Pharmacologic Actions

A broad category of chemical actions and uses that result in the prevention, treatment, cure or diagnosis of disease. Included here are drugs and chemicals that act by altering normal body functions, such as the REPRODUCTIVE CONTROL AGENTS and ANESTHETICS. Effects of chemicals on the environment are also included.

Year introduced: 2004(1999)

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Tree Number(s): D27.505

MeSH Unique ID: D020228

Entry Terms:

• Actions, Pharmacologic
• Pharmacologic Action
• Action, Pharmacologic
• Chemical Actions
• Actions, Chemical
• Chemical Action
• Action, Chemical

See Also:

• Pharmacological and Toxicological Phenomena
• Drug Therapy

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Diagnostic Uses of Chemicals
Contrast Media
Molecular Probes +
Neuronal Tract-Tracers
Radiopharmaceuticals
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic +
Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs and Substances
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers +
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inhibitors +
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Alkylating Agents +
Amylin Receptor Agonists
Angiotensin Receptor Antagonists +
Antacids
Antidiuretic Hormone Receptor Antagonists
Antifoaming Agents
Antimetabolites +
Antioxidants +
Aversive Agents
Bradykinin Receptor Antagonists +
Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonists
CCR5 Receptor Antagonists
Cerumenolytic Agents
Cystine Depleting Agents
Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme Inducers +
Endothelin Receptor Antagonists +
Enzyme Activators +
Enzyme Inhibitors +
Enzyme Reactivators +
Fibrin Modulating Agents +
Heparin Antagonists
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
Membrane Transport Modulators +
Mitosis Modulators +
Neurotransmitter Agents +
Nitric Oxide Donors
Peptidomimetics
Radiopharmaceuticals
Sequestering Agents +
Sodium-Glucose Transporter 2 Inhibitors
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Receptor Modulators
Viral Fusion Protein Inhibitors +
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Abuse-Deterrent Formulations +
Antipyretics
Antispermatogenic Agents +
Astringents
Bone Density Conservation Agents
Calcium-Regulating Hormones and Agents +
Central Nervous System Depressants +
Central Nervous System Stimulants +
Cerumenolytic Agents
Emetics
Endocrine Disruptors
Galactogogues
Growth Substances +
Hallucinogens
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists +
Hypoglycemic Agents +
Immunologic Factors +
Micronutrients +
Muscle Relaxants, Central
Narcotic Antagonists
Natriuretic Agents +
Neurotransmitter Agents +
Performance-Enhancing Substances
Peripheral Nervous System Agents +
Protective Agents +
Reproductive Control Agents +
Secretagogues
Therapeutic Uses
Anti-Allergic Agents +
Anti-Infective Agents +
Anti-Inflammatory Agents +
Anti-Obesity Agents +
Antiglaucoma Agents
Antineoplastic Agents +
Antirheumatic Agents +
Cardiovascular Agents +
Central Nervous System Agents +
Dermatologic Agents +
Gastrointestinal Agents +
Genitourinary Agents +
Hematologic Agents +
Lipid Regulating Agents +
Pharmaceutical Solutions +
Radiation-Sensitizing Agents +
Reproductive Control Agents +
Respiratory System Agents +
Senotherapeutics
Smoking Cessation Agents
Stimulants, Historical