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CCMA CH 3

CCMA CH 3 REVIEW (Basic Pharmacology - Medication Types Purposes)

TermDefinition
analgesics action: relieves pain EX) acetaminophen, hydrocodone
antacids/anti-ulcer action: neutralize stomach acid EX) exomeprazole, calcium carbonate
antibiotics action: kills bacteria EX) amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin
anticholinergics action: reduce bronchospasm EX) ipratropium, dicyclomine
anticoagulants action: delay blood clotting EX) warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin
anticonvulsants action: prevent or control seizures EX) clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin
antidepressants action: relieve depression EX) doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline
antidiarrheals action: reduces diarrhea EX) bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide
antiemetics action: reduce nausea, vomiting EX) metoclopramide, ondansetron
antifungals action: kill fungi EX) fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole
antihistamines action: relieve allergies EX) diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine
antihypertensives action: lower blood pressure EX) metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan
anti-inflammatories action: reduce inflammation EX) ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen
antilipemics action: lower cholesterol EX) atorvastatin, fenofibrate
antimigraine agents action: relieve migraine headaches EX) topiramate, sumatriptan
anti-osteoporosis agents action: improve bone density EX) alendronate, ibandronate, calcitonin
antipsychotics action: control psychotic symptoms EX) quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone
antipyretics action: reduce fever EX) acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin
antispasmodics/muscle relaxants action: reduce or prevent muscle spasms EX) cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol
antitussives/expectorants action: control cough, promote elimination of mucus EX) dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin
antivirals action: kill viruses EX) acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir
anxiolytics action: reduce anxiety EX) clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam
bronchodilators action: relax airway muscles EX) albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline
central nervous system stimulants action: reduce hyperactivity EX) methylphenidate, modafinil
contraceptives action: prevent pregnancy EX) medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol
decongestants action: relieve nasal congestion EX) pseudoephedrine, mometasone
diuretics action: eliminate excess fluid EX) furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide
hormone replacement action: stabilize hormone deficiencies EX) levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen
laxatives, stool softeners action: promote bowel movements EX) magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl
oral hypoglycemia action: reduce blood glucose EX) metformin, acarbose, glyburide
sedative-hypnotics action: induce sleep/relaxation EX) zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone
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