Definition Drug Indication Part 1 Flashcards

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Antivertigo

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Use to prevent or relieve symptoms of vertigo

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2
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Problem in focusing eyes,
dizziness,
hearing loss,
loss of balance,
ringing in ears,
Nausea and Vomiting

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Symptoms of Vertigo

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3
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Anticoagulant

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A substance that hinders the clotting of blood

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4
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Antihistamines

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Any various compounds that counteract histamines in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions

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5
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hay fever
hives
conjunctivitis
Reactions to insect bites or stings

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Symptoms of antihistamines

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6
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Antifungal

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Medicines that kill or stop the growth of fungi that causes infections

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7
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Antipyretic

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Used to prevent or reduce fever

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8
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NSAIDs

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) are typically used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature.

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9
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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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Medicines that work by reducing the amount of stomach acid made by glands in the lining of your stomach.

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10
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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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The lowering of acid level makes it useful in treating frequent heartburn and more serious gastric acid-related conditions

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11
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Hematinic

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Any substance that increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood

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12
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Vasoprotective

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Medication that is used to alleviate conditions of the blood vessels

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13
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Analgesic

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Medication that is used to relieve pain

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14
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Antiangina

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Any drug the reduces consumption of oxygen in the myocardium (muscular tissue of the heart) or increase oxygen supply to the myocardium to prevent symptoms of angina

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15
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Diuretics

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Medication that increases the flow of urine

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16
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Mucolytics

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Medications that is used to treat chronic lung and breathing conditions

17
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Anticholinergic

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medications that block and inhibit the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at both central and peripheral nervous system synapse.

18
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Amebicide

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A substance that is used to kill or capable of killing amoebas and especially parasitic amoebas

19
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Corticosteroids

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Type of anti-inflammatory drug that is typically used to treat rheumatologic disease.