Preferred term
drugs
Type
Type of entity- Chemical
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a conceptBroader concept
Broader conceptNarrower concepts
Narrower concepts.- abortifacients
- adrenergic agents
- analgesics
- anesthetics
- anti-allergic agents
- anti-infective agents
- anti-inflammatory agents
- anti-obesity agents
- anticarcinogenic agents
- anticoagulants
- anticonvulsants
- antidotes
- antihistamines
- antilipemic agents
- antineoplastic agents
- antipyretics
- aphrodisiacs
- biopharmaceuticals
- cardiovascular agents
- cholinergic agents
- controlled substances
- dermatological agents
- designer drugs
- diuretics
- drug residues
- fertility agents
- gastrointestinal agents
- generic drugs
- hematologic agents
- herbal medicines
- homeopathic drugs
- hormone supplements
- hypoglycemic agents
- illicit drugs
- immunomodulators
- lipotropic agents
- muscle relaxants
- narcotic antagonists
- narcotics
- new drugs
- oral contraceptives
- parasympatholytics
- parasympathomimetics
- psychotropic agents
- radio-sensitizing agents
- radioprotective agents
- respiratory system agents
- sedatives
- sympatholytics
- sympathomimetics
- toxoids
- vaccines
- veterinary drugs
Entry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- medicines (drugs)
- pharmaceutical compounds
- pharmaceutical products
- pharmaceuticals
Field 001 in MARC Authority Format
- 12613
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/286