Category: B

A drug that lowers blood pressure. It is given by mouth and acts by blocking the sympathetic nerves that supply the blood vessels. Common side-effects include dizziness, fainting, edema, and breathlessness.  

A diuretic used in the treatment of conditions involving fluid retention, such as congestive heart failure, edema, hypertension, and obesity.  

A drug with actions and side-effects similar to those of ‘amphetamine. It is given by mouth in the treatment of obesity.  

An antiseptic, active against fungi and bacteria, used as a preservative in foods and pharmaceutical preparations, as well as for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin. A white crystalline material having a slight odor. It is used in keratolytic ointments and in food preservation. Saccharin is a derivative of this acid.  

A drug that has actions and side effects similar to those of ‘atropine. Taken by mouth, it is used mainly to reduce muscle spasm in parkinsonism. One of the antimuscarinic group of drugs used to treat parkinsonism. Acting by correcting the relative central cholinergic excess resulting from dopamine deficiency, the drug has a moderate effect,…

A detergent disinfectant with uses similar to those of cetrimonium.  

A detergent disinfectant with the same uses and effects as cetrimonium.  

A drug, derived from paracetamol, that relieves pain, inflammation, and fever. It is an alternative to aspirin, particularly in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Side-effects may include drowsiness, noises in the ears, and skin rashes. Discover the previous spelling variation of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug known as benorilate. In the past, this medication was commonly…

An antibiotic effective against most Gram-positive bacteria ( streptococci, staphylococci, and pneumococci). A derivative of benzylpenicillin, it can be administered by mouth but is usually given as an intramuscular injection, from which it liberates benzylpenicillin slowly. Patients hypersensitive to penicillins may suffer allergic reactions.  

A potent diuretic used in the treatment of conditions involving retention of fluid, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, edema, and obesity. Its actions and side-effects are similar to those of chlorothiazide.