Drug Classifications and Indications Flashcards by Rachel Samuel | Brainscape

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analgesics

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relieve pain

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antacids/anti-ulcer

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gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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antibiotics

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bacterial infections

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anticholinergics

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smooth muscle spasms

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anticoagulants

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delay blood clotting

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anticonvulsants

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prevent or control seizures

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antidepressants

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relieve depression

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antidiarrheals

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reduce diarrhea

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antiemetics

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reduce nausea and vomiting

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antifungals

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fungal infections

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antihistamines

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relieve allergies

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antihypertensives

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lowers blood pressure

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anti-inflammatories

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reduces inflammation

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antilipemics

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lowers cholesterol

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antimigrane agents

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relieve migrane headaches

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anti-osteoporosis agents

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improve bone density

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antipsychotics

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psychosis

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antipyretics

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reduce fever

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skeletal/muscle relaxants

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reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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antitussives/expectorants

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control cough, promote the elimination of mucus

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antivirals

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viral infections

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anxiolytics

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reduce anxiety

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bronchodilators

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relax airway muscles

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central nervous system stimulants

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reduce hyperactivity

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contraceptives

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prevent pregnancy

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decongestants

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relieve nasal congestion

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diuretics

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eliminate excess fluid

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hormone replacements

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stabilize hormone deficiencies

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laxatives, stool softeners

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promotes bowel movements

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oral hypoglycemics

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reduce blood glucose

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sedative-hypnotics

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induce sleep/relaxation