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Drug Classificatons Flashcards

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Antacids

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Reduce hydrochloric acid located in the stomach

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Antianemics

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Increases the production of red blood cells

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Anticholingerics

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Decreases activity of muscle in gut, oral secretions, urine and tears

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Anticoagulants

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Prevents formations of blood clots

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Anticonvulsants

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Management of seizures or bipolar disorders

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Antidiarrheals

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Decreases gastric motility and the absorption of water in the intestinal tract

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Antihistamines

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Blocks the release of histamine

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Antihypertensives

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Reduces blood pressure

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Antipyretics

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Reduces fever

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Anti-infectives

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Used to treat infections

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Bronchodilators

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Dilates the bronchi and bronchioles

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Diuretics

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Increases excretion of water and sodium from the body

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Laxatives

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Loosens stools and increase bowel movements

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Miotics

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Constricts the pupils

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Mydriatics

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Dilates the pupils

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Narcotic and Analgesics

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Relieves pain

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