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Drug Classificaions
The Against and other classes
Term | Definition |
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antacid | relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion and heart burn |
antianginal | relieves heart pain |
anticoagulent | dissolves or prevents blood clots |
anticonvulsant | prevents seizures |
antidepressant | prevents depression |
antidiarrheal | stops diarrhea |
antiemetic | prevents nausea and vomiting |
antihistamine | blocks the effects of histamine |
antihyperlipidemic | lowers high cholesterol levels |
antihypertensive | reduces high blood pressure |
antiinflammatory | reduces inflammation |
antipruritic | prevents or relives itching |
antispasmodic | relieves intestinal cramping |
antitussive | relieves coughing by inhibiting cough reflex |
Decongestant | reduces nasal congestion |
analgesic | without pain- kills pain |
hypoglycemic | reduces blood sugar levels |
hypolipidemic | reduces blood lipid cholesterol levels |
keratolytic | destroys hard skin layers, such as worts |
contraceptive | prevents pregnancy |
pyschotropic | changes mental states |
spermicide | destroys sperm |