An agent that relieves pain without causing loss of consciousness

Ex: Tylenol, Ibuprofen

An agent that produces a lack of feeling; may be local or general depending upon the type and how administered

Ex: novacain

An agent that neutralizes acid

Ex: Mylanta

An agent that relieves anxiety and muscle tension

Ex: Valium

An agent that controls cardiac arrythmias

Ex: lidocaine (Xylocaine)

An agent that is destructive to or inhibits growth of microorganisms

Ex: penicillins (Zosyx, Augmentin)

An agent that blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses

Ex: atropine

An agent that prevents or delays blood clotting

Ex: sodium (Coumadin)

An agent that prevents or relieves the symptoms of depression

Ex: imipramine (Tofranil)

An agent that prevents or relieves diarrhea

Ex: Pepto-bismol

An agent that counteracts poisons and their effects

Ex: naloxone

An agent that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting

Ex: Dramamine

An agent that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi

Ex: Monistat-3

An agent that acts to prevent the action of histamine

Ex: Benadyrl

An agent that is used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids)

Ex: Lipitor

An agent that prevents or controls high blood pressure

Ex: methyldopa

An agent that prevents inflammation

Ex: aspirin, advil

An agent used for the treatment of the manic episode of manic-depresive disorder

Ex: lithium

An agent that prevents the replication of neoplastic cells

Ex: busulfan (Myleran)

An agent used for palliative relief of major symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Ex: L-Dopa

An agent that reduces fever

Ex: acetaminophen (Tylenol)

An agent used in the treatment of tuberculosis

Ex: Rifadin

An agent that seems to slow/halt altogether the destruction of the joints by disrupting the activity of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)

Ex: Enbrel

An agent that prevents or relieves cough

Ex: codeine

An agent used in the treatment of active duodenal ulcer and for pathological hypersecretory conditions

Ex: Zantac

An agent the combats a specific viral disease

Ex: Tamiflu

An agent that dilates the bronchi

Ex: isoproterenol (Isuprel)

An agent that exerts a positive inotropic effect on the heart

Ex: Digitalis Preperation Lanoxin

Any device, method, or agent that prevents conception

Ex: Triphasil-28

An agent that inhibits cyclooxygenase - an enzyme found in joints & other areas affected by inflammation

Ex: Celebrex

An agent that reduces nasal congestion and/or swelling

Ex: pseudoephedrine (sudafed)

Disease-modifying

antirheumatic drugs

An agent that may influence the course of the disease progression of rheumatoid arthritis

Ex: Arava

An agent that increases the excretion of urine

Ex: mannitol (Osmitrol)

An agent used to induce vomiting

Ex: ipecac syrup

An agent that facilitates removal of secretion from broncho-pulmonary mucous membrane

Ex: guaifenesin (Robitussin)

An agent that suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the H1/K1 ATPase enzyme system; used for gastroesophageal reflux disease

Ex: Prilosec

An agent that controls or stops bleeding

Ex: Vitamin K

An agent that produces sleep or hypnosis

Ex: lunesta

An agent that lowers blood glucose level

Ex: insulin

An agent administered to induce immunity and thereby prevent infectious diseases

Ex: tetanus & pertussis (DTaP)

An agent that loosens and promotes normal bowel elimination

Ex: metamucil powder

An agent that is used for the treatment and management of asthma

Ex: singulair

An agent that breaks chemical bonds in mucus, therby lowering the viscosity

Ex: acetylcysteine

An agent that produces relaxation of skeletal muscle

Ex: Valium

An agent that modifies psychotic behavior

Ex: Haldol

An agent that produces a calming effect without causing sleep

Ex:amobarbital (Amytal)

Selective Serotonin

Reuptake Inhibitors

An agent that selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake

Ex: Zoloft

Serotonin Nonselective

Reuptake Inhibitor

An agent that inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine

Ex: Effexor

An agent that dissolves an existing thrombus when administered soon after its occurence

Ex: Streptase

An agent that produces relaxation of blood vessels; lowers blood pressure

Ex: nitroglycerin

An agent that produces contraction of muscles of capillaries and arteries; elevates blood pressure

Ex: norepinephrine (Levophed)