Pharmaceuticals

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ANALGESICS -

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drugs prescribed for pain relief that will not cause loss of conciousness

Demerol, Morphine

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ANESTHETICS -

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produce loss of sensation, general or local


Novacaine

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ANTIANXIETY -

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quiet, calming effect, induces sleep, slows reaction time. Mild tranquilizer

Valium, Versed, Ativan

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ANTIARRHYTHMIC -

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prevents irregularity in or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat


Cardizem, Amiordarone

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ANTIBIOTICS -

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kills bacteria



Penicillin

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ANTICHOLINERGICS -

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reduce smooth muscle tone of respiratory tract. decrease secretions

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ANTICOAGULANTS -

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prevent clot formation



Heparin

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ANTICONVULSANTS -

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prevent or control seizures



Dilantin

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ANTIDEPRESSANTS -

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treatment of depression



Elavil

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ANTIEMETICS -

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prevents vomiting



Phenogren, Compazine

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ANTIHISTAMINES -

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prevents allergic reactions



Benadryl

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ANTIHYPERTENSIVES -

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used to treat moderate of severe hypertension

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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

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treatment of inflammation



Motrin

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ANTIPSYCHOTIC -

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major tranquilizers, used to treat psychiatric disorders.


Thorazine

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ANTIULCER -

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used to treat gastric disorders that cause acid in the stomach


Tagamet

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BRONCHODILATORS -

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relaxes smooth muscles of airway. asthma, respiratory arrest


Ephedrine, Adrenaline

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COAGULANTS -

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used to control or speed up clotting of blood


Vitamin K

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CORTICOSTEROIDS -

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used for chronic or acute inflammation

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DIURETIC -

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an agent that increases secretion of urine


Lasix

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EMETICS -

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produces vomiting


Ipecac

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HORMONES -

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stimulates the function of certain glands

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LAXATIVES -

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eliminate feces



Ducolax

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SEDATIVES -

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also known as hypnotics, used to depress the CNS. mild sedation

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STIMULANTS -

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increase CNS activity

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VASOCONSTRICTORS -

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cause blood vessels to constrict

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CATHARTICS -

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stimulates peristalsis, promotes defecation, laxative


Magnesium Citrate

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ANTIPYRETIC -

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reduce fever

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VASODILATORS -

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causes blood vessels to dilate



Nitroglycerin