Classification of drugs additional info Flashcards
aspirin
Analgesic
relief of pain
Analgesic
morphine
Analgesic
codeine
Analgesic
Interfere with neurotransmitter to relieve pain
anesthetic
depresses cerebral nerves
Anesthetic
relieves gastric hyperacidity and the pain associated with duodenal or gastric ulcers
Antacid
sodium bicarbonate
antacid
Lowers acidity by neutralizing or buffering
Antacid
sodium carbonate
Antacid
relieve chest pains
antianginal
increased oxygen demand in the heat muscle
antianginal
Includes vasodilators
antianginal
inhibit cholinergic nerves
anticholinergic
responsibility of cholinergic nerves
gastrointestinal hypersecretion and motility
inhibit the blood clotting mechanism
anticoagulants
For nausea and vomiting
antihistamine
Side effect of antihistamines
drowsiness
Destroys rapidly multiplying cells associated with cancer
Antineoplastic
Inhibit cough reflex
antitussive
depress the central nervous system cough trigger
antitussive
increase the output of urine
diuretic