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Adrenergics

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Mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system, which responds to stress, bronchospams, allergic reactions, hypotension

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Analgesics

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Alleviate pain. Can be narcotic or nonnarcotic

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Anesthetics

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Reduce or eliminate sensation

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Anticoagulants

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Prevents coagulation and formation of blood clots

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Anticonvulsants

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Suppress or reduce number and/or intensity of seizures

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Antidiabetics

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Prevent or alleviate diabetes

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Antiemetics

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Relieve symptoms of nausea and prevent vomiting

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Antihistamines

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Prevent responses mediated by histamines. Allergic and inflammatory response

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Antihypertensives

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Lower blood pressure

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Antiinflammatory

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Counteract inflammation and swelling

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Antiinfective

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Kill or prevent the growth of infectious organisms

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Antineoplastics

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Destroy cancer cells

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Cardiac drugs

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Act on the heart

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Antiarrhythmics

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Correct or prevent abnormalities of heart rhythm

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Beta-adrenergic blockers

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Inhibit sympathetic nervous system. Reduce rate and force of heart contractions

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Calcium channel blockers

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Dilate coronary arteries, slow heart rate, reduce contractions

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Hypolipidemics

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Lower cholesterol

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Nitrates

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Dilate coronary arteries and reduce hearts workload

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CNS stimulants

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Stimulate the central nervous system

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Diuretics

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Promote excretion of water, sodium, and other electrolytes by the kidney. Used to reduce edema and blood pressure.

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Gastrointestinal drugs

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Act on the digestive tracts

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Sedatives / hypnotics

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Induce relaxation and sleep