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Tenuate
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TenuateTenuate is the brand name for diethylpropion. Diethylpropion is a sympathomimetic amine similar to an amphetamine, also known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" medication.
Tenuate stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain)increasing the heart rate and blood pressure and decreasing the appetite. This drug is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity and should only be taken with a medical prescription.
Outside US it may be found under the name of Neobes.
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Tenuate
Tenuate is the brand name for diethylpropion. Diethylpropion is a sympathomimetic amine similar to an amphetamine, also known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" medication. Tenuate stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain)increasing the heart rate and blood pressure and decreasing the appetite. This drug is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity and should only be taken with a medical prescription. Outside US it may be found under the name of Neobes.
Amine
"A chemical compound containing nitrogen. Amines are derived from ammonia. (The name ""amine"" was derived from the word ""ammonia."")"
Amphetamine
"A drug with a stimulant effect on the central nervous system that can be both physically and psychologically addictive when overused. This drug has been much abused recreationally. The street term ""speed"" refers to stimulant drugs such as amphetamine."
Central
In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of "peripheral" which means away from the center.
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Diet
In nutrition, the diet is the sum of the food consumed by a body. Proper nutrition for a human requires vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fuel in the form of carbohydrates and fats. Imbalances between the consumed fuels and expended energy results in either starvation or excessive reserves of adipose tissue, or body fat
Obesity
Abnormal body weight, usually defined as more than 20 percent above average for age, height and bone structure.
Medical
Pertaining to Medicine.
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Tenuate dospan
Tenuate dospan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): diethylpropion hydrochloride.
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T-dependent antigen
An immunogen that is able to induce antibody synthesis only in the presence of lymphokines released by helper T cells.
T-independent antigen
An immunogen which induces antibody synthesis in the absence of lymphokines released by T cells; the antibodies are generally only of the IgM isotype.
Titre
The reciprocal of the last dilution of a titration giving a measurable effect; e.g. if the last dilution giving significant agglutination is 1:128, the titre is 128.
Tolerance
Diminished or absent capacity to make a specific response to an antigen, usually produced as a result of contact with that antigen under nonimmunizing conditions.
Toxoid
A nontoxic derivative of a toxin used as an immunogen for the induction of antibodies capable of cross-reacting with the toxin.
Tenuate
Telangiectasia
Telangiectasia are dilated superficial blood vessels. This appearance may occur in rosacea, in certain systemic diseases like ataxia-telangiectasia, scleroderma or in some long-term therapy with topical fluorinated corticosteroids. Telangiectasia may also occur as a component of inherited disorders, including hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
Tachycardia
Rapid heart beat.
Tachypnea
Rapid breathing.
Telemetry unit
A small transmitter with wires that attach ECG patches to the chest that is used to send information about the heart via radio transmission to healthcare professionals for evaluation.
Temporal arteries
Vessels located over the temples on each side of the head, that supply blood to part of the head.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Tenuate
Tenuate is the brand name for diethylpropion. Diethylpropion is a sympathomimetic amine similar to an amphetamine, also known as an "anorectic" or an "anorexigenic" medication. Tenuate stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain)increasing the heart rate and blood pressure and decreasing the appetite. This drug is used as a short-term supplement to diet and exercise in the treatment of obesity and should only be taken with a medical prescription. Outside US it may be found under the name of Neobes.
Amine
"A chemical compound containing nitrogen. Amines are derived from ammonia. (The name ""amine"" was derived from the word ""ammonia."")"
Amphetamine
"A drug with a stimulant effect on the central nervous system that can be both physically and psychologically addictive when overused. This drug has been much abused recreationally. The street term ""speed"" refers to stimulant drugs such as amphetamine."
Central
In anatomy and medicine (as elsewhere), central is the opposite of "peripheral" which means away from the center.
Heart
The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Diet
In nutrition, the diet is the sum of the food consumed by a body. Proper nutrition for a human requires vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fuel in the form of carbohydrates and fats. Imbalances between the consumed fuels and expended energy results in either starvation or excessive reserves of adipose tissue, or body fat
Obesity
Abnormal body weight, usually defined as more than 20 percent above average for age, height and bone structure.
Medical
Pertaining to Medicine.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Tenuate dospan
Tenuate dospan is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): diethylpropion hydrochloride.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
T-dependent antigen
An immunogen that is able to induce antibody synthesis only in the presence of lymphokines released by helper T cells.
T-independent antigen
An immunogen which induces antibody synthesis in the absence of lymphokines released by T cells; the antibodies are generally only of the IgM isotype.
Titre
The reciprocal of the last dilution of a titration giving a measurable effect; e.g. if the last dilution giving significant agglutination is 1:128, the titre is 128.
Tolerance
Diminished or absent capacity to make a specific response to an antigen, usually produced as a result of contact with that antigen under nonimmunizing conditions.
Toxoid
A nontoxic derivative of a toxin used as an immunogen for the induction of antibodies capable of cross-reacting with the toxin.
Tenuate
Telangiectasia
Telangiectasia are dilated superficial blood vessels. This appearance may occur in rosacea, in certain systemic diseases like ataxia-telangiectasia, scleroderma or in some long-term therapy with topical fluorinated corticosteroids. Telangiectasia may also occur as a component of inherited disorders, including hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
Tachycardia
Rapid heart beat.
Tachypnea
Rapid breathing.
Telemetry unit
A small transmitter with wires that attach ECG patches to the chest that is used to send information about the heart via radio transmission to healthcare professionals for evaluation.
Temporal arteries
Vessels located over the temples on each side of the head, that supply blood to part of the head.
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