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Pharmacology
| Term | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | Relieves Pain | acetaminophen (Tylenol®) |
| Anesthetic | Prevents sensation of Pain | lidocaine HCl (Xylocaine®, Lidoderm®) |
| Antibiotic | Inhibits Growth of Bacteria | amoxicillin (Amoxil®) |
| Antihelminitic | Inhibits growth of parasitic worms | mebendazole (Vermox®) |
| Antineoplastic | Poisons Cancerous cells | bleomycin (Blenoxane®) |
| Antipyretic | Reduces Fever | acetaminophen (Tylenol®) |
| Antiseptic | Inhibits Growth of microorganisms | isopropyl alcohol |
| Mydriatic | Constricts vessels, raises blood pressure, dilates pupils | atropine (Atropisol®) |
| Antifungul | Treats fungal infections | amphotericin B (Fungizone®) |
| Antipruritic | Relieves itching | hydroxyzine HCl (Atarax®) |
| Muscle relaxant | Relaxes muscles on a short term basis | carisoprodol (Rela®, Soma®) |
| Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | Reduces pain, inflammation, and fever | naproxen (Aleve®) |
| Steroid | Reduces inflammation | dexamethasone (Decadron®) |
| Antianxiety | Depresses the CNS | alprazolam (Alprazolam Intensol®) |
| Anticholinergic | Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses | atropine sulfate (Isopto Atropine®) |
| Anticonvulsant | Prevents or relieves convulsions | clonazepam (Klonopin®) |
| Antidepressant | Prevents or treats mental depression | amitriptyline HCl (Elavil®) |
| Antiepileptic | Treats epilepsy | carbamazepine (Tegretol®) |
| Antiparkinsonian | Treats Parkinson’s disease | procyclidine (Kemadrin®) |
| Antipsychotic | Treats psychosis | chlorpromazine HCl (Thorazine®) |
| Sedative | Creates tranquilizing, soothing effects | chloral hydrate (Noctec®) |
| Stimulant | Increases brain and other organ activity; decreases appetite | amphetamine sulfate (Benzedrine®) |
| Antidiabetic | Reduces glucose | metformin (Glucophage®) |
| Antisecretory | Inhibits secretion | omeprazole (Prilosec®), |
| Insulin | Treats diabetes | insulin recombinant (Humulin®) |
| Thyroid agent | Replaces thyroid function | levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid® |
| Antiarrhythmic | Regulates the heartbeat | disopyramide (Norpace®) |
| Anticoagulant | Slows the coagulation process | enoxaparin (Lovenox®) |
| Antihypercholesterolemic | Prevents or controls high cholesterol | gemfibrozil (Lopid®) |
| Antihypertensive | Prevents or controls high blood pressure | amlodipine (Norvasc®) |
| Hemostatic | Promotes coagulation to control or stop bleeding | aminocaproic acid (Amicar®) |
| Vasoconstrictor | Constricts blood vessels, increasing blood pressure | dopamine HCl (Intropin®) |
| Vasodilator | Dilates blood vessels, decreasing blood pressure | enalopril (Vasotec® |
| Antiasthmatic | Treats or prevents asthma attacks | montelukast (Singulair®) |
| Antihistamine | Relieves allergies | cetirizine HCl (Zyrtec®) |
| Antitussive | Relieves or prevents coughs | codeine; dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM®) |
| Bronchodilator | Dilates bronchi of the lungs | albuterol (Proventil®) |
| Decongestant | Reduces mucus production | oxymetazoline HCl (Afrin®) |
| Expectorant (mucokinetic) | Liquefies mucus in bronchi | guaifenesin (Mucinex®) |
| Antacid/antiulcer | Neutralizes gastric acids | calcium carbonate (Tums®) |
| Antidiarrheal | Relieves diarrhea | bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol®) |
| Antiemetic | Controls nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness | prochlorperazine (Compazine®); |
| Laxative (cathartic) | Promotes evacuation of the intestines | bisacodyl (Dulcolax®) |
| Diuretic | Increases urine excretion | bumetanide (Bumex®) |
| Androgen | Replaces male hormones | testosterone (AndroGel®, Testoderm®) |
| Antivenereal | Prevents or controls sexually transmitted (venereal) diseases | azithromycin (Azithromycin Dose Pack®); levofloxacin (Levaquin®); acyclovir (Zovirax®) |
| Contraceptive | Prevents conception | norgestrel (Ovrette®); ethinyl estradiol, norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen®); norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol (Ortho-Evra®) |
| Estrogen | Replaces female hormones | onjugated estrogens (Premarin®); conjugated estrogens, medroxyprogesterone (Prempro®); synthetic conjugated estrogens (Cenestin®) |
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