MEDICATION Flashcards
Analgesic (opioid)
Used to manage moderate to severe pain
Antacid
Counteract (neutralizes) the acid in your stomach to relieve indigestion, heartburn, gastric pain, and irritation
Antihistamine
Relieves symptoms associated with allergies
Antihypertensive (Vasodilator + Beta Blockers)
Used to manage high blood pressure
Vasodilators: Widen blood vessels, which helps the heart pump blood and lowers blood pressure
Beta Blockers: Slowing down your heart rate and reducing the force at which it pumps blood
(** - Blocking affects of adrenaline)
Anti-infective (Anti; Fungals, Virals, Biotic, Parasitic)
Kills or Inhibits the growth of Bacteria
Fungals: Fights Fungal infections
Viral: Fights Viral infections
Biotic: Fights Bacterial infections
Parasitic: Fights Parasites like Worms & Protozoa
Anti-inflammatory
-Reduction of inflammation, swelling, redness, and pain
-Relieves symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis + Osteoarthritis
Antitussive
-Used to prevent or relieve coughs
-Reduce Coughing
Decongestant
Relieves nasal congestion by shrinking/narrowing swollen blood vessels in your nasal passages.
Expectorant
-Promotes clearance of mucus from Respiratory Tract
-Loosens and thins mucus in the airways so it’s easier to cough it up
Bone Reabsorption Inhibitor
-Used to treat and prevent osteoporosis
-Primarily reduce the rate at which bone is broken
Cardiac Glycoside
-Increases strength and force of myocardial contractions and slows heart rate
Contraceptive
Inhibits Ovulation
Corticosteroid (Hormones & Endocrine Drug)
Suppresses inflammation and modifies normal immune response
-Glucocorticoids: Regulates inflammation, metabolism, stress response
-Mineralocorticoids: Regulates sodium, potassium, and fluid balance
Diuretic
Helps rid the body of excess salt & fluid
Laxative
Used to relieve constipation
Weight Loss
Makes you feel full, reduce your appetite, or slow digestion
Cannabinoids
Regulates how cells communicate
Anabolic Steroids
A hormone that assists with building muscle
Vitamins & Supplements
Helps maintain health and bodily function
- Adrenergic drugs → TEAM GO!
- Anticholinergic drugs → Blocks the Chill..
- Cholinergic drugs → TEAM CHILL OUT!!
- Beta blockers (a type of Adrenergic Blocker) → Calms the Go..
- Stimulate the Sympathetic Nervous System ; Works on adrenaline or noradrenaline
(“Fight or flight” — increases HR, opens airways, raises BP) - Block the Parasympathetic Nervous System; Relaxes muscles and reduces secretions in the body Blocks acetylcholine
(“Rest and digest” gets turned off — slows digestion, dries secretions, raises HR) - Stimulate the Parasympathetic Nervous System; Lowers Heart Rate, Increases Secretions & Digestion + Urination
(“Rest and digest” — slows HR, increases secretions, promotes digestion) - Block the Sympathetic Nervous System; Slows Heart Rate and Reducing the force at which it pumps blood, Blocks affects the of adrenaline Blocks epinephrine
(“Fight or flight” response is reduced — lowers HR, reduces BP)
Antidepressants
-Boosts activity of Brain Chemicals (Serotonin + Noradrenaline) to stabilize mood longer
-Treats Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD
Sleep Aid/Depressants
-Slows Brain activity to help with insomnia, anxiety, & muscle spasms (Calms the Brain)
