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Medication classifications and their uses

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Term
Definition
analgesics   relive pain  
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antacids/anti-ulcer   neutralize stomach acid  
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antibiotics   kill bacteria  
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anticholinergics   reduce bronchospasm  
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anticoagulants   delay blood clotting  
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anticonvulsants   prevent or control seizures  
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antidepressants   relieve depression  
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antidiarrheals   reduce diarrhea  
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antiemetics   reduce nausea, vomiting  
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antifungals   kill fungi  
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antihistamines   relieve allergies  
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antihypertensives   lower blood pressure  
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anti-inflammatories   reduce inflammation  
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antilipemics   lower cholesterol  
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antimigraine agents   relieve migraine headaches  
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anti-osteoporosis agents   improve bone density  
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antipsychotics   control psychotic symptoms  
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antipyretics   reduce fever  
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antispasmodics/muscle relaxants   reduce or prevent muscle spasms  
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antitussives/expectorants   control cough, promote elimination of mucus  
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antivirals   kill viruses  
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anxiolytics   reduce anxiety  
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bronchodilators   relax airway muscles  
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central nervous system stimulants   reduce hyperactivity  
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contraceptives   prevent pregnancy  
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decongestants   relive nasal congestion  
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diuretics   eliminate excess fluid  
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hormone replacement   stabilize hormone deficiencies  
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laxatives, stool softeners   promote bowel movements  
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oral hypoglycemics   reduce blood glucose  
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sedative-hypnotics   induce sleep/relaxation  
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