| fenoprofen | <chemical> An anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic highly bound to plasma proteins. It is pharmacologically similar to aspirin, but causes less gastrointestinal bleeding. Pharmacological action: cyclooxygenase inhibitors, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Chemical name: Benzeneacetic acid, alpha-methyl-3-phenoxy-, (+-)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| fenoprofen calcium | Calcium (±)-m-phenoxyhydratropate dihydrate;an anti-inflammatory analgesic used for treatment of mild to moderate pain and for osteoarthritis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fenoterol | <chemical> Adrenergic beta-2 agonist used as a bronchodilator and tocolytic. Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-agonists, bronchodilator agents, sympathomimetic, tocolytic agents. Chemical name: 1,3-Benzenediol, 5-(1-hydroxy-2-((2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl)amino)ethyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| fenpipramide | A,alpha-Diphenyl-1-piperidinebutyramide;an antispasmodic. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fenretinide | <chemical> N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)retinamide. A synthetic retinoid that is used orally as a chemopreventive against prostate cancer and in women at risk of developing contralateral breast cancer. It is also effective as an antineoplastic agent. Pharmacological action: anticarcinogenic agents, antineoplastic agent. Chemical name: Retinamide, N-(4-hydroxyphenyl)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| fenstration | Literally, the making of a window -- fenestra in Latin (and fenetre in French) is a window -- fenestration refers to the creation of a new opening. (12 Dec 1998) |
| fentanyl | <radiology> Contraindications: MAO inhibitors, respiratory problems, dosing: 50 mcg slow push (over 1-2 minutes) loading, 50 mcg q 30 minutes maintenance, total dose of not more than 200 mcg/hr, institute continuous cardiac monitoring & pulse oximetry, reversal: naloxone (Narcan) 0.2 mg over 2-3 minutes (12 Dec 1998) |
| fentanyl citrate | N-(1-Phenethyl-4-piperidyl)propionanilide citrate;a short-acting narcotic analgesic used as a supplementary analgesic in general anaesthesia. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fenthion | <chemical> Phosphorothioic acid o,o-dimethyl o-(3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl) ester. Potent cholinesterase inhibitor used as an insecticide and acaricide. Pharmacological action: cholinesterase inhibitor, insecticide, organothiophosphate. Chemical name: Phosphorothioic acid, O,O-dimethyl O-(3-methyl-4-(methylthio)phenyl) ester (12 Dec 1998) |
| fenticlor | 2,2'-Thiobis[4-chlorophenol];a topical anti-infective agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Fenton reaction | The use of H2O2 and ferrous salts (Fenton's reagent) to oxidise alpha-hydroxy acids to alpha-keto acids or to convert 1,2-glycols to alpha-hydroxy aldehydes, the formation of OH-, OH-, and Fe3+ from the nonenzymatic reaction of Fe2+ with H2O2; a reaction of importance in the oxidative stress in blood cells and various tissues. (05 Mar 2000) |
| fenugreek | <botany> A plant (trigonella Foenum Graecum) cultivated for its strong-smelling seeds, which are "now only used for giving false importance to horse medicine and damaged hay." Origin: L. Faenum Graecum, lit, Greek hay: cf. F. Fenugrec. Cf. Fennel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| Fenwick's disease | <disease> Idiopathic gastric atrophy. See: atrophic gastritis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Fenwick, Edwin Hurry | <person> British urologist, 1856-1944. See: Fenwick-Hunner ulcer. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Fenwick, Samuel | <person> British physician, 1821-1902. See: Fenwick's disease. (05 Mar 2000) |