Therapeutic Classes Flashcards
A drug that antagonizes histamine action at H1 receptors; it is useful in suppressing the histamine induced symptoms of allergy.
ANTIHISTAMINE
Synthetics drugs that resemble natural hormones made in the body
STEROIDS
A drug that reduces the effects of a systemic poison (or drug overdose) by adsorbing toxic material
GENERAL PURPOSE ANTIDOTE
A drug that reduces the effects of a systemic poison (or drug overdose) by a mechanism that relates to the particular poison.
SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE
A drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic bacteria.
ANTIBACTERIALS
A drug used for eradication of Helicobacter pylori
ANTI-HELICOBACTER
A drug used for treatment of leprosy caused by Mycobacterium leprae
ANTI-LEPROSY
A drug used for treatment of tuberculosis caused by Mycobaterium tuberculosis.
ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS
A drug excreted mainly by way of the urine and performs its antiseptic action in the bladder.
URINARY ANTISEPTIC
A drug that eradicates parasitic helminths and protozoa.
ANTI-PARASITIC
A drug that eradicates intestinal worm infestation
ANTHELMINTICS
A drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic protozoa
ANTIPROTOZOAL
A drug that kills or inhibits viral infections.
ANTIVIRAL
A drug that activates organs innervated by sympathetic nervous system; a sympathomimetic drug
ADRENERGICS
A coronary vasodilator useful in preventing or treating attacks of angina pectoris
ANTI-ANGINALS
A drug that lowers plasma cholesterol and lipid levels.
ANTIDYSLIPIDEMIA
A drug that lowers arterial blood pressure.
ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE
A drug that promotes renal excretion of electrolytes and water; it is useful in treating generalized edema.
DIURETICS
Inhibits the activity of the sympathetic nervous system
ANTI-ADRENERGICS
A drug that relaxes and dilates blood vessels.
VASODILATORS
a group of medications that disrupt the movement of calcium through calcium channels.
Calcium channel blockers, calcium channel antagonists or calcium antagonists
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
ACE INHIBITORS
are a group of pharmaceuticals that modulate the renin–angiotensin system.
ANGIOTENSIN 2 RECEPTOR BLOCKERS
Drug that reduces the formation of blood clots.
ANTI-THROMBOTIC
A drug affecting the function of the heart.
CARDIOACTIVE
Agents that are used to treat allergic reactions
ANTI-ALLERGY
An agent that interferes with the growth and reproduction of bacteria
ANTIBACTERIAL TOPICAL PREPARATION
Also known as an antimycotic medication, is used to treat and prevent mycosis such as athlete’s foot and ringworm.
ANTIFUNGAL
Used to treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp.
ANTI-LICE
An insecticide suitable for the eradication of the itch mite Sarcoptes scabei
ANTI-SCABIES
Used for treatment of pruritus
ANTIPRURITIC
A drug that aids in the control of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)
ANTISEBORRHEIC AGENT
A drug used topically to toughen and shrink tissues.
ASTRINGENT
A topical drug, especially an oil or fat used to soften the skin and make it more pliable.
EMOLLIENT
A topical drug that toughens and protect the skin.
KERATOLYTIC
A substance that promotes the softening and peeling of epidermis.
KERATOLYTIC
A drug that supplies insulin or stimulate insulin; it is useful in treating Diabetes mellitus.
ANTIDIABETIC AGENT
An agent that includes the steroid hormones naturally produced in the adrenal cortex
CORTICOSTEROIDS
A drug that neutralizes excess gastric acid
ANTACID
A drug that suppresses nausea and vomiting
ANTI-EMETIC
A drug used to treat peptic ulcer.
ANTI-PEPTIC ULCER
A drug that inhibits the motility of visceral smooth muscle.
ANTISPASMODIC
A drug that promotes defecation, usually considered milder in action than a cathartic.
Laxative
A drug that promotes defecation, usually considered stronger in action than a laxative
Cathartic