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drug classification2
pharmacology
| classiffication | action | primary use |
|---|---|---|
| bronchodilator | relaxes the smooth muscle of the bronchi | treatment of asthma, bronchospasm, promots bronchodialation |
| diuretic | inhibits the re-absorvation of sodium and chloride in the kidneys promotes excretion of excess fluid in the body | increases urinary outpout decreases blood presure |
| oral Hypoglycecim | decreases blood glucoselevels by inreasing insulin production and /or decreasing target cell resistance to insuline | management of type ii diabetis mellitus |
| antipyretic Ttlenol, motrin | reduce body temperature | reduce fever |
| lipid lowering agent Lipitor,Zocor | Decreases blood cholesterol levels and/or increases HDL levels | Management of high blood cholesterol |
| Analgesis tylenol, motrin | lessons the sensory function of the brain block pain reception | pain relief |
| antiemetic | ||
| Antibiotics | action:kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms | treatment of bacterial invasions and infections |