Pharmacology Flashcards

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Adrenergics

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Drugs that mimic the sympathetic nervous system (eg. epinephrine)

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Analgesics

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Drugs that alleviate pain (eg. ASA, acetaminophen, morphine)

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Anaesthetics

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Drugs that Reduce/eliminate the sensation of pain

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Anticonvulsants

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Drugs that inhibit convulsions/seizures (eg. phenytoin ie. Dilantin)

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Antiemetics

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Drugs that relieve nausea and prevent vomiting (eg. ondansetron ie. Zofran)

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Anti-inflammatories

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Drugs that reduce or eliminate swelling (e.g. dexamethasone ie. Decadron)

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Anti-Infective Agents

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Drugs that destroy or prevent the growth of infectious organisms (eg. Antibacterials ie. amoxicillin, and Antifungals ie. nystatin)

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Antineoplastics

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Drugs that destroy cancer cells (eg. cyclophosphamide, methotrexate)

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Sedatives

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Drugs that induce relaxation and sleep (eg. pentobarbital, phenobarbital

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