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Drug Classificaions
The Against and other classes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |