Chapter 5 Chemical for Consumer

MEDICINE
Substance used to prevent or cure diseases or to reduce pain and suffering due to illnesses.

medicines derived from

natural sources
such as

plants and animals

without being processed

chemically.

Aloe vera, Lidah buaya-Sap used to relieved pain from burns Betel, Sireh-Leaves relieved sore eyes Bitter gourd, Peria-Fruit used to cure diabetes Coconut, Kelapa-Young coconut water reduces fever Garlic, Bawang putih-Reduces infection and hypertension Ginger, Halia-Reduces inflammation and improves blood circulation and digestion Ginseng, Ginseng-Roots maintain good health Hibiscus, Bunga Raya-Leaves relieves headache and hair loss Turmeric, Kunyit-Cures pimples

 Since 1900. Thousands of

modern drugs have been synthesised from organic

compound.
Some examples of modern

medicines are analgesics, antibiotics,

psychotherapeutic
drugs.

1. Analgesics are medicines that relieve pain. Examples of analgesics are aspirin, paracetamol, and codeine. Analgesics are sometimes called painkillers.
2. Aspirin and paracetamol are mild painkillers whereas codeine is powerful painkillers. 3. Analgesics relive pain but do not cure the disease.

1.Antibiotics are chemicals that destroy or prevent the growth of infectious

microorganism.
2. Eg; Penicillin and Streptomycin. 3. Antibiotics are used to treat diseases caused by bacteria. 4.Not effective against diseases caused by viral infections such as influenza, measles, or small pox.

 Psychotherapeutic medicines are a group for treating mental or emotional illnesses.

of drugs

Psychotherapeutic drugs can be divided into a few

groups ass hown in table below :

Types of psychotherapeutic drugs
Stimulants Antidepressant Antipsychotic Agents

Example

Caffeine, amphetamine Prozac Chloropromazin

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