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| adrenergic | constricts blood vessels, narrows the lumen of a vessel. Stops superifical bleeding, increases and sustainsblood pressure, and relieves nasal congestion.
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| analgesic | lessens the sensory functin of the brain.Uses; pain relief
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| anesthetic | produces insensbility to pain or the sensation of pain. use;local or general anesthesia
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| antacid | decreases the acidity in the stomach. use;TX of gastric hyperacidity
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| antianxiety | reduces anxiety and tension. use;produces calmess and releases muscle tension.
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| antibiotic | kills or inibits the growth of microorganisms. uses:TX of bacterial invasions and infections.
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| anticholinergic | parasympathetic blocking agent, reduces spasm in smooth muscle. uses;dry secretions.
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| anticoagulant | delays or blocks the clotting of blood. uses; prevention of blood clots.
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| antidepressant | treats depression. uses; mood elevator
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| antiemetic | acts on hypothalamus center in the brain. uses; prevents and relieves nausea and vomiting.
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| antiepilepic | reduces excessive stimulation of the brain. uses; epilepsy and other convulsive disorders.
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| antifungal | slows or retards the multiplication of fungi. uses; TX of systemic or local fungal infections.
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| antihistamine | counteracts the effects of histamine; may inhibit gastic secretions. uses; relief of allergies, prevention of gastric ulcers.
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| antihypertensive | blocks nerve impulses that constrict arteries or slows heart rate,decreases contractility, or restricts the hormone aldosterone in the blood. uses; reduces and controls blood pressure.
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| antinflammatory | antiinflammatory or antirheumatic. uses; TX of arthritic and other inflammatory disorders.
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| antineoplastic | inhibits the development of and destorys cancerous cells. uses; cancer chemotherapy.
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| antipruritic | relieve itching. uses; allergies or topical exposures that cause itching.
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| antipyretic | reduces body temperature. uses; reduces fever.
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| antispasmodic | relieves or prevents spasms from muscloskeletal injury or inflammation. use; sport unjuries.
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| antitussive | inhibits the cough center. uses; temporarily supposses a nonproductive cough; reduces the thickness of secretions.
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| bronchodilator | relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchi. uses; TX of asthma, bronchospasm, promotes bronchodilation.
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| cathartic | increases peristaltic activity of the large intestine. uses; increases and hasters bowl evacuation.
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| contraceptive | inhibits conception. uses; family planning.
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| decongestant | relieves local congestion in the tissues. uses; relief of nasal and sinus congestin caused by common cold, hay fever, or upper respiratory tract disorders.
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| diuretic | inhibits the reabsorptin of sodium and chloride in the kidneys. uses; increases urinary putput, decreases blood pressure.
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| expectorant | increases secretions and mucus from the bronchial tubes. uses; upper respiatory tract congestion.
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| hemostatic | controls bleeding, a blood coagulant. uses; control of acronic blood-clotting disorder, formation of absorbable, artificial clot.
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| hematopoietic | promotes red blood cell production. uses; TX of anemia in chemotherapy patients
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| hypnotic | induces sleep and lessens the activity of the brain. uses; insomnia, lower doses sedate.
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| hormone replacement | replaces horomones or compensates for hormone deficiency. uses; maintenance of adequate hormone levels.
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| lipid-lowering | decreases blood cholesterd levels and / or increases HDL levels. uses; management of high blood cholesterol.
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| miotic | causes the pupil of the eye to constrict, uses; counteracts pupil dilation.
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| mydriatic | dilates the pupil of the eye. uses; ophthalmologic examinations.
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| narcotic | depresses the central nervous system and causes insensbility or stupor. uses; pain relief
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| oral hypoglycemic | decreases blood glucose levels by increasing insulin production and/ or decreasing target cell resistance to insulin or by delaying glucose absorption. uses;management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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| osteoporosis TX | inhibits bone reabsorption and or promotes usage of calcium. uses; to promote bone mineral density and reverse the progression of osteoporosis.
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