Drug Classifications // week 1 Flashcards
it reduces swelling and relieve the discomfort of hemorrhoids
anti - hemorrhoid drugs
it is apply to skin to kill bacteria and preventing infection cause by bacteria
topical antibiotic
medicine to prevent cough that acts on center of the brain that control cough reflex
cough suppressants
it can clear up pimples, black and white heads and severe form of acne
anti acne drugs
it relieves pain but not threat the disease
non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAID)
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
antiseptics
it relieves pain of all sort, headaches, backpain, joint pain and this can buy over the counter
can be called pain reliever
analgesics
it relieves pain and reduce fever
salycylates
it acts directly on the muscle in blood vessel wall to make blood vessel dilated or wide
vasodilators
it is a cough medicine that clear mucus from respiratory tract
expectorants