Mda 106- Terminology Words

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A.C

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Before meals

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Ad lib.

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Use as much as one desires; freely

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Amp

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Ampule

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ASA

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Aspirin

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Ad

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Right ear

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As

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Left ear

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Au

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Both ears

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B.I.D

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Twice daily

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Cap

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Capsule

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C

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With

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Cc

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Cubic centimeter

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COD

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Codeine

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DAW

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Dispense as written

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D

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Day

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Dc, D/C

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Discontinue

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Disp.

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Dispense

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G

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Gram

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Gr

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Grain

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Gtts

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Drop(s)

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H.s

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Hours of sleep- at bedtime

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ID

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Intradermal

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IM

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Intramuscular

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Mcg

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Microgram

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Mg

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Milligram

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mL

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Milliliter

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N.M.T

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Not more than

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Noct.

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At night

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NPO

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nothing by mouth

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N.T.E

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Not to exceed

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oz

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Ounce

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od

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Right eye

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Os

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Left eye

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Ou

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Both eyes

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P.c

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After meals

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PCN

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Penicillin

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Prn

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As needed

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P.o

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By mouth or orally

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P.r

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By rectum

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Q

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Every

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Q.h

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Every hour

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Q.h.s

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Every night at bedtime

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Q.d

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Every day

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Q.i.d

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Four times a day

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Q.o.d

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Every other day

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Q2h

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Every 2 hours

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Q3h

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Every 3 hours

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Q4h

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Every 4 hours

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Et

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And

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SC or SQ

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Subcutaneous

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Sig

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Signature

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SL

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Sublingually, under the tongue

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S

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Without

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ss

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One half

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Supp

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Suppository

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Tab

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Tablet

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Troche

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Lozenge

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T.i.d

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Three times a day

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Top.

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Topical

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Ung.

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Ointment

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Vag

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Vaginally

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△

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Change

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○

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Hour

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X

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Times

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One

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Two

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Three

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Indication

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Describes the diseases a drug is prescribed to treat

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Contraidication

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A situation or condition that disallows prescribing or administering a drug

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Adverse reactions

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Undesirable side effects of a medication

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Warnings

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Cautions certain activities while using the medication

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Teratogenic

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Pertains to any substance or medication which causes harm to a pregnant women and her unborn fetus

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Idiosyncratic

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Abnormal/unusual/uncommon reaction to a medication related to he individual not the medication

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Analgesic

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Provides pain relief

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Antacid

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Reduces or neutralizes the acidity of the stomach

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Antibiotic

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Used for treatment of bacterial infections

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Anticoagulant

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Used to prevent or treat blood clots

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Anticonvulsant

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Reduces the excitability of the brain

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Antidepressant

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Elevates mood

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Antiemetic

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Prevents nausea and vomiting

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Antifungal

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Destroys growth of fungi

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Antihistamine

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Provides relief from allergens

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Antihypertensive

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Reduces and controls blood pressure

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Antihypertensive

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Reduces and controls blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatory

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Reduces swelling and inflammation

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Antihypertensive

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Reduces and controls blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatory

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Reduces swelling and inflammation

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Antineoplastic

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Destroys malignant cells

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Antihypertensive

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Reduces and controls blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatory

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Reduces swelling and inflammation

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Antineoplastic

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Destroys malignant cells

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Antipyretic

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Fever reducer

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Antitussive

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Temporarily suppresses a cough

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Antitussive

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Temporarily suppresses a cough

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Antiviral

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Reduces the number or severity of viral outbreaks

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Bronchodilator

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Used to open lung passages- asthma

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Contraceptive

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Prevents conception

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

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Diuretic

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Increases urinary output

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

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Diuretic

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Increases urinary output

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Emetic

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Promotes vomiting

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

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Diuretic

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Increases urinary output

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Emetic

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Promotes vomiting

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Hypnotic

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Induces sleep

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

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Diuretic

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Increases urinary output

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Emetic

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Promotes vomiting

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Hypnotic

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Induces sleep

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Laxative

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Increases and hastens defecation

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Decongestant

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Relieves nasal and sinus congestion

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Diuretic

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Increases urinary output

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Emetic

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Promotes vomiting

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Hypnotic

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Induces sleep

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Laxative

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Increases and hastens defecation

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Muscle relaxant

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Used to relieve muscle pain and spasms

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Sedative

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Clams and relaxes

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Sedative

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Clams and relaxes

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Antidiarrheal

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Provides relief from diarrhea

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Sedative

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Clams and relaxes

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Antidiarrheal

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Provides relief from diarrhea

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Barbiturate

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A depressant drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia

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Sedative

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Clams and relaxes

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Antidiarrheal

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Provides relief from diarrhea

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Barbiturate

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A depressant drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia

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Stimulant

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Temporarily enhances mental and physical functions

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Sedative

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Clams and relaxes

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Antidiarrheal

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Provides relief from diarrhea

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Barbiturate

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A depressant drug used to treat anxiety and insomnia

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Stimulant

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Temporarily enhances mental and physical functions

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Tranquilizer/antipsychotic

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Reduces severe anxiety and induces sleep