Drug Class Flashcards by john swanson | Brainscape

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Antacid

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Quickly relieve heartburn

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Analgesic

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Painkiller

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Antiarrhythmic

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Treat abnormal heart rythms

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Anticoagulants

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Blood thinner

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Anticonvulsants

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Treat seizures

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Antidepressant

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Treat major depressive disorder

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Antidiabetic

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Treat diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels

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Antidiarrheal

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Relief for diarrhea

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Antiemetic

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Effective against vomiting and nausea

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Antiflatulent

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Alleviate or prevent excessive gas

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Antispasmotic

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Suppresses muscle spasms

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Emetic

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Causes vomiting

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Antihistamine

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For allergies

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Antihypertensive

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Lower blood pressure

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Anti-infective

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Prevents infection

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Anti-inflammatory

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Reduces swelling

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Antineoplastic

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Prevent or halt the development of a tumor

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Antiplatelet

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Prevents clots

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Antipsychotic

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Manage psychosis

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Antipyretic

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Reduces fever

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Antitussive

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Suppresses coughing

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Anxiolytic

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Inhibits anxiety

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Atypical antipsychotic

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Treat psychiatric conditions

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Beta-adrenergic blockers

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Reduce blood pressure

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Bronchodialtor

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Increases airflow to lungs

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Calcium channel blockers

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Lower blood pressure or for migraines

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Corticosteroid

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Lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions

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Decongestant

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Relieve nasal congestion

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Diuretic

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Lower blood pressure by increasing excretion of water

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Expectorant

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Aids in clearance of mucus from airways

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H2 Blocker

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Decreases production of acid in stomach

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Laxative

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Loosen stools and increases bowel movements

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Mucolytic

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Helps loosen and clear mucus from airways

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Muscle relaxant

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Helps muscle spasms and pain

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Narcotic

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Helps induce sleep

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NSAID

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Painkiller and reduces fever

Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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Long-lasting reduction of stomach acid production

Omeprazole

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Sedative

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Reduces irritability or excitement

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Thrombolytic

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Dissolves blood clots

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Vasodilator

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Widens blood vessels