Drug Classifications Flashcards by Kyra Bethea | Brainscape

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An/alges/ic

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Without pain, kills pain

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An/orex/ic

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Reduces appetite

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Bronch/o/dilator

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Dilates bronchial tubes in the lung

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Hypo/glyc/emic

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Reduces blood sugar levels

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Hypo/lipid/emic

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Reduces blood lipid levels

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Psych/o/tropic

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Changes mental states

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Thromb/o/lytic

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Dissolves blood clots

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Vas/o/dilator

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Dilates blood vessels

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Antiacid

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Relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion, and heartburn

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Antianginal

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Relieves heart pain

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Antiarrythmic

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Prevents irregular heart rhythms

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Anticoagulant

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Prevents blood clots

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Anticonvulsant

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Prevents seizures

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Anti diabetic

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Reduces blood glucose levels

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Anti diarrheal

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Stops diarrhea

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Anti fungal

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Treats fungal infections

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Antiglaucoma

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Reduces intraocular pressure

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Antihistamine

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Blocks effects of histamine

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Antihyperlipidemic

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Lowers high cholesterol levels

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Antihypertensive

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Reduces high blood pressure

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Ant-inflammatory

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Reduces inflammation

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Antiparkinsonian

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Treats Parkinson’s disease

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Antipruritic

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Prevents or relieves itching

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Antiseptic

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Topical antibacterial agents

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Antispasmodic

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Relieves intestinal cramping

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Antitussive

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Inhibits cough reflex

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Antiviral

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Trays viral infection