Categories Of Drugs And Their Actions

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adrenergice

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mimics the action of epinephrine, an agent in the sympat nervous system

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analgenic

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reduces pain

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anesthetic

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abolishes the sencation of pain

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antiarthritic

Back 4

relieves the symptoms of arthritis

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anticoagulant

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prevents blood clotting

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anticonvulsant

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suppressed or reduces number or intensity of seizures

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antidiabetic

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prevents or alleviates diabetes

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antiemetic

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prevents or relieves nausea or vomiting

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antihistamine

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prevents symptoms of allergy, such as a runny nose

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antihypertensive

Back 10

lowers blood pressure

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anti-inflammatory

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reduces inflammation and swelling

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antineoplastic

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prevents the growth of maglignant cells

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antipruritic

Back 13

relieves the symptoms of itching

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antipyretic

Back 14

reduces fever

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antitoxin

Back 15

neutralizes a poison ot toxin

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antivenin or antivenom

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counteracts the action of venom from snakes and other venomous animals

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diuretic

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increases formation of urine to reduce swelling and blood pressure

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hypnotic, sedative, tranquilzer

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induces sleep or partial loss of consciousness

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proton-pump inhibitor

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reduces or blocks secretion of stomach acid

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vaccine

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produces active immunization in the formation of antibodies

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Anti-infective agents

antiamebic

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destroys or suppresses the grouth of amoebas

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Anti-infective agents

antibacterial

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an anti-infective agent directed against bacteria

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Anti-infective agents

antibiotic

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inhibits the growth and reproduction of bacteria

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Anti-infective agents

antifungal

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directed against fungi

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Anti-infective agents

antiviral

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directed against viruses

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Cardiac drugs

antiarrhythmic

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prevents or corrects irregularities in heat rhythum or force of beat

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Cardiac drugs

bera-adrenergic blocker

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reduces rate and force of hear contraction

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Cardiac drugs

calcuum channel blocker

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slows heart rate; dilates coronary arteries

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Cardiac drugs

hypolipidemic or statin

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reduces cholesterol

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Cardiac drugs

nitrate/antianginal

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dilates coronary arteries; lowers blood pressure

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Gastrointestinal drugs

antidiarrheal

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reduces intestinal motility to treat or prevent diarrhea

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Gastrointestinal drugs

antiflatulent

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reduces intestinal gas

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Gastrointestinal drugs

cathartic

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produces evacuation of the bowel

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Gastrointestinal drugs

emetic

Back 34

induces vomiting

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Gastrointestinal drugs

histamine H2 antagonist

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decrease secretion of stomach acid

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Gastrointestinal drugs

laxative

Back 36

stimulates emptying of large intestine

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Psychotropics

antianxiety agent

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alters mental activity; reduces anxiety

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Psychotropics

antidepressant

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raises level of chemicals in the brain to relieve depression

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Psychotropics

antipsychotic

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relieves symptoms of psychoses

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Respiratory drugs

antitussive

Back 40

suppresses coughing

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Respiratory drugs

astma maintenance

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prevents asthma attacks

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Respiratory drugs

bronchodilator

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relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to prevent spasms

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Respiratory drugs

decongestant

Back 43

opens the air passages of the nose and lungs

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Respiratory drugs

expectorant

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induces coughing to remove repiratory secretions

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Respiratory drugs

mucolytic

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loosens mucus to improve elimination