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1
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Antacid

A

Relieves gastritis, ulcer pain, indigestion, and heartburn

2
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Antianginal

A

Relieves heart pain

3
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Anticoagulant

A

Dissolves or prevents blood clots

4
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Anticonvulsant

A

Prevents seizures

5
Q

Antidepressants

A

Prevents depression

6
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Antiemetic

A

Prevents nausea and vomiting

7
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Antihyperlipidemic

A

Lowers high cholesterol levels

8
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Antihypertensive

A

Reduces high blood pressure

9
Q

Antipruritic

A

Prevents or releases itching

10
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Antispasmodic

A

Relieves intestinal cramping

11
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Bronchodilator

A

Dilates bronchial tubes in the lung

12
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Analgesic

A

Without pain kills pain

13
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Hypoglycemic

A

Reduces blood sugar levels

14
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Hypolipidemic

A

Reduces blood lipid levels

15
Q

Keratolyic

A

Destroys hard skin layers such as warts

16
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Anorexic

A

Reduces appetite

17
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Psychotropic

A

Changes mental states

18
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Spermicide

A

Destroys sperm