DRUGS Word Scramble
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DRUG CLASSIFICATION | ACTION |
Antibiotics / Antimicrobial | Inhibit the growth or kill bacteria and other microorganism. |
Antivirals Atripla Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Intelence Entravirine Tablets | Destroy or delay the spread of viral infection or their replication. |
Sulfonamides | First one of the oldest antibacterial agents used to combat infection, first group of drugs used against bacteria. |
Antitubercular | Used in TB (Rifampicin, Izoniazid, Streptomycin, Ethambutol). |
Antifungal | Also added antimycotic drugs to treat fungal infection of the skin. |
Antiparasitic | Destroys parasites or expel gastro intestinal worms (Pyranted, Mebendazole). |
Analgesics | Relieves pain. |
Anti-Depressants | Increase neurotransmitters on CNS and make patient active (Morepinephrine, Dopamine, Serotonin). |
Anti-Manic, Anti-Bipolar | Decreasing neurotransmitter in the brain. |
Anti Anxiety | Good for OCD, Somatoform, Phobia, and manic disorders (minor tranquilizer, anxiolytic, antineurotics) |
Anti Attention Deficit Disorder | CNS stimulant, increases child's attention span. |
Lipid-Lowering Agents | Lowers cholesterol and prevents atherosclerosis, goes with diet and exercise. |
Anti Thyroid | Inhibits thyroid hormone production (Grave's Disease, Toxic Goiter, T3, T4). |
Thyroid Supplements | For Actinism, Myxedema to increase T3 and T4 of blood and increase BMR. |
Beta Adrenergic Blockers | Blocks epinephrine and norepinephrine cause decreased BP, HR, Psychologic symptoms of anxiety. |
Calcium Channel Blockers | Anti Angina, Anti HPN, lowers HR, controls coronary spasm. |
Immunosupressants | Anti-rejection drugs used to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ. |
Mydriatics | Causing dilatation of the pupils for opthalmoscopy, paralyze lens for surgery, rest of eye and fundoscopy. |
Cholinergics | medications that produce the same effects as the parasympathetic nervous system. |
Thrombolytics | Dissolving or splitting up a thrombus and clear arterial venous calculae or massive pulmonary emboli. |
Anticoagulant | A substance that prevents the clotting of blood but not dissolve it. |
Oral Hypoglycemics | Antidiabetic drugs are medicines that help control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes mellitus (NIDDM or Type II). |
Insulin | For Type I or Type II DM, if they don't respond to oral hypoglycemics, for gestational DM, DKA or diabetic coma. |
Antacids | Neutralizes stomach acid for PUD, hyperacidity or heartburn. |
Bronchodilators | Help open the bronchial tubes (airways) of the lungs, allowing more air to flow through them. |
Anti-Histamines | Blocks effects of histamine at the receptor, block antibody antigen reaction |
Laxatives | Promote bowel movements or prevent constipation. |
Anti-Pyretics | A medication that reduces fever by affecting the thermoregulation oin the CNS and by inhibiting the action of prostaglandin peripherably. |
Anti-Diarrheal | Slow down intestinal motility and propulsion. |
Anti-Anginal | Ttreat and prevent attacks of angina pectoris. |
Vasopressors | An agent that causes a rise in blood pressure and cardiac output, correct hemodynamic inbalance, fluid replacement in the treatment of shock. |
Epinephrine | Bronchodilator, cardiac stimulant for anaphylactic shock, vasoconstrictor for epistaxis. |
NSAID's | A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, such as aspirin or ibuprofen that inhibit prostaglandin to reduce pain, inflammation and reduce fever. |
Sedatives / Hypnotics | Having a soothing, calming, or tranquilizing effect; reducing or relieving anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement (anxiety treatment & insomnia, respectively). |
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