Drug Clasifications Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Anaesthetic | Drug for removal of feeling |
Analgesic | Drug for relief of pain |
Antacid | A substance which neutralises stomach acid |
Antibiotic | Drug which kills bacteria |
Anticoagulant | Drug which reduces clotting |
Antidepressant | Drug which lifts the patient’s mood |
Anti-emetic | Drug which reduces nausea |
Antihistamine | Drug which blocks some of the effects of histamine. Used to treat allergies |
Antihypertensive | Drug which reduces blood pressure |
Anti-inflammatory | Drug which reduces inflammation |
Antipyretic | Drug which reduces fever |
Antitussic | Drug which reduces coughing |
Bronchodilator | Drug which dilates the bronchial tubes Used in the treatment of asthma |
Chemotherapy | Toxic drugs which kill malignant cells |
Contraceptive | Drug which prevents conception |
Decongestant | Drug which relieves congestion of mucous membranes |
Diuretic | Drug which increases the production of urine |
Expectorant | Liquid form of drug which encourages coughing up of secretions from the respiratory tract |
Hypnotic | Drug used to induce natural sleep |
Miotic | Drug used to constrict the pupil of the eye |
Narcotic | Drug derived from opium which will induce deep sleep |
Prophylactic | A substance used to prevent disease |
Proton pump inhibitor | Drugs which inhibit the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach |
Sedatives | Drugs which lower function |
Steroids | Drugs containing hormones |
Statins | Drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood |
Tranquilliser | Drug which reduces anxiety |
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