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Drug Classifications Flashcards

1
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Analgesic

A

Pain

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2
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Antacid

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Heartburn
Acid Reflux

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3
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Antianginal

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Chest pain due to reduced oxygen supply

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4
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Anticonvulsant
Antiepileptic

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Epilepsy
Seizures

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5
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SSRI

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Depression

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6
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Antipsychotic

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Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder

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7
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Anticoagulant

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Prevent formation of blood clots

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8
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Antihistamine

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Allergies

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9
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Antihypertensives

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Hypertension
High Blood Pressure

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Antibiotics

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Bacterial Infections

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11
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Antineoplastics

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Cancer

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12
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NSAID

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Inflammation

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13
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Antitussive

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Cough

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14
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Antivirals

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Viral Infections

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15
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Bronchodilators

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Asthma

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16
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Decongestants

A

Relieve Nasal Congestion

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17
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Diuretic

A

Increase Urine Output

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18
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Hormones

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Replace endogenous hormones in the body

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Hypnotic

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Induce sleep

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Sedative

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Reduce irritability

21
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Tranquilizers
Anxiolytics

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Reduce anxiety

22
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Proton-Pump Inhibitor

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Acid Reflux

23
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Antiarrhythmic

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Suppress abnormal rhythms of the heart

24
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Biguanide

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Diabetes Type 2

25
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Taxanes

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Chemotherapy Drugs

26
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Nootropic

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Cognitive Enhancers

27
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Eugeroic

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Excessive Sleepiness
Narcolepsy

28
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MAO Inhbitors

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Depression

29
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Statins

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High Cholesterol

30
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PDE5 Inhibitors

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Erectile Dysfunction

31
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Expectorant

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Increase volume of airway secretions to encourage mucus expulsion from the respiratory tract

32
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Antidote

A

Reverse the toxic effects of drugs

33
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Opioids

A

Pain

34
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Laxatives

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Constipation

35
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H2 Antagonists

A

Excessive Acid Production

36
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Dopaminergic Drugs

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Parkinson’s Disease

37
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Corticosteroids

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Inflammation
Airway Inflammation
Skin Inflammation

38
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Bisphosphonates

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Osteoporosis

39
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Benzodiazepines

A

Sedation
Anxiety
Seizures
Muscle Relexation

40
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Antimuscarinics

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Urinary Frequency
Urinary Urgency
Urge Incontinence

41
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Antifungal

A

Fungal Infections

42
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Antiemetics

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Nausea / Vomiting

43
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ACE Inhibitors

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Hypertension

44
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Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors

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Gout

45
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Fluoroquinolones

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Bacterial Infections

46
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Antiretroviral

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HIV

47
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Phosphate Binder

A

High blood phosphate levels in patients with renal failure

48
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Fibrates

A

Overactive Immune Response
Autoimmune Disease
Organ Transplant Rejection

49
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DMARD

A

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Crohn’s Disease

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