Classes Of Drugs

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ACE inhibitor

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lowers blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (a powerful vasoconstrictor)

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amphetamine

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central nervous system stimulant

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analgesic

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relieves pain

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androgen

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male hormone

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anesthetic

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reduces or eliminates sensation; general and local

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angiotensin II receptor

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lowers blood pressure by preventing angotensin from acting on receptors in bood vessels

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antacid

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neutralizes acid in the stomach

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antiandrogen

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blocks the formation of androgens or interferes with their effect in tissues

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antiarrhythic

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treats abnormal heart rhythms

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antibiotic

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chemical substance, produced by a plant or microorganism that has the ability to inhibit or destroy foreign organisms in the body.

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examples of antibiotics

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antifungals, antiviral agents, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines, antituberculosis drugs, penicillins quinolones and sulfonamides

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anticoagulant

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prevents blood clotting

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anticonvulsant

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prevents convulsions (abnormal brain activity)

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antidepressant

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releives symptoms of depression

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antidiabetic

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drug given to prevent or treat diabetes mellitus

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antidiarrheal

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prevents diarrhea

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antiemetic

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prevents nausea and vomiting

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antinauseant

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Relieves nausea and vomiting; antiemetic

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antiplatelet

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reduces the tendency of platelets to stik together and form a clot

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antiulcer

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inhibits the secretion of acid by cells lining the stomach

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antiviral

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acts against viruses such as herpesviruses and HIV

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aromatase inhibitor

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reduces estrogen in the blood by blocking the enzyme aromatase

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bactericidal

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kills bacteria (-cidal means able to kill)

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bacteriostatic

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inhibits bacterial growth (-static means stopping or controlling)

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beta blocker

beta-blocker

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blocks the action of epinephrine at sites on receptors of heart muscle cells, the muscle lining of blood vessels and bronchial tubes; antiarrhyrhmic, antianginal, antihypertensive

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bisphosphonate

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prevents bone loss in osteoporosis

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caffeine

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central nervous system stimulant (found in coffee and tea)

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calcium channel blocker

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blocks the entrance of calcium into heart muscle and muscle lining of blood vessels; used as an antiarrhythic, antianginal, and antihypertensive; also called calcium antagonist

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cardiac glycoside

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increases the force of contraction of the heart

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cardiovascular drug

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acts on the heart and blood vessels. THis category of drug includes ACE inhiitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, cholesterol-lowering drugs or statins and diuretics

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cathartic

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relieves constipation

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cholesterol-binding drug

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binds to dietary cholesterol and prevents its uptake from the gastrointestinal tract

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diuretic

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increases the production of urine and thus reduces the volume of fluid in the body; antihypertensive

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emetic

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promotes vomiting

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endocrine drug

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hormone or hormone-like drug. Examples are androgens, estrogens, progestins, SERMs, thyroid hormones and glucocorticoids

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estrogen

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female hormone that promotes development of secondary sex characteristics and supports reproductive tissues

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gastrointestinal drug

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relieves symptoms of diseases in the gastrointestinal tract.

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examples of gastrointestinal drugs

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antacids, antiulcer drugs, antidiarrheal drugs, cathartics, laxatives, purgatives , and antinauseants (antiemetics)

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glucocorticoid

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hormone from the adrenal cortex that raises blood sugar and reduces inlammation

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hypnotic

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produces sleep or a trance-like state

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laxative

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weak cathartic

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narcotic

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habit-forming drug (potential analgesic) that relieves pain by producing stupor in insensibility; morphine and opium are examples

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progestin

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female hormone that stimulates the uterine lining during pregnancy and is also used in treatment of abormal unterine bleeding and for hormone replacement therapy

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purgative

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relieves constipation; strong cathartic

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respiratory drug

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treats asthma emphysems, and infections of the respiratory system. Bronchodilators are examples

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sedative

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mildly hypnotic drug that relases without necessarily producing sleep. Benzodiazepines are examples

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stimulant

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excites and promotes activity. Caffeine and amphetamines are examples

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thyroid hormone

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stimulates cellular metabolism

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tranquilizer

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controls anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior