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Medication Types

Medication classifications and their uses

TermDefinition
analgesics relive pain
antacids/anti-ulcer neutralize stomach acid
antibiotics kill bacteria
anticholinergics reduce bronchospasm
anticoagulants delay blood clotting
anticonvulsants prevent or control seizures
antidepressants relieve depression
antidiarrheals reduce diarrhea
antiemetics reduce nausea, vomiting
antifungals kill fungi
antihistamines relieve allergies
antihypertensives lower blood pressure
anti-inflammatories reduce inflammation
antilipemics lower cholesterol
antimigraine agents relieve migraine headaches
anti-osteoporosis agents improve bone density
antipsychotics control psychotic symptoms
antipyretics reduce fever
antispasmodics/muscle relaxants reduce or prevent muscle spasms
antitussives/expectorants control cough, promote elimination of mucus
antivirals kill viruses
anxiolytics reduce anxiety
bronchodilators relax airway muscles
central nervous system stimulants reduce hyperactivity
contraceptives prevent pregnancy
decongestants relive nasal congestion
diuretics eliminate excess fluid
hormone replacement stabilize hormone deficiencies
laxatives, stool softeners promote bowel movements
oral hypoglycemics reduce blood glucose
sedative-hypnotics induce sleep/relaxation
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