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Pharmacology

Analgesic Relieves pain without causing loss of conciousness
Anesthetic Produces lack of feeling
Antacid Neutralizes acid
Antianxiety Relieves anxiety and muscle tension
Antirrhythmic Controls heart arrythmias
Antibiotic Destructive to microorganisms
Anticholinergic Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses
Anticoagulant Prevents or delays blood clotting
Anticonvulsant
Antidepressant Relieves symptoms of depression
Antidiarrheal Prevents or relieves diarrhea
Antidote Counteracts poisons and their effects
Antiemetic Relieves nausea/vomitting
Antihistamine Counteracts histamines
Antihypertensive Controls high blood pressure
Anti-inflammatory Counteracts inflammation
Antimanic Treats manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder
Antineoplastic Destroys malignant cells
Antipyretic Reduces fever
Antitussive prevents or relieves cough
Bronchodialator Dilates the bronchi
Contraceptive Prevents conception
Decongestant Reduces nasal congestion
Diurectic Increases the exertion of urine
Expectorant Facilitates removal of secretion from broncho-pulmonary
Hemostatic Controls or stops bleeding
Hypnotic Produces sleep or hypnosis
Hypoglycemia Lowers blood glucose level
Laxative Promotes normal bowel elimination
Muscle relaxant Relaxes skeletal muscle
Sedative Calms without causing sleep
Tranquilizer Reduces mental tension and anxiety
Vasodilator Produces relaxation of blood vessels; lowers blood pressure
Vasopressor Produces contraction of muscles of capillaries and arteries
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