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Anticonvulsants   show
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show These drugs do not cure diabetes but treat the disease and symptoms in various ways.  
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show Insulin-Replaces insulin not created by the pancreas  
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show Biguanides-Decreases the absorption of glucose and glucose output from the liver.  
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Antidiabetics   show
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show Thiazolidinediones-Lowers blood glucose by increasing insulin sensitivity.  
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Antiemetics   show
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Antiemetics   show
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show Serotonin Antagonists-act on blocking serotonin receptors.  
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show These drugs work on treating different aspects of the disorder.  
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show These drugs are used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides  
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show These drugs prevent the reabsorption of bile back into the body thus leading to lower LDL and total cholesterol  
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show Fibric Acid Derivatives-These drugs lower triglycerides and elevate HDL  
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show HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (statins)-these drugs prevent cholesterol from being synthesized.  
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show Miscellaneous Agents-reduces cholesterol.  
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show These drugs are used to lower blood pressure through various mechanisms of action.  
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show Alpha Blockers-relaxes veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them  
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show Diuretics-Decrease blood pressure by decreasing blood volume. Note: there are several types of diuretics.  
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show Thiazides-increase the excretion of sodium and chloride  
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show Loop-Generate a larger elimination response than that of the thiazides.  
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show Both the Thiazide and Loop diuretics may require potassium supplements due to the loss of potassium associated with them.  
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show Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (Ace Inhibitors)relax the blood vessels and increases excretion of sodium and water.  
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show Calcium Channel Blockers-Block the movement of calcium ions into cell membranes and cause vasodilation.  
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Antihypertensives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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show Glycopeptide-used to treat intestinal infections that cause colitis.  
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Anti-infectives   show
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Anti-infectives   show
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show Antituberculosis Agents-these drugs are effective in treatment of Tuberculosis.  
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show Many patients allergic to penicillins have a 10% cross-sensitivity or possibility they will also be allergic to cephalosporins.  
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show This group of drugs is used to treat the more complex cell structure associated with fungal infections.  
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Anti-fungals   show
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show These drugs are designed to increase dopamine levels.  
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Anti-Virals   show
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