Key Terms
- angioedema
- a reaction similar to hives that results in swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or larynx
- anti-infectives
- a class of drugs that work to prevent or treat infections
- anticholinergics
- a class of drugs that block the action of acetylcholine, thereby inhibiting nerve impulses responsible for involuntary muscle movements
- antimuscarinics
- a class of drugs that decrease smooth muscle motility in the urinary tract, increasing the tone of the urinary sphincter and controlling urination
- antispasmodics
- a class of drugs that are used to control spasms of the stomach, intestines, and bladder
- asthenia
- weakness; lack of energy or strength
- benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- enlargement of the prostate gland
- blood dyscrasias
- a nonspecific term used to describe any blood-related diseases or conditions
- erythema multiforme
- a skin disorder characterized by bulls-eye–shaped lesions (a pink center surrounded by a pale border and outer pink ring) that are painful and itchy
- exfoliative dermatitis
- a skin condition that causes shedding of the top layer of skin
- fulminant hepatic necrosis
- severe, acute liver failure
- interstitial cystitis
- a disorder that causes the bladder to store urine before it is passed out of the body, resulting in bladder pain and pressure
- phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors
- a class of drugs primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction and, in some cases, pulmonary hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia
- photosensitivity
- an increased sensitivity to sunlight or artificial light
- Stevens–Johnson syndrome
- a rare and serious condition of the skin and mucous membranes that causes a painful rash and blisters; can be life-threatening
- urinary analgesics
- a class of drugs used to relieve pain and discomfort associated with the urinary tract
- urinary retention
- a condition in which the bladder does not completely empty; the sudden inability to urinate
- urinary stimulants
- a class of drugs that stimulate the smooth muscles of the urinary bladder
- vasomotor response
- systemic vasodilation resulting in vertigo and syncope with changes in body position