Classifications of Drugs
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Antibiotics | Destory, interrupt, or interfere with the growth of microorganisms: Penicillin, ampicillin, cefaclor, tetracycline |
| Antianxiety agents | Act on subcortical areas of the brain to relieve systems of anxiety: Alprazolam (xanax), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), diazepam (Valium) |
| Sedatives and hypnotics | Sedatives relax and calm; hypnotics induce sleep: Butabarbital sodium, Restoril |
| Diuretics | Increase the secretion of urine by the kidneys: Furosemide (Lasix), Chlorothiazide (Diuril) |
| Bronchodilators | Dilate the bronchi: Albuterol sulfate (Ventolin), Alupent |
| Antacids | Neutralize or reduce the acidity of the stomach carbonate (Tums): Magnesia (Milk of Magnesia), calcium |
| Antianginal agents | Promote vasodilation: Nitroglycerine, diltiazem hydrochloride (Cardizem) |
| Antipsychotics | Exact mechanism not understood; used to treat psychoses: Thorazine, Haldol |
| Anti-inflammatory agents | Reduce irritation and swelling of tissues: Aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin); naproxen (Naprosyn) |
| Antihistamines | Counteracts the effect of histamine on body organs and structures: Chlorpheniramine maleate (Cholr-Trimeton), diphenhydramine hydrochloride (Benadryl) |
| Anticonvulsants | Reduce the excitability of the brain: Phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin) |
| Anticoagulants and thrombolytics | Used to prevent the formation of blood clots or dissolve blood clots: Heparin sodium, streptokinase (streptase) |
| Analgesics | Used to relieve pain: Aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol), codeine |
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