Drug Classes Flashcards
Define uses for the various classes of drugs
Adrenergics
helps with sympathetic nervous system
Anti-inflammatory
reduces inflammation
Analgesics
helps with pain
Antacids
helps with stomach acids
Reduce fever
Antipyretics
Antiaginal agent
helps with chest pain
Against cough
Antitussives
Antibiotics
helps lreduce the bad bacteria in the body
Against virus
Antivirals
Bronchodilators ex
Albuterol
bronchodilators
dilate bronchi
Antidepressants
helps with depression
Anticonvulsants
helps lower seizure/ spasms
Antidiarrheal
helps with diarrhea
Easier to breathe (many people think “ easier to breathe through nose”)
Decongestant
Decongestant ex
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Sudafed)
Antiemetic
helps decrease throwing up
Antifungal
lowers fungus
Antihistamine
helps lower bad reaction (allergy)
Cardiotonics
increase force of myocardium
think: tonic and muscle TONE
cholinergic blocking
affect autonomic nervous system
cholinergic
mimic parasympathetic nervous system
Decongestant
reduces nasal swelling
Diuretic
increase urination
Emetic
medicaiton to cause vomiting
female hormones
prevents menopause symptoms
male hormones
treats testosterone deficiency
immunologic agents
Protection and immunity against disease
Insulin and oral hypoglycemics
used to control diabetes
Sedatives and hypnotics
induce relaxation and sleep
Stimulants
drugs that excite neural activity and speed up body functions
antispasmodics
decrease spasms in the urethra and bladder
usually for smooth involuntary muscles such as urethra, bladder, stomach
contraceptives
a device or drug serving to prevent pregnancy
hormone replacement
drug that replaces a hormone deficiency
Laxatives
medications or foods given to stimulate bowel movements
