Addictive Substances & Medications
24 entries in the Addictive Substances & Medications compendium.
CocaineCNS stimulant derived from coca leaves, with limited medical use.CodeineOpiate prodrug of morphine used for pain and cough.ClomipramineTricyclic antidepressant used for OCD and other disorders.ClonazepamBenzodiazepine used for anxiety, seizures, and related disorders.DiazepamDiazepam, commonly known by the brand name Valium, belongs to the benzodiazepine class of DiphenhydramineFirst-generation antihistamine with sedative and anticholinergic effects.EphedrineA CNS stimulant used for anesthesia and historically for asthma.Epinephrine (medication)Life-saving medication for anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest.FentanylFentanyl is a synthetic opioid from the piperidine class, roughly 50 to 100 times strongerFluoxetineAn SSRI antidepressant used for depression, anxiety, and bulimia.FluphenazineHigh-potency antipsychotic used for chronic psychoses.GabapentinAnticonvulsant used for neuropathic pain and seizures.HeroinHeroin, known chemically as diacetylmorphine or diamorphine, is an opioid derived from theDepressantDepressants reduce brain activity and are used medicinally and recreationally.HallucinogenA diverse class of drugs inducing altered perception and mood.Drug classA group of drugs sharing chemical, pharmacological, or therapeutic properties.Drug overdoseOverdose is the ingestion of a drug in quantities risking health or death.Drug interactionDrug interactions alter drug effects via pharmacodynamics or pharmacokinetics.Drug testTechnical analysis of biological specimens for drug presence.Drug deliveryDrug delivery optimizes therapeutic effect through targeted transport and controlled releaDrug discoveryDrug discovery identifies new medications through screening and optimization.Dosage formPharmaceutical drug products presented in specific forms for use.Electronic cigaretteA device that vaporizes liquid for inhalation instead of smoke.Health effects of smoking tobaccoTobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable death worldwide.
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