Drug Classification
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Rhonda_Garnick on September 22, 2009
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Analgesic | medication that alleviates pain |
| Anti-infective | helps to prevent or spread infection |
| Muscle relaxant | medication used to relieve skeletor muscle spasms |
| Anti-inflammatory | medication used to relieve inflammation |
| Anti-emetic | prevents or treats nausea, vomiting, or motion sickness |
| Antibiotic | destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms |
| Antidepressant | prevents or relieves symptoms of depression |
| Anticoagulant | blood thinner |
| Antibacterial | kills bacteria |
| Hypnotic | promotes sleep or hypnosis |
| Expectorant | removal of secretion of bronchial mucous membrane |
| Anti-fungal | used in the treatment of candidial and other specific susceptible fungi |
| Bronchodilator | reduces swelling within the passages of the lungs |
| Anesthetic | decreases sensation |
| Antihistamine | prevents or blocks the actions of histamines |
| Decongestant | reduces congestion |
| Mucolytic | liquefies pulmonary secretions |
| Vasodilator | dilates blood vessels |
| Vasopressor | produces contraction of the muscles of the capillaries and artery |
| Hemostatic | stops bleeding |
| Diuretic | increases urination |
| Hypoglycemic | lowers blood sugar |
| Anti-arrhythmic | steadies irregular heartbeat |
| Contraceptive | drug or device used to prevent conception |
| Tranquilizer | controls anxiety |
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