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Drug Class List #1

Drug classifications

TermDefinition
Ace Inhibitor Inhibits(slows) conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2, a vasoconstrictor. Helps lower blood pressure.
Aminoglycoside Used to treat serious infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits. Is a powerful antibiotic..
Analgesic Used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the patient unconscious.
Anesthetic Reduces or eliminates pain.
Anorexiant Used to decrease appetite.
Antacid Neutralizes excess gastric acid.
Anthelmintic Eradicates(removes) intestinal worms.
Antiacne Controls acne vulgaris.
Antianginal Dilates blood vessels, used to treat angina pectoris (pain in chest)
Antiarrhythmic Drug used to treat irregular heart rhythms.
Antibacterial Drug used to kill or prevent growth of bacteria.
Antibiotic Drug used to destroy microorganisms. Fights bacteria.
Anticholinergics Drugs that are antagonist to the action of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers.
Antianxiety Used to treat anxiety disorders, which do not require excessive sedation.
Antiarthritic Reduces inflammation of joints
Anticoagulant Used to prevent blood clots.
Anticonvulsant Prevents or arrests seizures.
Antidepressant Agent in treating depression.
Antidiabetic Used to treat diabetes.
Antidiarrheal Used to treat diarrhea.
Antidiuretic Reduces volume of urine production.
Anticholestrol Lowers cholesterol levels.
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