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Drug Categories
For MA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antihypertensives | lower blood pressure |
| antihistamines | inhibits effects of histamine (allergies) |
| diuretics | promote the excretion of urine |
| antitussives | suppress coughing |
| antidepressants | alleviate depression |
| antianxiety | decrease anxiety |
| contraception | prevents conception (pregnancy) |
| antipyretics | fever control |
| analgesics | pain control |
| antibiotics | destroy bacteria |
| laxatives | promotes emptying of the bowels |
| antidiabetic / hypoglycemic | lower blood sugar levels |
| anticoagulants | slows the blood clotting process |
| hormones | replaces low hormone levels |
| anesthetics | used to sedate or block pain |
| anti-inflammatories | reduces swelling and inflammation |
| bronchodilators | widen breathing passages |
| narcotics | pain relief and sedation |