Drug classes and their actions on body

Question 1

ACE inhibitors

Answer 1

used to relax veins and arteries to lower blood pressure

Question 2

Analgesics

Answer 2

used in the management of pain, includes both narcotic (opioid) and non-narcotic drugs

Question 3

anesthetics

Answer 3

used to decrease or eliminate sensation

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angiotensin II receptor antagonists

Answer 4

helps relax veins and arteries to lower blood pressure

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antacids

Answer 5

neutralizes acid in the stomach

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antiarrhythmic

Answer 6

cardiovascular drug which helps to prevent or treat an abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia)

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antianemics

Answer 7

used to treat anemia by increasing the number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood

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antibacterial

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destroys or stops the growth of bacteria

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antibacterial sulfonamide

Answer 9

sulfa based drugs that stop the growth of bacteria

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antibiotics

Answer 10

a chemical substance, produced by a microorganism, which inhibits or stops the growth of bacteria, fungi, or parasites

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anticholinergics

Answer 11

drugs used to inhibit the parasympathetic nervous system to overcome involuntary muscle spasms and inhibit secretions

Question 12

anticoagulants

Answer 12

used to prevent the formation of clots in blood vessels, also known as blood thinners

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anticonvulsants

Answer 13

used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures, such as in epilepsy

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antidepressants

Answer 14

act as a mood elevator, to relieve the symptoms of depression

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antidiabetic

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used to treat diabetes (includes both insulins and oral hypoglycemics)

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antidiarrheal

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used to prevent or relieve diarrhea

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antiemetic

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helps to prevent vomiting and relieve nausea

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antifungals

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used to destroy or stop the growth of fungus

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antigout agents

Answer 19

drugs for the treatment of gout, a painful arthritic condition caused by excessive uric acid.

Question 20

antihistamines

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block the action of histamines in the body and helps prevent allergic reactions

Question 21

antihypertensive

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used to treat high blood pressure. Includes ACE inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor antagonists and Beta Blockers

Question 22

anti-inflammatory analgesics

Answer 22

see non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (NSAID)

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antilipemic agents

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used to lower level of lipids in the blood (eg. cholesterol)

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antineoplastics

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used to treat carcinoma

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antiparkinsonian agents

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used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease

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antipsychotics

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used to reduce mental tension and anxiety related to psychotic disorders

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antipyretic

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used to reduce body temperature

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antiseptics

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chemical agents which kill or prevent the growth of microorganisms

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antitussive expectorants

Answer 29

used to facilitate expectoration and control coughing

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antiulcer

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used to inhibit the production of gastric acid to protect the gastrointestinal mucosa from acid injury (includes histamine H2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors)

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antivirals

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used for treating viral infections

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anxiolytics

Answer 32

used to relieve anxiety and tension

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barbiturate

Answer 33

a sedative or sleep-inducing drug

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beta blocker

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used to control hearth rhythm, treat angina and reduce high blood pressure

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bronchodilators

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used to open up constricted air passages

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cardiotonics

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promote the muscle tone of the heart to improve it's pumping action

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cardiovascular drugs

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act on heart and blood vessels ie. antihypertensive, anticoagulants, anti-angina agents

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cathartics

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used to treat constipation (laxative, and purgative)

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corticosteroids

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used to treat inflammatory conditions and severe allergic reactions

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diuretics

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used to increase the production of urine which aids in lowering blood pressure

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endocrine drugs

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act as body's own naturally occurring hormones (eg. insulins, oral hypoglycemics etc)

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GI drugs

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used to relieve uncomfortable and potentially dangerous symptoms (eg. antacids, antiemetics, antidiarrheals)

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Histamine H2 receptor blockers

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used to treat ulcers by reducing gastric acid secretion

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insulins

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antidiabetic drugs used for the metabolism of carbohydrates, which regulates the amount of glucose in the blood

Question 45

iron deficiency Tx

Answer 45

used to treat anemia

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laxative

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weak cathartic used to treat constipation by loosening stools and increasing bowel movements

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local anesthetics

Answer 47

used to create an absence of pain in specific location of the body without a loss of consciousness

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non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics (NSAID)

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used to reduce swelling to manage joint pain in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

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opioid analgesic/ narcotic analgesic

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habit-forming drug used to manage moderate to severe pain

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oral hypoglycemic

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antidiabetic drugs that control hyperglycemia in stable or mild conditions of diabetes mellitus by reducing the amount of sugar in the blood

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potassium supplements

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used to replace potassium expelled in urine

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proton pump inhibitor

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used to reduce the production of acid by blocking the enzyme in the wall of the stomach that produces acid responsible for most ulcers in the stomach, esophagus and duodenum

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respiratory drugs

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act on the respiratory system eg. bronchodilators, expectorants

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sedatives

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used to calm, relax and ease agitation, and to permit sleep

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stimulants

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used to excite and promote functional activity of vital organs

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thyroid agents

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drugs used in replacement of diminished or absent thyroid function

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upper GI motility modifier

Answer 57

used to manage symptoms associated with chronic gastritis by stimulating the motility of the upper GI tract

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vasodilators

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cause the blood vessels in the heart to dilate

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vitamins

Answer 59

essential for the maintenance of normal body functions