Category: C

Pain in the urinary bladder. This is common in cystitis and when there are stones in the bladder and is occasionally present in bladder cancer. Treatment is directed to the underlying cause.  

A device for measuring the shape of the chest and its movements during breathing.  

A steroid drug that inhibits the effects of male sex hormones (androgens) and is used to treat various sexual disorders in men. It is administered by mouth and common side-effects include tiredness, loss of strength, inhibition of sperm formation, infertility, and breast enlargement (gynecomastia).  

An antibiotic, active against a wide range of bacteria, used as supporting treatment in tuberculosis and in some infections of the urinary tract. It is administered by mouth; side-effects, which can be severe, include dizziness, drowsiness, convulsions, and mental confusion. An antibiotic derived from an actinomycete, used to treat certain infections of the genitourinary tract,…

A type of squint in which the eye, when covered, tends to rotate slightly clockwise or anticlockwise. Deviation of the eye around its anteroposterior axis due to weakness of the oblique muscles.  

A diuretic used to treat fluid retention (edema), high blood pressure (hypertension), and heart failure. It is administered by mouth and may cause skin sensitivity reactions, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, and reduced blood potassium levels. A thiazide diuretic is a medication employed to alleviate edema associated with conditions such as heart failure, kidney disorders, and liver…

A drug that constricts small blood vessels and raises blood pressure. It is administered by surgery and is also used in nasal decongestants. Large doses sometimes cause giddiness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.  

A local anesthetic applied to the skin in solution to relieve discomfort in cuts, abrasions, and minor skin irritations. It sometimes causes skin sensitivity reactions.  

A barbiturate drug used as a hypnotic and sedative in cases of insomnia and anxiety. It is administered by mouth and prolonged use can cause dependence.  

A condition in which everything looks bluish. Vision in which all objects appear to be blue.