Drug Classifications // week 1 Flashcards

1
Q

it reduces swelling and relieve the discomfort of hemorrhoids

A

anti - hemorrhoid drugs

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2
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it is apply to skin to kill bacteria and preventing infection cause by bacteria

A

topical antibiotic

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3
Q

medicine to prevent cough that acts on center of the brain that control cough reflex

A

cough suppressants

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4
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it can clear up pimples, black and white heads and severe form of acne

A

anti acne drugs

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5
Q

it relieves pain but not threat the disease

A

non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAID)

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6
Q

it slows or stops the growth of germs and prevent the infection in minor cuts, crapes and burn

this can be soap, mouthwash or toothpaste

A

antiseptics

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7
Q

it relieves pain of all sort, headaches, backpain, joint pain and this can buy over the counter

can be called pain reliever

A

analgesics

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8
Q

it relieves pain and reduce fever

A

salycylates

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9
Q

it acts directly on the muscle in blood vessel wall to make blood vessel dilated or wide

A

vasodilators

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10
Q

it is a cough medicine that clear mucus from respiratory tract

A

expectorants

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