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Pharmacology
Simple Drug Cards (Therapeutic Classifications)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |