Drug terms starting with C

5 terms

1. Central Nervous System (SEN-trul NER-vus SIS-tem) The brain and spinal cord. Also called CNS.
2. Chemical Type The Chemical Type represents the newness of a drug formulation or a new indication for an existing drug formulation.
3. CNS Depressants A class of drugs that slow CNS function (also called sedatives and tranquilizers), some of which are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders; includes…
4. Comorbidity The condition of having two or more diseases at the same time.
5. Company The company (also called applicant or sponsor) submits an application to FDA for approval to market a drug product in the United States.