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Hypnotic

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Produces sleep of hypnosis; depresses CNS

Chloral hydrate, Placidyl, Seconal

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Antispasmatic

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Controls hyper-mobility in IBS

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Antibiotic

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Destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms

Kelfin, Rocephin, Pentids, Penicillins, Augmentin

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Antimanic

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Used for the treatment of manic-depressive and bi-polar disorders

(Lithium)

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Muscle Relaxnt

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Produces relaxation of skeletal muscles

Norflex, Paraflex, Robaxin, Skelaxin, Valium

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Antihistamine

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Acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies)

Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane

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Antitumor Necrosis Factor

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Seems to slow, if not halt all together, the destruction of joints by disrupting the activity of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)

(Enbrel)

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Decongestant

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Reduces nasal congestion and/or swelling; Produces vasoconstriction

(Afrin, Sudafed)

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Antitussive

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Prevents or relieves cough

Codeine, Dextrometorphan

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Antimigrane

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Causes vasoconstriction in large intracranial arteries

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Anticoagulant

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Prevents or delays blood clotting

Heparin, Warfarin, Coumadin

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Platelet Inhibitor

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Inhibits the ability of platelets to adhere to each other; Similar to coagulant

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Weight Control Agent

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used to manage obesity

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Antichlolinergic

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Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; Decreases oral and respiratory secretions

(Atropine, Artane)

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Antidiabetic

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Uses to manage diabetes

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Cardiac Glycoside

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Exerts a positive inotropic effect on the heart; increases strength and force of contractions and slows heart rate (Digitalis preps)

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Hypoglycemic

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Lowers blood glucose level

Diabinese, Insulin

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Anti-infective

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Kills & inhibits growth of bacteria

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Antidysrythmic

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Controls & prevents cardiac dysrythmias

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Antianemic

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Prevents or cures anemia

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Ophthalmic Anti-infective

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Treats eye infections

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Disease-modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

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May produce the course of disease progression of rheumatoid arthritis

(Arava, Cuprimine, Cytoxan, Rheumatrex, Ridaural)

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Vasodialator

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Produces relaxation of blood vessels; Lowers BP

Isordil, Nitroglycerin

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Electrolyte Replacement

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Treats or prevents electrolyte delpetion

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Antidote

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Counteracts poisons and their effects

Narcan

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Antiemetic

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Prevents or relieves N/V

Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan

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Thyroid Hormone

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Increases basic metabolic rate

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Antigout

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Inhibits production of Uric Acid

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Smoking Deterrent

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Used to manage nicotine withdrawl

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Antifungal

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Kills or inhibits the growth of fungi

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Antidepressant

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Prevents or relieves symptoms of depression

Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil

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COX-2 Inhibitor

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Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-2) enzymes found in joints & other areas affected by imflammation

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Antianxiety

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Relieves anxiety and muscle tension

Librium, Lithium

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Antiulcer

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Used in treatment of active duodenal ulcer and for pathological hyper-secretory; controls stomach acid

(Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac)

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Analgesic

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Agent that relieves pain w/o causing loss of consciousness

Tylenol, Advil, Motrin

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Antacid

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Neutralizes acid

Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia

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Corticosteriod

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Suppresses inflammation & modifies normal immune response

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Antiprotozoal

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Destroys protozoa

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Anti-impotence

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Used to treat erectile dysfunction

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Anesthetic

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Produces lack of felling either local or general depending upon how administered.

(Lidocaine, Zylocaine, Novocain)

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Immunologic

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Induces immunity and preents infectious diseases; stimulates body to produce antibodies

(DTP, MMR, Engerix-B, Varivax)

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Anti-hypertensive

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Prevents or controls high blood pressure

Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor

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Bone resprption inhibitor

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Treat and prevent osteoporosis

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Expectorant

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Facilitates removal of secretion from broncho-pulmonary mucous membrane

(Robitussin, Mucinex)

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Anti-inflamatory

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Prevents inflammation

Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn

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Anti-flatulent

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Relieves gas & bloating in GI tract

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Anti-hyperlilidemic

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used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids)

(Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)

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Anti-neoplastic

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prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat tumors

(Myleran, Cytoxan)

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Diuretic

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Increases the excretion of urine

Diuril, Lasix, Osmitrol

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Thrombolytic

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Dissolves on existing thrombus (clot) when administered soon after it’s occurance

(Abbokinase, Activase, Eminase, Kabikinase, Streptase)

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Gastric Acid-pump Inhibitor

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Suppresses gastric acid secretions; also used for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

(Aciphex, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix)

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Lipid Lowering Agent

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Lowers Cholesterol

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Contraceptive

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Device, method or agent that prevents conception

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Mucolytic

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Breaks chemical bonds in mucus lowering the viscosity (Mucomyst)

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Anticovulsant

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Prevents or relieves convulsions/seizures

Tegretol, Zarontin, Dilantin

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Vasopressor

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Produces contraction of muscles of capilaries and arteries; elevates BP; Used to treat allergic reactions

(Aramine, Levophed)

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Hemostatic

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Controls or stops bleeding

Amicar, Humafac, Vitamin K

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Blocker

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Used in treatment & management of asthma

Singulair, Zyflo, Accolate

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Immunosuppressant

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Treat & prevent rejection of transplanted organs

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Antipytetic

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Reduces fever

Tylenol, Asprin

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Anti-tuberculosis

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Used in treatment of tuberculosis; Inhibits growth of microbacteria

(INH, Myambutal, Mycobutin, Priftin, PZA, Rifadin, Streptomycin)

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Sedative

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Produces calming effect w/o causing sleep; Depresses CNS

Amytal, Buticaps, Phenobarbital

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Bronchodiator

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Dialates the bronchi

Proventil, Isuprel

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Anti-viral

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Combats a specific viral disease

Denavir, Famivir, Relenza, Retrovir, Ramiflu, Zovirax

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Anti-anginal

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Prevents or relieves angina attacks

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Emetic

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Used to induce vomiting

Apomorphine HCI, Ipeacac Syrup

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Anti-diarrheal

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Prevents or relieves diarrhea; Inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume

(Kaopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)

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Anthelmintics

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Used to treat worm infection

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Anti-psychotic

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Used to treat psychotic disorders

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Anti-parkinsonian

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Used for the pallative relief of major symtoms of Parkinson’s Diseas
(L-dopa, Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)

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Neuroleptic

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Modifies psychotic behavior

Risperdal, Zyprexa, Stelazim

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Serotonin nonselective reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

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Inhibits the uptake of both seratonin and norepinephrine

Effexor

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Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

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Selectively inhibits seratonin reuptake and results in potentation of serotonergic neurotransmissons

(Luvox, Paxilo, Prozac, Zoloft)

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Otic Preperations

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Treat ear conditions

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Anti-retroviral

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Used to manage HIV infections

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Anti-rrythmic

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Controls cardiac arrhythmias

Lidocaine HCI, Sylocaine, Linderal

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HRT

Hormone Replacement Thearopy

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Treats vasomotor symptoms of menopause

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Anti-fungal

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Destroys or inhibits the action of histamine

Difucan, Lamasil, Lotromin, Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol

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Laxative

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Loosens and promotes normal bowel elimination; relieves constipation

(Ducolax, Metamucil)

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