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Drug classification and actions (pt2)

TermDefinition
Anti-tussive Prevent or relieves cough
Anti-ulcer Treat ulcers of stomach and upper intestine
Anti-viral Works against a viral infection
Bone resorption inhibitor Prevents and treats osteoporosis
Bronchodilator Ease breathing by dilating bronchial tubes
Cardiac glycoside Strengthens heart muscles, treat congestive heart failure.
Central nervous stimulant Treats attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Contraceptive Prevents conception
Corti-costeroid Prevents inflammation
Cough expectorant Liquefies and remove muscus
Decongestant Reduces nasal congestion or swelling
Diuretic Increase output of urine
Homeostatic Assists in blood coagulation or clotting
Histamine(H2) Receptor antagonist Blocks all phases of gastric acid secretion
Hormone replacement Replaces diminished hormones (menopausal symptoms, thyroid disorder)
Immunosuppressant Suppress the immune system (RA and transplant patients)
Laxative Loosens stools & promotes normal bowel elimination
Miotic Contracts pupils of the eyes
Mydriatic Dilates pupil of the eyes
Muscle relaxant Aids in relaxation of skeletal muscles
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) Relieves mild-moderate fever, pain, inflammation
Sedative, hypnotic, tranquilizer Produces a calming effect; used to treat insomnia
Thrombolytic agent Aids in dissolving blood clots that already exist
Vasodilator Prodcues relaxation of blood vessels; lower BP
Vasopressor Prodcues constriction of blood vessels; elevates BP & cardiac output
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