Drugs and Medicines: What They Do

Duration: 10

Year Published: 1975

Creator: Moreland-Latchford Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Outlines different types of drugs and medicines and explains their uses and effects. Shows antiseptics being used on body surfaces to keep out germs, antibiotics being used to kill germs in the body, and antigens being used to build up antibodies against disease. Explains that the body's system may need chemicals such as antihistamines and insulin to function properly. Groups drugs that affect the central nervous system, including aspirin, novocain, spinal anesthetics, general anesthetics, stimulants, and depressants.

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