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Drug Classifications
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adrenergics/vasoconstrictors | increase cardiac output through vasoconstriction, dilate pupils & bronchioles, relax GI & urinary tracts |
| adrenergic blockers | vasodilation, reduce blood pressure, increase muscle tone of GI tract |
| non-narcotic analgesic | relieve pain |
| narcotic analgesics | block pain receptors |
| anesthetics | prevents sensation of pain and/or produces loss of consciousness |
| antacids | neutralizes stomach acid |
| antianxiety agents | reduce anxiety & tension |
| antibiotics | kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms |
| anticholinergics | reduce spasm in smooth muscle |
| anticoagulants | prevent blood clotting |
| anticonvulsants | prevent/control seizures |
| antianginal/vasodilators | relieves angina |
| antidepressant | relieves depression |
| antidiarrheal | relieves diarrhea |
| antidote | counteracts poison |
| antiemetics | relieve nausea & vomiting |
| antifungal | kills or slows growth of fungi |
| antihistamine | counteracts histamine to relieve allergies |
| antihypertensive agents | lower & control blood pressure |
| anti-inflammatory agents | reduce inflammation |
| antimigraine agents | treatment & prevention of migraines by altering circulation to the brain |
| antineoplastics | cancer treatment/prevention, chemo |
| antipsychotics | alter chemical actions in the brain to treat bipolar & schizophrenia |
| antipruritics | relieve itching |
| antipyretics | lower body temp |
| antiseptics | inhibits growth of microorganisms |
| antitussives | relieves cough |
| antiviral agents | inhibits growth and reduces the spread of viral cells |
| bronchodilators | dilates bronchi |
| cathartics (laxatives) | promotes defecation |
| CNS stimulants | affect chemicals in the brain to treat ADD & ADHD |
| contraceptives | inhibit conception |
| decongestants | relieve nasal congestion |
| diuretics | increases urine output & lowers blood pressure |
| emetics | induce vomiting |
| expectorants | liquefies mucus to be coughed out |
| hematopoietic agents | promote RBC production to treat anemia |
| hemostatic agents | promotes clotting, stops bleeding |
| hormone replacement agents | replace & maintain hormone levels |
| hypnotics | relax muscles, induce sleep, lessen brain activity |
| lipid-lowering agents | reduce blood cholesterol levels & increase HDL |
| miotics | cause pupil contraction |
| muscle relaxants | relax muscles |
| mydriatic agents | dilate the pupils |
| narcotics | depress the CNS to relieve pain |
| oral hypoglycemic agents | increases insulin production to treat diabetes mellitus Type 2 |
| osteoporosis agents | promote bone mineral density |
| steroids | mimic chemical made by the body |
| corticosteroids | mimic natural steroids produced by the body |
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