A basic description of uses for classifications (Top 200)
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5-HT1 serotonin agonist | migraine headache
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ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor | lower blood pressure
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alpha adrenergic blocker | 1. Lower blood pressure
2. For an enlarged prostate
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analgesic | pain reliever
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angiotensin II | lower blood pressure
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anorexiant / appetite suppressor | weight loss
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antibiotic | bacterial infection
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anticholesterol | lower blood pressure
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anticholinergic | 1. Blocks the neurotransitter acetylcholine in the CNS (Central Nervous System) & PNS (Peripheral Nervous System).
2. Overactive bladder.
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anticoagulant | prevents myocardial infarction (MI) & stroke
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anticonvulsant | 1. seizures
2. pain
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antidepressant | depression
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antidiabetic agent | lower blood pressure
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antiemetic | nausea
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antifungal | fungal infection
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antiglaucoa agent | glaucoma
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antigout | lowers uric acid
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antihistamine | allergies / sinus / cough / nausea / tranquilizer
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antihistamine/anxiolytic | 1. anxiety
2. nausea
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antihyperglycemic | diabetes
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antihyperlipidemic | lower cholesterol
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antihypertensive | lower blood pressure
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anti-infective / antiportozoal | protozoal infection
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antimicrobial mouth rinse | 1. gingivitis
2. cavities
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antipsychotic | psychosis / depression / schizophrenia / bipolar
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anti-spasmodic | stomach / bowel spasms
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antitussive | dry cough
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antiviral | viral infection
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B9 supplement / prenatal | prevents birth defects
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benziodiazepine | anxiety
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beta blocker (B1) | lower blood pressure
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Beta2 antagonist / Bronchodillator | asthma
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bisphosphonate | osteoporosis
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bone resorption inhibitor | osteoporosis
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calcium channel blocker | lower blood pressure
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chemo / immunosuppressant | cancer / arthritis
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CNS (Central Nervous System) Stimulant | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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combo analgesic | migraine headache
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corticosteroid | sinus congestion
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dopamine agonist | Parkinson's Disease
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estrogen blocker (SERM) | osteoporosis / breast cancer
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Gastrointestinal stimulant | nausea
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Histamine2 (H2) Blocker | ulcer / heartburn
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HMGCoA reductase inhibitor (statin) | lower cholesterol
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hormone - HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) | HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) - menopause
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hormone | hormone replacement
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insulin | lower blood glucose
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laxative | constipation
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loop diuretic | lower blood pressure
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mucolytic / expectorant | productive cough
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muscle relaxant | pain reliever / multipe sclerosis / spasms
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nicotine recepter blocker | smoking cessation
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NMDA receptor antagonis | Alzheimer's Disease
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Non-Steriodal Antiinflammatory Drug (NSAID) | pain / inflammation
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norepinephrine inhibitor | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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opiod antagonist | recovery from opioid
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platelet aggregation inhibitor | prevents myocardial infarction (MI) & stroke
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potassium-sparing diuretic | lower blood pressure
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proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | ulcer / heartburn
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sedative / hypnotic | sleep aid
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Selective Serontonin / Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SSNRI) | depression / pain
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | depression
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skeletal muscle relaxant | pain / muscle spasm
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smooth muscle relaxant | erectile dysfunction
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sulfonylurea antidiabetic | lower blood glucose
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testosterone blocker | enlarged prostate
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topical anasthetic | pain / numbing
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tricyclic antidepressant | depression
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vasodilator / nitrate | angina / chest pain
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vitamin / mineral | vitamin / mineral supplement
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