Drug Classifications Flashcards
analgesic
relieves pain; Tylenol, Motrin
antacid
neutralizes stomach acids; Tums, Mylanta
anti-anxiety
reduces tension and anxiety; Valium, Ativan
anticoagulant
reduces blood clotting; aspirin, Coumadin
anticovulsant
control seizures; Dilantin, Keppra
antidepressant
treat depression; Celexa, Prozac
antidiabetic
lowers blood sugar; Glucophage, Glucotrol
antidiarrheal
decreases loose bowel movement; Pepto-Bismol, Imodium
antihistamine
treats allergic reactions; Benadryl, Prednisone
antihypertensive
lowers blood pressure; Norvasc, Tenex
antibiotic
treat bacterial infections; penicillin, Amoxicillin
antiemetic
treat nausea and vomiting; Zofran, Promethazine
sulfonamide
Sulfa drug to treat bacterial infections; Sulfamethoxazole, Trimethoperim
antipsychotic
treat mental and behavioral conditions; Zyprexa, Haldol
bronchodilator
opens airway; Salbutamol, Albuterol
cardiovascular
treat heart conditions; Nitro-bid, Caridzem
dermatological
topical medications for the skin; triple antibiotic ointment, zinc oxide
decongestant
reduce swelling of mucous membarnes that line the nose by constricting blood vessels; Pseudoephedrine, Oxymetazoline
diuretic
increase urination and decrease blood pressure; Laxis, Hydrochlorothiazide
expectorant
stimulate the flow of saliva nad promote coughing to eliminate phlegm; guaifenesin, potassium iodide
electrolyte
element found in body; sodium, potassium
laxative
activates the colon to produce bowel movements; Mira-Lax, magnesium citrate
stool softener
draw fluids to the bowels; Colace, Constulose
parkinsonism
reduce tremors; Sinemet, Parcopa
thyroid-replacement therapy
treats hypothyroidism; Synthroid, Cytomel
ulcer drug
treats ulcers; Prilosec, Nexium
vitamin
nutritional supplement; Vitamin A, Vitamin C
tranquilizer/sedative
produce sleep; Ambien, Lunesta
oral contraceptive
prevents conception; Orths-Tricyclene, Yaz
psychostimulant
increases concentration and decreases impulsivity; Concerta, Adderall
