Pharmaceutical Classifications and common cardiac/diabetes drugs Flashcards
Analgesic
Mild to severe pain reliever
Antihelmintic
Kills parasites and their eggs
Antiasthmatic
Prevents asthma, treats asthma attacks
Anticholinergic
Blocks ANS parasympathetic impulses, lessens spasm of muscles in GI and bladder. Also treats asthma, COPD, dizziness and motion sickness, high blood pressure, Parkinson’s disease.
• Side effects: Dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, drowsiness, sedation, hallucination, memory impairment, difficulty urinating, confusion, delirium, decreased sweating, decreased saliva.
Anticonvulsant
Prevents, controls, or relieves seizures
Antidiabetic
Treats diabetes
Antacid
Neutralizes stomach acid
Antiarrhythmic
Normalizes heartbeat
Antibiotics
Prevents bacterial reproduction
Anticoagulant
Prevents blood from clotting
Anti-depressant (Tricyclic, MAOI, SSRI, SNRI)
Relieves depression
Antidiarrheal
Relieves diarrhea
Antiemetic
Prevents or relieves vomiting and nausea
Antihistamine
Counteracts histamine, relieves allergies
Anti-inflammatory
Reduces inflammation
Antineoplastic
Destroys cancer cells (poisons them)
Anti-pyretic
Fever reducer
Antitussive
Reduces cough
Antifungal
Destroys or prevents the growth of fungi
Antihypertensive
Reduces blood pressure
Antilipemic
Lowers blood lipids/triglycerides
Antipsychotic
Controls psychosis
Antiseptic
Inhibits microorganism growth and spreading
Bronchodilator
Dilates bronchi
Cathartic (laxative)
Alleviates constipation