Chapter 4 Flashcards
Antacid
Relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion, and heartburn
Antianginal
Relieves heart pain
Anticoagulant
Dissolves or prevents blood clots
Anticonvulsant
Prevents seizures
Antidepressants
Prevents depression
Antiemetic
Prevents nausea and vomiting
Antihyperlipidemic
Lowers high cholesterol levels
Antihypertensive
Reduces high blood pressure
Antipruritic
Prevents or releases itching
Antispasmodic
Relieves intestinal cramping
Bronchodilator
Dilates bronchial tubes in the lung
Analgesic
Without pain kills pain
Hypoglycemic
Reduces blood sugar levels
Hypolipidemic
Reduces blood lipid levels
Keratolyic
Destroys hard skin layers such as warts
Anorexic
Reduces appetite
Psychotropic
Changes mental states
Spermicide
Destroys sperm