Medication classifications Flashcards by Luis Ferniza | Brainscape

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analgesics

A

relieve pain

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antacids/anti-ulcer

A

neutralize stomach acid

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antibiotics

A

kill bacteria

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anticholinergic

A

reduce bronchosapasm

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anticoagulants

A

delay blood clotting

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anticonvulsants

A

prevent or control seizures

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antidepressants

A

relieve depression

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antidiarrheals

A

reduce diarrhea

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antiemetics

A

reduce nausea, vomiting

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antifungals

A

kill fungi

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antihistamines

A

relieve allergies

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antihypertensives

A

reduce inflammation

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antilipemics

A

lower cholesterol

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antimigraine agents

A

relive migraine headaches

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anti-osteoporosis agents

A

improve bone density

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antiphychotics

A

control psychotic symptoms

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antipyretics

A

reduce fever

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antispasmodics/muscle relaxants

A

reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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antitussives/expectorants

A

control cough, promote elimination of mucus

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antiviral

A

kill viruses

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anxiolytics (antianxiety)

A

reduce anxiety

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bronchodilators

A

relax airway muscles

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central nervous system stimulants

A

reduce 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 replacement

A

stabilize hormone deficiencies

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laxatives, stool softeners

A

promote bowel movements

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oral hypoglycemics

A

reduce blood sugar (glucose)

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sedative-hypnotics

A

induce sleep/relaxation