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Adverse Drug Effects: The body's negative reactions to a drug. When drugs are prescribed to prevent a disease, treat a condition, alleviate pain, or suppress fear, they can possibly interfere with normal function and may even create a life-threatening circumstance.
Allergic Reaction: Drug complication that triggers the immune response. Reactions can range from a common rash to life-threatening anaphylactic shock.
Analgesics Drugs that reduce the sensory function of the brain by blocking pain receptors.
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors: Drugs that slow the progression of heart failure.
Anti-inflammatory Drugs used to relieve inflammation from arthritis and inflammatory conditions.
Antianxiety Drugs prescribed for patients who are in a state of uneasiness of mind that resembles fear.
Antibiotic Drug that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. Antibiotic drugs are not effective for viral diseases.
Anticoagulants Drugs that lengthen the time it takes for blood to clot, which can help prevent formation of blood clots that might cause a stroke.
Anticonvulsant Drugs used to control convulsions and seizures.
Antidepressant Drug prescribed to those patients diagnosed with depression.
Antidiarrheal Drug used to treat diarrhea.
Antifunguals Drugs that are capable of treating fungal infections.
Antihistamines Drugs used to counteract the effects of allergies.
Antimanic/Bipolar Disorder Prescribed for patients who are in a state of hyperactivity or are exhibiting aggressive behavior.
Antimyasthenic Type of drugs used for muscular weakness.
Antiparkinsonism Type of drugs used to help control tremors.
Antipsychotic Group of drugs that are used to treat psychosis.
Antispastic Drugs used to help control spasms.
Antivirals Drugs that are capable of treating viral infections.
Beta-Blockers Drugs to control blood pressure, slow fast arrhythmias, and reduce chest pain associated with angina.
Calcium Channel Blockers Drugs used in the treatment of some forms of angina. They may also be prescribed to treat certain arrhythmias or high blood pressure, migraines, and Raynaud's disease.
Chlorhexadine An antibiotic that is used to control plaque and gingivitis in the mouth or in periodontal pockets. This medication is available as a mouth rinse.
Digitalis Drugs that stimulate the heart to beat more forcefully.
Diuretics Drugs to reduce fluid retention.
Drug Addiction Physical dependence on a drug. If a person stops taking the drug, the body undergoes a withdrawal and displays physical symptoms associated with stopping use of the drug.
Drug Interaction Drug complication that takes place when multiple drugs are introduced to the body system. The severity of this interaction can range from minor incidents to life-threatening conditions.
Drug Tolerance The loss of a drug's effectiveness that occurs when a patient has taken the drug over time and no longer receives the drug's beneficial effects.
Drug Toxicity During the breakdown of a drug in the body, biochemical damage may take place and harm the cell. This, in turn, may cause death or mutation of the cell.
Insulin Drug used to treat diabetes.
Non-Opioid Anagesics Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and aspirin.
Opioid Analgesics Control substance drugs prescribed to suppress the perception of pain and reduce the number of pain signals sent by the nervous system to the brain. Opioids are used to reduce moderate to severe chronic pain.
Prophylactic Antibiotics Clinical Recommendations: In general, for patients with prosthetic joint implants, prophylactic antibiotics are not recommended prior to dental procedures to prevent prosthetic joint infection. The current infective endocarditis/valvular heart disea
Statins Drugs for lowering cholesterol.
Vasodilators Drugs that reduce the work of the heart and are often prescribed to treat chest pain resulting from angina.
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