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Simple Drug Classes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antacid | relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion, heartburn |
| antianginal | relieves heart pain |
| anticoagulant | dissolves or prevents blood clots |
| anticonvulsant | prevents seizures |
| antidepressant | prevents depression |
| antidarrheal | stops diarrhea |
| antiemetic | prevents nausea and vomiting |
| antihistamine | blocks the effects of histamine |
| antihyperlipidemic | lowers high cholesterol levels |
| antihypertensive | reduces high blood pressure |
| anti-inflammatory | reduces inflammation |
| antipruritic | prevents or relieves 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 |
| keratolytics | destroys hard skin layers such as warts |
| contraceptive | prevents pregnancy |
| psychotropic | changes mental states |
| spermicide | destroys sperm |