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20 Cards in this Set
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Analgesics |
Drugs that relieve pain. |
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Anesthetics |
Drugs that abolish pain, locally or by rendering the patient unconscious. |
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Anthelmintics |
Drugs that destroy worms. |
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Antibiotics |
Drugs that inhibit or destroy microorganisms. |
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Anticoagulants |
Drugs that inhibit coagulation of blood. |
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Anticonvulsants |
Drugs that prevent or stop convulsions. |
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Antidiarrheals |
Drugs that combat diarrhea. |
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Antifungals |
Drugs that inhibit or destroy fungi. |
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Antiinflammatories |
Drugs that decrease inflammation. |
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Antipruritics |
Drugs that control pruritis (itchiness). |
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Antitussives |
Drugs that combat coughing. |
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Cardiovascular drugs |
Drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseases, such as cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure and hypertension. |
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Cathartics |
Drugs that promote evacuation of the bowels (laxatives). |
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Diuretics |
Drugs that increase urine production. |
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Expectorants |
Drugs that promote ejection of mucus or discharges from the respiratory tract. |
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Hormones |
Drugs synthetic or derived from animal organs, with an effect on specific organs. |
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Ophtalmics |
Drugs used to treat the eyes. |
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Otics |
Drugs used to treat ears. |
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Parasitics |
Drugs that control or kill external or internal parasites. |
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Sedatives and Tranquilizers |
Drugs that reduce excitement and have a calming effect. |
