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36 Cards in this Set
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Antitussives
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Relives a non-productive cough
- Nausea - Drowsiness -Dizziness |
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Antidiabetic
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Reduces blood sugar, keeping it as close to normal as possible.
-Hypoglycemia - increase appetite (hunger) - Gastro-intestinal problems |
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Antipsychotic
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Relieves psychosis agitation and hallucinations
-Dry mucous membranes - blurred vision -constipation |
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Anti-inflammatory non-steroids NSAID
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Decreases inflammation and pain
-Gastric irritation -Nausea -Constipation |
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Cardiotonics
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Reinforcing heart contraction, reducing heart rate,regularizing heart rhythm
-Bradycardia -N/V -Fatigue |
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Antidiarrheals
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Reduces frequency of bowel moments
-Constipation -Drowsiness |
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Antiacids
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Neutralizes stomach acid, reducing pain.
-diarrhea -Constipation |
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Anti-hypertensive Calcium Blockers
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Slows cardia contraction, and causes peripheral and coronary dilation.
-Hypotenstion -Bradycardia -drowsiness |
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Antibiotic
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Fights microbial infection
-Itchiness -Diarrhea -Pruritus (rash) |
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Anti-lipids (Anti cholesterol)
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Reduces or diminishes Cholesterol levels in the blood.
-Gastro-intestinal problems -Feeling of fullness diarrhea |
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Antiviral
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Attacks viral infection
-Diarrhea -rash |
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Anti-anginal
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treating angina attacks, reducing the frequency and severity of angina attacks.
-Hypotention -Headache |
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Antiprotozoals
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Combating infections caused by infectious protozoa. Interferes with the production of the protozal parasite.
-Diarrhea -Metal taste |
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Vaccines & Serums
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Antibodies given to help prevent infections or antigens.
-Rash -heat induration -Muscle pain |
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Antimetics
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Relives Nausea and controls vomiting
-Drowsiness -Anorexia -Dry mouth |
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Antifungal
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Attacks fungal infection
-Local irritation -Diarrhea -N/V |
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Antineoplastic
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Halt or slow cell growth.Destruction of cancerous cells as well as WBC ,RBC, platelet used with certain hormones.
-Cell Toxicity -Anorexia -Bone marrow depression -Fatigue |
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Anticoagulants & Anti-platelets
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Preventing formation of blood clotting
-Bleeding -Bruising |
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Antianemic
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Increases blood iron levels/
-Gastric irritation -Constipation -red or black stools |
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Hemostatics
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Promoting clotting of the blood ( stopping hemorrhaging)
-Headache -Dizziness |
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Anti-convulsion or Anti-epileptics
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Controls epileptic seizures and tremors.used in Bipolar disease.treats convulsions.
-Dizziness -Drowsiness |
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Hypnotics or sedatives
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relives Anxiety and panic disorders.Promotes sleep in cases of insomnia.
-Dizziness -Drowsiness |
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Muscle relaxants
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Relaxing skeletal muscles, controls muscle spasms.
-Drowsiness -Muscle tone |
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Diuretics
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Increases Diuresis (urine output), reduces Oedema.
-Dehydration -fatigue - Hypokalemia (Deficiency of potassium in the bloodstream) |
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Anti-hypertensive Angiotension 2 (II)
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Causes Peripheral dilation
-Hypotension -Drowsiness -Fatigue |
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Anti-inflammatory Corticosteroids
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Prevents or treats inflammation reactions ( Allergies, Asthma, Anaphylactic shock) reduces immune response.
-Abdominal and facial oedema -Weight gain -Muscle atrophy |
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Antihistamines
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Reduces congestion and allergic reactions.
-Mucosal dryness (dry mouth,eyes, constipation) -Drowsiness and dizziness |
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Analgesic-Narcotic
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relieves moderate to sever pain.
-Drowsiness -Constipation -Depressed |
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Analgesics-non-narcotics or Antipyretics
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Relieves mild pain and diminishes a temperature.
-Gastric irritation -Nausea -Ringing in the ear |
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Anti-hypertensive Peripheral Vasodilator
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Lowers or diminishes BP (Blood pressure)
-Hypotension -Drowsiness -Fatigue |
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Pituitary Hormones (oxytocics)
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Contracts the uterus to begin delivery. Stops or prevents postpartum hemorrhage.
-Hypotension -Arrythmia |
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Antiparkinsons
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Reduces the symptoms of Parkinson by inhibiting the uptake of Dopamine.
-Dry mouth -Dizziness -Hypotension |
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Anti-hypertensives Beta Blockers
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Decreases heart rate and pulse.
-Hypotension -Bradycardia -Drowsiness |
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Analgesic- Urinary
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Diminishes pain in the urinary tract.
-Gastric discomfort -Pruritus (Rash) |
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Anti-Hypertensive (Angiotension converting enzyme inhibitor)
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Causes Vasodilation
-Hypotension -Drowsiness -fatigue |
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Anthelmintics or Antielminthic
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Combating intestinal parasites. destroys the larva of parasites.
-Abdominal pain -Diarrhea -red stools |
