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Antagonist
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a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug
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Agonist
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a drug that can combine with a receptor on a cell to provide a physiological reaction
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Receptor
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a cellular structure that is postulated to exist in order to mediate between a chemical agent that acts on nervous tissue and the physiological response
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Hormone
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the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
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Antigen
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any substance( as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies
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Neurotransmitter
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a neurochemical that transmits nerve impulses accross a synapse
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Analgesics
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drugs that relieve pain without causing a loss of consciousness
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ANTIEMETICS
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Used in the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting
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ANITANXIETY
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Mild tranquilizers used in the treatment of anxiety.
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ANTIDEPRESANTS
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Used in the treatment of clinical depression
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CATHARTICS
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Stimulate peristalsis.
Aid in the passage and elimination of feces from the large intestines. Purgative action Oral |
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LEGEND DRUGS
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drugs that require a perscription
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ANESTHETIC AGENTS
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drugs that act on the CNS to produce a loss of sensation
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TRANQUILIZERS
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Act as a sedative; reduce anxiety and
mental tension better than sedatives |
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SEDITIVES / HYPNOTICS
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Used to depress the CNS – relaxes the muscles
Causes mild sedation to sleep induction Oral/Parenteral |
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ANTIBIOTICS / ANTIMICROBIALS/ ANTIBACTERIALS
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Used to kill, or inhibit the growth of micro-organisms.
Sub classed into the type of organism against which they are most effective Oral; topical; intraocular |
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BRONCHODILATORS
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Used to treat asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Dilate the bronchioles by relaxing the spasms in the bronchial wall IV; oral; inhalation therapy |
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ANTIALLERGENICS / ANTIHISTAMINES
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Treats acute & chronic allergic disorders, & relieve symptoms of allergic reactions
Treats upper respiratory tract infections & the common cold Oral/Parenteral |
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COAGULANTS (“Blood Thinners”)
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Used to control hemorrhaging or speed up coagulation (process of clot formation)
Most are commercial preparations of Vitamin K |
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ANTI-COAGULANTS
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Inhibits the clotting of blood or increases coagulation time
Used to keep IV lines and arterial catheters open during diagnostic procedures Used to treat Thromboembolic disorders Oral/IV/Inhalation therapy/Topical Example: Heparin - IM Lovenox - IM Coumadin - Oral |
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ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE
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Used to treat moderate or severe hypertension
A variety of drugs are used |
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DIURETICS (“Water Pills”)
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Anything that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney.
Used to increase the amount of urine excreted by the kidneys. |
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VASOCONSTRICTORS
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Cause blood vessels to constrict which increases heart action and raises or maintain blood pressure.
Oral/Parenteral |
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ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC
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Used to treat arrhythmias (abnormal rhythm of the heart beat).
The drug used depends on the type of arrhythmia to be treated - Atrial or ventricular |
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ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
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Used to treat inflammation
“Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory” (NSAIDS) |
