Medication Classification Flashcards
Analgesic
Relives pain
Anti-acid/anti-ulcers
Relieves pain
Antibiotics
Kills bacteria
Anti-cholinergics
Reduces bronchospasm
Anticoagulant
Delay blood clotting
Anticonvulsants
Prevents or control seizures
Antidepressants
Relieves depression
Anti-diarrheal
Reduce diarrhea
Anti-emetics
Reduces nausea and vomiting
Antifungal’s
Kills fungi
Antihistamines
Relieve allergies
Antihypertensives
Lower blood pressure
Anti-inflammatories
Reduces inflammation
Antilipemics
Lower cholesterol
Anti-Migraine agents
Believes migraine headaches
Anti-osteoporosis agents
Improve bone density
Anti-psychotics
Control psychotic symptoms
Antipyretics
Reduce fever
Antitussives/expectorants
Control cough promotes elimination of mucus
Antivirals
Kill viruses
bronchodilators
Relax airway muscles
Anxiolytics
Reduce anxiety
Central nervous system stimulant
Reduce hyperactivity
Contraceptives
Prevent pregnancy
Decongestants
Relieve nasal congestion
Diuretics
Illuminate excess fluid
Hormone replacement
Stabilize hormone deficiency
Laxatives/ stool softeners
Promote bowel movement
Oral hypoglycemic
Reduce blood glucose
Sedative-hypnotic
Induce sleep/relaxation