MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY > urinary system - pharmacology > Flashcards
Substance that will neutralize poisons or their side effects
Antidote
Usually unfavorable response resulting from physician’s actions, taking or medication, or a treatment
Iatrogenic
Unusual or abnormal response to drug or food
Idiosyncrasy
Response to drug other than effect desired; also called adverse reaction
Side effect
Extent or degree to which a substance is poisonous
Toxicity
Used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract
Antibiotic
Used to prevent or reduce bladder muscle spasms
Antispasmodic
Increases volume of urine produced by the kidneys; useful in treatment of edema, kidney failure, heart failure, and hypertension
Diuretic