AI-drug Classes
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each of the black spaces below before clicking
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| ANTICONVULSANT | prevents seizures
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| ANTIDOTE | counteracts drug overdose or poison
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| ANALGESIC | pain releiver that doesn't cause loss of consciousness
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| DIURETIC | increases urinary output
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| LAXATIVE | to prevent or treat constipation
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| VASODILATOR | relaxes bv, improves bld flow, lowers BP
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| SSRI | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, to treat depression
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| MUCOLYTIC | breaks up mucus (for lung, kidney, and liver problems)
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| ANESTHETIC | blocks pain completely, may be local or general
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| ANTACID | neutralizes stomach acid
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| ANTIDEPRESSANT | helps ese depression (broad classification)
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| ANTIDIARRHEAL | relieves diarrhea
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| ANTIANXIETY | releives anxiety and reduces muscle tension
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| EMETIC | causes vomiting
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| ANTIEMETIC | prevents N&V
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| ANTIFUNGAL | kills fungus
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| ANTIHISTAMINE | prevents action of histamine (allergic rx, hives, rash, rhinitis)
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| HYPOGLYCEMIC | lowers bld sugers
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| HYPNOTIC | sleeping pill
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| ANTIARRHYTMIC | prevents irregular heart rhythms
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| ANTIHPERLIPIDEMIC | lowers cholesterol
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| ANTICOAGULANT | prevents bld clots (aka bld thinners)
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| ANTIHYPERTENSIVE | lowers BP
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| EXPECTORANT | loosens phlegm so it can be coughed up, liquefies vaginal secretions
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| ANTIBIOTICS | to treat bacterial infections
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| ANTI-INFLAMMATORY | decreases inflammation
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| ANTICHOLINERGIC | blocks sympathetic nerves (digestive system, colon, bladder)
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| ANTIVIRAL | to treat viral infections
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| ANTINEOPLASTIC | drugs to treat cancer
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| CARDIAC GLYCOSIDE | make heart beat stronger
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| CONTRACEPTIVE | birth control
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| ANTIPARKINSONIAN | to treat Parkinson's disease
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| ANTITUSSIVE | stops cough
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| BRONCHODILATOR | dilates bronchi, pt can breathe better
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| ANTPYRETIC | to treat fever
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| ANTIULCER | to prevent or relieve stomach ulcers
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| COX2 INHIBITOR | pain relief for arthritis and/or jt. pain
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| DECONGESTANT | reduces nasal congestion and swelling
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| GASTRIC ACID PUMP INHIBITOR | to prevent heartburn and heal lining of esophagus
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| MUSCLE RELAXANT | back pain or other muscle relief
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| NEUROLEPTIC | to modify psychotic behavior
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| NSAIDs | used to decrease inflammation and pain
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| SEDATIVE | to calm agitation without causing sleep
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