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Analgesic

Relieves pain

Antacid

Neutralizes stomach acid

Anti- Anxiety

Reduces tension and anxiety "minor tranquilizer"

Anticoagulants

Thin blood

Anticonvulsants

Controls seizures

Antidepressants

Treats depression

Antidiabetics

Lowers blood sugar

Antidiarrheals

Stops loose bowl movements

Antihistamines

Treats allergy symptoms

Antihypertensive

Lowers blood pressure

Antibiotics

Treats bacterial infections

Sulfonamides

Sulfa drugs to treat bacterial infections

Antipsychotics

Treats mental symptoms

Bronchodilators

Makes breathing easier

Cardiovascular drugs

Used to treat heart and circulatory conditions

Dermatologicals

Skin medications

Diuretics

Water pills

Electrolytes

Body chemicals

Laxatives

Moves the bowels

Parkinsonism drugs

Reduces tremor or Parkinson's disease

Steroid hormones

Resembles normal boy hormones

Hypnotic

Causes sleep

Thyroid

Replacement therapy

Ulcer drugs

Treats ulcers

Vitamins

Nutritional substances

Sedatives

Used to promote rest

Oral contraceptives

Prevents conception

Psychostimulants

Increases concentration and decreases impulsivity