Therapeutic agent
Therapeutic Agent
A Therapeutic Agent (pronounced: thair-uh-PYOO-tik AY-jent) is a substance, often a medication, used to treat disease or injury. The term originates from the Greek words "therapeia" meaning healing and "agent" from the Latin "agens" meaning something that produces an effect or change.
Types of Therapeutic Agents
Therapeutic agents can be classified into several categories, including:
- Antibiotics: These are used to treat bacterial infections.
- Analgesics: These are used to relieve pain.
- Antivirals: These are used to treat viral infections.
- Antifungals: These are used to treat fungal infections.
- Antineoplastics: These are used to treat cancer.
- Vaccines: These are used to prevent diseases.
Mechanism of Action
The mechanism of action of a therapeutic agent refers to how the agent works at the molecular level to achieve its therapeutic effect. This can involve interacting with proteins, enzymes, or cells in the body.
Side Effects
Like all medications, therapeutic agents can have side effects. These can range from mild, such as nausea or dizziness, to severe, such as allergic reactions or organ failure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Therapeutic agent
- Wikipedia's article - Therapeutic agent
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