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Drug Classification
41-50
Term | Definition |
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Antipsychotic | Reduces symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders. Primary indication for use is schizophrenia. |
Antipyretic | Reduces fever |
Antiretroviral | Attacks any virus or the family Retroviridae |
Antispasmodic | Prevents or alleviates muscles cramps |
Antitubercular | Used to fight and treat TB |
Antitussive | Suppresses coughing |
Antivertigo | Used to treat dizziness |
Antiviral | Interferes with virus replication, weakening or abolishing its action |
Anxiolytic | Reduces anxiety |
Astringent | Causes contraction locally after topical application |