Amspar Medical Terminology Level 3 - Module 3 - Classification Of Drugs

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ACE

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Inhibitor for treatment of hypertension or heart failure

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Anaesthetic

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For removal of feeling

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General

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To the whole body - produces unconsciousness

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Local

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To a body part - produces numbness

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Analgesic

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For relief of pain

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Antacid

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To neutralise stomach acid

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Anti-arrhythmic

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To control abnormal heart rhythms

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Antibiotic

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To kill bacteria

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Anticoagulant

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To reduce clotting

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Antidepressant

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To lift the mood of the patient

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Anti-emetic

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To reduce nausea

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Antifungal

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To kill fungi

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Antihistamine

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To reduce production of histamine - for allergies

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Antihypertensive

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To reduce blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatory

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to reduce inflammation

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Antispasmodic

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To reduce muscle spasms

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Antitussive

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To reduce coughing

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Betablocker

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For abnormal heart rhythms and angine

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Chemotherapy

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Treatment by chemicals to control disease

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Decongestant

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To relieve congestion of mucous membranes

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Diuretic

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To increase the production of urine

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Expectorant

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To encourage coughing up of secretions

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Hypnotic

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To induce sleep

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Opiates

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Very strong pain killers such as morphine

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Statins

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To lower cholesterol in the blood

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Steroids

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Drugs containing hormones

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Tranquillisers

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To reduce anxiety

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Vaccine

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To stimulate body to produce own antibodies