Therapeutic Category of Drugs Flashcards
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lowers the pH of the renal filtrate and urine
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acidifier, urinary
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activates organs innervated by the sympathetic nervous system (SNS); a sympathomimetic drug
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adrenergic
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an adrenal cortex hormone that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflammatory response; a glucocorticoid
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adrenocorticosteroid, anti-inflammatory
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an adrenal cortex hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the body; a mineralcorticoid
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adrenocorticosteroid, salt-regulating
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hormone that stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids
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adrenocorticotropic hormone
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drugs that binds other chemicals onto its surface; used to reduce the free availability of toxic chemicals
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absorbent
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drug that binds to and activates physiological receptors, inducing a cellular response
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agonist
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drug that alters physiology so that unpleasant symptoms follow the ingestion of ethanol-containing products
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alcohol-abuse deterrent
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drug that blocks the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetic acid by aldehyde dehydrogenase
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aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibitor
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raises the internal body pH; useful in restoring normal pH levels of patients with systemic acidosis
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alkalinizer, systemic
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an atineoplastic drug that attacks malignant cells by reacting covalently with their DNA
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alkylating agent
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drug that blocks the digestion of carbohydrates into simple sugars, which will otherwise increase blood sugar levels
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alpha glucosidase inhibitor
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drug that activates the SNS alpha receptors; to induce vasoconstriction
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alpha receptor
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drug that reacts asymptomatically with SNS alpha receptors and prevents endogenous activation; induce vasodilation
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alpha receptor antagonist
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drug that decrease the levels of available 5-reductase prior to testosterone’s binding with the enzyme, reducing levels of dihydrotestosterone
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alpha reductase inhibitor
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agent used to treat amoebazoa infections
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amoebicide
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an androgen analogue with relatively greater anabolic activity; used to treat catabolic disorders
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anabolic steroid
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a central nervous system stimulant; sometimes used to stimulate respiration during severe CNS derpression
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analeptic
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a drug that suppresses pain perception (nociception) without inducing unconsciousness
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analgesic
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a hormone the stimulates and maintains male reproductive function and sex characteristics
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androgen
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a drug that eliminates pain perception by inducing unconsciusness
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anesthetic (general)
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a drug the eliminates pain perceptions in a limited body area by local action on sensory nerves
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anesthetic (local)
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a drug that suppresses nausea and vomitting
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antiemetic
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a drug that ids in the control of bed wetting
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antineuritic
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drug that prevents epileptic seizures upon prophylactic administration
aniepileptic
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a drug that inhibits the action of estrogenic hormones
antiestrogen
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a drug that promotes hemostasis by inhibiting clot dissolution
antifibrinolytic
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a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic filarial worms
antifilarial
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a drug that reduces gastrointestinal gas
antiflatulence
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a drug that inhibits or kills pathogenic fungi
antifungal (systemic)
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a drug that is applied externally to kill or inhibit pathogenic fungi
antifungal (local)
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a drug that lowers intraocular fluid pressure; used to treat *glaucoma*
antiglaucoma gent
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inhibits anterior pituitary secretion of gonadotropins; used to suppress ovarian malfunction
antigonadotropin
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reduces tissue deposits or uric acid in chronic gout or suppresses the intense inflammatory reaction of acute gout
antigout agent
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drug that replaces blood clotting factors absent in the hereditary disease hemophilia
antihemophilic
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inhibits replication of herpes simplex virus; used to treat genital herpes
antiherpes agent
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antagonizes histamine action at H1 receptors; useful in suppressing the histamine-induced symptoms of allergy
antihistaminic
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lowers plasma cholesterol and lipids level
antihyperlipidemic
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lowers arterial blood pressure, especially the elevated diastolic pressure of hypertension
antihypertensive
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elevates plasma glucose level; useful in treating hypoglycemia
antihypoglycemic
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kills or inhibits pathogenic microorganisms and is suitable for sterilizing skin and wounds
anti-infective, topical (or local)
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inhibits physiological response to cell damage (inflammation)
anti-inflammatory
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kills or inhibits pathogenic protozoa of the genus *Leishmania*
antileishmanial
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kills or inhibits *Mycobacterium leprae*, the causative agent of leprosy
antileprotic
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agent that reduces lipid levels in the blood
antilipemic
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kills or inhibits protozoa of the genus *Plasmodium*, the causative agents of malaria
antimalarial
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suppresses the excitement phase (mania) of bipolar disorder
antimanic
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attacks malignant cells or pathogenic cells by serving as a non-functional substitute for an essential metabolite
antimetabolite
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reduces incidence or severity of migraine vascular headaches
antimigraine agent
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suppresses motion-induced nausea, vomiting, and vertigo
anti-motion sickness agent
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anticholinergic drug that inhibits symptoms medicated by acetylcholine receptors of visceral organs
antimuscarinic
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suppresses nausea and vomiting; an antiemetic
antinauseant
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attacks malignant (neoplastic) cells in the body
antineoplastic
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eradicates parasiticarthropods. helminths, protozoa, etc.
antiparasitic
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suppresses the neurologic disturbance symptoms of Parkinson
antiparkinsonian (antidyskinetic)
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inhibits intestinal motility; an antidiarrheal drug
antiperistaltic
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inhibits aggregation of blood platelets; used to prevent heart attack
antiplatelet agent
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hormone antagonist that antagonizes or suppresses the actions of progesterone
antiprogestin
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drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic protozoa
antiprotozoal
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drug that reduces itching
antipruritic
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suppresses the lesions and symptoms of psoriasis
antipsoriatic
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suppresses the symptoms of psychoses of various diagnostic types
antipsychotic
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restores normal body temperature in the presence of fever
antipyretic
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drug with Vit. D activity; used for treating Vit. D deficiency and rickets
antirachitic
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group of drugs used to treat infections caused by retroviruses, especially HIV
antiretroviral
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an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis and rheumatoid disorders
antirheumatic
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kills or inhibits pathogenic microorganisms of he genus *Rickettesia*
antirickettsial
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kills or inhibits pathogenic flukes of the genus *Schistosoma*
antischistomal
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drug with Vit. C; used for treating Vit. C deficiency and scurvy
antiscorbutic
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aids in the control of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)
antiseborrheic
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acts to reduce or inhibit gastric secretions
antisecretory
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inhibits the motility of visceral smooth muscles
antipasmodic
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reduces thyroid hormone action; inhibiting hormone synthesis
antithyroid agent
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kills or inhibits *Treponema pallidum*; syphilis
antitreponemal
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kills or inhibits pathogenic protozoa of the genus *Trichomas*
antitrichomonal
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kills or inhibits *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*; tuberculosis
antitubercular
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drug that suppresses coughing
antipyretic
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kills or inhibits viral infections
antiviral
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useful in preventing viral infections
antiviral, prophylactic
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Vit. A activity; tx Vit. A deficiency and xerophthalmia
antixerophthalmic
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suppresses symptoms of anxiety
anxiolytic
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used topically; toughen and shrink tissues
astringent
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mild astringent used in the eyes
astringent; ophthalmic
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sedative-hypnotic drug containing barbituric acid moiety
barbituate
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plant principle derived from *Atropa belladonna* and related species; with anticholinergic action
belladonna alkaloid
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sedative-anxiolytic muscle relaxant containing benzodiazepine moiety
benzodiazepine
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activates SNS beta receptors; induce bronchodilation
beta receptor agonist
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asymptomatically reacts with SNS beta receptors and prevents endogenous activation; oppose SNS simulation of the heart
beta receptor antagonist
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aka diphosphonates; prevents the loss of bone mass
biphosphonate
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slows calcium turnover in bone; tx Paget disease
bone metabolism regulator
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expands bronchiolar airways; tx asthma
bronchodilator
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antianginal; impairs function of transmembrane calcium channels of vascular smooth muscles
calcium channel blocker
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inhibits enzyme carbonic anhydrase; diuresis reduced formation of hydrogen and bicarbonate ions
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
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depresses myocardial function; tx cardiac arrhythmias
cardiac depressant; antiarrhythmic
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pant principle derived from *Digitalis purpurea*
; tx congestive heart failure
cardiotonic
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inhibits the biosynthesis of catecholamine neurotransmitter i.e. norepinephrine
catecholamine synthesis inhibitor
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promotes defecation; stronger than laxative
cathartic
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topical drug; destroys tissues on contact, useful in removing skin lesions
caustic
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burns off a part of the body to remove or close it
cauterizing agent
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produces its therapeutic effect by action on the CNS
centrally acting drug
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antimicrobial drug; contains cephalosporin moiety
cephalosporin
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complexing agent; binds metal ions into a stable ring structures (chelates); tx poisoning
chelating agent
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promotes dissolution of gallstones
cholelitholytic
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increases bile secretion by the liver
choleretic
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activates organs innervated by the PSNS; a parasympathomimetic drug
cholinergic
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drug containing gold; tx rheumatoid arthritis
chrysotherapeutic
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orally administered drug; prevents conception; for use by females at present
oral contraceptives
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spermicidal agent used topically in the vagina to prevent conception
topical contraceptives
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topically administered drugs that prevent conception
transdermal contraceptives
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intravaginal ring inserted, releasing drugs that prevent conception
vaginal contraceptive
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includes steroid hormones naturally produced by the adrenal cortex; includes cortisol
corticosteroid
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anticholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce the paralysis of accommodation and dilation of the pupil
cycloplegic
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adrenergic drug; orally or topically used; induce vasoconstrictions in nasal passages
nasal decongestant
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bland viscous liquid, usually water-based, used to coat and soothe damaged or inflamed skin or mucous membrane
demulcent
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applied to teeth to reduce the sensitivity of exposed subenamel dentin
dentin desensitizer
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applied to teeth to reduce incidence of cavities
dental caries prophylactic
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inhibits melanin production in the skin; induce general depigmentation in certain splotchy depigmented condition (e.g. virtiligo)
depigmenting agent
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emulsifying agent used as cleanser
detergent
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used to determine the functional state of a body organ or the presence of a disease
diagnostic aid
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promotes digestion; supplements gastrointestinal enzymes
digestive aid
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destroys microorganisms on contact; suitable for sterilizing inanimate objects
disinfectant
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promotes renal excretion of electrolytes and water; tx of edema
diuretic
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activates dopamine receptors; inhibit anterior secretion of prolactin
dopamine receptor agonist
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induces vomiting; useful in expelling ingested but unabsorbed poisons
emetic
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topical drug; esp. oil or fat, used to soften the skin and make it more pliable
emollient
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blocks endothelin receptors; tx for pulmonary arterial hypertension
endothelin receptor antagonist
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molecule that catalyzes a chemical reaction
enzyme
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growth factor that stimulates cell growth I, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor EGFR
epidermal growth factor
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plant principle from fungus *Claviceps purpurea* frown on rye or other grains
ergot alkaloid
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hormone that stimulates and maintains female reproductive organs and sex characteristics; fx urine cycle
estrogen
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increases respiratory tract secretions, lowers their viscosity, and promote its removal
expectorant
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promotes defecation by softening the feces
fecal softener
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promotes ovulation in women of low fertility; spermatogenesis in men of low fertility
fertility agent
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stimulate or increase the action of the GABA receptor, produces sedative effects; anxiolytic and muscle relaxant effects
GABA agonist
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initiate lactation after childbirth
galactokinetic
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inhibits secretion of gastric acid, as shown by the proton pump inhibitors
gastric acid secretion inhibitor
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increases GI motility by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine
gastroprokinetic
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adrenocortical hormones that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflammatory response
glucocorticoid
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blocks the action of glutamic acid (glutamate)
glutamate inhibitors
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supplies the gonad-stimulating actions of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and/or luteinizing hormone (LH); promotes fertility
gonadotropin
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duplicates endogenous growth hormone; used in children to treat growth failure due to lack of growth hormone
growth hormone, human
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antidote to poisoning with toxic metals i.e. arsenic and mercury
heavy metal antagonist
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promotes hemoglobin formation by supplying iron
hematinic
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stimulates formation of blood cells; tx vitamin deficiency anemia
hematopoietic
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improves the flow properties of blood by reducing its viscosity
hemorheologic agent
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applied to bleeding surfaces to promote clotting or serve as a clot matrix
local hemostatic
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stops bleeding by inhibiting systematic fibrinolysis
systemic hemostatic
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used to combat the histamine-induced symptoms of allergy; an antihistamine
histamine H1 receptor antagonist
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inhibits histamine-medicated gastric acid secretion; tx peptic and duodenal ulcers
histamine H2 receptor antagonist
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inhibits the rate-controlling enzyme of the mevalonate pathway (the metabolic pathway that produces cholesterol and other isoprenoids)
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
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duplicates the action of the physiological cell regulator
hormone
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antiepileptic drug that containing hydantoin moiety
hydantoin
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enzyme drug; promotes the diffusion of other injection through connective tissues
hydrolytic (injectable)
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elevates blood glucose level
hyperglycemic
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CNS depressant used to induce sleep
hypnotic
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provide permanent but delayed protection against infection
immunizing agent (active)
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provide immediate but temporary protection against infection
immunizing agent (passive)
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inhibits immune response to foreign materials; suppress rejection of tissue grafts
immunosuppressant
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cardiotonic drug; increase contractile strength of heart muscle
inotropic agent
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drug in the GI tract that takes up ions present in a toxic amount with an equivalent release of nontoxic ions
ion exchange resin
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induces a mild inflammatory response
irritant
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topical drug that toughens and protects skin
keratolytic
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promotes defecation; milder action than cathartic
laxative
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inhibits leukotrienes that produced by the immune system (causes of inflammation in asthma and bronchitis) and constrict airways
leukotriene receptor antagonist
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reduce activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas when fat is present
lipase inhibitor
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reduce activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas
lipase inhibitor
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diuretic with renal site of action in the thick ascending loop of Henle
loop diuretic
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surface-active lipoprotein complex formed by type Ii alveolar cells
lung surfactant
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antidepressant drug that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase; increases catecholamine levels of neurons
monoamine oxidase inhibitor
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binds metal ions to treat metal poisoning
metal complexing agent
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adrenocortical hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the body
mineralocorticoid
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cholinergic drug, used topically in the eye to induce constriction of the pupil
miotic
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