Drug Indication And Definition Flashcards
Antivertigo
Dizziness
Anticoagulant
Stop blood from clotting too easily
Antihistamines
Allergies
Antifungal
Kill or stop the growth of fungi that caused infections
Also called antimycotic
Antipyretic
Decrease fever
NSAIDs
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce pain, fever, and inflammation
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs)
Decrease stomach acid production
Help relieve symptoms of chronic acid reflux(GERD) and stomach ulcers
Hematinic
Iron supplement use to treat or prevent low blood levels
Vasoprotective
Alleviate or prevent conditions or diseases which affects the blood vessels
Analgesic
Painkillers
Antiangina
Heart conditions
Narrowing of the coronaey arteries
The arteries of the heart
Chest pain is it’s main symptoms
Hypoglycemic
Low blood sugar
Diuretics
Waterpills helps kidneys put extra salt and water into ur urine.
Clear extra fluid out and bring down your blood pressure
Mucolytics
Treat chronic lung and breathing conditions
Anticholinergic
Treat various conditions including urinary incontinence and certain types of poisoning
Amebicide
Destroy or kill amebae
Use to eradicate the parasitic species of amebae in animal or humans
Corticosteroids
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Rheumatologic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
Antineoplastic
Chemotherapy used to treat cancer
Antacids
Heartburn and indigestion
Reduce the amount of acid in ur stomach to relieve symptoms
Antiemetic
Treat nausea and vomiting
Anesthetics
Anesthesia to keep you from feeling pain during medical procedures
Antitussive
Cough suppressanta
Hematopoietic agents
Use to increase the production of different types of blood cells including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets.
Antipsychotics
Treat symptoms of psychosis such as delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, or confused thoughts.
