Chlor: From 1 Different Sources
(chloro-) combining form denoting 1. chlorine or chlorides. 2. green.
A 4-aminoquinoline drug commonly used for treating malaria. Resistence is widespread in Plasmodium falciparum.... chloroquine
One of several ALKYLATING AGENTS widely used in cancer chemotherapy, chlorambucil is an oral drug commonly used to treat chronic lymphocytic LEUKEMIA, non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas, Hodgkin’s disease (see LYMPHOMA) and ovarian cancer (see OVARIES, DISEASES OF). Apart from suppression of bone-marrow activity, side-effects are few.... chlorambucil
An antibiotic derived from a soil organism, Streptomyces venezuelae. It is also prepared synthetically. A potent broad-spectrum antibiotic, chloramphenicol may, however, cause serious side-effects such as aplastic ANAEMIA, peripheral NEURITIS, optic neuritis and, in neonates, abdominal distension and circulatory collapse. The drug should therefore be reserved for the treatment of life-threatening infections such as Haemophilus in?uenzae, SEPTICAEMIA or MENINGITIS, typhoid fever (see ENTERIC FEVER) and TYPHUS FEVER, when the causative organism proves resistant to other drugs. However, because it is inexpensive, it is used widely in developing countries. This antibiotic is available as drops for use in eye and ear infection, where safety is not a problem.... chloramphenicol
A widely used anti-anxiety drug. (See TRANQUILLISERS; BENZODIAZEPINES.)... chlordiazepoxide
An antiseptic which has a bacteriostatic action against many bacteria.... chlorhexidine
See SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE.... chlorine
A chemical used for immobilising mosquitoes to facilitate their handling. It is toxic and should be used with extreme care.... chloroform
The green colouring matter of plants. Its main use is as a colouring agent, principally for soaps, oils and fats. It is also being found of value as a deodorant dressing to remove, or diminish, the unpleasant odour of heavily infected sores and wounds.... chlorophyll
Chlorpromazine is chemically related to the antihistamine drug, PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE. One of the ?rst antipsychotic drugs to be marketed, it is used extensively in psychiatry on account of its action in calming psychotic activity without producing undue general depression or clouding of consciousness. The drug is used particularly in SCHIZOPHRENIA and mania. It carries a risk of contact sensitisation, so should be handled with care, and the drug has a wide range of side-effects.... chlorpromazine
This drug is now rarely used but chloral betaine (Welldorm) is occasionally used in the elderly and in newborns with ?ts or cerebral irritation after a di?cult delivery.... chloral hydrate
An oral hypoglycaemic agent, chlorpropamide was for many years used to treat diabetes (see DIABETES MELLITUS). It has been largely superseded by more e?ective oral agents with fewer side-effects, such as gliclazide.... chlorpropamide
A ?ammable, colourless liquid that is extremely volatile, and rapidly produces freezing of a surface when sprayed upon it. Now occasionally used to deaden pain for small and short operations, ethyl chloride was once used as an inhalant general anaesthetic for brief operations, and to induce ANAESTHESIA in patients in whom the anaesthesia is subsequently to be maintained by some other anaesthetic such as nitrous oxide or ether.... ethyl chloride
The chemical name for common salt (see SODIUM).... sodium chloride
An antihistamine drug used to treat allergies such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), allergic conjunctivitis, urticaria, and angioedema. It is also found in some cold remedies.... chlorphenamine
An insecticide which has been used sucessfully against ?ies and mosquitoes resistant to DDT (see DICHLORODIPHENYL TRICHLOROETHANE), and for the control of ticks and mites. It requires special handling as it is toxic to humans when applied to the skin.... chlordane
(Greek) In mythology, goddess of vegetation and spring Chlorys, Chloriss, Chloryss... chloris
Chloroma, or green cancer, is the name of a disease in which greenish growths appear under the skin, and in which a change takes place in the blood resembling that in leukaemia.... chloroma
See TETRACYCLINES.... chlortetracycline
An edible single-cell marine algae (a sea-moss, sea-lettuce) which contains more chlorophyll than many known foods, more Vitamin B12 than liver, producing protein 50 times more efficiently than other crops, including Soya and rice. Has the potential to solve the world’s protein problems in the undeveloped countries. Contains: beta-carotene, polyunsaturated fatty acids; and 19 of the 22 amino acids, including the 8 essentials. A rich source of DNA/RNA, and of calcium, iron, selenium and zinc.
Action: Liver detoxifier, hypotensive, antibiotic, metabolic stimulant. Bowel cleanser and nutrient for friendly flora. Immune sustainer. Antiviral. Anti-candida. Anti-ageing. Blood oxidant for production of red cells. Anti-cholesterol. Fat mobiliser.
Uses: High blood pressure, diabetes, hypoglycaemia, radiation sickness, high cholesterol levels, constipation, immune system insecurity, anaemia and nutrient deficiencies, bone maintenance, regeneration of tissue, asthma, the fatigue of old age. Shown to have a high binding affinity for poisonous substances in the gut and liver.
Inhibitory effect on growth of tumour cells. (21st Japanese Bacteriology Convention, 1984)
Reduces pain in peptic and duodenal ulcer. (“The Treatment of Peptic Ulcer by Chlorella”, by Dr Yoshio Yamagishi)
Cases of arsenical poisoning due to contaminated Taiwan water supply were successfully detoxified.
Dramatic height and weight increases in children and animals recorded. Appears to increase production of interferon, a body chemical that protects against harmful viruses. Of value for lead poisoning and heavy metal toxaemia.
Preparations: Available as tablets, capsules and health supplement granules.
Diet. Highly nutritional; yield 65 per cent protein; desirable for vegetarians and vegans. ... chlorella
A widely used preservative in eye drops and products such as cosmetics and mouth washes.... benzalkonium chloride
The toxic effects of chemicals present in some defoliant weedkillers. Ingesting chlorates can cause kidney and liver damage, corrosion of the intestine, and methaemoglobinaemia (a chemical change in haemoglobin in the blood). Small doses of chlorates can prove fatal. Symptoms of poisoning include ulceration in the mouth, abdominal pain, and diarrhoea.... chlorate poisoning
An alternative name for chlorphenamine.... chlorpheniramine
a powerful antiperspirant used in the treatment of conditions associated with excessive sweating (see hyperhidrosis).... aluminium chloride hexahydrate
n. an occupational acne-like skin disorder that occurs after regular contact with chlorinated hydrocarbons. These chemicals are derived from oil and tar products; ‘cutting oils’ used in engineering also cause the disease. The skin develops blackheads, papules, and pustules, mainly on hairy parts (such as the forearm). Warts and skin cancer may develop after many years of exposure to these chemicals.... chloracne
n. the addition of noninjurious amounts of chlorine (often one part per million) to water supplies before human consumption to ensure that harmful microorganisms are destroyed. Higher concentrations of chlorine are also used to improve the microbiological suitability of bathing water (as in swimming pools). See also fluoridation.... chlorination
n. see clomethiazole.... chlormethiazole
n. see DDT.... chlorophenothane
n. green vision: a rare symptom of digitalis poisoning.... chloropsia
(chlorthalidone) n. a thiazide *diuretic used to treat fluid retention (oedema), *ascites due to cirrhosis, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and diabetes insipidus. It may cause a fall in blood pressure on standing up, dizziness, and reduced blood potassium levels.... chlortalidone
a salt of potassium used to prevent and treat potassium deficiency, especially during treatment with digoxin or anti-arrhythmic drugs. Some irritation in the digestive system may occur. Severe potassium deficiency may be treated by intravenous infusion.... potassium chloride
an *antimuscarinic drug indicated for the treatment of overactivity of the bladder *detrusor muscle with symptoms of urge incontinence, urgency, and frequency. The most common side-effects are dry mouth and constipation.... trospium chloride
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