Question | Answer | example | |
Ace Inhibitor | vasoconstrictor | -pril | captopril |
aminoglycoside | serious infections inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis | | |
analgesic | used to relieve pain. | | |
anesthetic | reduces or eliminates pain, renders patient unconscious. | | |
anorexiant | decreases appetite. | | |
antacid | neutralizes excess gastric acid. | | |
anthelmintic | eradicates intestinal worms. | | |
antiacne | controls acne vulgaris | | |
antianginal | dilates blood vessels, used to treat angina pectoris. | | |
antianxiety | drugs to treat anxiety disorder | | |
antiarrhythmic | treats irregular heart rhythms. | | Norpace |
antiarthritic | reduces inflammation of joints. | | |
antibacterial | prevents the growth of bacteria. | -cillin
cef- | amoxicillin (amoxil)
cefaclor (ceclor) |
anticholesterol | lowers cholesterol levels | -statin | Lipitor (atorvastatin) |
anticholinergic | antagonistic to the action of parasympathetic or other cholinergic nerve fibers. | | |
anticoagulant | prevents blood clot formation. | -arin | warfarin (coumadin) |
anticonvulsant | prevents seizures. | | |
antidepressant | treats depression, SSRI, TCA;s, or MAOI's. | | |
antidiabetic | treat diabetes | | |
antidiarrheal | treats diarrhea | | |
antidiuretic | reduces volume of urine production | | |
antidote | agent that neutralizes a poison or counteracts its effects. | | |
antiemetic | drugs that treat the urge to vomit | | |
entiepileptic | prevents epileptic seizures. | | |
antiflatulent | reduces gastrointestinal gas | | |
antifungal | destroys fungi or inhibits its growth. | -zole | fluconazole (diflucan) |
antigout | treats inflammatory joint condition (gout) | | |
antihemophillic | allows blood to clot | | |
antihistamine | tx of allergies or anaphylactic rx | | |
antihyperlipidemic | lowers high levels of cholesterol | | |
antihypertensive | reduces elevation in blood pressure. | -lol | metoprolol (lopressor) |
anti-infective | treat disease produced by microorganisms | | |
anti-inflammatory | reduces inflammation | | |
antimigraine | used to treat migraine HA | | |
antineoplastic | attacks and destroys malignant cells | | |
antiplatelet | used to prevent clotting | | |
antiprotozoal | destroys protozoa | | |
antipruritic | supresses itching | | |
antipsychotic | reduce symptoms of hallucinations,delusions | | |
antipyretic | reduces fever | | |
antiretroviral | attacks any virus of the family Retroviridae | | |
antispasmodic | prevent muscle spasms | | |
antitubercular | treats tuberculosis | | |
antitussive | suppresses coughing | | |
antivertigo | treats dizziness | | |
antiviral | interferes with virus replication | -cyclovir | acyclovir (zovirax) |
anxiolytic | reduces anxiety | | |
astringent | causes contraction locally after application | | |
barbiturate | type of sedative | | |
benzodiazepine | CNS depressing agents with potential for abuse and/or dependence | | |
beta blocker | blocks response to beta stimulation, results in decreased heart rate, blood pressure. | -olol | Propranolol (Inderal) |
bronchodilator | relieves bronchospasm, treatment of asthma | | |
anti-Parkinson's | used to treat Parkinson's disease | | |
calcium channel Blockers | relax coronary artery smooth muscle to control fast heart rate, treats angina, arrhythmia, hypertension | -dipine | Nifedipine (Procardia) |
cardiac glycoside | treats mild to moderate heart failure | | |
cephalosporin | inhibits cell wall formation in bacteria | | |
corticosteroid | hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex. relieves inflammation and manages autoimmune diseases | | |
decongestant | causes mucous membrane vasoconstriction, relief of stuffiness and reduces nasal drainage | | |
diuretic | decreases blood pressure by decreasing blood volume, increases production of urine | -thiazide
-mide | chlorothiazide (diuril)
furosemide (lasix) |
emetic | causes vomiting | | |
expectorant | increases production of respiratory secretions and lowers viscosity of secretions | | |
fluoroquinolone | inhibits dna replication in bacteria | | |
gastrointestinal agents | treats disorders of the stomach and intestines, ulcer, reflux | | |
GI stimulant | increases the speed of gastric emptying | | |
H2 Antihistamine | affects the cells of the GI tract | | |
Histamine | evokes symptoms of the allergic reaction | | |
hormone | chemical substance, formed in a tissue or organ and carried in the blood,stimulates or inhibits the growth or function of one or more other tissues or organs | | |
hypnotic | causes sleep | | |
macrolide | bacteriostatic agents used to treat pulmonary infections caused by legionella and gram pos organisms | | |
muscle relaxant | causes skeletal muscle relaxation, reduces muscle spasms | | |
narcotic | often addictive; relieves pain and induces sleep; includes opium and its derivatives. | | |
narcotic analgesic | used to relieve severe pain; high abuse potential | | |
nasal decongestant | constricts vessels in nasal passages | | |
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) | used as an analgesic and anti-inflammatory for mild to moderate pain | | |
opiate | narcotic derived or related to opium | | |
parasiticide | destroys parasites in the skin | | |
pediculicide | kills lice | | |
penicillin | derived from mold penicillium, kills bacteria b preventing them from forming cell wall | | |
radiopharmaceutical | contains radioactive isotope; for diagnosis or for therapy | | |
scabicide | destroys skin mites and their eggs | | |
sedative | depresses CNS causing relaxation | | |
tetracycline | broad-spectrum bacteriostatic antibiotics that inhibit protein synthesis in bacteria | | |
tranquilizer | reduces anxiety or disturbance | | |
vaccine | introduces an antigen into the body to stimulate production of antibodies for protection against a disease causing microorganisms | | |
vasoconstrictor | narrows vessels and increases blood pressure | | |
vasodilator | expands vessels and lowers blood pressure | | Nitroglycerin |