Drug Indication Definition Part 1 Flashcards
Use to prevent or relieve symptoms of vertigo
Antivertigo
Symptoms of Vertigo
Problem in focusing eyes,
dizziness,
hearing loss,
loss of balance,
ringing in ears,
Nausea and Vomiting
A substance that hinders the clotting of blood
Anticoagulant
Any various compounds that counteract histamines in the body and that are used for treating allergic reactions
Antihistamines
Symptoms of allergy
hay fever
hives
conjunctivitis
Reactions to insect bites or stings
Medicines that kill or stop the growth of fungi that causes infections
Antifungal
Used to prevent or reduce fever
Antipyretic
typically used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature.
NSAIDs
Medicines that work by reducing the amount of stomach acid made by glands in the lining of your stomach.
Proton Pump Inhibitor
The lowering of acid level makes it useful in treating frequent heartburn and more serious gastric acid-related conditions
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Any substance that increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood
Hematinic
Medication that is used to alleviate conditions of the blood vessels
Vasoprotective
Medication that is used to relieve pain
Analgesic
Any drug the reduces consumption of oxygen in the myocardium (muscular tissue of the heart) or increase oxygen supply to the myocardium to prevent symptoms of angina
Antiangina
Medication that increases the flow of urine
Diuretics
Medications that is used to treat chronic lung and breathing conditions
Mucolytics
medications that block and inhibit the activity of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine at both central and peripheral nervous system synapse.
Anticholinergic
A substance that is used to kill or capable of killing amoebas and especially parasitic amoebas
Amebicide
Type of anti-inflammatory drug that is typically used to treat rheumatologic disease.
Corticosteroids
what does NSAID mean
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs
