Drug categories Flashcards
1
Q
Analgesic
A
relives pain without affecting consciouness
2
Q
anesthetic
A
lack of sensation
3
Q
anticagulant
A
inhibits formation
4
Q
immunosuppressant
A
substance that prevents or decrease body reaction to invasion by disease or foreign material
5
Q
inotrope
A
affecting the muscle
( positive - increase myocardial contractibility
negative- decreases`
6
Q
mucolytic
A
breaks up mucus and reduces viscosity
7
Q
antacid `
A
neutralizies stomach acid
8
Q
anthelmintics
A
against intestinal worms
9
Q
antimetic
A
prevents vomit
10
Q
anticovulsant
A
prevents seizures
11
Q
Antipruritic agent
A
Substance that controls itching
12
Q
Antitussive
A
Substance that reduces coughing
13
Q
Emetic
A
Substance that induces vomiting
