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Drug Indication And Definition Flashcards

1
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Antivertigo

A

Dizziness

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Anticoagulant

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Stop blood from clotting too easily

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Antihistamines

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Allergies

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Antifungal

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Kill or stop the growth of fungi that caused infections
Also called antimycotic

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Antipyretic

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Decrease fever

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NSAIDs

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce pain, fever, and inflammation

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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs)

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Decrease stomach acid production
Help relieve symptoms of chronic acid reflux(GERD) and stomach ulcers

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Hematinic

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Iron supplement use to treat or prevent low blood levels

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Vasoprotective

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Alleviate or prevent conditions or diseases which affects the blood vessels

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Analgesic

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Painkillers

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Antiangina

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Heart conditions
Narrowing of the coronaey arteries
The arteries of the heart
Chest pain is it’s main symptoms

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Hypoglycemic

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Low blood sugar

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Diuretics

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Waterpills helps kidneys put extra salt and water into ur urine.
Clear extra fluid out and bring down your blood pressure

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Mucolytics

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Treat chronic lung and breathing conditions

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Anticholinergic

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Treat various conditions including urinary incontinence and certain types of poisoning

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Amebicide

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Destroy or kill amebae
Use to eradicate the parasitic species of amebae in animal or humans

17
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Corticosteroids

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Anti-inflammatory drugs
Rheumatologic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis

18
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Antineoplastic

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Chemotherapy used to treat cancer

19
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Antacids

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Heartburn and indigestion
Reduce the amount of acid in ur stomach to relieve symptoms

20
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Antiemetic

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Treat nausea and vomiting

21
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Anesthetics

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Anesthesia to keep you from feeling pain during medical procedures

22
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Antitussive

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Cough suppressanta

23
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Hematopoietic agents

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Use to increase the production of different types of blood cells including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.

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Antipsychotics

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Treat symptoms of psychosis such as delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or confused thoughts.

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