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Classification of Drugs
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Pharmacology
Undergraduate 3
09/10/2014

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Analgesics
Definition
relieve pain with out loss of consousness
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Anesthetics
Definition
act on CNS to produce a loss of sensation
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Antianxiety Agents
Definition
treat anxiety
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Antiarrhythmics
Definition
treat variations from the normal rhythm of the heartbeat
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Antibiotics
Definition
kill or inhibit growth of microorganisms
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Anticholinergics
Definition
reduce smooth muscle tone, motility of GI tract, and secretions
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Anticoagulants
Definition
inhibits clotting and increases coagulation time
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Anticonvulsants
Definition
Prevents seizures
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Antidepressants
Definition
treat depression
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Antidiabetic Agents
Definition
treat, prevent diabetes
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Antiemetics
Definition
prevent nausea and vomiting
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Antihistamines
Definition
treat allergic reactions
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Antihyperlipidemic agents
Definition
lowers cholesterol and risk of stroke; treats atherosclerosis
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Antihypertensives
Definition
treat hypertension -HBP
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Antiplatelets
Definition
inhibit platelet aggregation, prevent MI, stroke
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Antipsychotics
Definition
trat psychiatric disorders
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Antiulcer
Definition
treat peptic ulcers, GERD
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Bronchodilators
Definition
treat asthma and COPD. Relax bronchial smooth muscles.
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Coagulants
Definition
control hemorrhage or to speed up coagulation
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Corticosteroids
Definition
chronic inflammatory disorders
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Diuretics
Definition
increase the amount of urine excreted, thus removing sodium and water
Term
Hormones
Definition
affect endocrine system, replacement therapy
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Laxative
Definition
promote elimination of feces from large intestines
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Mood-Stabilizing drugs
Definition
prevent mood swings in manic depressives
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs
Definition
analgesic, antipyretic-fever reducing, antiinflammatory
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Sedatives or Hypnotics
Definition
CNS depression ranging from mild sedation to sleep
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Stimulants
Definition
increase activity of the brain and spinal cord
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Thrombolytics
Definition
dissolve clots that have already formed
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Vasoconstrictors
Definition
Cause blood vessels to constrict, increasing heart action and raising blood pressure
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Vasodilators
Definition
cause blood vessels to dilate
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