General Drugs D

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Across
  1. 1. Occurs when two or more drugs or substances work together to produce a greater effect than each could individually
  2. 4. Drugs that have a sedative effect in low doses and are effective sleeping medications in higher doses
  3. 5. Estrogens may be used to treat cancer of the breast or prostate, progestins (synthetic progesterone to treat endometriosis) are
  4. 7. Drugs that reduce swelling of the mucous membrane that line the nose by constricting blood vessels, thus relieving nasal stuffiness
  5. 9. Chemicals essential in small quantities for good health
  6. 11. A term used to describe any drug that has a calming or sedative effect
Down
  1. 2. situation where two or more drugs or treatments are not compatible and may cause harmful effects
  2. 3. method or way in which a drug is administered into the body, such as orally, topically, or intravenously.
  3. 6. reason or medical condition for which a particular drug or treatment is prescribed
  4. 8. Androgenic hormones used to help treat hormonal deficiency
  5. 10. Occurs when one drug increases the effect of another drug