Medication Classifications Flashcards by India Davis | Brainscape

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Analgesics

A

Relieve pain

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Antacids/anti-ulcer

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

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Antibiotics

A

Bacterial infections

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anticholinerfics

A

Smooth muscle spasms

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Anticoagulants

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delay blood clotting

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Anticonvulsants

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prevent or control seizures

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Antidepressants

A

Relieve depression

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Antidiarrheals

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reduce diarrhea

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Antiemetics

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Reduce nausea, vomiting

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antifungals

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for fungal infections

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antihistamines

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relieve allergies

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antihypertensives

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lowers blood pressure

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anti-inflammatories

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reduce inflammation

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antilipemics

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lowers cholesterol

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antimigraine agents

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relieves migraine headaches

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anti-osteoporosis agents

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improve bone density

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antipsychotics

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for psychosis

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antipyretics

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reduces fever

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skeletal/muscle relaxants

A

reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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antitussive/expectorants

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control cough, promote the elimination of mucus

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antivirals

A

controls viral infections

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anxiolytics (anti-anxiety)

A

reduces anxiety

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bronchodilators

A

relax airway muscles

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central nervous system stimulants

A

reduces hyperactivity

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contraceptives

A

prevent pregnancy

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decongestants

A

relieve nasal congestion

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diuretics

A

eliminate excess fluid

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hormone replacements

A

stabilize hormone deficiencies

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laxatives, stool softeners

A

promote bowel movements

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oral hypoglycemics

A

reduce blood glucose

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sedative-hypnotics

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induce sleep/relaxation