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Pharmacology
Simple Drug Cards (Therapeutic Classifications)
Question | Answer |
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antiviral | inhibit viral replication (against viruses) |
antibiotic | interfere with growth of or destroy microorganisms (against microorganisms) |
diuretic | increase secretion of of urine by kidneys (increase urine output) |
antipyretic | decrease body temperature (fever reduction) |
anticoagulant / thrombolytics | prevents or dissolves blood clots |
analgesic | relieves pain |
antilipidemic | reduce serum cholesterol |
antihypertensive | increase size of arteries (treat hypertension aka high blood pressure) |
bronchodilator | dilates bronchial airway (to improve breathing) |
antihelmintic | kills parasitic worms |
antifungal | destroy or slow fungi growth |