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CRMA Unit 2 Pg 14
Medication Classification Terms & Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amphetamine | Cerebral stimulant |
| Analgesic | pain reliever |
| Antacid | prevents or relieves gastric distress |
| Antianxiety (Benzodiazepines) | prevents or relieves anxiety |
| Antiarrhythmic (Heart Rhythm Regulators) | prevents or relieves irregular heartbeat |
| Antiasthmatic (Bronchodilator) | prevents or relieves respiratory distress |
| Antibiotic | resolves infection |
| Anticoagulant | prevents blood clotting |
| Anticonvulsant (Antiepileptics) | prevents or controls seizures |
| Antidepressant | prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression |
| Antidiabetic | controls diabetes, decreases blood sugar |
| Antidiarrheal | controls diarrhea |
| Antiemetic | controls nausea and vomiting |
| Antifungal | resolves fungal infection |
| Antihistamine | relieve allergic symptoms |
| Antihyperlipidemic | decreases cholesterol and triglycerides |
| Antihypertensive | controls high blood pressure |
| Anti-inflammatory: Steroid | Decreases inflammation, swelling, pain; naturally occurring hormone |
| Anti-inflammatory: NSAID | Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug, synthetic |
| Anti-ovulant | prevents ovulation, birth control medication |
| Antiparkinson | controls tremors which are symptoms of Parkinson's disease |
| Antipruritic | relieves itching |
| Antipsychotic (Neuroleptics) | controls systems of psychotic diseases such as schizophrenia |
| Antipyretic | reduces fever |
| Antispasmodic | prevents muscle spasms |
| Antitussive (Cough Suppressant) | relieves cough |
| Cardiac Drugs | drugs which slow and regulate the heartbeat |
| Coagulants | causes blood to clot |
| Decongestant | relieves congestion |
| Diuretic | relieves fluid retention |
| Electrolyte Supplement | replaces depleted body chemicals |
| Emetic | causes vomiting |
| Expectorant | loosens secretions so they can be coughed up |
| Hormonal Replacements | replaces hormones in the body |
| Hypnotic (Sedative) | causes sleep |
| Laxative (Cathartic) | causes bowel movement |
| Miotic | causes constriction of the pupil of the eye |
| Muscle Relaxant | Relaxes skeletal muscle |
| Psychotropic | any mind altering drug, i.e. antipsychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety, hypnotics |
| Stool Softener | draws fluid into the GI tracts to soften stool |
| Sulfa Drugs | treats urinary tract infection |
| Vaccine | prevents disease |
| Vasodilator | relaxes and dilates blood vessels |
| Vitamin Supplement | replaces vitamins |
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