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Physiological Effects of Drugs

Medical Definition:	Activities which affect organs and systemic functions without regard to a particular disease.
Guide Notes:	not used for indexing or cataloging

Physiological Effects of Drugs Categories.

	Natriuretic Agents - Endogenous or exogenous chemicals that regulate the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in the body. They consist of peptides and non-peptide compounds.
	Protective Agents - Synthetic or natural substances which are given to prevent a disease or disorder or are used in the process of treating a disease or injury due to a poisonous agent.
	Radiation-Sensitizing Agents - Drugs used to potentiate the effectiveness of radiation therapy in destroying unwanted cells.

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