Medications Flashcards
What are Antibiotics used for?
Help to fight infections
What are steroids / anti-inflammatories used for?
Reduces the inflammatory response
What are Inotropes used for?
Increases blood pressure either by enhancing contractility of the heart or causing widespread vasoconstriction
What are Anti-arrhythmics used for?
Stabilises cardiac muscle to control abnormal rhythms
What are Bronchodilators used for?
Relax the smooth muscles of the airways
What are Anti-emetics used for?
Reduce nausea and vomiting
What are Anti-hypertensives used for?
Reduce blood pressure through vasodilation
What are Anti-coagulants used for?
Reduces the clotting levels of blood
What are Analgesics used for?
Impacts the reception of pain signals
What are Sedatives used for?
Reduces the alertness of a patient, often used in conjunction with analgesia
What are Mucolytics used for?
Breaks down proteins in sputum, which reduces the viscosity (thickness) of sputum and aids in its clearance.
What are Diuretics used for?
Causes increased in urine production to reduce total body fluid load.
What drug family does Penicillin belong to?
Antibiotics
What drug family does Hydrocortisone belong to
Steroids / anti-inflammatories
What drug family does Ceftriaxone belong to?
Antibiotics
