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Drug classication by

TermDefinition
ACE Inhibitor Inhibits conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, i.e. relaxation of blood vessels occur.
Aminoglycoside Used to treat serious infections by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosomal subunits. After initial dose, dosage is adjusted according to plasma concentrations of the individual patient.
Analgesic Used to relieve pain. Suppresses pain without rendering the patient unconscious,
Anesthetic Reduces or eliminates pain; general anesthetic renders the patient unconscious; local anesthetic affects pains in a particular location; topical anesthetic is a local anesthetic that affects the sensation in the area they are applied.
Anorexiant Used to decrease appetite.
Antacid Neutralizes excess gastric acid.
Antihelmintic Eradicates intestinal worm.
Antiacne Controls acne vulgaris
Antianxiety Used in the treatment of anxiety disorder, which do not require excessive sedation.
Antiarrhythmic Drugs used to treat irregular heart rhythms. Depresses the action of the heart to combat irregularities in its rhythm.
Antiarthritic Reduces inflammation of joints.
Antibacterial Destructive to or preventing the growth of bacteria. Kills bacterial (Topical).
Anticholesterol Lowers cholesterol levels.
Anticholinergic Drugs that are antagonistic to the action of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers.
Anticoagulant Used to prevent blood clot formation. Slows clotting of blood; for treatment of thrombosis and embolism or for storage of collected blood.
Anticonvulsant Prevents or arrests seizures.
Antidepressant Agent in treating depression Classified as SSRIs(selective Serotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitors), TCAs( Tricyclic Antidepressants(, or MAOIs ( Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors); elevates mood.
Antidiabetic Used to treat diabetes
Antidiarrheal Used to treat diarrhea
Antidiuretic Reduces volume of urine production
Antidote Neutralizes a poison or counteracts its effects.
Antiemetic Drugs that treat the urge to vomit,
Antiepileptic Prevents epileptic seizures.
Antiflatulent Reduces gastrointestinal gas
Antifungal Destroys fungi or inhibits its growth. Eradicates or suppresses fungi.
Antigout Drugs used in the treatment of the inflammatory joint condition, Gout
Antihemophilic Used for the treatment of hemophilia; allows blood to clot.
Antihistamine Drugs that act to respond to the release of histamine that occurs with an implicated anaphylactic reaction or allergic reaction. For treatment of allergies
Antihyperlipidemic Drugs used to lower high levels of cholesterol.
Antihypertensive Used to reduce a sustained elevation in blood pressure
Anti-Infective Used to treat disease produced by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and parasites. Kills microorganisms and sterilizes wounds.
Anti-Inflammatory reduces inflammation
Antimigraine Used to treat migraine headaches. For treatment of migraine headaches
Antineoplastic Attacks and destroys malignant cells.
Anti-Parkinson's Used to treat Parkinson's disease
Antiplatelet Used to prevent clotting
Antiprotozoal Destroys protozoa
Antipruritic Suppresses itching
Antipsychotic Reduces symptoms of hallucinations, delusions, and thought disorders. Their primary indication is schizophrenia. Reduces effects of psychotic disorders.
-afil avanafil; sildenafil; tadalafil; vardenafil
-asone betamethasone; dexamethasone; dexamethasone; diflorasone; fluticasone; mometasone
-bicin doxorubicin; epirubicin;idarubicin; valrubicin
-bital butabarbital; butalbital; phenobarbital; secobarbital
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