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22 Cards in this Set
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antacids
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relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion and heartburn
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antianginals
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relieves heart pain
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anticoagulant
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dissolves or prevents blood clots
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anitconvulsants
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prevents seizures
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antidepressants
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prevents depression
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antidiarrheals
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stops diarrhea
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antiemetics
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prevents nausea and vomiting
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antihistamine
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blocks the effects of histamine
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antihyperlipidemics
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lower high cholesterol levels
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antihypertensive
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reduces blood pressure
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anti-inflammatory
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reduces inflammation
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antipruritics
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prevents or relieves itching
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antispasmodics
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relieves intestinal cramping
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antitussive
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relieves coughing by inhibiting cough reflex
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decongestant
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reduces nasal congestion
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analgesics
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without pain, kills pain
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hypoglycemics
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reduces blood sugar levels
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hypolipidemics
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reduces blood lipid (cholesterol) levels
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keratolytics
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destroy skin layers such as warts
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contraceptives
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prevent pregnancy
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pyschotropic
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changes mental states
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spermicide
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destroy sperm
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