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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Analgesics | Not + pain, drugs that relieve pain |
| Anti-inflammatory | A drug that reduces swelling |
| Antipyretics | Not + fire, drugs that reduce fever |
| Antitussive | Not + cough, a drug that can decrease the coughing reflex |
| Behind-The- Counter Drug | A nonprescription medication kept "behind the [prescription] counter" that patients must by at a pharmacy |
| Circadian Rhythms | The 24- hour cycles of regular biological changes. In pharmacology, this often involves medications affecting sleep/wake cycles |
| Expectorants | Chemicals that loosen and thin sputum and bronchial secretions |
| Legend Drugs | Medications that need a prescription |
| Nutraceutical | A food or supplement with added health benefits |
| Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs | Nonprescription medicines generally found outside the secure part of the pharmacy |
| Pruritus | An itch |
| Brand Name: Dimetapp-DM | Active Ingredients: Loratadine 10 mg Medication Strength and Indication: Hay Fever Dosage Form(s) Available: Tablet/ Orally Disintegrating Section and/or Grouping: Antihistamine |
| Brand Name: Dulcolax | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Ecotrin | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Flonase | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Gyne-Lotrimin | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Imodium A-D | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Lamisil | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Metamucil | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Mylanta | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |
| Brand Name: Mylicon | Active Ingredients: Medication Strength and Indication: Dosage Form(s) Available: Section and/or Grouping: |