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Drug Classification
61-70
Term | Definition |
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Emetic | Causing vomiting |
Expectorant | Increases the production of respiratory secretions and decreases irritation caused by dryness in the airways. Increases secretion of the respiratory tract and lowers their viscosity |
Fluoroquinolone | Inhibits DNA coiling & replication in bacteria causing DNA breakage and cell death |
Gastrointestinal (GI) Agents | Used to treat disorders of the stomach and /or intestines |
GI Stimulant | Used to increase the speed of gastric emptying and reduce esophageal sphincter pressure |
H2 Antihistamine | Affects the cells of the gastrointestinal tract |
Histamine | Evokes symptoms associated with an allergic reaction, red watery eyes, sneezing, hives, rash and bronchial constriction. Gastric mucosal cells will also secrete this |
Hormone | Chemical substance, formed in a tissue or organ and carried in the blood, stimulates or inhibits the growth or function of one or more other tissues or organs |
Hypnotic | Causes sleep |
Macrolide | Bacteriostatic agents used primarily to treat pulmonary infections caused by Legionella and gram-positive organisms |