Classification Of Drugs Flashcards
Identify the classification of generic drugs
Antacid
Used to counteract hyperacidity in the stomach
Antiflatulants
Agents that acts on the surface of bubbles by reducing the surface tension and thereby disrupting our breaking the bubble
Antibiotics
A soluble substance derived from a mold or bacterium that kills or inhibits the growth of other microorganisms.
Anticoagulants
Agents that prevent or delay coagulation (clotting) of the blood by interfering with the formation of the necessary clotting factors.
Antidiarrheal
Having the property of improving or correcting diarrhea
Anti-diabetics
Counteracting diabetes; denoting an agent that reduces blood sugar
Antidysrhythmics
Combating an arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)
Antiemetics
Preventing or arresting vomiting
Antifungals
Agents that inhibit or suppress the growth systems of Fungi
Antihistamines
Used to counteract the physical symptoms that are caused by histamines
Antihypertensives
Indicating a drug that reduces the blood pressure of hypertensive patients.
Antitussives
Agents that inhibit or suppress the act of coughing
Antipsychotic
A functional category of drugs that are helpful in the treatment of psychosis and have a capacity to improve thought disorders
Cathartics
Drugs that promote bowel movement
Decongestants
Agents that shrink swollen mucous membranes, reduce nasal congestion, and increase nasal patency
Expectorants
These agents assist in the removal of secretions or exudates from the trachea, bronchi, or lungs
Laxatives
Medications that facilitate the passage and elimination of feces from the colon and rectum
Mild Analgesics ( Non-opioid)
A compound capable of producing analgesia (relieving pain).
One that relieves pain by altering the perception of nociceptive stimuli without producing anesthesia
Local Anesthetic Agents
Produce a loss of sensation to pain in a specific area or locality of the body, without loss of consciousness or mental capacity
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
A large number of drugs exerting anti-inflammatory (and usually analgesic and antipyretic [used to prevent or reduce fevers]) actions
Narcotic Analgesics
Opiate
Opioids
Medications that relieve pain without producing unconsciousness or impairing mental capacities.
Most are considered safe for short-term use
Affects multiple organ systems. Can cause a variety of adverse effects.
Vaccines and Toxoids
Agents that artificially induce immunity to a specific disease or toxin
