antifungal properties.


sulconazole

From sul(fanyl) + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).


caspofungin

en-noun

caspofungin (countable and uncountable, plural caspofungins)

From [Term?] + -fungin (“antifungal antibiotic”).

af

(pharmacology) An antifungal drug of the echinocandin class, administered intravenously.


fosfluconazole

From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + fluconazole.

(pharmacology) A water-soluble phosphate prodrug of fluconazole.


pentamidine

en-noun

pentamidine (countable and uncountable, plural pentamidines)

(pharmacology) A synthetic antibiotic drug used chiefly in the form of its salt C₂₃H₃₆N₄O₁₀S₂ especially to treat protozoal infections (such as leishmaniasis) and to prevent pneumocystis pneumonia.


terbinafine

Probably from ter(t-)b(utyl) + -yne + naph(thalene) + -ine.

af

Terbinafine is a newly developed oral and topical antifungal agent in the allylamine class of antifungal compounds (Petranyi et al, 1984). Discovered in 1983, it is closely related to naftifine. Terbinafine became available in Europe in 1991, and in 1996 in the United States.

2003, Peter G. Pappas, “Terbinafine”, in William E. Dismukes, Peter G. Pappas, Jack D. Sobel, editors, Clinical Mycology, Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 104:

(pharmacology) A synthetic allylamine antifungal drug that is highly lipophilic, used in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₁H₂₅N·HCl orally in the treatment of onychomycosis and topically in the treatment of tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and athlete's foot.


cilofungin

(pharmacology) A particular antifungal drug of the echinocandin class.


trimetrexate

dihydrofolate reductase
dihydrofolate reductase

(pharmacology) A quinazoline derivative that is a dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor, used with leucovorin in treating pneumocystosis.


butoconazole

From but- + -o- + -conazole (“miconazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An imidazole antifungal drug used in gynecology.


anidulafungin

(pharmacology) An antifungal drug of the echinocandin class.


antitrichomonal

(pharmacology) Countering or preventing trichomoniasis.


chlorfenvinphos

(pharmacology) Alternative form of clofenvinfos.


spiramycin

en-noun

spiramycin (countable and uncountable, plural spiramycins)

(pharmacology) A macrolide antibiotic used to treat toxoplasmosis.


hachimycin

(pharmacology) A particular polyene antibiotic.


viomycin

viomycin (countable and uncountable, plural viomycins)

(pharmacology) An antibiotic, of complex structure, derived from the actinomycete Streptomyces puniceus.


BLM

(pharmacology) Abbreviation of bleomycin.


MDA

MDA (countable and uncountable, plural MDAs)

(uncountable, pharmacology) Initialism of methylenedioxyamphetamine, especially 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine.


morolimumab

From -lim- (“immunomodulating”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

af

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody against the human Rhesus factor.


talizumab

From [Term?] + -li- (“immunomodulating”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody designed to target immunoglobulin E.


robatumumab

From -tum- (“tumor”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody and antineoplastic.


rontalizumab

systemic lupus erythematosus
systemic lupus erythematosus

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus.


ramucirumab

From -cir- (“cardiovascular”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of solid tumours.


tuvirumab

From -vir- (“viral”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.


sevirumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used to treat cytomegalovirus infections in AIDS patients.


motavizumab

From [Term?] + -vi- (“viral”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody being investigated for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus infection in high-risk infants.


lintuzumab

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer.


rituximab

en-noun

rituximab (usually uncountable, plural rituximabs)

From [Term?] + -tu- (“tumor”) + -ximab (“chimeric monoclonal antibody”).

af

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody (trademark Rituxan) administered by intravenous injection especially to treat non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia by binding to the protein CD20 found on the surface of B cells and causing their lysis.


stamulumab

From -mul- + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) An experimental myostatin-inhibiting drug intended to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.


lumiliximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.


lexatumumab

(pharmacology) An agonistic human monoclonal antibody used to treat cancer.


reslizumab

gastrointestinal tract
gastrointestinal tract

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody under investigation for the treatment of eosinophil-meditated inflammations of the airways, skin and gastrointestinal tract.


tremelimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody that binds to the protein CTLA-4, used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma.


ruplizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody intended for the treatment of rheumatic diseases.


libivirumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody directed against the Hepatitis B virus.


tadocizumab

From [Term?] + -ci- (“cardiovascular”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody that acts on the cardiovascular system, designed for the treatment of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions.


mapatumumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of cancer.


lucatumumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody being investigated for the treatment of various cancers.


teneliximab

(pharmacology) A chimeric monoclonal antibody that binds to the immune-stimulatory protein CD40.


raxibacumab

From -bac- (“bacterial”) + -umab (“human monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody intended for the prophylaxis and treatment of inhaled anthrax.


tefibazumab

From [Term?] + -ba- (“bacterial”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus#Translingual

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of severe infections with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.


rovelizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody that was an experimental immunosuppressive drug intended to treat patients suffering from haemorrhagic shock by suppressing white blood cells.


teplizumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody used as an immunosuppressive drug.


milatuzumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody intended to treat multiple myeloma and other hematological malignancies.


siplizumab

graft-versus-host disease
graft-versus-host disease

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody under investigation as a treatment for psoriasis and in the prevention of graft-versus-host disease.


rafivirumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody for the prophylaxis of rabies.


tigatuzumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody for the treatment of cancer.


lerdelimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody and immunosuppressive drug developed to reduce scarring after glaucoma drainage surgery.


toralizumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody and immunosuppressive drug, withdrawn because of the risk of thromboembolisms.


tanezumab

From [Term?] + -ne- (“neural”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody against nerve growth factor, used as a treatment for pain.


lebrikizumab

From [Term?] + -ki- (“interleukin”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody and immunosuppressive drug being investigated for the treatment of asthma.


labetuzumab

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody for the treatment of colorectal cancer.


regavirumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody against cytomegalovirus infections.


solanezumab

(pharmacology) A monoclonal antibody being investigated as a neuroprotector for patients with Alzheimer's disease.


mepolizumab

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -li- (“immunomodulating”) + -zumab (“humanized monoclonal antibody”).

(pharmacology) A humanized monoclonal antibody that recognizes interleukin-5 and is used to treat certain kinds of asthma and white blood cell diseases.


metelimumab

(pharmacology) A human monoclonal antibody intended for the treatment of scleroderma but later dropped in favour of alternatives.


fostriecin

From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + trie(ne).

(pharmacology) An antibiotic, obtained from Streptomyces bacteria, that has antitumor activity.


tadalafil

From [Term?] + -afil (“inhibitor of phosphodiesterase PDE5 with vasodilator action”).

erectile dysfunction
erectile dysfunction

benign prostatic hyperplasia
benign prostatic hyperplasia

(pharmacology) A drug, C₂₂H₁₉N₃O₄, that is used to treat erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia and functions similarly to sildenafil. It is marketed under the trademark Cialis.


ractopamine

From [Term?] + -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A drug used as a feed additive to promote leanness in pigs raised for their meat.


zilpaterol

From [Term?] + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular beta-adrenergic agonist used to increase size and feed efficiency in beef cattle.


flurazepam

From flu(o)r- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine (trademark Dalmane) that is closely related structurally to diazepam and is used as a hypnotic in the form of its dihydrochloride C₂₁H₂₃ClFN₃O·2HCl to treat insomnia and to induce periods of restful sleep.


loxapine

From (ch)lo(ro)- + oxa- + -apine (“psychoactive tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) A typical antipsychotic medication derived from dibenzazepine and mainly used to treat schizophrenia.


fenoldopam

(pharmacology) A synthetic benzazepine drug used as an antihypertensive.


marbofloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A potent fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.


ketoprofen

From keto- + -profen (“ibuprofen derivative”).

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₆H₁₄O₃, derived from propionic acid, that has analgesic and antipyretic effects and acts by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin. It is used to treat dysmenorrhea and the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.


pirlimycin

(pharmacology) A lincosamide antimicrobial used to treat mastitis in cattle.


clamoxyquine

(pharmacology) An antiamebic and antidiarrheal drug.


sulfafurazole

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide antibacterial with an oxazole substituent, having antibiotic activity against a wide range of Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms.


entecavir

/ɛnˈtɛk.əˌvɪɹ/

From [Term?] + -cavir (“carbocyclic nucleoside”).

(pharmacology) An oral antiviral drug used in the treatment of hepatitis B infection.


fomivirsen

From pho(sphorothioate) + [Term?] + -virsen (“antiviral antisense oligonucleotide”).

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug used in the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in immunocompromised patients, including those with AIDS.


tenofovir

From [Term?] + -fovir (“phosphonic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular antiretroviral drug.


didanosine

dideoxyinosine (alternative)
ddI (alternative)
DDI (alternative)

(pharmacology) A reverse transcriptase inhibitor drug C₁₀H₁₂N₄O₃ which inhibits the replication of HIV and is used in the treatment of AIDS, especially in combination with zidovudine. It is a synthetic analog of a purine nucleoside.


enfuvirtide

From [Term?] + fu(sion) + -vir- (“antiviral”) + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) An HIV fusion inhibitor, the first of a novel class of antiretroviral drugs.


tromantadine

From [Term?] + -mantadine (“adamantane derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug derived from adamantane and used to treat herpes simplex.


inosine pranobex

acetamidobenzoic acid
acetamidobenzoic acid

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A combination of inosine, acetamidobenzoic acid and dimethylaminoisopropanol, used as an antiviral drug.


foscarnet

From fos- (“phosphorous derivative”) + car(boxylic acid).

Phosphonoformic acid
phosphonoformic acid

foscarnet sodium
foscarnet sodium#English

(pharmacology) Phosphonoformic acid when used as a drug, synonym of foscarnet sodium.


vicriviroc

From [Term?] + -viroc (“chemokine CC motif receptor 5 antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A pyrimidine CCR5 entry inhibitor of HIV-1.


boceprevir

From [Term?] + -previr (“hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A protease inhibitor being studied as a treatment for hepatitis C.


cidofovir

From cy(tosine) + [Term?] + -fovir (“phosphonic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug C₈H₁₄N₃O₆P·2H₂O (trademark Vistide) administered intravenously for the treatment of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with AIDS.


emtricitabine

From [Term?] + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic nucleoside reverse-transcriptase inhibitor C₈H₁₀FN₃O₃S (trademarks Atripla, Complera, Emtriva, Stribild, Truvada) administered orally typically in conjunction with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV infection.


peramivir

From [Term?] + -amivir (“neuraminidase inhibitor”).

In the United States, peramivir is not likely to be used for routine treatment of seasonal or pandemic flu, partly because most primary-care physicians do not administer intravenous infusions.

2009 September 22, Andrew Pollack, “New Drugs May Attack Flu, but Not in Time”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A neuraminidase inhibitor being developed as an antiviral drug to treat influenza.


stavudine

From [Term?] + -vudine (“zidovudine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic antiretroviral nucleoside drug C₁₀H₁₂N₂O₄ that is an analog of thymidine and a reverse transcriptase inhibitor, administered orally against HIV infection.


taribavirin

(pharmacology) An experimental antiviral drug, a prodrug of ribavirin.


arbidol

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug against influenza.


vidarabine

From [Term?] + -arabine (“arabinofuranosyl derivative”).

adenine arabinoside (alternative)
ara-A (alternative)

varicella zoster virus
varicella zoster virus

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug C₁₀H₁₃N₅O₄·H₂O, a form of arabinofuranosyladenine, which is active against herpes simplex and varicella zoster viruses.


ibacitabine

From I (“iodine”) + [Term?] + -citabine (“cytarabine or azacytidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular antiviral drug.


loviride

From (dich)lo(ro) + -vir- (“antiviral”) + (am)ide.

(pharmacology) An antiviral drug against HIV.


cisatracurium

(pharmacology) A neuromuscular-blocking drug, one of the ten isomers of atracurium.


methohexital

From meth(yl) + -o- + hex(ynyl) + (secobarb)ital.

(pharmacology) A derivative of barbituric acid, used, as the sodium salt (more fully sodium methohexital), as a short-acting intravenous anesthetic; (1-methyl-5-allyl-5-[1-methyl-2-pentynyl])barbituric acid, C₁₄H₁₈N₂O₃.


ropivacaine

From [Term?] + pipecoloxylidide + -vacaine (“alteration of Novocaine”).

(pharmacology) A local anesthetic drug belonging to the amino amide group.


nalbuphine

(pharmacology) A synthetic opioid antagonist which is very similar to morphine in chemical structure and is given by injection (usually in the form of its hydrochloride) as an analgesic; (−)-(5R,6S,14S)-9a-cyclobutylmethyl-4,5-epoxymorphinan-3,6,14-triol, C₂₁H₂₇NO₄.


desflurane

From des- + -flurane (“halogenated compound”).

(pharmacology) The compound perfluoro methyl ethyl ether, which is used for maintenance of general anesthesia.


levobupivacaine

(pharmacology) A particular local anesthetic drug.


pipecuronium

From pipe(razine) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).

(pharmacology) A muscle relaxant that acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist.


prilocaine

From pr(op)yl(amin)o + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) A local anesthetic related to lidocaine and used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₃H₂₀N₂O·HCl as a nerve block for pain especially in surgery and dentistry.


oxandrolone

(pharmacology) A androgenic anabolic steroid C₁₉H₃₀O₃ administered orally especially to promote weight gain (as after extensive surgery or a chronic infection) and to relieve bone pain in osteoporosis.


doxacurium

From [Term?] + -curium (“curare-like substance”).


alcuronium

From al(lyl) + -curonium (“neuromuscular blocking agent”).

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic muscle relaxant derived from toxiferine.


flumazenil

Probably from flu(oro)- + m(ethyl) + -azenil (“benzodiazepine derivative”).

The documents indicate that Dr. Murray tried to revive Mr. Jackson with flumazenil, which reverses the effects of benzodiazepines like lorazepam.

2009 August 25, Solomon Moore, “Court Papers Show Jackson Died of Propofol”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine antagonist used to counter drowsiness caused by benzodiazepines.


armodafinil

(pharmacology) A stimulant-like drug, an active enantiomer of modafinil, being investigated for the treatment of various conditions such as depression, fatigue, and schizophrenia.


nitrazepam

From nitr- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A short-acting hypnotic drug (British trademark Mogadon) of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat insomnia; C₁₅H₁₁N₃O₃.


lormetazepam

From (ch)lor- + meth(yl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.


fludiazepam

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug, closely related to diazepam.


medazepam

From [Term?] + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


nimetazepam

From ni(tro)- + meth(yl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with hypnotic, anxiolytic, sedative, and skeletal muscle relaxant properties, generally used to treat insomnia.


tetrazepam

From tetra(hydro) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with anticonvulsant, anxiolytic, hypnotic and muscle relaxant properties.


prazepam

From (cyclo)pr(opyl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


bromazepam

From brom- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.


camazepam

From ca(rba)m(ate) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A psychoactive benzodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.


loprazolam

Probably from (ch)lo(ro)- + (pi)p(e)raz(ine) + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug used to treat insomnia.


ketazolam

From keto- + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug used to treat anxiety.


delorazepam

From de(smethyl) + (ch)lor- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) An anxiolytic benzodiazepine drug derived from desmethyldiazepam.


estazolam

Probably blend of (d)es(me)thyl + alprazolam.


pinazepam

From (pro)pyn(yl) + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).


oxazepam

en-noun

oxazepam (countable and uncountable, plural oxazepams)

From (hydr)ox(y)- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A drug of the benzodiazepine group, used to treat anxiety states and insomnia; 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-5-phenyl-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, C₁₅H₁₁ClN₂O₂.


halazepam

From hal(o)- + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug used to treat obesity.


clorazepate

From chlor- + -azepate (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine tranquilizer taken orally in the form of its dipotassium salt C₁₆H₁₀ClKN₂O₃·KOH to treat anxiety, partial seizures, and acute alcohol withdrawal.


cloxazolam

From chl(oro)- + oxa- + -azolam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, hypnotic, sedative and skeletal muscle relaxant properties.


methylphenobarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate drug used as a sedative, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant.


mephobarbital

(pharmacology) The United States Adopted Name of methylphenobarbital.


nordazepam

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug, related to diazepam used primarily to treat anxiety.


xorphanol

From [Term?] + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”) + -ol.

(pharmacology) An opioid analgesic of the morphinan family.


racemethorphan

(pharmacology) The racemic mixture of dextromethorphan and levomethorphan.


levophenacylmorphan

(pharmacology) A morphinan derivative that acts as an opioid agonist.


levallorphan

From lev- + all(yl) + -orphan (“morphinan derivate”).

(pharmacology) An opioid antagonist from the morphinan family.


antirheumatic

en-adj

antirheumatic (comparative more antirheumatic, superlative most antirheumatic)

more antirheumatic (comparative)
most antirheumatic (superlative)

(pharmacology) Serving to prevent or counter rheumatism.

αντιρευματικός

serving to prevent or counter rheumatism


antirheumatic

(pharmacology) A drug that prevents or counters rheumatism.

antireumatisme

a drug that prevents or counters rheumatism


morpheridine

From morph(olinyl) + -eridine (“pethidine derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A strong analgesic, a 4-phenylpiperidine derivative related to pethidine.


methyldesorphine

(pharmacology) An opiate analgesic with high potential for abuse.


desomorphine

(pharmacology) An opiate analogue derived from morphine, with sedative and analgesic effects.


normorphine

(pharmacology) An opiate analogue, the N-demethylated derivative of morphine.


latanoprost

(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue used for controlling the progression of glaucoma or ocular hypertension by reducing intraocular pressure.


kitasamycin

From Streptomyces kitasatoensis + -mycin (“antibiotic derived from Streptomyces”).

(pharmacology) A macrolide antibiotic produced by Streptomyces kitasatoensis bacteria.


ketorolac

From keto- + (pyr)rol(izine) + -ac (“acetic acid”).

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug often used as an analgesic and antipyretic.


chlortetracycline

en-noun

chlortetracycline (countable and uncountable, plural chlortetracyclines)

(pharmacology) A yellow crystalline broad-spectrum antibiotic C₂₂H₂₃ClN₂O₈ (trademark Aureomycin) of the tetracycline group that is produced by a soil actinomycete (Kitasatospora aureofaciens), active against many bacterial and fungal infections, and is sometimes used in animal feeds to stimulate growth.


denopamine

Probably from d(imethoxyph)en(yl) + -opamine (“dopaminergic agent, dopamine derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A cardiotonic drug used in the treatment of angina.


cefadroxil

Blend of cephalosporanic acid + hydroxy(phen)yl.

blend

(pharmacology) A broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic.


aciclovir

From acyclo(guanosine) + -vir (“antiviral”).

acyclovir (alternative)
acycloguanosine (alternative)

In cells infected with the herpes virus, acyclovir is converted to a metabolic blocking agent, thereby largely overcoming the old and plaguing problem of toxicity to the host.

1997, Roy Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, Folio Society, published 2016, page 443:

From the description, Letha felt sure Jane had herpes zoster, or shingles, which often strikes cancer patients or others with depressed immune systems. Jane spent another week in the Bubble, treated with acyclovir.

2005, Donald Hall, The Best Day the Worst Day: Life with Jane Kenyon, Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, →ISBN, page 98:

(pharmacology) A cyclic synthetic nucleoside C₈H₁₁N₅O₃ used as an antiviral drug (trademarks Avirax, Zovirax) chiefly in the treatment of chicken pox, shingles, the genital form of herpes simplex, and AIDS.


granisetron

/ɡɹəˈnɪs.əˌtɹɑn/

From [Term?] + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

af

(pharmacology) A serotonin 5-HT₃ receptor antagonist used as an antiemetic following chemotherapy.


grepafloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) An oral broad-spectrum quinoline antibacterial drug, no longer used because of cardiac side effects.


valdecoxib

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug formerly used to treat osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and menstrual pain.


miglitol

Probably from (a)mi(ne) + gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + -itol.

(pharmacology) An antidiabetic drug C₈H₁₇NO₅ that is taken orally as a tablet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and acts to slow the absorption of glucose in the small intestine by inhibiting enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates.


antidepression

en-adj

antidepression (comparative more antidepression, superlative most antidepression)

more antidepression (comparative)
most antidepression (superlative)
anti-depression (alternative)


antirabies

(pharmacology) Preventing or countering rabies.


antischistosomal

(immunology, pharmacology) that counters the effects of schistosomiasis


antimutagenic

antimutagenic (comparative more antimutagenic, superlative most antimutagenic)

more antimutagenic (comparative)
most antimutagenic (superlative)

(pharmacology) Serving to counter a mutagen


antimutagenic

(pharmacology) A drug or other material that counters a mutagen


posological

posological (comparative more posological, superlative most posological)

more posological (comparative)
most posological (superlative)

(pharmacy, pharmacology) Of or pertaining to posology.


cefazolin

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + azole + -in.

af

cefazoline (alternative)
cephazolin (alternative)

(pharmacology) A particular cephalosporin antibiotic.


cefotetan

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + -o- + (di)th(i)etan(e).


cefoxitin

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + (meth)oxy + thi(ophe)n(e).


cefpodoxime

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + [Term?] + oxime.


antimicrotubule

(pharmacology) Describing any agent that interferes with microtubules during mitosis and thus inhibits cell growth and division.


etabonate

en-noun

etabonate (countable and uncountable, plural etabonates)

(pharmacology) Any salt or ester of the hypothetical etabonic acid.


vasoconstrictive

en-adj

vasoconstrictive (comparative more vasoconstrictive, superlative most vasoconstrictive)

more vasoconstrictive (comparative)
most vasoconstrictive (superlative)

(physiology, pharmacology) That causes vasoconstriction


gatifloxacin

(pharmacology) A particular fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


moxifloxacin

From m(eth)oxy + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).


mupirocin

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular antibiotic applied topically


norfloxacin

From nor- + fl(uor)- + -oxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic structurally related to nalidixic acid, which is used topically to treat conjunctivitis and orally for the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract; 1-ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, C₁₆H₁₈FN₃O₃.


piperacillin

From pipera(zine) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular ureidopenicillin antibiotic.


nimodipine

Probably from ni(tro)- + m(eth)o(xy) + -dipine (“nifedipine derivative”).

calcium channel blocker
calcium channel blocker

(pharmacology) A dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker originally developed for the treatment of high blood pressure and now mostly used to prevent vasospasm.


antihepatotoxic

en-adj

antihepatotoxic (comparative more antihepatotoxic, superlative most antihepatotoxic)

more antihepatotoxic (comparative)
most antihepatotoxic (superlative)

(pharmacology) That acts against hepatotoxicity


antispasmolytic

antispasmolytic (comparative more antispasmolytic, superlative most antispasmolytic)

more antispasmolytic (comparative)
most antispasmolytic (superlative)
anti-spasmolytic (alternative)


bremelanotide

From [Term?] + melano- + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

af

(pharmacology) A drug being developed for the treatment of hemorrhagic shock and reperfusion injury.


avertin

It may be useful to re-emphasize a few factors most essential for a valid and safe catheterization: […] 4. Avertin, drug of choice, for anaesthesia of children under the age of nine.

1951 March, J. H. Lehmann, A. D. Johnson, W. C. Bridges, J. Michel, D. M. Green, “Cardiac Catheterization—A Diagnostic Aid in Congenital Heart Disease”, in Northwest Medicine, volume 50, number 3, Portland, Ore.: Northwest Medical Publishing Association, page 171:

(pharmacology, organic chemistry) Synonym of tribromoethanol.


asenapine

From [Term?] + -apine (“psychoactive tricyclic compound”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic under development for the treatment of schizophrenia and acute mania associated with bipolar disorder.


dizocilpine

From [Term?] + [Term?] (“tricyclic compound”) + -pine.

(pharmacology) A particular antagonist of glutamate receptors that may have some medical applications.


antidiarrheic

antidiarrheics (plural)
antidiarrhoeic (alternative)
antidiarrhœic (alternative)

ăn'tĭdīərhēʹĭk

/ˌæntɪdaɪəˈɹiːɪk/

(pharmacology) An agent which counteracts or remedies diarrhea; an antidiarrheic agent.

止泻药

an agent which counteracts or remedies diarrhea; an antidiarrheic agent


antidiarrheic

ăn'tĭdīərhēʹĭk

/ˌæntɪdaɪəˈɹiːɪk/

antidiarrhoeic (alternative)
antidiarrhœic (alternative)

(pharmacology) Counteractive of or remedying diarrhea.


calcifediol

(biochemistry, pharmacology) A prehormone which is produced by hydroxylation of vitamin D₃ (cholecalciferol) in the liver.


gaboxadol

From gab- (“gabamimetic agent”) + (is)oxa(zole) + -adol (“analgesic”).

(pharmacology) An experimental drug derived from muscimol, formerly being developed as a sleep aid.


antialbuminuric

en-adj

antialbuminuric (comparative more antialbuminuric, superlative most antialbuminuric)

more antialbuminuric (comparative)
most antialbuminuric (superlative)

(pharmacology) That counters albuminuria


thioguanine

en-noun

thioguanine (countable and uncountable, plural thioguanines)

/ˌθʌɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈɡwɑː.niːn/

(pharmacology) US and UK spelling of tioguanine.


lysergide

lysergide (countable and uncountable, plural lysergides)

/lɪˈsɝˌd͡ʒaɪd/

From contraction of lysergic acid diethylamide.

(biochemistry, pharmacology) The International Nonproprietary Name of LSD.


fluvastatin

From flu(oro)- + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).

af

(pharmacology) A drug of the statin class, used to treat hypercholesterolemia and to prevent cardiovascular disease.


acetylcysteine

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) An acetylated form of the amino acid cysteine (trademark Mucomyst), which is an antioxidant used as a mucolytic agent and in the treatment of paracetamol poisoning.


antivascular

en-adj

antivascular (comparative more antivascular, superlative most antivascular)

more antivascular (comparative)
most antivascular (superlative)

(pharmacology, oncology) Describing any drug that attacks the vasculature of a tumour


carprofen

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug whose structure is based on carbazole


clomiphene

en-noun

clomiphene (countable and uncountable, plural clomiphenes)

(pharmacology) UK and US spelling of clomifene.


aminocaproic acid

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug C₆H₁₃NO₂ that inhibits the breakdown of fibrin by blocking the activation of plasminogen and is used to control bleeding (as during surgery) especially in cases where blood clots are broken down too quickly. It is a chemical analog of lysine and is marketed under the trademark Amicar.


vomitory

(pharmacology) A substance that induces vomiting; an emetic


vomitory

en-adj

vomitory (comparative more vomitory, superlative most vomitory)

more vomitory (comparative)
most vomitory (superlative)

(medicine, pharmacology) Inducing vomiting; emetic


antifatigue

an antifatigue medication


vomitive

vomitive (comparative more vomitive, superlative most vomitive)

more vomitive (comparative)
most vomitive (superlative)

(medicine, pharmacology) Inducing vomiting


vomitive

(medicine, pharmacology) Something that induces vomiting


carbocisteine

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A mucolytic that reduces the viscosity of sputum.


dapagliflozin

From dapa- (of unknown origin) + -gliflozin (“sodium–glucose cotransporter inhibitor”).

af

(pharmacology) A drug C₂₁H₂₅ClO₆·C₃H₈O₂·H₂O that lowers blood sugar by reducing the reabsorption of glucose from the kidneys and is taken orally to treat type 2 diabetes. It is marketed under the trademark Farxiga.


dapsone

en-noun

dapsone (countable and uncountable, plural dapsones)

(pharmacology) A bacteriostatic antimicrobial agent 4-[(4-aminobenzene)sulfonyl]aniline (C₁₂H₁₂N₂O₂S) used in the treatment of leprosy and a chronic form of dermatitis.


glitazone

From gli- (“antihyperglycemic”) + th(i)az(olidinedi)one.

af

(pharmacology) Synonym of thiazolidinedione.

-glitazone

peroxisome proliferator activating receptor-γ


liraglutide

/lɪˈɹæɡ.lʊˌtaɪd/

From ly(sine) + [Term?] + -glutide (“glucagon-like peptide analog”).

(pharmacology) A antidiabetic drug C₁₇₂H₂₆₅N₄₃O₅₁ (trademark Victoza) that is an analog of glucagon-like peptide 1 administered by injection in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity.


ramipril

(pharmacology) A drug commonly used to treat hypertension.


rosuvastatin

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From (fluo)ro- + su(lfonyl) + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A statin (trademark Crestor) that is administered orally in the form of its calcium salt Ca(C₂₂H₂₇FN₃O₆S)₂ especially to treat hypercholesterolemia.


tranexamic acid

From trans- + (cycloh)ex(ane) + am(ino) + -ic acid.

(pharmacology) A synthetic compound derived from cyclohexane which inhibits the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots and is used to treat hemorrhage.


cilastatin

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A dehydropeptidase inhibitor that is used in association with certain antibiotics to prevent them being inactivated


clinafloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular fluoroquinolone antibiotic.


vorozole

From [Term?] + -rozole (“imidazole-triazole derivative”).

(pharmacology) An imidazole-based competitive inhibitor of aromatase.


ulobetasol

From [Term?] + -betasol (“prednisone or prednisolone derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular corticosteroid used to treat psoriasis.


unoprostone

(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analogue whose isopropyl ester is used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension.


urapidil

(pharmacology) A sympatholytic antihypertensive drug.


uldazepam

From [Term?] + -azepam (“diazepam derivative”).

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine drug with sedative and anxiolytic effects.


umespirone

From [Term?] + -spirone (“buspirone derivative”).

(pharmacology) An azapirone drug with anxiolytic and antipsychotic properties.


reteplase

Probably from re(combinant) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).

(pharmacology) A modified form of human tissue plasminogen activator, used as a thrombolytic drug.


quinupristin

From quinu(clidinyl) + -pristin (“pristinamycin derivative”).

(pharmacology) A streptogramin antibiotic derived from pristinamycin.


dalfopristin

From d(iethyl)a(mino) + (su)lfo(nyl) + -pristin (“pristinamycin derivative”).


quinupramine

From quinu(clidine) + -pramine (“substance of the imipramine group”).

(pharmacology) A particular tricyclic antidepressant.


quinisocaine

From quiniso- (“alteration of isoquin(oline)”) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

(pharmacology) A topical anesthetic used as an antipruritic.


quingestanol

From Latin quin(que) (“five”) + (pro)gest(ogen) + [Term?] + -ol.

(pharmacology) 3-cyclopentyl norethisterone, a steroidal progestin whose acylated derivative is used as a pharmaceutical drug.


reproterol

From [Term?] + pro(pyl) + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A β₂-adrenergic receptor agonist used in the treatment of asthma.


quinestrol

From Latin quin(que) (“five”) + -estr- (“estrogen”) + -ol.

(pharmacology) A synthetic oestrogen used in hormone replacement therapy.


raclopride

From [Term?] + (di)chlo(ro) + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic compound that acts as an antagonist on D₂ dopamine receptors.


remoxipride

From [Term?] + m(eth)oxy + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic formerly used to treat schizophrenia but later withdrawn because of toxicity concerns.


ramiprilat

(pharmacology) The active metabolite of the prodrug ramipril.


ramosetron

From [Term?] + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A serotonin receptor antagonist for the treatment of nausea and vomiting.


osanetant

From [Term?] + -netant (“neurokinin NK₃ receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist being researched for the treatment of schizophrenia.


nonabine

From no(nyl) + -nab- (“cannabinoid receptor agonist”) + (pyrid)ine.

(pharmacology) A cannabinoid drug with strong antiemetic effects.


nalorphine

From N-allyl + -orphine (“morphinan derivate”).

(pharmacology) A drug used to reverse opioid overdose.


nifurquinazol

From nifur- (“5-nitrofuran derivative”) + quinazol(inyl).

(pharmacology) An antibacterial agent of the nitrofuran class.


leflunomide

(pharmacology) An inhibitor of pyrimidine synthesis, used to treat some forms of arthritis.


ioversol

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast media”) + [Term?] + -ol.

(pharmacology) An organoiodine compound used as a contrast medium.


iotalamic acid

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast media”) + (isoph)thalamic acid.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A molecule used as a contrast medium.


iobitridol

From io- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + [Term?] + tri(s)- + d(i)ol.

(pharmacology) A molecule used as a contrast medium.


diethylstilboestrol

(pharmacology) UK spelling of diethylstilbestrol.


alteplase

Probably from al(pha) + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).

myocardial infarction
myocardial infarction

deep venous thrombosis
deep vein thrombosis

(pharmacology) A form of the enzyme plasminogen activator (trademark Activase) produced by genetic engineering and used to dissolve blood clots in thromboembolic disorders such as myocardial infarction, deep venous thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.


candesartan

From [Term?] + -sartan (“angiotensin II receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) An angiotensin receptor antagonist used for the treatment of hypertension


clodronic acid

From (di)chlo(ro)- + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) The chlorinated phosphonic acid CCl₂(PO(OH)₂)₂.


exenatide

From exen(din) + -a- + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

In humans, the science is much more scant. A couple of studies of exenatide in people with cocaine-use disorder were too short or small to be conclusive.

2023 May 19, Sarah Zhang, “Ozempic’s Next Act”, in The Atlantic:

(pharmacology) Synthetic polypeptide exendin-4 that mimics the hormone incretin and is used for the treatment of diabetes.


sitagliptin

From [Term?] + -gliptin (“dipeptidyl aminopeptidase-IV inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) A hypoglycemic drug taken orally in the form of its phosphate C₁₆H₁₅F₆N₅O·H₃PO₄·H₂O in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts by inhibiting the degradation of incretins, which results in increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is marketed under the trademark Januvia and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Janumet.


lignocaine

From ligno- (“wood, related to xylene”) + -caine (“local anesthetic”).

confix

wood, related to <i class="Latn mention" lang="en">xylene</i>


dideoxyinosine

(pharmacology) Alternative form of didanosine.


stilbestrol

en-noun

stilbestrol (countable and uncountable, plural stilbestrols)

stilbestrols (plural)
stilboestrol (alternative UK)

Treatment of abortion has been improved a great deal in the past fifteen years, particularly with the recent knowledge that stilbestrol is a progestin stimulant and also a “vascular” hormone, increasing the caliber of the vessels of the uterus and improving the circulation.

1951 July, Richard D. Reekie, “Critical Analysis of Recent Advances in Gynecology”, in Northwest Medicine, volume 50, number 7, Portland, Ore.: Northwest Medical Publishing Association, page 508:

(pharmacology) Synonym of diethylstilbestrol.


linaclotide

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

af

(pharmacology) A medication used to treat chronic constipation.


amiloride

en-noun

amiloride (countable and uncountable, plural amilorides)

Probably from ami(dino) + (ch)lor- + -(am)ide.

(pharmacology) A diuretic C₆H₈ClN₇O that promotes sodium excretion and potassium retention; any related compound.


stilboestrol

stilboestrol (countable and uncountable, plural stilboestrols)

(pharmacology) UK spelling of stilbestrol.


dope sick

en-adj

dope sick (comparative more dope sick, superlative most dope sick)

more dope sick (comparative)
most dope sick (superlative)
dopesick (alternative)

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(slang, drugs) Ill due to withdrawal from drugs, especially opiates; in withdrawal.


fidaxomicin

From [Term?] + -micin (“aminoglycoside, antibiotic”).

af

(pharmacology) A particular narrow-spectrum macrocyclic antibiotic drug.


saxagliptin

(pharmacology) A hypoglycemic drug taken orally in the form of its hydrate C₁₈H₂₅N₃O₂·H₂O in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. It acts by inhibiting the degradation of incretins, which results in increased secretion of insulin by the pancreas. It is marketed under the trademark Onglyza and when used in combination with metformin, under the trademark Kombiglyze.


nifurtimox

Probably from nifur- (“5-nitrofuran derivative”) + thi- + m(ethyl) + ox-.

(pharmacology) A nitrofuran antitrypanosomal drug administered orally in the treatment of Chagas disease; C₁₀H₁₃N₃O₅S.


dobutamine

(pharmacology) A strongly inotropic catecholamine administered intravenously in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₈H₂₃NO₃·HCl especially to increase cardiac output and lower wedge pressure in heart failure and after cardiopulmonary bypass surgery


hexamethonium

From hexa- + meth(ylene) + -onium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).

hexamethonium bromide
hexamethonium bromide#English

(pharmacology) Synonym of hexamethonium bromide.


tetrofosmin

From tetr(aeth)o(xy) + -fos- (“phosphorous derivative”).

(pharmacology) Any of a group of chelate compounds, often having a radioisotopically labelled metal atom, used in cardiac imaging.


anxietolytic

en-adj

anxietolytic (comparative more anxietolytic, superlative most anxietolytic)

more anxietolytic (comparative)
most anxietolytic (superlative)


tropicamide

(pharmacology) A short-acting anticholinergic drug, used to produce dilatation of the pupil and cycloplegia during examination of the eye.

tropikamid

drug used to produce dilation of the pupil


buprenorphine

buprenorphene (alternative)
buprenorphinum (alternative)

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic narcotic analgesic that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₂₉H₄₁NO₄·HCl to control moderate to severe pain and treat opioid dependence.


narceine

en-noun

narceine (countable and uncountable, plural narceines)

(pharmacology) An alkaloid contained in opium, occurring as fine white, silky crystals, slightly soluble in water, used as a substitute for morphine.


edratide

From [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

af

Among the companies that have had setbacks or outright failures in clinical trials are Roche and Biogen Idec with their drug Rituxan; La Jolla Pharmaceutical with Riquent; Bristol-Myers Squibb with Orencia; ZymoGenetics and Merck Serono with atacicept; Genelabs Technologies with Prestara; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries with edratide; and Aspreva Pharmaceuticals and Roche with CellCept.

2009 July 20, Andrew Pollack, “Trial for New Lupus Treatment Is Called Promising”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A synthetic peptide that is used to treat cases of lupus.


vinpocetine

From vinpoc- -ine (“alteration of apovincamine”) + eth-.

(pharmacology) A semisynthetic derivative alkaloid of vincamine, widely marketed as a supplement for vasodilation and as a nootropic for the improvement of memory.


vincamine

(pharmacology) An indole alkaloid used as a peripheral vasodilator to increase blood flow to the brain.


viquidil

(pharmacology) An isomer of quinidine used to treat cerebrovascular disorders.


xylocoumarol

(pharmacology) A particular coumarin anticoagulant.


xantifibrate

From [Term?] + -fibrate (“clofibrate derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular antilipidemic drug.


xemilofiban

From [Term?] + -fiban (“fibrinogen receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A prodrug with possible action against cardiovascular disorders.


ximoprofen

(pharmacology) A particular anti-inflammatory drug.


zuclomifene

From German zu(sammen) (“Z-configuration”) + clomifene.

(pharmacology) The more active isomer of clomiphene, which binds to estrogen receptors and stays bound for long periods of time, preventing normal receptor recycling and causing an effective reduction in hypothalamic estrogen receptor number.


zafirlukast

From zafir- (of unknown origin) + -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A leukotriene antagonist C₃₁H₃₃N₃O₆S that is administered orally to inhibit bronchoconstriction in the treatment of asthma.


zomepirac

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug with antipyretic action, withdrawn in the 1980s because of the risk of anaphylaxis.


zonisamide

Probably blend of zonis- (“alteration of (be)nzis(oxazole)”) + s(ulfon)amide.

blend

(pharmacology) A sulfonamide anticonvulsant drug.


zofenopril

angiotensin converting enzyme
angiotensin converting enzyme

(pharmacology) An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor with cardioprotective properties, indicated for the treatment of hypertension.


zinterol

From [Term?] + -terol (“phenethylamine derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A particular beta-adrenergic agonist.


ziconotide

[Term?] + [Term?] + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”)

(pharmacology) An analgesic drug used for the amelioration of severe and chronic pain.


zatosetron

From [Term?] + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) An anxiolytic drug that acts as an antagonist at the 5-HT₃ receptor.


zacopride

From (a)za(bi)c(ycl)o + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) A drug with anxiolytic and nootropic effects.


antinauseant

(pharmacology) Any drug that counteracts nausea.


aliskiren

(pharmacology) A renin inhibitor that is used in the treatment of hypertension.


paricalcitol

(pharmacology) An analog of calcitriol (the active form of vitamin D) that is used for the prevention and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism.


sulfadimidine

(pharmacology) A particular sulfonamide antibacterial agent


etidronic acid

From ethy(l) + (hy)dro(xy) + (phosph)onic acid.

(pharmacology) The phosphonic acid (1-hydroxy-1-phosphono-ethyl)phosphonic acid which inhibits the formation, growth, and dissolution of hydroxyapatite crystals and is administered orally in the treatment of some bone diseases (such as Paget's disease of bone).


leuprolide

(pharmacology) Alternative form of leuprorelin.


leuprorelin

From Leu + Pro + -relin (“LHRH release–stimulating peptide”).

(pharmacology) A synthetic analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (trademark Eligard, Lupron) that downregulates the secretion of gonadotropins, and is administered by injection in the form of its acetate C₅₉H₈₄N₁₆O₁₂·C₂H₄O₂ to treat cancer of the prostate gland, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and precocious puberty.


osteotropic

en-adj

osteotropic (comparative more osteotropic, superlative most osteotropic)

more osteotropic (comparative)
most osteotropic (superlative)

(pharmacology, physiology) Describing any drug etc. that is attracted to, and targets bone


pitavastatin

From [Term?] + -vastatin (“HMG CoA reductase inhibitor”).

af

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular statin drug


lubiprostone

Probably from (f)lu(oro)- + bi(cyclo) + -prost- (“prostaglandin”) + -one.

irritable bowel syndrome
irritable bowel syndrome

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A laxative drug C₂₀H₃₂F₂O₅ taken orally in the treatment of chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. It is marketed under the trademark Amitiza.


prucalopride

From [Term?] + [Term?] + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) A drug used to treat chronic constipation.


risedronate

en-noun

risedronate (countable and uncountable, plural risedronates)

/ɹɪˈsɛ.dɹəˌneɪt/

From risedronic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).

af

(pharmacology) The conjugate base, or any salt or ester, of risedronic acid, used as a medication to inhibit bone loss in disorders of bone metabolism.

risedronic acid

coordinate as an acid versus a base, but synonymous in the practical sense that the conjugate base and conjugate acid coexist in solution


risedronic acid

/ˌɹɪs.əˌdɹɑn.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/

From (py)ri(dinyl) + -se- (of unknown origin) + -dronic (“calcium metabolism regulator”) acid.

(pharmacology) A bisphosphonate C₇H₁₁NO₇P₂ taken orally to inhibit bone resorption especially in the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.


mifamurtide

From [Term?] + mur(amyl) + -tide (“peptide, glycopeptide”).

(pharmacology) A drug, having a phospholipid moiety, used to treat osteosarcoma.


apixaban

From [Term?] + -xaban (“blood coagulation factor Xa inhibitor”).

The company also announced a partnership with Pfizer to develop and market the experimental product apixaban, also for blood clots.

2007 April 27, Stephanie Saul, “Bristol-Myers Removes ‘Interim’ From Chief’s Title”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) An anticoagulant drug for the treatment of venous thromboembolic events.


sulfapyridine

(pharmacology) A particular antibacterial sulfonamide.


antipyrine

en-noun

antipyrine (usually uncountable, plural antipyrines)


antisyphilitic

en-adj

antisyphilitic (comparative more antisyphilitic, superlative most antisyphilitic)

more antisyphilitic (comparative)
most antisyphilitic (superlative)

Ehrlich knew that an antisyphilitic drug would be an instant sensation.

2010, Siddhartha Mukherjee, The Emperor of All Maladies, Fourth Estate (2011), page 86:


antisyphilitic

(pharmacology) Any drug that counters syphilis.


antiherpetic

antiherpetic (comparative more antiherpetic, superlative most antiherpetic)

more antiherpetic (comparative)
most antiherpetic (superlative)


antiherpetic

(pharmacology) Any drug that counters herpes.


antiluetic

antiluetic (comparative more antiluetic, superlative most antiluetic)

more antiluetic (comparative)
most antiluetic (superlative)

(pharmacology) Countering lues (syphilis).


antiluetic

(pharmacology) Any drug that counters lues (syphilis).


antibilious

(pharmacology) Countering liver disorder.


anticonvulsive

(pharmacology) Acting against or serving to prevent convulsions.

anticonvulsivo

acting against or serving to prevent convulsions


entacapone

Probably from German ent(gegen) (“E-configuration”) + -a- + -capone (“catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor”).

af

(pharmacology) A drug C₁₄H₁₅N₃O₅ that inhibits the breakdown of ʟ-dopa and is used in conjunction with ʟ-dopa and carbidopa in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is marketed under the trademark Comtan and when used in conjunction with carbidopa and L-dopa, under the trademark Stalevo.


febrifugal

(pharmacology) Acting against or preventing fever.


desmoteplase

From desmo- + -teplase (“tissue-type plasminogen activator”).

The Danish drug group H. Lundbeck has a deal with Paion to market desmoteplase in countries outside the United States and Canada, where Forest has the rights.

2007 June 1, Reuters, “Experimental Stroke Drug Fails Late-Stage Trial”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A chemical found in the saliva of vampire bats that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to plasmin, used as a thrombolytic.


d. in p. aeq.

From Latin dīvidātur in partēs aequālēs (“let it be divided into equal parts”).

uder

(pharmacology, in prescriptions) Let it be divided into equal parts.


dideoxycytidine

(pharmacology) Alternative form of zalcitabine.


pyridostigmine

From pyrid(ine) + -o- + -stigmine (“acetylcholinesterase inhibitor”).

af

(pharmacology) A parasympathomimetic and reversible cholinesterase inhibitor, used to treat muscle weakness and to combat the effects of curariform drug toxicity.


lasalocid

From [Term?] + -sal- (“salicylic acid derivative”).

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular antibacterial agent and coccidiostat.


antileprotic

(pharmacology) A drug used to treat leprosy.


emetine

From Ancient Greek ἔμετος (émetos, “vomiting”) + -ine.

During a 10-year period the sanitarium treated 2,323 patients (93% were men) by the emetine method.

1948 September 13, “A Drink for Drunks”, in Time:

Magendie performed experiments on emetics and the nature of vomiting, and showed that the emetic properties of ipecacuanha were due to a substance he named emetine.

1997, Roy Porter, The Greatest Benefit to Mankind, Folio Society, published 2016, page 323:

After a 3-hour incubation with ALLN [acetylleucyl-leucyl-norleucinal], cells were incubated with emetine in the presence (closed symbols) or absence (open symbols) of ALLN (10 µg/ml).

2001 May 25, Neil F. Bence et al., “Impairment of the Ubiquitin-Proteasome System by Protein Aggregation”, in Science, volume 292, number 5521, →DOI, page 1553:

(biochemistry, pharmacology) A white crystalline bitter alkaloid, chemical formula C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄, extracted from ipecacuanha root, and formerly used in the treatment of amebic infections and as an emetic in aversion therapy.

эмети́н

alkaloid extracted from ipecacuanha root


antifebrile

(pharmacology) A medicine or substance that counters fever.


enrofloxacin

From [Term?] + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used in veterinary medicine.


deracoxib

(pharmacology) A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat osteoarthritis in dogs.


selamectin

(veterinary medicine, pharmacology) A topical compound used in veterinary medicine that disables parasites by replacing glutamate in their muscle synapses.


cefovecin

From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”).

(pharmacology) A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat skin infections in cats and dogs.


maropitant

From [Term?] + -pitant (“neurokinin NK₁ receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A neurokinin receptor antagonist used to treat motion sickness and vomiting in dogs.


casopitant

(pharmacology) A neurokinin receptor antagonist undergoing research for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.


trilostane

(pharmacology) A drug used to treat Cushing's syndrome in dogs.


benazepril

congestive heart failure
congestive heart failure

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug used to treat hypertension, congestive heart failure, and chronic renal failure.


benazeprilat

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A non-sulfhydryl angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, the active form of benazepril.


vestipitant

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as a selective antagonist for the NK₁ receptor, under development as a potential antiemetic and anxiolytic and to treat tinnitus.


MIC

en-noun

MIC (countable and uncountable, plural MICs)

(microbiology, pharmacology) Initialism of minimum inhibitory concentration.


benfluorex

(pharmacology) The drug (RS)-2-({1-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]propan-2-yl}amino)ethyl benzoate, marketed as an antidiabetic and appetite suppressant.


zindoxifene

From [Term?] + ind(olyl) + -oxifene (“tamoxifen derivative”).

af

(pharmacology) A particular antiestrogen drug.


verlukast

From [Term?] + -lukast (“leukotriene receptor antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A drug that is a potent leukotriene D4 antagonist.


supersensitivity

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-supersensitivity.wav

Because D 1 dopamine receptors are known to act through stimulatory heterotrimeric guanosine triphosphate-binding (G s ) proteins and activation of the cAMP pathway, up-regulation of this pathway in the nucleus accumbens could account for the functional supersensitivity of D 1 receptors observed in these neurons--which occurs in the absence of detectable changes in the receptors themselves--after chronic cocaine (or other stimulant) exposure (18 ).

1997 October 3, Eric J. Nestler, George K. Aghajanian, “Molecular and Cellular Basis of Addiction”, in Science, volume 278, number 5335, →DOI, pages 58–63:

In the next generation seeds were screened for ABA supersensitivity (era1/era1).

1998 October 9, Zhen-Ming Pei et al., “Role of Farnesyltransferase in ABA Regulation of Guard Cell Anion Channels and Plant Water Loss”, in Science, volume 282, number 5387, →DOI, pages 287–290:

The effects of inactivity on new receptor synthesis and denervation supersensitivity are mediated by Ca 2 influx (24 ).

1999 October 15, Mohammed Akaaboune et al., “Rapid and Reversible Effects of Activity on Acetylcholine Receptor Density at the Neuromuscular Junction in Vivo”, in Science, volume 286, number 5439, →DOI, pages 503–507:

(biochemistry, pharmacology) Extreme sensitivity (of the body) to a chemical.


PBP

en-noun

PBP (countable and uncountable, plural PBPs)

penicillin-binding protein
w:penicillin-binding protein

(bacteriology, pharmacology) Initialism of penicillin-binding protein.


ambrisentan

From [Term?] + -entan (“endothelin receptor antagonist”).

af

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A drug, an endothelin receptor antagonist used to treat pulmonary hypertension.


bosentan

(pharmacology) A dual endothelin receptor antagonist important in the treatment of pulmonary artery hypertension.


enalapril

/ɪˈnæl.əˌpɹɪl/

From (ph)en(yl) + ala(nine) + -pril (“angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor”).

(pharmacology) An angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor used in the treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure.


batanopride

From [Term?] + -pride (“sulpiride derivative”).

(pharmacology) An antiemetic benzamide drug.


eudysmic ratio

eudysmic ratios (plural)
eudismic ratio (alternative)

(chemistry, pharmacology, biology) A ratio expressing the difference in pharmacologic activity between the two enantiomers of a drug.


labetalol

From la- (“alteration of alpha”) + beta + -olol.

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as an alpha- and beta-blocker, used in the treatment of hypertension.


Adderall

en-proper noun

Adderall (countable and uncountable, plural Adderalls)

A brand name. A contraction of the phrase ADD (“attention deficit disorder”) (for) all, intended to convey inclusivity.

Pop a couple of Adderalls.

Doctors and the media have helped to create the belief that the best way to treat ADD/ADHD is with stimulant medications, such as Ritalin or Adderall.

2008, Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child:

A few years back I tried that “Harvard drug,” Adderall, which gives you the power to read for twelve hours straight and internalize everything you read—and it was a total disaster.

2016, Douglas Coupland, “New Moods”, in Bit Rot, London: William Heinemann, →ISBN, page 92:

He was a teenager too, a student at an elite private boys school whose family’s western New York home was known as a party house where teens gathered to consume liquor, marijuana and Adderall.

2021 November 18, Ed Shanahan, “Judge Spares Man in Teen Rape Case: ‘Incarceration Isn’t Appropriate’”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:

Adderall made me high, yes, but what I found far more appealing was that it gave me a few hours of feeling less depressed.

2023, Britney Spears, The Woman in Me, Simon and Schuster, →ISBN:

His regular medication box contained pills bearing Adderall markings alongside other substances, according to sources with the Times who have seen photographs of the container.

2025 May 30, Joseph Gedeon, “Elon Musk allegedly took large amounts of drugs including ketamine while advising Trump – report”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:

(pharmacology) A brand name for a psychostimulant combination drug containing four salts of amphetamine, used in the treatment of conditions such as ADHD and narcolepsy and often misused as a recreational drug.


bekanamycin

(pharmacology) A particular aminoglycoside antibiotic.


bunazosin

(pharmacology) An alpha 1 antagonist drug developed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).


beloxepin

From [Term?] + -oxepin (“tricyclic compound”).

af

(pharmacology) A particular analgesic drug.


lymecycline

From ly(sino)me(thyl) + -cycline (“tetracycline derivative”).

(pharmacology) A tetracycline broad-spectrum antibiotic, unique amongst tetracyclines in being absorbed by an active transport process across the intestinal wall.


lofendazam

From (ch)lo(ro)- + phen(yl) + d(i)az(ep)am.

(pharmacology) A benzodiazepine derivative with sedative and anxiolytic effects.


antiitch

Tar preparations, possessing both antiitch and antiinflammatory properties, have long been employed in the treatment of psoriasis.

(pharmacology, dermatology) Preventing or countering itching.


zardaverine

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.


zatebradine

From [Term?] + -bradine (“bradycardic agent”).

(pharmacology) A particular bradycardic drug.


zanoterone

From [Term?] + -terone (“antiandrogen”).

(pharmacology) A particular drug, a steroidal androgen receptor antagonist.


zankiren

(pharmacology) A particular drug that acts as a renin inhibitor.


zaltoprofen

(pharmacology) A particular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.


zaltidine

From [Term?] + -tidine (“cimetidine derivative”).

(pharmacology) A particular drug, an H₂-receptor antagonist.


zabicipril

(pharmacology) A drug of the angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor class.


deflazacort

From defl(uorinated) + aza- + -cort (“corticosteroid”).

(pharmacology) A glucocorticoid prodrug used as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant.


antileishmanial

(pharmacology, immunology) Acting against Leishmania parasites.


antileishmania

(immunology, pharmacology) Acting against Leishmania parasites.


viprostol

(pharmacology) A particular synthetic prostaglandin analogue.


vinbarbital

(pharmacology) A particular barbiturate drug.


remikiren

(pharmacology) A renin inhibitor under development for the treatment of hypertension.


Xanax

en-prop

Xanax (countable and uncountable, plural Xanax or Xanaxes)

“After taking one or two Xanax every night for eight years, my doctor told me I had to stop,” says a middle-aged Montgomery County homemaker.

My rage is controlled, barely, by a Xanax and an Absolut on the rocks.

1991, Bret Easton Ellis, American Psycho, London: Picador, →ISBN, page 226:

A half-dozen black beauties gave him the edge he needed, a couple of purple egg-shaped Xanaxes cooled his nerves.

1991, John Sandford [pseudonym; John Roswell Camp], chapter 16, in Eyes of Prey:

Also in Mr. Ledger’s system were three anti-anxiety medications: diazepam, the generic name for Valium; alprazolam, commonly known as Xanax; and temazepam[…].

2008 February 7, James Barron, “Medical Examiner Rules Ledger’s Death Accidental”, in The New York Times:

“Medication can be part of a psychotropic arsenal,” he said, discussing one therapist who urged him to stop taking Xanax so he could address his anxiety directly and not mask the physical symptoms.

2014 January 28, Kat Kinsman, “10 things we learned about surviving anxiety”, in CNN:

Take a deep, healing breath, and imagine that you're not even on Twitter, or Facebook, or Xanax.

2020, Paul Rudnick, Coastal Elites, spoken by Clarissa Montgomery (Sarah Paulson):

(trademark, pharmacology) A brand name for alprazolam.


MGA

megestrol acetate
megestrol acetate#English

(pharmacology) Abbreviation of megestrol acetate.


fluocinolone

en-noun

fluocinolone (countable and uncountable, plural fluocinolones)

From fluo(ro)- + [Term?] + -olone (“steroid or steroid-like drug”).

af

(pharmacology) A synthetic hydrocortisone derivative used in dermatology to reduce skin inflammation and relieve itching.


pentothal

The anaesthetic technique that was used at PMH at that time was safe and simple – but limited. It consisted of an initial injection of thiopentone (pentothal) to put the person to sleep. (Many older people will remember having been asked to count to ten as they were given such an injection.) Thiopentone is a short-acting drug – not a good agent to keep the patient anaesthetized for very long – so a switch must be made to another anaesthetic.

2006, Ted Freeman, Doctor in Vanuatu, Suva, Fiji: Institute of Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific, →ISBN, page 29:


oxyfedrine

(pharmacology) A drug that acts as a vasodilator.


telaprevir

From [Term?] + -previr (“hepatitis C virus protease inhibitor”).

While Vertex has previously shown that telaprevir can sharply reduce virus levels in patients blood, the new data, to be presented at the meeting, an annual gathering of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases in Boston, is the first strong signal of how many patients could be cured.

2007 November 2, Andrew Pollack, “2 Winning Drug Tests, One Expected and One a Surprise”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A protease inhibitor intended to treat hepatitis C.


fexinidazole

From phe(no)xy + -nidazole (“metronidazole derivative”).

By 2014, he hopes to have evidence that another drug, fexinidazole, is better.

2008 January 8, Donald G. Mcneil Jr., “Jump-Start on Slow Trek to Treatment for a Disease”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A drug being investigated for the treatment of sleeping sickness.


melarsoprol

/məˈlɑɹ.səˌpɹɔl/

From mel(amine) + ars(enic) + -o- + pro(pylene) + -ol.

They still use the drug melarsoprol, which, Dr. Pécoul said, “is not effective and sometimes kills.”

(pharmacology) An organic arsenic compound, C₁₂H₁₅AsN₆OS₂, administered intravenously to treat late-stage African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness).


methylnaltrexone

Since Jan. 1, 2007, the Food and Drug Administration has postponed clearance of Wyeth’s bifeprunox for schizophrenia, Pristiq for depression and menopausal hot flashes, Viviant for bone loss and methylnaltrexone for constipation.

2008 January 26, Bloomberg News, “Wyeth Says It May Cut 10% of Jobs”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A peripherally-acting μ-opioid antagonist that acts to reverse some of the side effects of opioid drugs such as constipation without affecting analgesia or precipitating withdrawals.


doxylamine

Probably from d(imethyl) + oxy(eth)yl + -amine.

The drug doxylamine was also found in his system.

2008 February 7, James Barron, “Medical Examiner Rules Ledger’s Death Accidental”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) An antihistamine derived from pyridine that is typically used in the form of its succinate C₁₇H₂₂N₂O·C₄H₆O₄ to treat respiratory symptoms of the common cold and allergies, to induce sleep in the treatment of insomnia, and in combination with pyridoxine hydrochloride to control nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.


bimatoprost

From bimato- (of unknown origin) + -prost (“prostaglandin”).

Some of the products contained small amounts of bimatoprost, an ingredient in the anti-glaucoma drug Lumigan, which is manufactured by Allergan.

2009 March 3, Alex Kuczynski, “Jeepers Peepers!”, in New York Times:

intraocular pressure
intraocular pressure

(pharmacology) A prostaglandin analog C₂₅H₃₇NO₄ used topically to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (as in the treatment of open-angle glaucoma) and promote the growth of longer and thicker eyelashes. It is marketed under the trademarks Latisse and Lumigan.


salinomycin

An investigation showed that the camels had been poisoned by fodder contaminated with an antibiotic called salinomycin, often added to chicken feed but poisonous to camels.

2008 March 17, Katherine Zoepf, “Camels Go Easily Through the Eyes of Admirers”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) An antibacterial and coccidiostat ionophore therapeutic drug.


methyltestosterone

Tamoxifen, used to treat breast cancer, will be offered for $9 for a 30-day supply, as will combination estrogen/methyltestosterone tablets, prescribed for menopause and hormone deficiency.

2008 May 6, The Associated Press, “Wal-Mart Expands Program Providing Drug Discounts”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) An anabolic steroid that is a methyl derivative of testosterone C₂₀H₃₀O₂, used to treat testosterone deficiency in men and breast cancer and menopause in women.


levosalbutamol

(pharmacology) A bronchodilator used to treat asthma and COPD.


doxazosin

Probably from (benzo)d(i)ox(ane) + -azosin.

benign prostatic hyperplasia
benign prostatic hyperplasia

(pharmacology) A drug taken orally in the form of its mesylate C₂₃H₂₅N₅O₅·CH₄O₃S to relieve urethral obstruction in benign prostatic hyperplasia and to treat hypertension. It is a derivative of quinazoline that acts to relax smooth muscle by combining with and blocking the activity of an alpha-receptor.


paliperidone

From pali- (of unknown origin) + -peridone (“risperidone derivative”).

(pharmacology) 9-hydroxyrisperidone, an atypical antipsychotic drug.


sertindole

Probably blend of ser(o)t(onin) + indole.

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic drug.


iloperidone

From [Term?] + -peridone (“risperidone derivative”).

(pharmacology) An atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia.


cephaeline

(biochemistry, pharmacology) An alkaloid that induces vomiting, related to emetine.


befiradol

(pharmacology) A potent drug with analgesic and antiallodynic effects.


antiallodynic

an antiallodynic drug


antiestrogen

Dr. Esteva described a breast cancer patient first treated with a mastectomy and the antiestrogen tamoxifen in 1995.

2008 June 17, Jane E. Brody, “Cancer as a Disease, Not a Death Sentence”, in New York Times:

(pharmacology) A substance that blocks the production or utilization of estrogens, or inhibits their effects.


hydroxyprogesterone

(pharmacology) A steroid hormone, produced during the synthesis of glucocorticoids and sex steroids.


pred-

(pharmacology) Used to form names of prednisone and prednisolone derivatives.


bemesetron

From be(nzoate) + me(thyl) + -setron (“serotonin receptor 5-HT₃ antagonist”).

(pharmacology) A drug with antiemetic effects, used mainly in scientific research.


barnidipine

(pharmacology) A particular calcium channel blocker.


benzobarbital

(pharmacology) A barbiturate derivative with anticonvulsant effects.


adipiodone

From adip(oyl) + -iod- (“iodine-containing contrast medium”) + -one.

(organic chemistry, pharmacology) A particular molecule used as a contrast medium.


diatrizoic acid

From dia(cetamide) + tri(iodo) + (ben)zoic acid.

amidotrizoic acid
amidotrizoic acid#English

(pharmacology) Synonym of amidotrizoic acid.