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PHA 619 PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM > Drug Categories 5 > Flashcards

Drug Categories 5 Flashcards

1
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a drug that reacts weakly and non-specifically with biologic tissue; it is used topically to induce a mild inflammatory response

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Irritant, Local

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camphor

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Irritant, Local

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3
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a topical drug that toughens and protects skin

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Keratolytic

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4
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compound benzoin tincture

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Keratolytic

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5
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salicylic acid

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Keratolytic

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a drug that promotes defecation, usually considered milder in action than a cathartic

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Laxative

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7
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psyllium mucilloid

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Bulk laxative

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8
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mineral oil

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Lubricant laxative

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9
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sodium phosphates oral solution

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Saline laxative

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10
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bisacodyl

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Irritant laxative

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11
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a drug that kills or inhibits Mycobacterium leprae, the causative agent of leprosy

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Leprostatic

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12
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dapsone

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Leprostatic

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13
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a drug that inhibits leukotrienes of fatty compounds produced by the immune system that cause inflammation in asthma and bronchitis and constrict airways

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

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14
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a drug used to reduce the activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas when fat is present

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Lipase Inhibitor

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15
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a diuretic with renal site of action in the thick ascending loop of Henle

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Loop Diuretic

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16
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furosemide

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Loop Diuretic

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17
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a surface-active lipoprotein complex (phospholipoprotein) formed by type II alveolar cells

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Lung Surfacant

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18
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an antidepressant drug that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase, thereby increasing catecholamine levels of neurons

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MAO Inhibitor/ Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

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19
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isocarboxazid

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MAO Inhibitor/ Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor

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20
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a drug that binds metal ions; it is useful in treating metal poisoning

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Metal Complexing Agent

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21
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dimercaprol

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Metal Complexing Agent

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22
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an adrenocortical hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the

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Mineralocorticoid

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23
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desoxycorticosterone acetate

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Mineralocorticoid

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24
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a cholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce constriction of the pupil

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Miotic

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25
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pilocarpine

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Miotic

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26
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a highly specific immunoglobin produced by cell culture cloning

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Monoclonal Antibody

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27
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muromonab CD3, inactivates T lymphocytes that reject tissue grafts

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Monoclonal Antibody

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28
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a drug that hyrolyzes mucoproteins; it is useful in reducing the viscosity of pulmonary mucus

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Mucolytic

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29
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acetylcysteine

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Mucolytic

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30
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a drug that inhibits the contraction of voluntary muscles

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Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal

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31
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cyclobenzaprine HCL

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Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal

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32
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dantrolene

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Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal

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33
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succinylcholine

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Muscle Relaxant, Skeletal

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34
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a drug that inhibits the contraction of visceral smooth muscles

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Muscle Relaxant, Smooth

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35
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aminophylline

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Muscle Relaxant, Smooth

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36
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an adrenergic drug used topically in the eye to induce dilation of the pupil

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Mydriatic

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37
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mydriasis

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Mydriatic

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38
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phenylephrine

39
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a drug that induces action by reacting with opioid receptors of the central nervous system or a drug that is legally classified as a narcotic with regard to prescribing regulations

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Narcotic/ opioid

40
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a drug that reacts with opioid receptors asymptotically; it is used to terminate action of narcotic drugs

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Narcotic Antagonist/ Opioid Antagonist

41
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naloxone

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Narcotic Antagonist/ Opioid Antagonist

42
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a drug in a class of anti-viral drugs targeted at the influenza virus, which works by blocking the function of the viral neuraminidase protein. preventing the virus from reproducing by budding from the host cell

A

Neuraminidase Inhibitor

43
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oseltamivir

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Neuraminidase Inhibitor

44
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a drug that paralyzes skeletal muscles by preventing transmission of neural impulses to them

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Neuromuscular Blocking Agent

45
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succinylcholine

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Neuromuscular Blocking Agent

46
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an analgesic, anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis

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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug/ NSAID

47
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ketoprofen

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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug/ NSAID

48
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a drug that is similar to estrogen and binds to the estrogen receptor causing a negative feedback that stimulates the release of gonadotropin releasing hormone that activates the pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone with resultant release of an egg

A

Ovulation Stimulator

49
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a drug that stimulates uterine motility; it is used in obstetrics to initiate labor or to control postpartum hemorrhage

50
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oxytocin

51
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a drug that inhibits response to parasympathetic nerve impulses and to parasympathomimetic drugs; an anticholinergic drug

A

Parasympatholytic

52
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atropine

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Parasympatholytic

53
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a drug that activates organs innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system; a cholinergic drug

A

Parasympathomimetic

54
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metoclopramide HCL; neostigmine

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Parasympathomimetic

55
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an insecticide suitable for eradicating louse infestations

A

Pediculicide

56
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malathion

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Pediculicide

57
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permethrin

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Pediculicide

58
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a drug that extends the systemic duration of penicillin by inhibiting its renal excretion

A

Penicillin Adjuvant

59
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probenecid

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Penicillin Adjuvant

60
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an antipsychotic or antidepressant drug that contains the phenothiazine nucleus in its chemical structure

A

Phenothiazine

61
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chlorpromazine

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Phenothiazine, antipsychotic

62
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imipramine

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Phenothiazine, antidepressant

63
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an agent that reduces the absorption of phosphate when taken with meals and snacks

A

Phosphate Binder

64
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a drug that increases cutaneous response to ultraviolet light; it is used with ultraviolet light to treat certain skin diseases

A

Photosensitizer

65
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methoxsalen

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Photosensitizer

66
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a drug that promotes melanin synthesis in the skin

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Pigmenting Agent

67
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trioxsalen

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oral pigmenting agent

68
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methoxsalen

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topical pigmenting agent

69
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a substance that can be transfused to maintain fluid volume of the blood

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Plasma Volume Expander

70
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contained in platelet-rich plasma that is a blood plasma that has been enriched with platelets, different growth factors and cytokines

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Platelet Growth Factor

71
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a drug that slows down platelet production in the body

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Platelet-Reducing Agent

72
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anagrelide

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Platelet-Reducing Agent

73
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a hormone that promotes renal reabsorption of water; it is useful in treating diabetes insipidus

A

Posterior Pituitary Hormone, Antidiuretic

74
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vasopressin injection

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Posterior Pituitary Hormone, Antidiuretic

75
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Potassium-Sparing Diuretic a diuretic that does not induce systemic potassium depletion as a side effect

A

Potassium-Sparing Diuretic

76
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triamterene

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretic

77
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an adjunctive drug that enhances the action of a primary drug, the total response being greater than the sum of the individual actions

A

Potentiator

78
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(hexafluorenium, potentiator for succinylcholine)

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Potentiator for succinylcholine)

79
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a progesterone-like hormone that stimulates the secretory phase of the uterine cycle

80
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norethindrone

81
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a drug that inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and prostaglandin-induced symptoms such as inflammation; a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

A

Prostaglandin Synthetase Inhibitor

82
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ibuprofen

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Prostaglandin Synthetase Inhibitor

83
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a drug from the classes of cell-regulating hormones cyclized from arachidonic acid

A

Prostaglandin

84
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alprostadil

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Prostaglandin, congenital heart disease

85
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is a drug used to treat or prevent infection by viruses, including HIV and hepatitis C

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Protease Inhibitor

86
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a drug that blocks the action of proteasomes, cellular complexes that break down proteins

A

Proteasome Inhibitor

87
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a topical drug that provides a physical barrier to the environment

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Protectant

88
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zinc gelatin

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skin protectant

89
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methylcellulose

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ophthalmic protectant

90
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an enzyme drug for injection into herniated lumbar intervertebral discs to reduce interdiscal pressure

A

Proteolytic, Injectable

91
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chymopapain

A

Proteolytic, Injectable

92
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a drug with vitamin K activity; it is useful in treating the hypoprothrombinemia of vitamin K deficiency or overdosage with a vitamin K antagonist

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Prothrombogenic

93
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phytonadione

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Prothrombogenic

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