医学英语阅读（第2册）Unit 9 Medication.ppt

Antidiabetics used to treat diabetes mellitus Oral antidiabetic drugs include sulfonylureas, biguanides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, thiazolidinediones, and meglitinides. Insulin pump 胰岛素泵 Antihistamines drugs block action of histamine They cannot cure allergic reaction, but they relieve its symptoms Side effects ： drowsiness　　嗜睡 blurred vision 视力模糊 tremors 震颤 digestive upset 消化不良 lack of motor coordination 运动不协调 Antiosteoporosis drugs Drugs used to treat osteoporosis Bisphosphonates-- prevent bone loss Hormone-like drugs, selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)-- increase bone formation Cardiovascular drugs act on heart or blood vessels to treat hypertension, angina, heart attack, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmias 　　aspirin sublingual nitroglycerin Dogoxin (Lanoxin) Other cardiovascular drugs Endocrine drugs drugs acting similarly to naturally occurring (endogenous) hormones androgens antiandrogens estrogens antiestrogen progestins thyroid hormone glucocorticoids ... Gastrointestinal drugs relieving uncomfortable and potentially dangerous gastrointestinal symptoms antacids antiulcer drugs antidiarrheal drugs athartics antinauseants (antiemetics) Respiratory drugs treating conditions and diseases relating to lungs and/or breathing treating asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and bronchospasm... bronchodilators steroid drugs leukotriene modifiers Sedative and hypnotics depressing central nervous system and promote drowsiness and sleep prescribed for insomnia and sleep disorders sedatives hypnotics These products have a very high abuse potential and should be used only for short periods of time and under close supervision. 这些药物有很高的滥用可能性，使用时间不宜过长且应受到严格监督。 Stimulants acting on brain, speeding up vital processes in cases of shock and collapse; increasing alertness and