Drug Classification Flashcards by Jaylynn A | Brainscape

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Analgesic

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Pain relief drug

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Antacids

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Relief digestion and heartburns

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Antiarrhythmics

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Drugs to control irregular heart beats

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Anticoagulants/
Thrombolytics

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Drugs that dissolve and disperse blood clots

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Anticonvulsant

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Drugs that prevent epileptic seizures

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Antiemetics

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Drugs used to treat nausea and vomiting.

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Antihistamine

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Drugs used to treat allergies

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Antihypertensive

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Drugs that lower blood pressure

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Antineoplastics

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Drugs used to treat cancer

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Antipyretics

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Drugs that reduce fever

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Antiviral

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Drugs used to treat viral infections

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Corticosteroids

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Cytotoxic

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Drugs used to kill or damage cells

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Decongestant

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Drugs used to reduce swelling

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Hypoglycemics

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Drugs that lower the level of glucose in the blood

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