Classification of Drugs and Routes of Drug Administration Flashcards
analgesics
drugs that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness
anesthetics
agents that produce a loss of feeling or sensation
general anesthetics
act on the CNS to produce muscle relaxation and loss of consciousness
local anesthetics
block nerve conduction from an area of the body to the CNS
antianxiety agents
act on the CNS to calm or relax the anxious patient
antiarrhythmic
drugs used to treat arrhythmias, which are any variation from the normal rhythm of the heartbeat
antibiotics
drugs used to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms
anticoagulants
drugs that inhibit clotting of the blood or increase the coagulation time
anticonvulsants
drugs used to prevent or control the occurrence of seizures
antidepressants
drugs used in the treatment of depression
antidiabetic agents
drugs used to treat Type 1( no insulin produced) and Type 2 (insulin resistance) diabetes
anti-emetics
drugs used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting
antifungal agents
substances that destroy or suppress the growth or multiplication of fungi
antihistamines
drugs used primarily to treat allergic disorders
anti-hypertensives
drugs used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure)