Drug Classifications Flashcards
An/alges/ic
Without pain, kills pain
An/orex/ic
Reduces appetite
Bronch/o/dilator
Dilates bronchial tubes in the lung
Hypo/glyc/emic
Reduces blood sugar levels
Hypo/lipid/emic
Reduces blood lipid levels
Psych/o/tropic
Changes mental states
Thromb/o/lytic
Dissolves blood clots
Vas/o/dilator
Dilates blood vessels
Antiacid
Relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion, and heartburn
Antianginal
Relieves heart pain
Antiarrythmic
Prevents irregular heart rhythms
Anticoagulant
Prevents blood clots
Anticonvulsant
Prevents seizures
Anti diabetic
Reduces blood glucose levels
Anti diarrheal
Stops diarrhea
Anti fungal
Treats fungal infections
Antiglaucoma
Reduces intraocular pressure
Antihistamine
Blocks effects of histamine
Antihyperlipidemic
Lowers high cholesterol levels
Antihypertensive
Reduces high blood pressure
Ant-inflammatory
Reduces inflammation
Antiparkinsonian
Treats Parkinson’s disease
Antipruritic
Prevents or relieves itching
Antiseptic
Topical antibacterial agents
Antispasmodic
Relieves intestinal cramping
Antitussive
Inhibits cough reflex
Antiviral
Trays viral infection