drug categories and actions Flashcards
analgesic
relieves mild to severe pain
anesthetic
prevents sensation of pain
antacid/antiulcer
neutralizes stomach acid
anthelmintic
kills, paralyzes, or inhibits the growth of parasitic worms
antidysrythmic (antiarrhythmic)
normalizes heartbeat
antiasthmatic
treats or prevents asthma attacks
antibiotics (antibacterial)
kills bacterial microorganisms or inhibits their growth
anticoagulant
prevents blood form clotting
anticonvulsant
relieves or controls seizures
antidepressant
relieves depression
antidiabetic
treats diabetes by reducing glucose
antidiarrheal
relieves diarrhea
antiemetic
prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
antifungal
kills or inhibits growth of fungi
antihistamine
counteracts the effects of histamine and relieves allergic symptoms
antihypertensive
reduces blood pressure
antiinflammatory
reduces inflammation
antineoplastic
prevents or inhibits the growth of cancer
antipyretic
reduces fever
antiseptic
reduces growth of microorganisms
antitussive
inhibits cough reflex
bronchodilator
dilates bronchi
decongestant
relieves congestion
diuretic
- increases urine output
- reduces blood pressure
