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Analgesics |
Reduce or eliminate mild to moderate pain. |
Pain Reliever |
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Antipyretics |
Reduce or eliminate fever. |
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N S A I D s |
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs |
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Antihistamines |
Reduces symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. |
Helps block histamine and leukotriene receptors. |
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Antitussives |
Cough Suppressant |
Suppress unproductive coughs |
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Decongestants |
Relief for stuffy nose by narrowing swollen nasal passages and allows sinus drainage and muscosal build up to be freely expelled from nose. |
Sudafed (Treats sinuses) |
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Expectorants |
Helps loosen and thin mucus and phlegm build up in the lungs. |
Helps the lungs |
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Acid Relief Medications (Antacids) |
Neutralizes stomach acids |
Tums |
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Antiemetics |
Used to subside or reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting. |
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Antiflatulents |
Rid stomach and intestinal tract of excess gas and air. |
Farts and has Probiotics |
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Antihemorrhoidals |
Relieves and reduces the burning, itching, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids. |
Helps hemorrhoids |
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Laxatives |
Treats Constipation |
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What's the largest system in the human body? |
Integumentary System |
Skin, hair, fingernail and toe nails |
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Anti-Infectives |
Prevents infection in minor cuts and scrapes |
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Diphenhydramine and Pseudoephedrine affect which nervous system? |
Central Nervous System |
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Ophthalmic Agents are for? |
In and around your eyes. |
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What is Conjunctivitis? |
Pink Eye |
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Otic agents are for? |
Inside the ears. |
Earwax build up |
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Contraceptives |
Used to prevent pregnancy. |
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Smoking Cessation |
Helps limit cigarette use. |
Nicotine Gum, lozenges and patches. |
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Patriot Act (2006) |
Requires consumers to show ID to purchase pseudoephedrine. |
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Herbal and Alternative Treatments |
Any products made from a botanical or plant. |
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FDA LAW for herbals? |
No herbal may claim it treats a specific ailment or disease. |
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Nebulizers |
Machines that vaporize medications into the air in order to open up airways. |
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