DRUGS Flashcards by Matt Cira

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Analgesics

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Pain relieving drugs

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Anesthetics

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Produce Local numbness

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Antacids

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Neutralize acidity

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Anticoagulants

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Prevent coagulation of blood

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ANtibiotics

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Kill bacteria or inhibit growth

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Antidotes

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Substances that prevent the action of poision

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Antifungals

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Drugs that kill fungi or inhibit their growth

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Antipruritics

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Relieve itching

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Antipyretics

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Reduce body temperature

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Antispasmodics

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Relieve muscle spasm

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Antitussives

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Prevent coughing

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Astringents

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Cause contraction or puckering action

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Carminatives

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Relieve flatulence in the intestinal tract

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Cathartics

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Evacuate substances from the bowels

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Cuastics

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Burning agents

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Emetics

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Agents that cause vomiting

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Expectorants

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Agents that supress coughing

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Hemostatics

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Slow down or stop bleeding

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Irritants

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Cause irritation

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Narcotics

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Produce analgesic and hypnotic effects

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Suppressants

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Agents that reduce or control appetite

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Antiemetics

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Prevent vomiting