Medication classifications and their uses
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| 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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