Carminative.—A medicine that allays pain by causing the expulsion of gases from the alimentary canal, as Aromatic Spiritus of Ammonia, Asafetida, Turpentine, etc.
Cataleptic.—A medicine causing animals to lose control of their muscles, as Cannibus Indica, etc.
Catalytic.—A medicine supposed to break down, destroy or counteract morbid agencies existing in the blood, as Calomel, Arcenous Acid, etc.
Cathartic.—A medicine which hastens the evacuation of the bowels, as Aloes, Castor Oil, etc.
Cathartic Cholagogue.—A medicine that stimulates the evacuation of the intestines and the flow of bile at the same time, as Podophyllin, etc.
Cathartic Drastic.—A medicine which produces violent action of the intestines with griping and pain, as Jalap, Arecoline, etc.
Cathartic Hydragogue.—A medicine that causes abundant watery discharges of feces, as Common Elaterium, etc.
Cathartic Saline.—A medicine which increases intestinal secretions and prevents re-absorption, and mechanically excites peristaltic action, as Magnesium Sulphate, etc.
Cathartic Simple.—A medicine that is more active then a laxative, but is accompanied by some griping; it causes active peristalsis and larger and softer stools than laxatives, as Rhubarb, Aloes, etc.
Caustic.—A medicine or agent used to destroy living tissue, as Caustic Potash, Silver Nitrate, etc.