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PHA 619 PHARMACEUTICAL DOSAGE FORM AND DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM > Drug Catergory 3 > Flashcards

Drug Catergory 3 Flashcards

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an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis and rheumatoid disorders

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Antirheumatic

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Indomethacin

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Antirheumatic drug

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a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic flukes of the genus Rickettsia

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Antirickettsial

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Chloramphenicol

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Antirickettsial drug

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a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic flukes of the genus Schitosoma

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Antischitosomal

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Oxamniquine

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Antischitosomal drug

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a drug with vitamin C activity; it is useful in treating vitamin C deficiency and scurvy

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Antiscorbutic

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Ascorbic acid

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Antiscorbutic drug

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a drug that aids in the control of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)

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Antiseborrheic

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Selenium sulfide

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Antiseborrheic drug

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an agent that acts to reduce or inhibit gastric secretions

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Antisecretory

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a drug that inhibits the motility of visceral smooth muscles

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Antispasmodic

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13
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Atropine

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Antispasmodic drug

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a drug that reduces thyroid hormone action, usually by inhibiting hormone synthesis

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Antithyroid Agent

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Methimazole

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Antithyroid Agent drug

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a drug that kills or inhibits Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis

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Antitreponemal

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Penicillin

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Antitreponemal drug

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a drug that kill or inhibits pathogenic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas

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Antitrichomonal

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Metronidazole

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Antitrichomonal drug

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a drug that kills or inhibits Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis

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Antitubercular

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Isoniazid

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Antitubercular drug

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22
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a drug that suppresses coughing

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Antitussive

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23
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Dextromethorphan hydrobromide

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Antitussive drug

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a drug that kills or inhibits viral infections

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Antiviral

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Idoxuridine

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Antiviral drug

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Opthalmic antiviral

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Antiviral drug

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a drug useful in preventing viral infections

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Antiviral, Prophylactic

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Amantadine

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Antiviral, Prophylactic drug

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Prophylactic

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(for influenza) Antiviral, Prophylactic drug

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a drug with vitamin A activity; it is useful in treating vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia

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Antixerophthalmic

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31
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Vitamin A

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Antixerophthalmic drug

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32
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a drug that suppresses symptoms of anxiety

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Anxiolytic

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33
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Diazepam

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Anxiolytic drug

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34
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Alprazolam

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Anxiolytic drug

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35
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a drug used topically to toughen and shrink tissues

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Astringent

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36
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Aluminum acetate solution

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Astringent drug

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37
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a mild astringent suitable for use in the eye

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Astringent, Ophthalmic

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38
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Zinc sulfate

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Astringent, Ophthalmic

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39
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a sedative-hypnotic drug that contains the barbituric acid moiety in its chemical structure

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Barbiturate

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40
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Phenobarbital

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Barbiturate drug

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41
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a plant principle derived from Atropa belladonna and related species, with anticholinergic action

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Belladonna Alkaloid

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42
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Atropine

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Belladonna Alkaloid drug

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43
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a sedative-anxiolytic-muscle relaxant drug that contains the benzodiazepine moiety in its chemical structure

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Benzodiazepine

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44
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Diazepam

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Benzodiazepine drug

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a drug that activates sympathetic nervous system beta receptors, for example, to induce bronchodilation

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Beta Receptor Agonist

46
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Isoproterenol

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Beta Receptor Agonist drug

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a drug that reacts asymptomatically with sympathetic nervous system beta receptors and prevents their endogenous activation, for example, to oppose sympathetic stimulation of the heart

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Beta Receptor Antagonist

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atenolol, metoprolol, propranol

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Beta Receptor Antagonist drug

49
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also called diphosphonates, are a classof drugs that are to prevent the loss of bone mass

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Biphosphonate

50
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a drug that slows calcium turnover in bone; it is used to treat Paget disease

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Bone Metabolism Regulator

51
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Etidronate

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Bone Metabolism Regulator drug

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a drug that expands bronchiolar airways; it is useful in treating asthma

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Bronchodilator

53
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albuterol, isoproterenol

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Bronchodilator drug

54
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oxtriphylline

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Bronchodilator drug

55
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an antianginal drug that acts by impairing the function of transmembrane calcium channels of vascular smooth muscle cells

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Calcium Channel Blocker

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Verapamil

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Calcium Channel Blocker drug

57
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a drug that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, the therapeutic effects of which are diuresis and reduced formation of intraocular fluid

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

58
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Acetazolamide

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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor drug

59
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a drug that depress myocardial function; it is useful in treating cardiac arrhythmias

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Cardiac Depressant, Antiarrhythmic

60
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Procainamide

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Cardiac Depressant, Antiarrhythmic drug

61
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a plant principle derived from Digitalis purpurea and related species, with cardiotonic action

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Cardiac Glycoside

62
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Digoxin

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Cardiac Glycoside drug/ Cardiotonic drug

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a drug that increase myocardial contractile force; it is useful in treating congestive heart failure

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Cardiotonic

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a drug that inhibits the biosynthesis of catecholamine neurotransmitter such as nrepinephrine

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Catecholamine Synthesis Inhibitor

65
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Metyrosine

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Catecholamine Synthesis Inhibitor drug

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a drug that promotes defecation, usually considered stronger in action than a laxative

67
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Bisacodyl

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Cathartic drug

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a topical drug that destroys tissue on contact; it is useful in removing skin lesions

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Toughened silver nitrate

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Caustic drug

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a agent that “burns” off a part of the body to remove or close it off

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Cauterizing Agent

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Silver Nitrate

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Cauterizing Agent drug

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a drug that produces its therapeutic effect by action on the central nervous system, usually designated by the type of therapeutic action

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Centrally Acting Drug

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Sedative

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Centrally Acting Drug

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Hypnotic

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Centrally Acting Drug

75
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Anticonvulsant

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Centrally Acting Drug

76
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an antimicrobial drug contains the cephalosporin moiety in its chemical structure

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Cephalosporin

77
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Cefotaxime

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Cephalosporin drug

78
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Cefdinir

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Cephalosporin drug

79
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a complexing agent that binds metal ions into stable ring structures; it is useful in treating poisoning

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Chelating agent

80
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Edetate calcium disodium

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Chelating agent drug

81
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a drug that promotes dissolution of gallstones

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Cholelitholytic

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Ursodeoxycholic acid

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Cholelitholytic drug

83
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a drug that increase bile secretion by the liver

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Choleretic

84
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Dehydrocholic acid

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Choleretic drug

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

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Cholinergic

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Neostigmine

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Cholinergic drug

87
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Pilocarpine

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Cholinergic drug

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a drug containing gold; it is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis

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Chrysotherapeutic

89
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Auranofin

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Chrysotherapeutic drug

90
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a drug that stops bleeding by inhibiting systemic fibrinolysis

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Anticoagulant

91
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Aminocaproic acid

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Anticoagulant drug

92
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an orally administered drug that prevents conception

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Contraceptive, Oral

93
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Norethindrone acetate

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Contraceptive, Oral drug

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Ethinyl Estradiol tablets

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Contraceptive, Oral drug

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a spermicidal agent used topically in the vagina to prent conception

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Contraceptive, Topical

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Nonoxynol 9

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Contraceptive, Topical drug

97
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topically administered drugs that prevent conception

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Contraceptive, Transdermal

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Norelgestromin

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Contraceptive, Transdermal drug

99
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Ethinyl estradiol

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Contraceptive, Transdermal drug

100
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intravaginal ring inserted releasing drugs that prevent conception

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Contraceptive, Vaginal

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Etonogestrel

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Contraceptive, Vaginal

102
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an agent that includes the steroid hormones naturally produced in the adrenal cortex; it includes cortisol and others

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Corticosteroid

103
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an anticholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce paralysis of accommodation and dilation of the pupil

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Cycloplegic

104
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Cyclopentolate

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Cycloplegic drug

105
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an adrenergic drug used orally or topically to induce vasoconstriction in nasal passages

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Decongestant; Nasal

106
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Phenylephrine HCl

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Decongestant; Nasal drug

107
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Pseudoephedrine HCl

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Decongestant; Nasal drug

108
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a bland viscous liquid, usually water based, used to coat and soothe damaged or inflamed skin or mucous membranes

109
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Methylcellulose

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Demulcent drug

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