Drugs affect " younger " tumors ( i. e., more differentiated ) more effectively, because mechanisms regulating cell growth are usually still preserved.

Drugs targeting the neurotransmitter of such systems affect the whole system ; this fact explains the complexity of action of some drugs.

Drugs such as antihistamines and even caffeine can affect HDR.

The reason for his actions was as a result of the an amendment moved by MP John Maloney to withdraw Martin's Private Members ' Bill C-344 ( An Act to amend the Contraventions Act ) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act ( marijuana ), and to have the subject matter referred to the Special Committee on the Non-Medical Use of Drugs.

Drugs may act by 1 ) serving as a precursor for the neurotransmitter ; 2 ) inhibiting neurotransmitter synthesis ; 3 ) preventing storage of neurotransmitter in the presynaptic vesicle ; 4 ) stimulating or inhibiting neurotransmitter release ; 5 ) stimulating or blocking postsynaptic receptors ; 6 ) stimulating autoreceptors, inhibiting neurotransmitter release ; 7 ) blocking autoreceptors, increasing neurotransmitter release ; 8 ) inhibiting neurotransmission breakdown ; or 9 ) blocking neurotransmitter reuptake by the presynaptic neuron.

Drugs such as morphine or codeine can be used to relieve diarrhoea this way.

Drugs given to induce or maintain general anaesthesia can be either as gases or vapours ( inhalational anaesthetics ), or as injections ( intravenous anaesthetics or even intramuscular ).

Drugs that interfere with nerve function, such as curare, can also cause paralysis.

Drugs that can induce psychotic symptoms include amphetamine, caffeine ( which can worsen psychotic symptoms in schizophrenia and produce olfactory hallucinations at very high doses in normal volunteers ), cannabis, cocaine, desoxypipradrol, dimethyltryptamine, alcohol ( ethanol ), inhalants, gammahydroxybutyric acid ( and its precursors gammabutyrolactone and 1, 4-butanediol ), ketamine, LSD, mephedrone and methcathinone, mescaline and other phenethylamine hallucinogens, methamphetamine, MDMA ( very rarely, likely due to different phethylamines that are sometimes sold as MDMA, or even piperazine derivatives sold as " extacy "), opiates such as heroin, phencyclidine, piperazine-based drugs, psilocybin, and anabolic steroids at high doses.

Drugs that can induce psychosis experimentally and / or in a significant proportion of patients include amphetamine and other sympathomimetics, dopamine agonists, ketamine, corticosteroids ( often with mood changes in addition ), and some anticonvulsants such as vigabatrin.

Drugs such as diazepam or other muscle relaxants can be given to control the muscle spasms.

Drugs which can be taken sublingually are absorbed through the oral mucosae, so that they bypass the liver and are less susceptible to the first pass effect.

Drugs that are effective at maintaining normal rhythm after electric cardioversion, can also be used for pharmacological cardioversion.

Cannabis is a class C drug in New Zealand, of which the penalty for dealing can result in a maximum prison sentence of 8 years under the New Zealand Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.

Drugs which can be used for sedation include propofol, etomidate, ketamine, fentanyl, and midazolam.

Drugs with shorter half-life's require more frequent administration to maintain the correct plasma concentrations, therefore potentially presenting more problems if levels of adherence and compliance are unreliable, but longer-lasting drugs can increase the development of resistance due to prolonged periods of low drug concentration.

Drugs affecting serotonin ( 5-HT ) in the intestines can help reduce symptoms.

For many drugs and chemicals not in the Pharmacopoeia there is no standard of purity that can be used under the Adulteration of Food and Drugs Act, and for these, as well as for the commercial quality of those drugs and essential oils which are also in the Pharmacopoeia, a legal standard of commercial purity is much needed.

Drugs such as fludrocortisone, midodrine, ephedrine and SSRIs can also be used to treat symptoms.

Drugs that enter the blood stream can not penetrate and function in the brain, but instead must be administered into the cerebrospinal fluid.

Drugs can greatly influence the control of respiration.

Drugs used to facilitate sexual assault may have sedative, hypnotic, dissociative, and / or amnesiac effects, and can be added to a food or drink without the victim's knowledge.

At most, the only durable success such organisations can claim in New Zealand is the continuing criminality of cannabis possession and use under New Zealand's Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

Drugs such as amiodarone or procainamide may be used in addition to defibrillation to terminate VT while the underlying cause of the VT can be determined.

Drugs such as isotretinoin, sedatives, diuretics, tricyclic antidepressants, antihypertensives, oral contraceptives, antihistamines, nasal decongestants, beta-blockers, phenothiazines, atropine, and pain relieving opiates such as morphine can cause or worsen this condition.

It is argued that the term war is not appropriate in this context ( as in War on Drugs ), since there is no identifiable enemy, and that it is unlikely international terrorism can be brought to an end by military means.

Drugs classed as azapirones can be identified by their-spirone or-pirone suffix.

Drugs are available to treat this condition.

In early 2009, a petition to President Barack Obama was written asking that he appoints a " Drug Czar " who will treat drug abuse as a health issue rather than a criminal issue and will move away from a " War on Drugs " paradigm.

Drugs commonly used to treat overdose are Physostigmine to counteract central and peripher anticholinergic effects and Diazepam to control convulsion.

Drugs used to treat adults include metronidazole, albendazole and quinacrine.

Drugs used to treat infestation include triclabendazole, praziquantel, bithionol, albendazole, and mebendazole.

Drugs used to treat ADHD, including methylphenidate and amphetamine, have significant effects on dopamine signaling in the brain.

Drugs Hitchings ' team worked on included 2, 6-diaminopurine ( a compound to treat leukemia ) and p-chlorophenoxy-2, 4-diaminopyrimidine ( a folic acid antagonist ).

Drugs can be used to treat issues related to the Upper Motor Neuron Syndrome.

Drugs to treat skin infections are Tolnaftate ( Tinactin ), an over the counter topical ; Ketoconazole, especially used to treat tinea versicolor and other dermatophytes ; Itraconazole ; Terbinafine ( Lamisil ); Echinocandins ( caspofungin ); Griseofulvin, commonly used for infections involving the scalp and nails.

Drugs are researched for their physiochemical properties, physical side effects, and psychological side effects.

USSOCOM conducts several covert and clandestine missions, such as unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, psychological warfare, civil affairs, direct action, counter-terrorism and War on Drugs operations.

* ATC code A02 Drugs for acid related disorders, a subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

* ATC code A03 Drugs for functional gastrointestinal disorders, a subgroup of the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Category: Drugs for acid related disorders

Category: Drugs for acid related disorders

In ATCvet, this subgroup is named " QD05 Drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders ".

:: In ATCvet, this subgroup is named " QD05A Drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders, topical use ".

:: In ATCvet, this subgroup is named " QD05B Drugs for keratoseborrheic disorders, systemic use ".

In his 1988 book, Blaming the Brain: The Truth about Drugs and Mental Health, Valenstein argues that while psychotropic drugs sometimes do work, they do not even begin to address the real cause of mental disorders, since in his view biochemical theories are an entirely " unproven hypothesis " used to excuse what he sees as often unconscionable marketing practices of the drug industry.