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H1-receptor antagonist
H1-receptor antagonists are the drugs that selectively bind to but do not activate histamine H1 receptors, thereby blocking the actions of endogenous histamine.
antiemetic
A drug used to prevent nausea or vomiting. An antiemetic may act by a wide range of mechanisms: it might affect the medullary control centres (the vomiting centre and the chemoreceptive trigger zone) or affect the peripheral receptors.
sedative
A central nervous system depressant used to induce drowsiness or sleep or to reduce psychological excitement or anxiety.
anti-allergic agent
A drug used to treat allergic reactions.
muscarinic antagonist
A drug that binds to but does not activate muscarinic cholinergic receptors, thereby blocking the actions of endogenous acetylcholine or exogenous agonists.
antiparkinson drug
A drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
antipruritic drug
A drug, usually applied topically, that relieves pruritus (itching).
local anaesthetic
Any member of a group of drugs that reversibly inhibit the propagation of signals along nerves. Wide variations in potency, stability, toxicity, water-solubility and duration of action determine the route used for administration, e.g. topical, intravenous, epidural or spinal block.
antidyskinesia agent
Any compound which can be used to treat or alleviate the symptoms of dyskinesia.
antitussive
An agent that suppresses cough. Antitussives have a central or a peripheral action on the cough reflex, or a combination of both. Compare with expectorants, which are considered to increase the volume of secretions in the respiratory tract, so facilitating their removal by ciliary action and coughing, and mucolytics, which decrease the viscosity of mucus, facilitating its removal by ciliary action and expectoration.
oneirogen
Any substance that produces or enhances dream-like states of consciousness.
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2010-12-14
