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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 |
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Natriuretic Agents - Endogenous or exogenous chemicals that regulate the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in the body. They consist of peptides and non-peptide compounds. |
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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. |
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Radiation-Sensitizing Agents - Drugs used to potentiate the effectiveness of radiation therapy in destroying unwanted cells. |
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