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Classifications#1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analgesic | A drug that reduces the perception of pain. ROA: Orally, topically, and rectally |
| Anesthetic | A substance that causes localized or general loss of sensation. |
| Antidiabetic | Lowers the glucose |
| Antivirals | Interrupt or alter synthesis (the making of new virions at a specific step, thus rendering the virion inactive. |
| Antibiotic | Chemical agent used to stop the growth or replication of microorganisms; generally refers to agents used to treat infections caused by bacteria & parasites. ROA: Topically |
| Antibiotic Spectrum | The variety of microbes a particular antibiotic can treat. |
| Quinolones | For tuberculosis |