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contracts or constricts pupils

dilates pupils

produces paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye

general anesthetic

medication that diminishes the sensibility of the part to which it is applied

combats parasitic intestinal worms

reduces fever

removes gas from the GI tract

soothing, softening

destroys or neutralizes odor

removes hair

produces vomiting

a synthetic compound derived from barbituric acid and used for hypnotic or sedative effects

counteracts or prevents innfection

causes narrowing of blood vessels

stimulator which tends to raise blood pressure

causes expansion of the blood vessels

combats blood clotting

chemical substance produced by the endocrine glands that affect metabolism

compound capable of accelerating or producing some chemical change without itself being changed

inhibits or prevents the growth and proliferation of malignant cells and neoplasms; used in cancer chemotherapy

alleviates tension and anxiety without inducing sleep

suppresses the effect of released histamine: usually found in medications used to dry mucous secretions

acts to decrease blood sugar

used to treat irregular rhythm of the heart

improves heart muscle tone

aids in blood cell production

used in the treatment of infectious diseases to destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms

bacteriostatic effect on microorganisms

kill or inhibit the growth of fungus

agent which destroys pathogens

agent which inhibits the growth or microorganisms

relieves pain without producing loss of consciousness and reflex activity

derivative of opium, usually used as an analgesic

lessens physiological responses

promotes sleep

relieves anxiety thus promoting emotional equilibrium without producing drowsiness

relaxes muscles

increases the secretion and the flow of urine

combats diarrhea

neutralizes acidity of the GI tract

combats nausea and vomiting

relieves muscle spasms

causes clotting of the blood

combats coughing

facilitates removal of secretion from lungs

causes dilation of bronchi, thus increasing the caliber of the pulmonary air passages