3 Drug Classifications Flashcards by Dawn Kirby

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analgesic

A

relieves pain

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antacid

A

neutralizes acid

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antineoplastic

A

reduces tumor growth

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anticonvulsant

A

prevents seizures

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anticoagulant

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prevents or delays blood clotting

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antipyretic

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reduces fever

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antiarrhythmic

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decreases abnormal heartbeats

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antihistamine

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suppresses itching and other allergic responses

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antihypertensive

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prevents or controls high blood pressure

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anti-inflammatory

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counteracts inflammation

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antitussive

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prevents or relieves coughs

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antiulcer

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relieves or heals ulcers

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cardiotonic

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increases force of cardiac contraction

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thrombolytic

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reduces blood clot size

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diuretic

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increases excretion of urine

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expectorant

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makes secretions more liquid

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hypnotic / sedative

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produces sleep or hypnosis

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laxative

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loosens and promotes normal bowel elimination

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vasodilator

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causes dilation of blood vessels

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immunosuppressant

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inhibits lymphocytes