Medications Flashcards
Med that mimics the action of the sympathetic nervous system, which responds to stress
Adrenergics
Med that alleviates pain
Analgesic
Med that decreases pain sensation in central nervous system; chronic use may lead to phsycial dependence
Narcotic
Med that acts peripherally to inhibit prostaglandins (local hormones); may also be anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (reduce fever)
Nonnarcotic
Med that reduces or eliminates sensation
Anesthetic
Med that prevents coagulation and formation of blood clots
Anticoagulant
Med that suppresses or reduces the numebr and/or intesity of seizures
Anticovulsants
Med that prevents or alleviates diabetes
Antidiabetic
Med that relieves symptoms of nausea and prevents vomiting (emesis)
Antiemetics
Med that prevents responses medicated by histamine: allergic and inflammatory reactions
Antihistamines
Med that lowers BP by reducing cardiac output, dilating vessels, or promoting excretion of water by the kidneys; see also calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, and diuretics under cardiac drugs, below
Antihypertensives
Med that counteracts inflammation and swelling
Anti-inflammatory
Med where hormones from the cortex of the afrenal gland; used for allergy respiratory, and blood diseases, injury, and malignancy; suppress the immune system
Corticosteroids
Med that reduces inflammation and pain by interfering with synthesis of prostaglandins; also antipyretic
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Med that kills or prevents the growth of infectious organisms
Anti-infective agents
