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Simple Drug Classes
Question | Answer |
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antacid | relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion, heartburn |
antianginal | relieves heart pain |
anticoagulant | dissolves or prevents blood clots |
anticonvulsant | prevents seizures |
antidepressant | prevents depression |
antidarrheal | stops diarrhea |
antiemetic | prevents nausea and vomiting |
antihistamine | blocks the effects of histamine |
antihyperlipidemic | lowers high cholesterol levels |
antihypertensive | reduces high blood pressure |
anti-inflammatory | reduces inflammation |
antipruritic | prevents or relieves itching |
antispasmodic | relieves intestinal cramping |
antitussive | relieves coughing by inhibiting cough reflex |
decongestant | reduces nasal congestion |
analgesic | without pain, kills pain |
hypoglycemic | reduces blood sugar levels |
hypolipidemic | reduces blood lipid (cholesterol ) levels |
keratolytics | destroys hard skin layers such as warts |
contraceptive | prevents pregnancy |
psychotropic | changes mental states |
spermicide | destroys sperm |