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31 Cards in this Set
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Antibiotic |
A substance made either synthetically or by micro-organism when in high concentration an inhibit the growth of their micro organisms. Most are active against bacteria |
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Antibacterial |
A drug used to fight infection caused by bacteria. Most are antibiotics |
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Antifungal |
A drug used to fight fungal infections |
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Antimalarial |
A drug used to fight infection caused by the malarial parasite |
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Broncho |
A drug used to fight viral infections |
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Anyiparasitic |
A drug used to fight infections caused by parasites |
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Bronchodilators |
Drugs used to relieve bronchoconstriction which may be due to a muscular or inflammatory response |
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Antitussive |
Drugs used to suppress a cough |
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NSAID’s |
Drugs that relieve pain (analgesic), fever (antipyretic) and inflammation (anti-inflammatory) |
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Antacid |
A drug which partially neutralises gastric acid |
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Antidiarrhoeal |
A drug which stops the passing of frequent watery stools |
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Antiemetic |
A drug which relieves nausea and vomiting by affecting the vomit centre of the brain. They don’t treat the cause |
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Anthelminthic |
A drug used to treat parasitic worm infestations |
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Laxative |
A drug used to promote defecation |
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Contraceptive |
Drugs used to suppress ovulation i.e to prevent the ovum from maturing before being released for fertilisation |
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Analgesic |
A drug which alleviates pain |
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Opioid |
Strong pain relieving drugs |
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Narcotic analgesic |
A pain relieving drug that induces stupor or sleep |
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Mydriatics |
Drugs which cause pupil dilation |
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Miotics |
Drugs which cause pupil constriction |
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Anti-infectives for eyes |
Drugs which treat bacterial eye infections |
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Lubricants |
Used to soothe dry eyes |
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Hypnotics |
Drugs used to induce sleep |
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Anti-convulsant |
Drugs used to prevent seizures. Causes skeletal muscle to relax |
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Anti-depressants |
Drugs used to treat depression. Inhibits dopamine synthesis |
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Antipsychotic |
Drugs used to treat psychotic episodes |
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Anti-puritic |
Drug used to prevent skin itching |
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Topical corticosteroids |
Drug used to suppress inflammation and allergic reaction |
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Emollient |
Preparation used to hydrate the skin |
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Barrier |
Preparation used to provide a protective layer to the skin that prevents passage of water |
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Antihistamine |
Drugs used to block the release of histamine from local sites such as from bites and stings |
