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Adrenergics
Vasoconstrictor, increases sympathetic nervous system,

EG. Epinephrine (adrenalin)

Adrenergic blocking agents
REduce production of epinephrine
Analgesics
Relieves pain

EG. acetaminophen (tylenol), aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), codeine

Anesthetics
Promotes loss of feeling or sensation

EG. General (pentathol) Nitrous oxide


Local: Lidocaine(xylocaine)

Antiarhythmic
Prevent/ Relieve cardiac arrhythmias
Anticholinergics
Depress PNS, used to prep for surgery

EG. Atropine

Anticoagulants
Inhibits clotting mechanism of blood

EG heparin

Anticonvulsants
Decreases convulsants

EG. Dilantin, ativan

Antiemetics
Relieve/Decrease vomiting
Antihistamine
Relieve allergy symptoms

EG. Dephenhydramine (Benadryl)

Antimicrobials
Suppresses growth of organisms

EG. penicillin

Antiperstaltics
Decreases peristalsis in GI tract

EG. Opium

Antipyretics
Decreases fever
Antitussives
Decrease coughing
Barbiturates
Decreases CNS, respiration and blood pressure. Increases Sleep.
Bronchodilators
Increase smooth muscle, treats asthma
Cathartics
Increase peristalsis

EG. Bisacodyl (dulcolax)

Diuretics
Increase Pee
Hypoglycemics
Decrease blood sugar

EG. insulin, metformin

Opioids
Analgesic Sedatives

EG. morphone, demerol, codeine

Sedatives
Relaxs CNS, decrease mental activity
Stimulants,
Increase CNS

EG. Caffeine

Tranquilizers
Decrease Anxiety

EG. Valium, Ativan

Vasodilator
Relax walls of blood vessels
What is used to relax the smooth muscles of the bowel during a GI tract procedure?
Buscapan and Glucagon