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Drug classes and what they are for.

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Antipruritic   Relieves/Prevents Itching  
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Anticholinergic   Stops muscles from tightening  
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Analgesics   Pain Relief  
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents   Paralyzes Heart Muscle, used in Pre-Op  
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Antiarrhythmics   Regulates Heart Rate  
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Antitussive   Treats cough and Congestion  
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Anticoagulant   Stops or slows clotting of blood.  
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Tetracycline   Type of Anti-Infective, Causes photo sensitivity  
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Anti-Inflammatory   Treats infections, redness.  
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Antiseptic   Skin Disinfectives, helps to reduce possible infection  
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Antiemetic   Used to control Nausea & Vomiting  
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Antipyretic   Fever Relief  
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Beta-Blocker   Suppress activity of the heart, decreases workload  
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NSAIDS   Combo of Pain, fever, and infection relief  
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Anti-Infective / Antibiotics   Kills/Inhibits growth of disease causing organisms  
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Corticosteroids   Helps w/ Allergies; Reduces inflammation & Swelling.  
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Antianginal   Treats Chest Pain  
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Antineoplastic   Drugs used for Cancer  
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Antihypertensive   For High Blood Pressure  
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Calcium Channel Blocker   Inhibits entrance of calcium, causes blood vessels of the heart to open  
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Anticonvulsants   Controls seizures  
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Antidiabetic Agents   Used to treat Diabetes  
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Antidiarrheals   Helps stop diarrhea  
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