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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

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aniepileptic

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a drug that inhibits the action of estrogenic hormones

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antiestrogen

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a drug that promotes hemostasis by inhibiting clot dissolution

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antifibrinolytic

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a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic filarial worms

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antifilarial

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a drug that reduces gastrointestinal gas

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antiflatulence

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a drug that inhibits or kills pathogenic fungi

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antifungal (systemic)

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a drug that is applied externally to kill or inhibit pathogenic fungi

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antifungal (local)

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a drug that lowers intraocular fluid pressure; used to treat glaucoma

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antiglaucoma gent

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inhibits anterior pituitary secretion of gonadotropins; used to suppress ovarian malfunction

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antigonadotropin

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reduces tissue deposits or uric acid in chronic gout or suppresses the intense inflammatory reaction of acute gout

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antigout agent

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drug that replaces blood clotting factors absent in the hereditary disease hemophilia

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antihemophilic

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inhibits replication of herpes simplex virus; used to treat genital herpes

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antiherpes agent

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antagonizes histamine action at H1 receptors; useful in suppressing the histamine-induced symptoms of allergy

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antihistaminic

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lowers plasma cholesterol and lipids level

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antihyperlipidemic

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lowers arterial blood pressure, especially the elevated diastolic pressure of hypertension

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antihypertensive

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elevates plasma glucose level; useful in treating hypoglycemia

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antihypoglycemic

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kills or inhibits pathogenic microorganisms and is suitable for sterilizing skin and wounds

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anti-infective, topical (or local)

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inhibits physiological response to cell damage (inflammation)

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anti-inflammatory

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kills or inhibits pathogenic protozoa of the genus Leishmania

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antileishmanial

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kills or inhibits Mycobacterium leprae, the causative agent of leprosy

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antileprotic

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agent that reduces lipid levels in the blood

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antilipemic

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kills or inhibits protozoa of the genus Plasmodium, the causative agents of malaria

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antimalarial

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suppresses the excitement phase (mania) of bipolar disorder

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antimanic

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attacks malignant cells or pathogenic cells by serving as a non-functional substitute for an essential metabolite

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antimetabolite

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reduces incidence or severity of migraine vascular headaches

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antimigraine agent

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suppresses motion-induced nausea, vomiting, and vertigo

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anti-motion sickness agent

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anticholinergic drug that inhibits symptoms medicated by acetylcholine receptors of visceral organs

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antimuscarinic

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suppresses nausea and vomiting; an antiemetic

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antinauseant

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attacks malignant (neoplastic) cells in the body

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antineoplastic

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eradicates parasiticarthropods. helminths, protozoa, etc.

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antiparasitic

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suppresses the neurologic disturbance symptoms of Parkinson

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antiparkinsonian (antidyskinetic)

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inhibits intestinal motility; an antidiarrheal drug

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antiperistaltic

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inhibits aggregation of blood platelets; used to prevent heart attack

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antiplatelet agent

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hormone antagonist that antagonizes or suppresses the actions of progesterone

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antiprogestin

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drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic protozoa

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antiprotozoal

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drug that reduces itching

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antipruritic

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suppresses the lesions and symptoms of psoriasis

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antipsoriatic

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suppresses the symptoms of psychoses of various diagnostic types

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antipsychotic

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restores normal body temperature in the presence of fever

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antipyretic

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drug with Vit. D activity; used for treating Vit. D deficiency and rickets

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antirachitic

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group of drugs used to treat infections caused by retroviruses, especially HIV

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antiretroviral

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an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis and rheumatoid disorders

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antirheumatic

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kills or inhibits pathogenic microorganisms of he genus Rickettesia

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antirickettsial

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kills or inhibits pathogenic flukes of the genus Schistosoma

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antischistomal

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drug with Vit. C; used for treating Vit. C deficiency and scurvy

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antiscorbutic

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aids in the control of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)

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antiseborrheic

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acts to reduce or inhibit gastric secretions

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antisecretory

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inhibits the motility of visceral smooth muscles

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antipasmodic

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reduces thyroid hormone action; inhibiting hormone synthesis

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antithyroid agent

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kills or inhibits Treponema pallidum; syphilis

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antitreponemal

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kills or inhibits pathogenic protozoa of the genus Trichomas

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antitrichomonal

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kills or inhibits Mycobacterium tuberculosis; tuberculosis

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antitubercular

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drug that suppresses coughing

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antipyretic

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kills or inhibits viral infections

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antiviral

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useful in preventing viral infections

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antiviral, prophylactic

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Vit. A activity; tx Vit. A deficiency and xerophthalmia

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antixerophthalmic

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suppresses symptoms of anxiety

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anxiolytic

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used topically; toughen and shrink tissues

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astringent

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mild astringent used in the eyes

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astringent; ophthalmic

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sedative-hypnotic drug containing barbituric acid moiety

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barbituate

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plant principle derived from Atropa belladonna and related species; with anticholinergic action

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belladonna alkaloid

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sedative-anxiolytic muscle relaxant containing benzodiazepine moiety

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benzodiazepine

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activates SNS beta receptors; induce bronchodilation

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beta receptor agonist

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asymptomatically reacts with SNS beta receptors and prevents endogenous activation; oppose SNS simulation of the heart

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beta receptor antagonist

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aka diphosphonates; prevents the loss of bone mass

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biphosphonate

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slows calcium turnover in bone; tx Paget disease

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bone metabolism regulator

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expands bronchiolar airways; tx asthma

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bronchodilator

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antianginal; impairs function of transmembrane calcium channels of vascular smooth muscles

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calcium channel blocker

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inhibits enzyme carbonic anhydrase; diuresis reduced formation of hydrogen and bicarbonate ions

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carbonic anhydrase inhibitor

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depresses myocardial function; tx cardiac arrhythmias

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cardiac depressant; antiarrhythmic

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pant principle derived from Digitalis purpurea
; tx congestive heart failure

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cardiotonic

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inhibits the biosynthesis of catecholamine neurotransmitter i.e. norepinephrine

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catecholamine synthesis inhibitor

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promotes defecation; stronger than laxative

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cathartic

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topical drug; destroys tissues on contact, useful in removing skin lesions

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caustic

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burns off a part of the body to remove or close it

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cauterizing agent

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produces its therapeutic effect by action on the CNS

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centrally acting drug

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antimicrobial drug; contains cephalosporin moiety

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cephalosporin

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complexing agent; binds metal ions into a stable ring structures (chelates); tx poisoning

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chelating agent

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promotes dissolution of gallstones

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cholelitholytic

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increases bile secretion by the liver

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choleretic

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activates organs innervated by the PSNS; a parasympathomimetic drug

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cholinergic

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drug containing gold; tx rheumatoid arthritis

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chrysotherapeutic

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orally administered drug; prevents conception; for use by females at present

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oral contraceptives

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spermicidal agent used topically in the vagina to prevent conception

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topical contraceptives

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topically administered drugs that prevent conception

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transdermal contraceptives

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intravaginal ring inserted, releasing drugs that prevent conception

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vaginal contraceptive

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includes steroid hormones naturally produced by the adrenal cortex; includes cortisol

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corticosteroid

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anticholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce the paralysis of accommodation and dilation of the pupil

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cycloplegic

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adrenergic drug; orally or topically used; induce vasoconstrictions in nasal passages

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nasal decongestant

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bland viscous liquid, usually water-based, used to coat and soothe damaged or inflamed skin or mucous membrane

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demulcent

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applied to teeth to reduce the sensitivity of exposed subenamel dentin

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dentin desensitizer

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applied to teeth to reduce incidence of cavities

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dental caries prophylactic

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inhibits melanin production in the skin; induce general depigmentation in certain splotchy depigmented condition (e.g. virtiligo)

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depigmenting agent

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emulsifying agent used as cleanser

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detergent

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used to determine the functional state of a body organ or the presence of a disease

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diagnostic aid

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promotes digestion; supplements gastrointestinal enzymes

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digestive aid

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destroys microorganisms on contact; suitable for sterilizing inanimate objects

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disinfectant

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promotes renal excretion of electrolytes and water; tx of edema

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diuretic

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activates dopamine receptors; inhibit anterior secretion of prolactin

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dopamine receptor agonist

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induces vomiting; useful in expelling ingested but unabsorbed poisons

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emetic

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topical drug; esp. oil or fat, used to soften the skin and make it more pliable

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emollient

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blocks endothelin receptors; tx for pulmonary arterial hypertension

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endothelin receptor antagonist

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molecule that catalyzes a chemical reaction

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enzyme

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growth factor that stimulates cell growth I, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor EGFR

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epidermal growth factor

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plant principle from fungus Claviceps purpurea frown on rye or other grains

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ergot alkaloid

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hormone that stimulates and maintains female reproductive organs and sex characteristics; fx urine cycle

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estrogen

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increases respiratory tract secretions, lowers their viscosity, and promote its removal

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expectorant

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promotes defecation by softening the feces

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fecal softener

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promotes ovulation in women of low fertility; spermatogenesis in men of low fertility

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fertility agent

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stimulate or increase the action of the GABA receptor, produces sedative effects; anxiolytic and muscle relaxant effects

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GABA agonist

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initiate lactation after childbirth

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galactokinetic

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inhibits secretion of gastric acid, as shown by the proton pump inhibitors

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gastric acid secretion inhibitor

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increases GI motility by increasing the frequency of contractions in the small intestine

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gastroprokinetic

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adrenocortical hormones that regulates organic metabolism and inhibits inflammatory response

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glucocorticoid

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blocks the action of glutamic acid (glutamate)

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glutamate inhibitors

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supplies the gonad-stimulating actions of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and/or luteinizing hormone (LH); promotes fertility

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gonadotropin

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duplicates endogenous growth hormone; used in children to treat growth failure due to lack of growth hormone

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growth hormone, human

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antidote to poisoning with toxic metals i.e. arsenic and mercury

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heavy metal antagonist

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promotes hemoglobin formation by supplying iron

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hematinic

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stimulates formation of blood cells; tx vitamin deficiency anemia

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hematopoietic

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improves the flow properties of blood by reducing its viscosity

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hemorheologic agent

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applied to bleeding surfaces to promote clotting or serve as a clot matrix

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local hemostatic

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stops bleeding by inhibiting systematic fibrinolysis

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systemic hemostatic

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used to combat the histamine-induced symptoms of allergy; an antihistamine

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histamine H1 receptor antagonist

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inhibits histamine-medicated gastric acid secretion; tx peptic and duodenal ulcers

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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)

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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

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duplicates the action of the physiological cell regulator

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hormone

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antiepileptic drug that containing hydantoin moiety

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hydantoin

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enzyme drug; promotes the diffusion of other injection through connective tissues

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hydrolytic (injectable)

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elevates blood glucose level

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hyperglycemic

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CNS depressant used to induce sleep

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hypnotic

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provide permanent but delayed protection against infection

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immunizing agent (active)

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provide immediate but temporary protection against infection

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immunizing agent (passive)

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inhibits immune response to foreign materials; suppress rejection of tissue grafts

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immunosuppressant

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cardiotonic drug; increase contractile strength of heart muscle

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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

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ion exchange resin

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induces a mild inflammatory response

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irritant

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topical drug that toughens and protects skin

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keratolytic

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promotes defecation; milder action than cathartic

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laxative

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inhibits leukotrienes that produced by the immune system (causes of inflammation in asthma and bronchitis) and constrict airways

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leukotriene receptor antagonist

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reduce activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas when fat is present

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lipase inhibitor

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reduce activity of lipases found in the intestine secreted by the pancreas

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lipase inhibitor

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diuretic with renal site of action in the thick ascending loop of Henle

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loop diuretic

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surface-active lipoprotein complex formed by type Ii alveolar cells

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lung surfactant

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antidepressant drug that inhibits the enzyme monoamine oxidase; increases catecholamine levels of neurons

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monoamine oxidase inhibitor

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binds metal ions to treat metal poisoning

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metal complexing agent

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adrenocortical hormone that regulates sodium/potassium balance in the body

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mineralocorticoid

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cholinergic drug, used topically in the eye to induce constriction of the pupil

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miotic

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