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alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

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oral antidiabetic temporarily block enzymes that digest sugars

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analgesics

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drug that lessens pain, narcotics or opioids

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androgens

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male hormone replacement treats endometriosis and anemia

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anesthetic

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agent that reduces or eliminates sensation

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angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

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lower blood pressure by preventing angiotensin from acting on receptors in blood vessels

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

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dilate blood vessels to lower blood pressure, improve performance of the hear and reduce its workload

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antacids

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neutralize hydrochloric acid in stomach

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anti-Alzheimer drugs

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treat symptoms of Alzheimer disease, act by aiding brain neurotransmitters or shielding brain cells from glutamate (neurotransmitter at high levels contributes to death of brain cells)

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antiandrogens

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interfere w/ production of androgens or w/ binding in tissues; prostrate cancer treatment

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antiarrhythmics

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treat abnormal heart rhythms, slow response of heart muscle to nerve stimulation

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antibacterial drug

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interfere w/ growth and reproduction of bacteria

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antibiotics

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produced from molds/bacteria inhibit or kill bacteria; antibacterial and antitubercular

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anticoagulant

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prevent clotting of blood; warfarin (coumadin)

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antidepressant

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treat symptoms of depression

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antidiabetics

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treat diabetes mellitus

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antiemetic

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prevents nausea

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antifungals

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treat fungal infections

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antihistamine

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block action of histamine, relieves symptoms not cure

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antimicrobials

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antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoans

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bisphosphonates

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antiosteoporosis drug prevents bone loss

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antiplatelet drug

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reduce tendency of platelets to stick together; asprin, clopidogrel (plavix) used to prevent clotting after heart attacks and blood vessel procedures i.e. angioplasty

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antiprotozoans

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drugs act against infections caused by protozoans that become parasites

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antitubercular drugs

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treat tuberculosis

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antiulcer

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block secretion of acid by cells lining the stomach; gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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antivirals
used against infections due to viruses; herpesvirus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis b/c viruses
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aromatase inhibitor
reduce amount of estrogen in blood effective against breast cancer, decrease amount of estrogen in fatty tissue
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beta blockers
slow heart rate, decrease output of the heart and reduce blood pressure by blocking action of epinephrine
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biguanides
oral antidiabetic increases body's sensitivity to insulin and reduce production of glucose by liver
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calcitonin
thyroid hormone treats osteoporosis, increases calcium in blood and promotes bone deposition
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calcium channel blockers
dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure, used to treat arrhythmias
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cardiac glycosides
made from digitalis (foxglove) increase force of contraction of heart used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation
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cardiovascular drugs
act on heart or blood vessels to treat hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure and arrhythmias
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celebrex
COX-2 inhibitor risk of clot formation and heart attack increased with use
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cholesterol-binding drugs
bind to dietary cholesterol and prevent uptake from gastrointestinal tract PCSK9 inhibitors lower LDL cholesterol in blood, prevent heart attacks/strokes
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cholesterol-lowering drugs
statins block formation of cholesterol in liver treat hypercholesterolemia
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digoxin (lanoxin)
help heart pump more forcefully in heart failure
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diuretics
reduce volume of blood by promoting kidney to remove water and salt through urine, treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
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DOACs (direct-acting oral anticoagulants)
reduce risk of stroke; apixaban (Eliquis), dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
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DPP4 inhibitors
oral antidiabetic inhibits enzyme so cells make more insulin when glucose levels are high
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estrogen
prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis
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cimetidine (Tagamet)
turn off histamine, promotes secretion of stomach acid; histamine H2 receptor blocker
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general anesthetic
eliminates sensation in all tissues of the body and puts patient to sleep
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glucocorticoids
prescribed for reduction of inflammation and wide range of other disorders; arthritis, severe skin and allergic conditions, respiratory and blood disorders, gastrointestinal ailments and malignant conditions.
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growth hormone release-inhibiting factor
manufactured given to treat gastrointestinal symptoms associated w/ acromegaly and other tumors
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heparin
natural anticoagulant purified from pig intestine or bovine lung, fragmin, lovenox self-injected subcutaneously daily basis
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Lithium
drug used to stabilize mood swings and unpredictable behavior of people w/ bipolar disorder
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local/regional anesthetic
particular region asleep
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meglitinides
oral antidiabetic stimulate the beta cells in the pancreas to produce insulin
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monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
increase length of time neurotransmitters work by blocking monoamine oxidase
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non-insulin injectable medication
stimulate cells in pancreas to make and release insulin
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
non-narcotic analgesic, act on tissues to inhibit prostaglandins
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omeprazole (prilosec)
stops acid production by proton pump inhibition
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parathyroid hormone (PTH)
approved for osteoporosis treatment, stimulates new bone growth
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progestins
prescribed for abnormal uterine bleeding caused by hormonal imbalance
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selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs)
increase bone formation, treat postmenopausal osteoporosis and breast cancer; tamoxifen/raloxifene
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SGLT2 inhibitors
oral antidiabetic cause body to excrete glucose in urine
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sulfonylureas
oral antidiabetic drug lower levels of glucose in blood by stimulating production of insulin
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thiazolidinediones
oral antidiabetic enhance glucose uptake into tissues
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thyroid hormone
administered when low output of hormone form thyroid gland
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tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA)
dissolves blood clots used to open vessels after myocardial infarction
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Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)/Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
largest class of antidepressants; increase action of neurotransmitters blocking removal from synapses
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amphetamine
central nervous system stimulant
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anticonvulsant
prevents convulsions (abnormal brain activity)
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cathartic
relieves constipation
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emetic
promotes vomiting
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endocrine drug
hormone-like drug
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hypnotic
produces sleep or a trance-like state
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laxative
weak cathartic
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purgative
relieves constipation; strong cathartic
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sedative
mildly hypnotic drug that relaxes without necessarily producing sleep
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benzodiazepine
sedative
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tranquilizer
controls anxiety and severe disturbances of behavior

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