| flumazenil | <chemical> 8-fluoro-5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-4h-imidazol(1,5-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid ethyl ester. A potent benzodiazepine receptor antagonist. Since it reverses the sedative and other actions of benzodiazepines, it has been suggested as an antidote to benzodiazepine overdoses. Pharmacological action: antidotes, gaba modulators. Chemical name: 4H-Imidazo(1,5-a)(1,4)benzodiazepine-3-carboxylic acid, 8-fluoro-5,6-dihydro-5-methyl-6-oxo-, ethyl ester (12 Dec 1998) |
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| flumen | A flowing, or stream. Synonym: stream. Origin: L. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flumethasone | <chemical> An anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used in veterinary practice. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, glucocorticoids, synthetic. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,17,21-trihydroxy-16-methyl-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| flumethiazide | 6-Trifluoromethyl-7-sulfamoyl-4H-1,2,4-benzothi adiazine 1,1-dioxide;an orally effective diuretic agent, related chemically to chlorothiazide and with similar pharmacologic actions; it inhibits carbonic anhydrase. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flumina | Plural of flumen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flumina pilorum | The curved lines along which the hairs are arranged on the head and various parts of the body, especially noticeable in the foetus. Synonym: flumina pilorum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flunarizine | <chemical> 1-(bis-(4-fluorophenyl)methyl) -4-cinnamylpiperazine. Flunarizine is a selective calcium entry blocker with calmodulin binding properties and histamine h1 blocking activity. It is effective in the prophylaxis of migraine, occlusive peripheral vascular disease, vertigo of central and peripheral origin, and as an adjuvant in the therapy of epilepsy. Pharmacological action: anticonvulsants, calcium channel blockers, histamine h1 antagonists, vasodilator agents. Chemical name: Piperazine, 1-(bis(4-fluorophenyl)methyl)-4-(3-phenyl-2-propenyl)-, (E)- (12 Dec 1998) |
| flunisolide | Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-, hemihydrate, (6a,11b,16a)-;an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used intranasally or by inhalation in the treatment of allergies and asthma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| flunitrazepam | <chemical> Benzodiazepine with pharmacologic actions similar to those of diazepam. The united states government has banned the importation of this drug. Steps are being taken to reclassify this substance as a schedule 1 drug with no accepted medical use. Pharmacological action: anti-anxiety agents, gaba modulators. Chemical name: 2H-1,4-Benzodiazepin-2-one, 5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-1-methyl-7-nitro- (12 Dec 1998) |
| fluo- | <chemistry, prefix> A combining form indicating fluorine as an ingredient; as in fluosilicate, fluobenzene. (29 Oct 1998) |
| fluoborate | <chemistry> A salt of fluoboric acid; a fluoboride. Origin: Cf. F. Fluoborate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fluoboric | <chemistry> Pertaining to, derived from, or consisting of, fluorine and boron. <chemistry> Fluoridic acid, a double fluoride, consisting essentially of a solution of boron fluoride, in hydrofluoric acid. It has strong acid properties, and is the type of the borofluorides. Synonym: borofluoric acid. Origin: Fluo- boric: cf. F. Fluoborique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fluoboride | <chemistry> See Borofluoride. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fluocerite | <chemical> A fluoride of cerium, occuring near Fahlun in Sweden. Tynosite, from Colorado, is probably the same mineral. Origin: Fluo- + cerium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| fluocinolone acetonide | <chemical> A corticosteroid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. It is usually employed as a cream, gel, lotion, or ointment. It has also been used topically in the treatment of inflammatory eye, ear, and nose disorders. Pharmacological action: glucocorticoids, synthetic, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (6alpha,11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |