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Pharmacology

Josh T study stack

TermDefinition
Analgesics pain relievers
Anesthetics agents that produce local or general numbness
antacids substance that neutralizes acidity
anticoagulants drugs that block neurotransmitters
antidotes substances that counter acts poison
antipruritic agents that relieve itching
antiseptics kills bacteria or inhibit bacterial growth
antispasmodics relieve muscle spasms
antitussives prevent or inhibit coughing
astringents causes contraction or pucker action
bacteriostatic agents that inhibit the growth of bacteria
fungistatic agents that inhibit bacteria and funguses
carminatives relieves flatulence and intestinal tract
cathartics used to evaluate substances from the bowels
caustics burning agents, capable of destroying liver tissues
counterirritants agents applied locally to produce inflammatory reaction
depressants diminish body functions and nerve activity
disinfectants agents that kill or inhibit the growth of micro organisms
diuretics increase excretion of urine
emetics causes vommiting
expectorants suppress coughing
hemostatic slows or stops bleeding
Irritants causes irritation
narcotics produce analgesics and hypnotic effects
sedatives relieve anxiety
skeletal muscle relaxers drugs that depress neural activity
stimulants agents that excite central nervous systems
vasoconstrictors constricts blood vessels
vasodialators dilates blood vessels
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