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drug classifications
ch 30 clinical 1
| classification | Definition | example of drug |
|---|---|---|
| anesthetic | produces a lack of feeling | Novacaine(procaine) Xylocaine(lidocaine) |
| antacid | neutralizes stomach acid | Prilosec Nexium |
| antianginal | relieves the symptoms of angina (chest pain) | Nitrostat (nitroglycerin) |
| antianxiety | relieves anxiety and muscle relaxer | Xanax(alprazolam) Valium(diazepam) |
| antiarrhythmic | controls cardiac arrhythmias | Lopressor(metoprolol) Procan(procainamide) |
| antibiotic | inhibits or destroys bacteria | Amoxil(amoxicillin) Z Pac(azithromycin) |
| anticoagulant | prevents or delays blood clotting | Coumadin(warfarin) Dicumarol(heparin) Lovenox(enoxaparin sodium) |
| antidepressant | prevents or relieves symptoms of depression | Wellbutrin(bupropion) Effexor (venlafaxine) |
| antidiabetic | helps lower or control blood sugar levels | Micronase (glyburide) Glucophage (metformin) |
| antiemetic | counteracts nausea and vomiting | Zofran (ondansetron) Compazine (Prochlorperazine) |
| antifungal | kills or prevents the growth of yeast and fungi | Monostat(miconazole) Diflucan (fluconazole) |
| antihistamine | counteracts effects of histamine; used with allergic reactions | Benedryl(diphenhydramine) Zyrtec(centirizine) |
| antihyperlipidemic | lowers cholesterol | Lipitor (atorvastatin) Zocor (simvastatin) |
| antihypertensive | reduces high blood pressure; htn(hypertension) | Norvasc(amlodipine) Microzide (hydochlorothiazide/HCTZ) |
| antimanic | treats manic disorders/ bipolar | Eskalith(lithium) Abiliy(aripiprazole) |
| antimigraine | relieves the symptoms of a migraine | Imitrex(sumatriptan) |
| antipsychotic | treats schizophrenia and other brain disorders | Seroquel(quetiapine) Zyprexa(olanzapine) |
| antitussive | relieves a cough | Benylin(cough syrup with codiene) Robitussin |
| antiviral | works against a viral infection | Tamiflu(oseltamivir) Zovirax(acyclovir) |
| bronchodilator | eases breathing by dilating the bronchial tubes | Proventil(albuterol) Atrovent(ipratropium) |
| cardiac glycoside | strengthens heart muscles; increases contractility | Lanoxin(digoxin) |
| Central Nervous stimulant | treats ADD | Adderall(amphetamine-dextroamphetamine) Ritalin (methylphenidate) |
| corticosteroid | treats inflammation | Cortone(cortisone) Decadron(dexamethasone) Prendisone |
| decongestant | relieves nasal congestion | Sudafed (pseudoepedrine) |
| diuretic | increases urine output | Lasix(furosemide) |
| immunosuppressant | supresses immune system (RA and transplant pts) | Prograf |
| miotic | contracts the pupil of the eye | Miostat |
| mydriatic | dilates the pupil of the eye | Neo-Synephrine |
| muscle relaxant | relaxes the skeletal muscles | Flexaril(cyclobenzaprine) Robaxin(methocarbamol) |
| NSAID non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug | treats fever; pain and reduces swelling | Motril/Advil(ibuprofen) Alieve(naprosyn) |
| sedative; hypnotic | treats insomnia; produces a calming effect | Ambien(zolpidem) Lunesta |
| antipyretic | reduces fever | acetaminophen; ibuprophen |
| anitpruretic | relieves itching | hydralazine |
| analgesic | relieves pain | Tylenol(acetaminophen) Vicodin(hydrocodone) Percocet |
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