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Classifications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Antiviral | Treats or controls viral infections |
| Antibiotic | Inhibits or kills microorganisms inhabiting the body |
| Diuretic | Cause increased urine production to rid the body of sodium and water |
| Antipyretic | Prevents or reduces fever |
| Anticoagulant | Prevents the formation blood clots and the coagulation of blood |
| Analgesic | Relieves pain |
| Antilipemic | Lowers the level of lipids within the blood |
| Antihypertensive | Lowers blood pressure |
| Bronchodilator | Relaxes the muscles surrounding the airway to widen the bronchi |
| Anthelmintic | Causes the body to expel parasitic worms |
| Antifungal | Prevent or kill infectious fungi |