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Pharmacology
Classifications of Drugs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analgesic | Relieves pain without causing loss of consciousnes |
| Anesthetic | Produces numbness |
| Antacid | Neutralizes acid |
| Antianxiety | Relieves anxiety |
| Antiarrhythmic | Controls cardiac arrhythmias |
| Antibiotic | Destructive to growth of microorganisms |
| Anticholesterol/Antihyperlipidemic | Reduces cholesterol |
| Anticholinergic | Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses |
| Anticoagulant | Prevents or delays blood clotting |
| Anticonvulsant | Relieves or prevents symptoms of depression |
| Antidiarrheal | Prevents or relieves diarrhea |
| Antidote | Counteracts poisons and their effects |
| Antiemetic | Prevents and relieves nausea and vomiting |
| Antihistamine | Counteracts histamine (allergic reactions) |
| Antihypertensive | Prevents or controls high blood pressure. |
| Anti inflammatory | Counteracts inflammation |
| Antimanic | Treatment of the manic episode of manic depressive disorder |
| Antineoplastic | Kills or destroys malignant cells |
| Antipsychotic | Helps in schizophrenia and chronic brain syndrome |
| Antipyretic | Reduces fever |
| Antitussive | Prevents or relieves cough |
| Antiulcer | Relieves or heals ulcers by blocking hydrochloric acid |
| Antiviral | Fights against a specific virus |
| Bronchodilator | Dilates the bronchi |
| Contraceptive | Any device or method to prevent conception |
| COX-2 inhibitor | An agents that inhabits COX-2 found in joints or other body parts that are inflamed |
| Decongestant | Reduces nasal congestion or swelling |
| Diuretic | Increases the excretion of urine |
| Expectorant | Removal of secretion from the broncopulmonary muccous membrane |
| Hemostatic | Controls or stops bleeding |
| Hypnotic | Produces sleep or hypnosis |
| Hypoglycemic | Reduces blood glucose level |
| Laxative | Loosens and promotes normal bowel elimination |
| Muscle Relaxant | Produces relaxation of skeletal muscle |
| Nonsteriodal-antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | Relieves mild to moderate pain due to headache,toothache, dysmenorrhea, backache |
| Proton-pump inhibitor | Suppresses gastric acid ulcers |
| Sedative | Produces a calming effect without causing sleep |
| Tranquilizer | Reduces mental tension and anxiety |
| Vasodilator | Produces relaxation of blood vessels; reduces blood pressure |
| Vasopressor | Reduces contraction of muscles of capillaries and arteries; increases blood pressure. |
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