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Drug Classification
31-40
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Antihyperlipidemic | Drugs used to lower high levels of cholesterol |
| Antihypertensive | Used to reduce a sustained elevation in blood pressure |
| Anti-Infective | Used to treat disease produced by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasites. Kills microorganisms and sterilizes wounds |
| Anti-Inflammatory | Reduces inflammation |
| Antimigraine | Used to treat migraine headaches |
| Antineoplastic | Attacks and destroys malignant cells |
| Anti-Parkinson's | Used to treat Parkinson's disease |
| Antiplatelet | Prevents clotting |
| Antiprotozoal | Destroys protozoa |
| Antipruritic | Suppresses itching |