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Local Anesthetics
(Procaine, Bupivacaine) |
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General Anesthetics
(Nitrous Oxide, Halothane, Midazolam, Fentanyl) |
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Antifungal
(Nystatin, Fluconazole) |
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Antibacterial
(Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Azithromycin) |
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| Antimetabolites (5-Flurouracil, Methotrexate) |
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Antineoplastics
- Inhibit cancer cell replication |
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Alkylating Agents
(Cisplatin, Busulfan) |
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Antineoplastics
- Inhibit cancer cell replication |
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Plant Alkaloids
(Vincristine, Paclitaxel) |
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Antineoplastics
- Inhibit cancer cell replication |
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Antianginals
(vasodilators, Beta-blockers, Calcium channel blockers) |
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Cardiovascular
Treat chest pain (angina) by:
- Relaxing and expanding vessels to lower workload
- Reducing heart's oxygen demand
- Relaxing heart by lowering conduction |
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Antiarrhythmics
(Beta-blockers, Calicum channel blockers) |
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Cardiovascular
Regulate heart's conduction signals and treats irregular rhythms by:
- Reducing heart's oxygen demand
- Relaxing heart by reducing conduction |
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Antihyperlipidemics
(Astorvastatin, Simvastatin, Pravastatin, Fenofibrate) |
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Cardiovascular
- Block enzyme required for cholesterol synthesis to lower cholesterol levels. |
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Anticoagulants
(Warfarin, Heparin) |
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Cardiovasular
-Prevent formation of clots by interfering with coagulation process |
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Steroids
(Hydrocortisone) |
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Antihistamines
(Diphenhydramine) |
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Anti-infectives
(Doxycycline, Silver Sulfadiazine) |
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Dermatological
- Often for acne, burns |
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Antidiarrheals
(Loperamide, Bismuth Subsalicylate) |
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Gastrointestinal
- Treats frequent watery stools
- Can kill microbes, help with parastalsis |
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Antacid/Antiulcer Agents
(Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxide, Ranitidine, Famotidine) |
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Gastrointestinal
- Can neutalize stomach acid, block histamines that cause secretion of stomach acid |
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Antiemetics
(Prochlorperazine) |
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Gastrointestinal
- Treats nausea and vomiting by acting on receptors that cause vomiting reflex (not in stomach, but in nervous system) |
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| Laxatives/Stool Softeners |
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| Levothyroxine Sodium, Calcitonin, Insulin, Fludrocortisone, Estrogen/Progesterone, Testosterone |
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Hormones and Modifiers
- Used to stimulate of inhibit hormone secretion if imbalance exists |
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Immunobiologics
- Used to introduce antibodies to body to protect against viral infections |
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| Analgesics, NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Antispasmodics (Diazepam, Cyclobenzaprine) |
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| Acetaminophen, Salicylates, NSAIDs, Opiates, Synthetic Opiods |
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Analgesics
- Interfere with transmission of pain impulses to block sensation of pain. |
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Antiglaucoma
(Pilocarpine, Physotigmine, Betaxol, Timolol, Epinephrine, Atropine) |
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Antibiotics
(Gentamicin, Bacitracin) |
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Anti-Inflammatory
(NSAIDS, Corticosteroids) |
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Mydriatics
(Phenylephrine) |
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Opthalmic
- Phenylephrine is used to dilate pupils |
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Anesthetics
(Proparacaine) |
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Lubricating Agents
(Artificial Tears) |
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Antidepressants
(Paroxetine, Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Amitriptyline) |
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Psychotropic Agents
- Treat mood disturbances |
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Antipsychotics
(Lithium, Haloperidol) |
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Psychotropic Agents
- Treat psychological disorders such as bipolar disorder |
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Antianxiety
(Lorazapam, Alprazolam) |
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Psychotropic Agents
- Treat anxiety disorders |
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Psychotropic Agents
- Induce or prolong sleep |
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| Levodopa, Selegiline, Dopamine Agonists |
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| Neurological (Parkinson's) |
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| Neurological (Alzheimer's Disease) |
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Phenytonin, Phenobarbital
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Antihistamines
(Hydroxyine, Diphenhydramine, Loratidine) |
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Respiratory
- Reduce inflammation by blocking H-1 receptors and preventing histamines from acting at receptor sites |
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Antitussives
(Dexomethorphan, Codeine Sulfate) |
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Respiratory
- Reduces cough by interfering neurologically with cough reflex |
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Bronchodilators
(Proventil, Theophylline) |
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Respiratory
- Relieve bronchospasms by dilating the bronchi and relaxing the smooth bronchi muscles |
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Decongestants
(Pseudoephedrine, Phenelephrine) |
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Respiratory
- Relieve congestion by causing mucous membrane vasoconstriction, reduction of nasal drainage, and relief of stuffiness |
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