Drug Categories Flashcards
(25 cards)
Substance that relieves pain w/o affecting consciousness
analgesic
Substance that produces a lack of sensation
anesthetic
Substance that works against intestinal worms
antihelminthic
Substance that inhibits the growth of/ kills bacteria or bactericidal which means killing bacteria
antibiotic
Substance that inhibits clot formation
anticoagulant
Substance that prevents seizures
anticonvulsant
Substance that prevents watery, frequent bowel movement
antidiarrheal
Substance that prevents vomiting
antiemetic
Substance that treat neoplasms; usually used against malignancies
antineoplastic agent
Substance that controls itching
antipruritic
Chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms on living tissue
antiseptic
Substance that reduces fever
antipyretic
Substance that reduces coughing
antitussive
State without infection
asepsis
Substance that changes heart rate. + ______ increase heart rate, - _______ decrease heart rate
chronotropes
Substance that kills or damage cells
cytotoxic agent
Chemical agent that kills or prevents the growth of microorganisms on inanimate objects
disinfectant
Substance that induces vomiting
emetic
Agent that kills both internal and external parasites
endectocide
Substance that prevents or decreases the body’s reaction to invasion by ds or foreign material
immunosuppresant
Substance affecting muscle contraction. + inotropes increase myocardial contractility, - inotropes decreases myocardial contractility
inotrope
Substance used to constrict the pupils
miotic agent
Substance that breaks up mucus and reduces its viscosity
mucolytic
Substance used to dilate the pupils
mydriatic agent
