modern medicine Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
traditional medicine
A
ginger tamarind ginseng lemon aloe vera
2
Q
traditional function
A
ginger(cold)
tamarind(cough)
ginseng(lower bp)
lemon(cold)
aloe vera(skin diseases)
3
Q
5 modern medicine
A
corticosteroids
analgesics
anti allergies
antimicrobial
psychotic drug
4
Q
function ( modern)
A
relieve inflammation
relieve pain
re;ieve runny nose
kill bacteria
treat mental illness
5
Q
example ( modern)
A
prednisolone
asparin/paracetamol/codeine
antihistamines
penecillin/streptomycin/h202/borix acid/alcohol
haloperidol clozapine
6
Q
side effects
A
high bp and blood sugar
addiction/stomach ulcer/liver damage
drowsiness/constipation/dry mouth/blurred vision
uncontrolled involuntary action
