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Drug Classif
Drug classifications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ANTACID (4) | relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion, heartburn |
| ANTIANGINAL | relieves heart pain |
| ANTICOAGULANT | dissolves or prevents blood clots |
| ANTICONVULSANT | prevents seizures |
| ANTIDEPRESSANT | prevents depression |
| ANTIDIARRHEAL | stops diarrhea |
| ANTIEMETIC | prevents nausea and vomiting |
| ANTIHISTAMINE | blocks the effects of histamine |
| ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMIC | lowers high cholesterol levels |
| ANTIHYPERTENSIVE | reduces high blood pressure |
| ANTI-INFLAMMATORY | reduces inflammation |
| ANTIPRURITIC | prevents or relieves itching |
| ANTISPASMODIC | relieves intestinal cramping |
| ANTITUSSIVE | relieves coughing by inhibiting cough reflex |
| DECONGESTANT | reduces nasal congestion |
| ANALGESIC | without pain, kills pain |
| HYPOGLYCEMIC | reduces blood lipid (cholesterol) levels |
| KERATOLYTICS | destroys hard skin layers such as warts |
| CONTRACEPTIVE | prevents pregnancy |
| PSYCHOTROPIC | changes mental states |
| SPERMICIDE | destroys sperm |