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AI-drug Classes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ANTICONVULSANT | prevents seizures |
| ANTIDOTE | counteracts drug overdose or poison |
| ANALGESIC | pain releiver that doesn't cause loss of consciousness |
| DIURETIC | increases urinary output |
| LAXATIVE | to prevent or treat constipation |
| VASODILATOR | relaxes bv, improves bld flow, lowers BP |
| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, to treat depression |
| MUCOLYTIC | breaks up mucus (for lung, kidney, and liver problems) |
| ANESTHETIC | blocks pain completely, may be local or general |
| ANTACID | neutralizes stomach acid |
| ANTIDEPRESSANT | helps ese depression (broad classification) |
| ANTIDIARRHEAL | relieves diarrhea |
| ANTIANXIETY | releives anxiety and reduces muscle tension |
| EMETIC | causes vomiting |
| ANTIEMETIC | prevents N&V |
| ANTIFUNGAL | kills fungus |
| ANTIHISTAMINE | prevents action of histamine (allergic rx, hives, rash, rhinitis) |
| HYPOGLYCEMIC | lowers bld sugers |
| HYPNOTIC | sleeping pill |
| ANTIARRHYTMIC | prevents irregular heart rhythms |
| ANTIHPERLIPIDEMIC | lowers cholesterol |
| ANTICOAGULANT | prevents bld clots (aka bld thinners) |
| ANTIHYPERTENSIVE | lowers BP |
| EXPECTORANT | loosens phlegm so it can be coughed up, liquefies vaginal secretions |
| ANTIBIOTICS | to treat bacterial infections |
| ANTI-INFLAMMATORY | decreases inflammation |
| ANTICHOLINERGIC | blocks sympathetic nerves (digestive system, colon, bladder) |
| ANTIVIRAL | to treat viral infections |
| ANTINEOPLASTIC | drugs to treat cancer |
| CARDIAC GLYCOSIDE | make heart beat stronger |
| CONTRACEPTIVE | birth control |
| ANTIPARKINSONIAN | to treat Parkinson's disease |
| ANTITUSSIVE | stops cough |
| BRONCHODILATOR | dilates bronchi, pt can breathe better |
| ANTPYRETIC | to treat fever |
| ANTIULCER | to prevent or relieve stomach ulcers |
| COX2 INHIBITOR | pain relief for arthritis and/or jt. pain |
| DECONGESTANT | reduces nasal congestion and swelling |
| GASTRIC ACID PUMP INHIBITOR | to prevent heartburn and heal lining of esophagus |
| MUSCLE RELAXANT | back pain or other muscle relief |
| NEUROLEPTIC | to modify psychotic behavior |
| NSAIDs | used to decrease inflammation and pain |
| SEDATIVE | to calm agitation without causing sleep |
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