Drug Classifications Flashcards
1
Q
Analgesic
A
Pain Reliever
2
Q
Anesthetic
A
Partially or completely numbs
3
Q
Antiarrhythmic
A
Corrects cardiac arrythmias (irregular heartbeats)
4
Q
Antibiotic/ anti-infective
A
Stops or controls growth of bacteria
5
Q
Anticoagulant
A
Stops or prevents formations of bloodclots
6
Q
Anticonvulsant
A
Prevents or treats convulsions (seizures)
7
Q
Antidepressant
A
Stops helps relieve depression
8
Q
Antidiabetic
A
Helps control the blood sugar level
9
Q
Antidiarrheal
A
Prevents or treats diarrhea
10
Q
Antidiuretic
A
Prevents formation of Urine
11
Q
Antiemetic
A
Prevents/ Treats nausea & vomiting
12
Q
Antifungal
A
Destroys/treats fungus
13
Q
Antihistamine
A
Relieves allergy symptoms
14
Q
Antihypertensive
A
Prevents & controls high B/P
15
Q
Anti-Inflammatory
A
Reduces Inflammation
16
Q
Anti-neoplastic
A
Prevents or treats cancer
