Therapeutic drugs Flashcards
produce local or general numbness
anesthetics
prevent or counteract effect of poison
antidotes
relieve itching
antiprurities
kill bacteria or inhibit thier growth
antiseptic
relieve muscle spasm
antispasmodics
inhibit or prevent coughing
antitussives
cause contraction or puckering action
astringents
retard/inhibit growth of bacteria
bacteriostatics
relieve flatulence
carminatives
evacuate substances from bowels
cathartics
burning agents
caustics
produce inflammatory reaction for relief of deeper inflammation
counterirritants
diminish body functions or nerve activity
depressants
increase of excretion of urine
diuretics
cause vomiting
emetics
suppresses cough
expectorants
slow down or stop bleeding
hemostatics
produce analgesic and hypnotic effecrs
narcotics
no anti inflammatory activity; could cause liver damage
acetaminophen
anti inflammatory, should not be given to kids under 18 bc of Reyes syndrome
asprin
used for chronic inflammation
corticosteriods
used to treat nausea/vomiting
antiemetics
increase production of coughing
expectorants
used primarily for hypertension and heart disease; inhibit the action of catecholamines released the from the sympathetic nerve endings
beta blockers
