Drug Classifications & Side Effects

Front 1

Antitussives

Back 1

Relives a non-productive cough

- Nausea
- Drowsiness
-Dizziness

Front 2

Antidiabetic

Back 2

Reduces blood sugar, keeping it as close to normal as possible.

-Hypoglycemia
- increase appetite (hunger)
- Gastro-intestinal problems

Front 3

Antipsychotic

Back 3

Relieves psychosis agitation and hallucinations
-Dry mucous membranes
- blurred vision
-constipation

Front 4

Anti-inflammatory non-steroids NSAID

Back 4

Decreases inflammation and pain

-Gastric irritation
-Nausea
-Constipation

Front 5

Cardiotonics

Back 5

Reinforcing heart contraction, reducing heart rate,regularizing heart rhythm

-Bradycardia
-N/V
-Fatigue

Front 6

Antidiarrheals

Back 6

Reduces frequency of bowel moments

-Constipation
-Drowsiness

Front 7

Antiacids

Back 7

Neutralizes stomach acid, reducing pain.

-diarrhea
-Constipation

Front 8

Anti-hypertensive Calcium Blockers

Back 8

Slows cardia contraction, and causes peripheral and coronary dilation.

-Hypotenstion
-Bradycardia
-drowsiness

Front 9

Antibiotic

Back 9

Fights microbial infection

-Itchiness
-Diarrhea
-Pruritus (rash)

Front 10

Anti-lipids (Anti cholesterol)

Back 10

Reduces or diminishes Cholesterol levels in the blood.

-Gastro-intestinal problems
-Feeling of fullness
diarrhea

Front 11

Antiviral

Back 11

Attacks viral infection

-Diarrhea
-rash

Front 12

Anti-anginal

Back 12

treating angina attacks, reducing the frequency and severity of angina attacks.

-Hypotention
-Headache

Front 13

Antiprotozoals

Back 13

Combating infections caused by infectious protozoa. Interferes with the production of the protozal parasite.

-Diarrhea
-Metal taste

Front 14

Vaccines & Serums

Back 14

Antibodies given to help prevent infections or antigens.

-Rash
-heat induration
-Muscle pain

Front 15

Antimetics

Back 15

Relives Nausea and controls vomiting

-Drowsiness
-Anorexia
-Dry mouth

Front 16

Antifungal

Back 16

Attacks fungal infection

-Local irritation
-Diarrhea
-N/V

Front 17

Antineoplastic

Back 17

Halt or slow cell growth.Destruction of cancerous cells as well as WBC ,RBC, platelet used with certain hormones.

-Cell Toxicity
-Anorexia
-Bone marrow depression
-Fatigue

Front 18

Anticoagulants & Anti-platelets

Back 18

Preventing formation of blood clotting
-Bleeding
-Bruising

Front 19

Antianemic

Back 19

Increases blood iron levels/

-Gastric irritation
-Constipation
-red or black stools

Front 20

Hemostatics

Back 20

Promoting clotting of the blood ( stopping hemorrhaging)

-Headache
-Dizziness

Front 21

Anti-convulsion or Anti-epileptics

Back 21

Controls epileptic seizures and tremors.used in Bipolar disease.treats convulsions.

-Dizziness
-Drowsiness

Front 22

Hypnotics or sedatives

Back 22

relives Anxiety and panic disorders.Promotes sleep in cases of insomnia.

-Dizziness
-Drowsiness

Front 23

Muscle relaxants

Back 23

Relaxing skeletal muscles, controls muscle spasms.

-Drowsiness
-Muscle tone

Front 24

Diuretics

Back 24

Increases Diuresis (urine output), reduces Oedema.

-Dehydration
-fatigue
- Hypokalemia (Deficiency of potassium in the bloodstream)

Front 25

Anti-hypertensive Angiotension 2 (II)

Back 25

Causes Peripheral dilation

-Hypotension
-Drowsiness
-Fatigue

Front 26

Anti-inflammatory Corticosteroids

Back 26

Prevents or treats inflammation reactions ( Allergies, Asthma, Anaphylactic shock) reduces immune response.

-Abdominal and facial oedema
-Weight gain
-Muscle atrophy

Front 27

Antihistamines

Back 27

Reduces congestion and allergic reactions.

-Mucosal dryness (dry mouth,eyes, constipation)
-Drowsiness and dizziness

Front 28

Analgesic-Narcotic

Back 28

relieves moderate to sever pain.

-Drowsiness
-Constipation
-Depressed

Front 29

Analgesics-non-narcotics or Antipyretics

Back 29

Relieves mild pain and diminishes a temperature.

-Gastric irritation
-Nausea
-Ringing in the ear

Front 30

Anti-hypertensive Peripheral Vasodilator

Back 30

Lowers or diminishes BP (Blood pressure)

-Hypotension
-Drowsiness
-Fatigue

Front 31

Pituitary Hormones (oxytocics)

Back 31

Contracts the uterus to begin delivery. Stops or prevents postpartum hemorrhage.

-Hypotension
-Arrythmia

Front 32

Antiparkinsons

Back 32

Reduces the symptoms of Parkinson by inhibiting the uptake of Dopamine.

-Dry mouth
-Dizziness
-Hypotension

Front 33

Anti-hypertensives Beta Blockers

Back 33

Decreases heart rate and pulse.

-Hypotension
-Bradycardia
-Drowsiness

Front 34

Analgesic- Urinary

Back 34

Diminishes pain in the urinary tract.

-Gastric discomfort
-Pruritus (Rash)

Front 35

Anti-Hypertensive (Angiotension converting enzyme inhibitor)

Back 35

Causes Vasodilation

-Hypotension
-Drowsiness
-fatigue

Front 36

Anthelmintics or Antielminthic

Back 36

Combating intestinal parasites. destroys the larva of parasites.

-Abdominal pain
-Diarrhea
-red stools