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physical & psychological dependence on & craving for a drug |
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addiction |
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drug action in which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each |
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additive action |
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particles of drug suspended in air |
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aerosol |
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exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or foreign protein |
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anaphylaxis |
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combination of two drugs gives less than an additive effect (action) |
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antagonistic action |
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agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug |
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antidote |
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commercial name for a drug; trademark or trade name |
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brand name |
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chemical formula for a drug |
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chemical name |
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factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment |
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contraindications |
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drugs that produce tolerance and dependence and have potential for abuse or addiction |
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controlled substances |
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prolonged use of a drug that may lead to physiologic need for its actions in the body |
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dependence |
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amount of drug administered, usually measured in milligrams |
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dose |
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U.S. government agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use. |
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
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legal noncommercial name for a drug |
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generic name |
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condition caused by treatment (drugs or procedures) given by physicians or medical personnel |
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iatrogenic |
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unexpected effect produced in a particularly sensitive patient but not seen in most people |
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idiosyncratic reaction |
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administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth |
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inhalation |
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study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biological effects |
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medicinal chemistry |
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study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules such as enzymes, or cell surface receptors |
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molecular pharmacology |
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administration of drugs by mouth |
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oral administration |
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administration of drugs by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins |
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parenteral administration |
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specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs |
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pharmacist |
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study of the effects and strength of a drug within the body |
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pharmacodynamics |
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study of drug concentration in tissues and body fluids over a period of time |
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pharmacokinetics |
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specialist in the study of the properties, uses, and actions of drugs |
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phamacologist |
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study of the preparation, properties, uses, and actions of drugs |
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pharmacology |
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privately published reference book that lists drug products for a fee (paid by drug manufacturer) |
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Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR) |
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target substance with which a drug interacts int he body |
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receptor |
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administration of drugs by insertion through the anus into the rectum |
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rectal administration |
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lack of beneficial response; seen when drugs are unable to control the disease process |
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resistance |
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desired and beneficial effect of a drug |
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response |
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exact timing and frequency of drug administration |
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schedule |
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adverse reaction, usually minor, that routinely results from the use of a drug |
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side effect |
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administration of a drug by placement under the tongue |
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sublingual administration |
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combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone |
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synergism |
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instrument (tube) for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body |
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syringe |
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larger and larger drug doses must be given to achieve the desired effect; patient becomes resistant to the action of a drug as treatment progresses |
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tolerance |
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administration of a drug by applying it locally on the skin or mucous membranes of the body (ointments, creams, lotions) |
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topical application |
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harmful effects of a drug |
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toxicity |
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study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body |
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toxicology |
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movement of a drug across a cell membrane into body cells |
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transport |
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authoritative list of drugs, formulas, and preparations that sets a standard for drug manufacturing and dispensing |
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) |
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substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth and good health |
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vitamin |
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Lowers blood pressure; blocks the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a powerful vasoconstrictor) |
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ACE inhibitor |
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central nervous system stimulant |
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amphetamine |
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relieves pain |
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analgesic |
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male hormone |
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androgen |
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reduces or eliminates sensation; general and local |
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anesthetic |
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lowers blood pressure; prevents angiotensin from acting on receptors in blood vessels |
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angiotensin II receptor blocker |
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neutralizes acid in the stomach |
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antacid |
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slows the uptake of androgens or interferes with their effect in tissues |
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antiandrogen |
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treats abnormal heart rhythms |
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antiarrhythmic |
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chemical substance, produced by a plant or microorganism, that has the ability to inhibit or destroy foreign organisms in the body |
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antibiotic |
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prevents blood clotting |
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anticoagulant |
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prevents convulsions (abnormal brain activity) |
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anticonvulsant |
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relieves symptoms of depression |
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antidepressant |
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drug given to prevent or treat diabetes mellitus |
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antidiabetic |
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prevents diarrhea |
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antidiarrheal |
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prevents nausea and vomiting |
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antiemetic |
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blocks the action of histamine and helps prevent symptoms of allergy |
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antihistamine |
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relieves nausea and vomiting; antiemetic |
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antinauseant |
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reduces the tendency of platelets to stick together and form a clot |
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antiplatelet |
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inhibits the secretion of acid by cells lining the stomach |
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antiulcer |
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acts against viruses such as herpesviruses and HIV |
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antiviral |
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reduces estrogen in the blood by blocking the enzyme aromatase |
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aromatase inhibitor |
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kills bacteria |
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bactericidal |
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inhibits bacterial growth |
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bacteriostatic |
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blocks the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells, the muscle lining of blood vessels, and bronchial tubes; antiarrhythmic, antianginal, and antihypertensive |
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beta-blocker |
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prevents bone loss in osteoporosis and osteopenia |
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bisphosphonate |
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central nervous system stimulant (cerebral stimulant, constricts cerebral blood vessels) |
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caffeine |
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blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and muscles lining of blood vessels; used as an antiarrhythmic, antianginal, and antihypertensive; also called calcium antagonist |
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calcium channel blocker |
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increases the force of contraction of the heart |
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cardiac glycoside |
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acts on the heart and blood vessels; includes ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, cholesterol-lowering drugs or statins, and diuretics |
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cardiovascular drug |
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relieves constipation |
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cathartic |
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binds to dietary cholesterol and prevents its uptake from the gastrointestinal tracts |
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cholesterol-binding drug |
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lowers cholesterol by preventing its production by the liver; statin |
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cholesterol-lowering drug |
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increases the production of urine and thus reduces the volume of fluid in the body; antihypertensive |
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diuretic |
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promotes vomiting |
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emetic |
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a hormone or hormone-like drug; ex. androgens, estrogens, progestins, SERMs, thyroid hormone, and glucocorticoids |
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endocrine drug |
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female hormone that promotes development of secondary sex characteristics and supports reproductive tissues |
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estrogen |
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releives symptoms of diseases in the gastrointestinal tract; ex. antacids, antiulcer drugs, antidiarrheal drugs, cathartics, laxatives, purgatives, and antinauseants (antiemetics) |
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gastrointestinal drug |
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hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces inflammation |
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glucocorticoid |
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produces sleep or a trance-like state |
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hypnotic |
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weak cathartic |
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laxative |
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habit-forming drug (potent analgesic) that relieves pain by producing stupor or insensibility; morphine and opium are examples |
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narcotic |
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female hormone that stimulates the uterine lining during pregnancy and is also used in treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and for hormone replacement therapy |
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progestin |
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relieves constipation; strong cathartic |
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purgative |
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treats asthma, emphysema, and infections of the respiratory system; bronchodilators are examples |
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respiratory drug |
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a mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes without necessarily producing sleep; benzodiazepines are examples |
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sedative |
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excites and promotes activity; caffeine and amphetamines are examples |
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stimulant |
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stimulates cellular metabolism |
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thyroid hormone |
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controls anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior |
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tranquilizer |
