Drug Categories
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| analgesic | relieves mold to severe pain
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| anesthetic | prevents sensation of pain (generally or locally)
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| antacid/antiulcer | neutralizes stomach acid
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| anthelmintic | kills, paralyzes, or inhibits the growth of parasitic worms
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| antiarrythmic | normalizes the heartbeat in cases of certain cardiac rythms
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| antiasthmatic | treats or prevents asthma
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| antibiotics | kills microorganisms or inhibits their attacks
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| anticholinergic | blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses
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| anticonvulsant | relieves or controls seizures (convulsions)
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| antidepressant | relieves depression
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| antidiabetic | treats diabetes by reducing glucose
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| antidiarrheal | relieves diarrhea
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| antidote | counteracts action of a specific drug class
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| antiemetic | prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting
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| antifungal | kills or inhibits growth of fungi
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| antihistamine | counteracts effects of histamine and relieves allergic symptoms
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| antihypertensive | reduces BP
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| anti-inflammatory | reduces inflammation
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| antilipidemic | lowers blood lipids such as triglyceride
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| antineoplastic | poisons cancerous cells
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| antopsychotic | controls psychotic symptoms
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| antipyretic | reduces fever
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| antiseptic | inhibits growth of microorganisms
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| antitussive | inhibits the cough reflex
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| bronchodilator | dilates bronchi
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| cathartic | induces defecation, alleviates constipation (laxative)
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| contraceptive | reduces risk of pregnancy
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| decongestant | relieves nasal swelling and congestion
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| diuretic | increases urine output, reduces BP and cardiac output
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| expectorant | liquefies mucus in bronchi; allows expectoration of sputum, mucus, and phlegm
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| hemostatic | controls or stops bleeding by promoting coagulation
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| hormone replacement | replaces or resolves hormone deficiency
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| hypnotic or sedative | induces sleep or relaxation
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| muscle relaxant | relaxes skeletal muscles
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| mydriatic | constricts vessels of eye or nasal passage, raises BO, dilates pupil of the eye in ophthalmic preparations
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| stimulant | increase activity of brain and other organs, decreases appetite
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| vasoconstricto | constricts blood vessels, increases BP
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| vasodilator | dilates blood vessels, decreases BP
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