Classification of drugs
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| Analgesic | Relieves pain
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| Anesthetic | Produces a lack of feeling
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| Antacid | Neutralizes stomach acid
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| Antianxiety | Relieves anxiety and muscle
tension
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| Antiarrhythmic | Controls cardiac arrhythmias
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| Antibiotic | Inhibits or destroys bacteria
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| Anticholinergic | Blocks parasympathetic nerve
impulses
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| Anticoagulant | Prevents or delays blood clotting
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| Anticonvulsant | Prevents or relieves convulsions
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| Antidepressant | Prevents or relieves the
symptoms of depression
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| Antidiarrheal | Prevents or relieves diarrhea
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| Antidote | Counteracts poisons and their
effect
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| Antifungal | Kills fungi and yeast
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| Antimanic | Treats the manic episode of
manic‐depressive disorder
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| Antineoplastic | Kills malignant cells
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| Antipsychotic | Treats psychotic symptoms
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| Antitussive | Relieves cough
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| Bronchodilator | Dilates the bronchi
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| Contraceptive | Prevents conception and
pregnancy
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| Diuretic | Increases urination
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| Expectorant | Increases removal of
bronchopulmonary mucous
secretions
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| Hemostatic | Controls bleeding
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| Hypnotic | Produces sleep
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| Hypoglycemic | Lowers blood glucose level
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| Laxative | Loosens stools and encourages
bowel elimination
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| Muscle relaxant | Relaxes muscle
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| Nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID) | Relieves fever, pain, and
inflammation
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| Sedative | Produces a calming effect
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| Tranquilizer | Reduces tension and anxiety
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| Vasodilator | Lowers blood pressure by
relaxing blood vessels
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| Vasopressor | Elevates blood pressure by
constricting blood vessels
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