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The Against and other classes

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Definition
antacid   relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion and heart burn  
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antianginal   relieves heart pain  
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anticoagulent   dissolves or prevents blood clots  
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anticonvulsant   prevents seizures  
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antidepressant   prevents depression  
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antidiarrheal   stops diarrhea  
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antiemetic   prevents nausea and vomiting  
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antihistamine   blocks the effects of histamine  
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antihyperlipidemic   lowers high cholesterol levels  
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antihypertensive   reduces high blood pressure  
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antiinflammatory   reduces inflammation  
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antipruritic   prevents or relives itching  
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antispasmodic   relieves intestinal cramping  
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antitussive   relieves coughing by inhibiting cough reflex  
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Decongestant   reduces nasal congestion  
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analgesic   without pain- kills pain  
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hypoglycemic   reduces blood sugar levels  
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hypolipidemic   reduces blood lipid cholesterol levels  
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keratolytic   destroys hard skin layers, such as worts  
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contraceptive   prevents pregnancy  
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pyschotropic   changes mental states  
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spermicide   destroys sperm  
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