Different Types Of Drugs

Question 1

A wide range of drugs to relieve pain

Answer 1

Analgesics

Question 2

They help remove excess fluid from the body

Answer 2

Diuretics

Question 3

They increase activity

Answer 3

Stimulants

Question 4

These drugs are used to reduce and suppress swelling

Answer 4

Anti-inflammatory

Question 5

Excellent painkillers originally derived from opium

Answer 5

Narcotics

Question 6

These help suppress nausea and vomiting

Answer 6

Anti-emetics

Question 7

One of the best known drugs which anyone can buy and use to relieve pain, inflammation and fever

Answer 7

Aspirin

Question 8

They prevent blood clots forming

Answer 8

Anti-coagulants

Question 9

They soothe patients and help them sleep

Answer 9

Sedative

Question 10

These are used to calm people and relieve anxiety

Answer 10

Tranquillisers

Question 11

Taken to relieve constipation

Answer 11

Laxatives

Question 12

These help to clear a stuffy nose

Answer 12

Decongestants

Question 13

Antibiotics are sometimes given this name because of the rapid relief they bring to many infectious disease

Answer 13

Miracle drugs

Question 14

It is used in the treatment of diabetes

Answer 14

Insulin

Question 15

It is used to increase the performance of a weak heart

Answer 15

Digitalis