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Drug Classes: Terms

Learning the Drug Classes and Usage

TERMDEFiNiTiON
ACE Inhibitors Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II. Avoiding Angiotensin II may avoid increased blood pressure and vasoconstriction. Usually have the suffix "PRIL"
Antibiotics inhibit the reproduction of new Bacteria cells. There are several varieties.
Anti-Convulsants supress the rapid firing of neurons in the Nervous system (brain). Also known as Anti-epileptic drugs and Anti-Seizure drugs.
Anti-Diabetics lower glucose levels in the blood. They are only used to treat Type II Diabetes.
Benzodiazepines Also know as "Benzos". Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics. Usually have the suffix "PAM"
Beta Blockers (B1) Also known as Beta-adrenergic blocking agents. Block adrenaline receptors, which are part of the central nervous system and mediate a "Fight or flight" response, which would cause actions in the heart. Usually have the suffix "OLOL".
Calcium Channel Blockers work by blocking calcium channels in cardiac muscle and blood vessels, thereby slowing down activity in the heart.
Diuretics primarily used to treat hypertension. They promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system.
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors Also known as Statins. Inhibit the bodys cholesterol production. Usually have the suffix "STATIN".
NSAID commonly used as pain killers and Fever Reducers. They are non-narcotic and can be sold OTC.
Opioid provide an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increase pain tolerance.
Proton Pump Inhibitors Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production. Usually have the suffix "PRAZOLE".
S.S.R.I increase the bodys Seratonin level by inhibiting its re-uptake into the Presynaptic cell.
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