| Question | Answer |
| analgesics: | relieve pain
ex: acetaminophen, hydrocodone |
| antacids/anti-ulcer: | neutralize stomach acid
ex: esomeprazole, calcium carbonate |
| antibiotics: | kill bacteria
ex:amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin |
| anticholinergics: | reduce bronchospasm
ex: ipratropium, dicyclomine |
| anticoagulants: | delay blood clothing
ex: warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin |
| anticonvulsants: | prevent or control seizures
ex: clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin |
| antidepressants: | relieve depression
ex: doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetin, selegiline |
| antidiarheals: | reduce diarrhea
ex: bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide |
| antiemetics: | reduce nausea & vomiting
ex: metoclopramide, ondansetron |
| antifungals: | kill fungi
ex: fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole |
| antihistamines: | relieve allergies
ex: diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine |
| antihypertensives: | lower blood pressure
ex: metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine |
| anti-inflammatories: | reduce inflammation
ex: ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen |
| antilipemics: | lower cholesterol
ex: atorvastatin, fenofibrate |
| antimigraine agents: | relieve migraine headaches
ex: topiramate, sumatriptan |
| anti-osteoporosis agents: | improve bone density
ex: alendronate, ibandronate, calcitonin |
| antipsychotics: | control psychotic symptoms
ex: quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone |
| antipyretics: | reduce fever
ex: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin |
| antispasmodics: | muscle relaxants
ex: cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol |
| antitussives: | expectorants, control cough, eliminate mucus
ex: dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin |
| antivirals: | kill viruses
ex: acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir |
| anxiolytics: | reduce anxiety
ex: clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam |
| bronchodilators: | relax airway muscles
ex: albuterol, isoproterenol, theophyline |
| central nervous system stimulants: | reduce hyperactivity
ex: methylphenidate, modafinil |
| contraceptives: | prevent pregnancy
ex: medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol |
| decongestants: | relieve nasal congestion
ex: pseudoephedrine, mometasone |
| diuretics: | eliminate excess fluid
ex: furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide |
| hormone replacement: | stabilize hormone deficiency
ex: levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen |
| laxatives: | promote bowel movement (stool softener)
ex: magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl |
| oral hypoglycemics: | reduce blood glucose
ex: metformin, arcabose, glyburide |
| sedative-hypnotics: | induce sleep/relaxation
ex: zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone |
