Drugs #1

Question 1

ACE Inhibitor

Answer 1

Inhibits conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II,a potent vasoconstriction i.e. relaxation of blood vessels occur.

Question 2

Aminoglycoside

Answer 2

Used to treat serious infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by blinding to ribosomal subunits. After initial dose ,dosage is abjusted according to plasma concentrations of individual patients.

Question 3

Analgesic

Answer 3

Used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering patient unconscious.

Question 4

Anesthetic

Answer 4

Reduces or eliminates pain; general anesthesia renders the patient unconscious local anesthetic affects pains in a particular location; tropical anesthetic is a local anesthetic that affects the sensation in the area they are applied.

Question 5

Anorexiant

Answer 5

Used to decrease appetite

Question 6

Antacid

Answer 6

Neutralizes excess gastric acid

Question 7

Anthelmintic

Answer 7

Eradicated intestinal worms

Question 8

Antiacne

Answer 8

Controls acne vulgaris

Question 9

Antianginal

Answer 9

Dilated blood vessels; used to treat angina pectorus pain in the chest

Question 10

Antianxiety

Answer 10

Used in treatment of anxiety disorder, which do not require excessive sedation

Question 11

Antiarrhythmic

Answer 11

Drugs used to treat irregular heart rhythms. Depresses the action of the heart to combat irregularities in its rhythm

Question 12

Anti-Leukemic

Answer 12

Anti cancer drugs that are used to treat one or more types of Leukemia

Question 13

Anti-arthritic

Answer 13

Reduces inflammation of the joints

Question 14

Antibacterial

Answer 14

Destructive to or preventing the growth of bacteria. Kills bacteria (Tropical)

Question 15

Antibiotics

Answer 15

Drug used to destroy microorganisms. Kills bacteria and prevents infection

Question 16

Anti cholesterol

Answer 16

Lowers cholesterol levels

Question 17

Anticoagulant

Answer 17

Used to prevent blood cloth formation. Slows clotting if blood; for treatment of thrombosis and embolism or for storage of collected blood.

Question 18

Antidepressant

Answer 18

Agent in treating depression. Classified as SSRIs(Selective Serotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitors), TCAs(Tricyclic Antidepressants), or MAOIs (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors): elevates moods

Question 19

Antidiabetic

Answer 19

Used to treat diabetes

Question 20

Antidiarrheal

Answer 20

Used to treat diarrhea

Question 21

Antidiuretic

Answer 21

Reduces the volume of urine production

Question 22

Anticholinergic

Answer 22

Drugs that are antagonistic to the action of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers.

Question 23

Anticonvulsant

Answer 23

Prevents or arrests seizures