What is anticonvulsant Anticonvulsant also called antiepileptic is a medication used to control seizures and epilepsy. In general, seizures result from excessive neuronal firing related
What is antimicrobial Antimicrobials also called antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. Antimicrobials work by killing bacteria or preventing
What is apoptosis Apoptosis is genetically programmed cell death, a type of controlled and ATP-dependent cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a
What is antipyretic Antipyretic is a medicine to reduce fever. Antipyretic medications include any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen (paracetamol) and ibuprofen. Acetaminophen (paracetamol) and ibuprofen
What is aortic stenosis Aortic stenosis also called aortic valve stenosis, occurs when the heart's aortic valve narrows. In aortic valve stenosis, the aortic valve
What are antipsychotics Antipsychotic medications, also called just antipsychotics, are medicines usually recommended as the first treatment for psychosis. Antipsychotics work by blocking the effect of
What is anticoagulant Anticoagulants are medicines that help prevent blood clots. Anticoagulants are sometimes called "blood-thinning" medicines, although they don't actually make the blood thinner. Anticoagulants work
What is antihistamine Antihistamines are medicines often used to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as hay fever, hives, conjunctivitis and reactions to insect bites or
What is wasting syndrome Wasting syndrome also known as cachexia, is an involuntary loss of more than 10% of body weight (especially muscle mass), plus
What is antiemetic Antiemetic is a drug to relieve nausea and vomiting. Antiemetics are used for the symptomatic management of nausea and vomiting that can