ch3: med classifications and uses Flashcards by Savannah Hatfill | Brainscape

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analgesics 🚫🤕
ex: acetaminophen, hydrocodone

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relieve pain

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anti acids / anti ulcer
ex: esomeprazole

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neutralizes stomach acid

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antibiotics 🚫🦠
ex: amoxicillin

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kill bacteria

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anticholinergics ⬇️🫁
ex: dicyclomine

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reduce bronchospasm

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anticoagulants 🩸🫥
ex: warfarin

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delay blood clotting

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anticonvulsants
ex: clonazepam

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prevent or control seizures

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antidepressants
ex: lexapro, zoloft

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relieves depression

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antidiarrheals
ex: bismuth

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reduce diarrhea

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antiemetics 🤢🤢
ex: loperamide

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reduce nausea, vomiting

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antifungals
ex: fluconazole

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kill fungi

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antihistamines
ex: Claritin

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relives allergies

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antihypertensive 🚫💔
ex: metoprolol

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lowers blood pressure

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anti-inflammatories
ex: ibuprofen

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reduce inflammation

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antilipemics ⬇️🩸
ex: atorvastatin

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lower cholesterol

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anti migraine agents
ex: topiramate

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relieve migraines

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anti-osteoporosis agents (imprve 🦴)
ex: alendronate

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improve bone density

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antipsychotics
ex: quetiapine

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reduce psychotic symptoms

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antipyretics
(anitfeveretics😉)
ex: acetaminophen

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reduce fever

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antispasmodics
ex: methocarbamol

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reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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antitussives
ex: codeine

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control cough

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antivirals

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kill viruses

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anxiolytics ⬇️😬
ex: clonazepam

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reduce anxiety

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bronchodilators
ex: inhaler

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relax airway muscles

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cns stimulants

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reduce hyperactivity

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contraceptives
ex: oral contraceptives

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prevent pregnancy

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decongestants

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relieve nasal congestion

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diuretics

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eliminate excess fluids

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hormone replacement

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stabilize hormone deficiencies

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laxatives or stool softeners

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promote bowl movements

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oral hypoglycemics
⬇️🩸🏋️‍♀️

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reduce blood glucose

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sedative-hypnotics

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induce sleep / relaxation