Drug Catergory 3 Flashcards
(109 cards)
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an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis and rheumatoid disorders
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Antirheumatic
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Indomethacin
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Antirheumatic drug
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a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic flukes of the genus Rickettsia
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Antirickettsial
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Chloramphenicol
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Antirickettsial drug
5
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a drug that kills or inhibits pathogenic flukes of the genus Schitosoma
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Antischitosomal
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Oxamniquine
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Antischitosomal drug
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a drug with vitamin C activity; it is useful in treating vitamin C deficiency and scurvy
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Antiscorbutic
8
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Ascorbic acid
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Antiscorbutic drug
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a drug that aids in the control of seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)
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Antiseborrheic
10
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Selenium sulfide
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Antiseborrheic drug
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an agent that acts to reduce or inhibit gastric secretions
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Antisecretory
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a drug that inhibits the motility of visceral smooth muscles
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Antispasmodic
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Atropine
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Antispasmodic drug
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a drug that reduces thyroid hormone action, usually by inhibiting hormone synthesis
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Antithyroid Agent
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Methimazole
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Antithyroid Agent drug
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a drug that kills or inhibits Treponema pallidum, the causative agent of syphilis
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Antitreponemal
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Penicillin
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Antitreponemal drug
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a drug that kill or inhibits pathogenic protozoa of the genus Trichomonas
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Antitrichomonal
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Metronidazole
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Antitrichomonal drug
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a drug that kills or inhibits Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis
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Antitubercular
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Isoniazid
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Antitubercular drug
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a drug that suppresses coughing
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Antitussive
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Dextromethorphan hydrobromide
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Antitussive drug
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a drug that kills or inhibits viral infections
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Antiviral
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Idoxuridine
Antiviral drug
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Opthalmic antiviral
Antiviral drug
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a drug useful in preventing viral infections
Antiviral, Prophylactic
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Amantadine
Antiviral, Prophylactic drug
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Prophylactic
(for influenza) Antiviral, Prophylactic drug
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a drug with vitamin A activity; it is useful in treating vitamin A deficiency and xerophthalmia
Antixerophthalmic
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Vitamin A
Antixerophthalmic drug
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a drug that suppresses symptoms of anxiety
Anxiolytic
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Diazepam
Anxiolytic drug
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Alprazolam
Anxiolytic drug
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a drug used topically to toughen and shrink tissues
Astringent
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Aluminum acetate solution
Astringent drug
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a mild astringent suitable for use in the eye
Astringent, Ophthalmic
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Zinc sulfate
Astringent, Ophthalmic
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a sedative-hypnotic drug that contains the barbituric acid moiety in its chemical structure
Barbiturate
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Phenobarbital
Barbiturate drug
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a plant principle derived from Atropa belladonna and related species, with anticholinergic action
Belladonna Alkaloid
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Atropine
Belladonna Alkaloid drug
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a sedative-anxiolytic-muscle relaxant drug that contains the benzodiazepine moiety in its chemical structure
Benzodiazepine
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Diazepam
Benzodiazepine drug
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a drug that activates sympathetic nervous system beta receptors, for example, to induce bronchodilation
Beta Receptor Agonist
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Isoproterenol
Beta Receptor Agonist drug
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a drug that reacts asymptomatically with sympathetic nervous system beta receptors and prevents their endogenous activation, for example, to oppose sympathetic stimulation of the heart
Beta Receptor Antagonist
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atenolol, metoprolol, propranol
Beta Receptor Antagonist drug
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also called diphosphonates, are a classof drugs that are to prevent the loss of bone mass
Biphosphonate
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a drug that slows calcium turnover in bone; it is used to treat Paget disease
Bone Metabolism Regulator
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Etidronate
Bone Metabolism Regulator drug
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a drug that expands bronchiolar airways; it is useful in treating asthma
Bronchodilator
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albuterol, isoproterenol
Bronchodilator drug
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oxtriphylline
Bronchodilator drug
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an antianginal drug that acts by impairing the function of transmembrane calcium channels of vascular smooth muscle cells
Calcium Channel Blocker
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Verapamil
Calcium Channel Blocker drug
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a drug that inhibits the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, the therapeutic effects of which are diuresis and reduced formation of intraocular fluid
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
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Acetazolamide
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor drug
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a drug that depress myocardial function; it is useful in treating cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac Depressant, Antiarrhythmic
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Procainamide
Cardiac Depressant, Antiarrhythmic drug
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a plant principle derived from Digitalis purpurea and related species, with cardiotonic action
Cardiac Glycoside
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Digoxin
Cardiac Glycoside drug/ Cardiotonic drug
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a drug that increase myocardial contractile force; it is useful in treating congestive heart failure
Cardiotonic
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a drug that inhibits the biosynthesis of catecholamine neurotransmitter such as nrepinephrine
Catecholamine Synthesis Inhibitor
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Metyrosine
Catecholamine Synthesis Inhibitor drug
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a drug that promotes defecation, usually considered stronger in action than a laxative
Cathartic
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Bisacodyl
Cathartic drug
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a topical drug that destroys tissue on contact; it is useful in removing skin lesions
Caustic
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Toughened silver nitrate
Caustic drug
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a agent that "burns" off a part of the body to remove or close it off
Cauterizing Agent
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Silver Nitrate
Cauterizing Agent drug
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a drug that produces its therapeutic effect by action on the central nervous system, usually designated by the type of therapeutic action
Centrally Acting Drug
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Sedative
Centrally Acting Drug
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Hypnotic
Centrally Acting Drug
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Anticonvulsant
Centrally Acting Drug
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an antimicrobial drug contains the cephalosporin moiety in its chemical structure
Cephalosporin
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Cefotaxime
Cephalosporin drug
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Cefdinir
Cephalosporin drug
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a complexing agent that binds metal ions into stable ring structures; it is useful in treating poisoning
Chelating agent
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Edetate calcium disodium
Chelating agent drug
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a drug that promotes dissolution of gallstones
Cholelitholytic
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Ursodeoxycholic acid
Cholelitholytic drug
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a drug that increase bile secretion by the liver
Choleretic
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Dehydrocholic acid
Choleretic drug
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a drug that activates organs innervated by the parasympathetic nervous system; a parasympathetic drug
Cholinergic
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Neostigmine
Cholinergic drug
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Pilocarpine
Cholinergic drug
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a drug containing gold; it is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Chrysotherapeutic
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Auranofin
Chrysotherapeutic drug
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a drug that stops bleeding by inhibiting systemic fibrinolysis
Anticoagulant
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Aminocaproic acid
Anticoagulant drug
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an orally administered drug that prevents conception
Contraceptive, Oral
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Norethindrone acetate
Contraceptive, Oral drug
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Ethinyl Estradiol tablets
Contraceptive, Oral drug
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a spermicidal agent used topically in the vagina to prent conception
Contraceptive, Topical
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Nonoxynol 9
Contraceptive, Topical drug
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topically administered drugs that prevent conception
Contraceptive, Transdermal
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Norelgestromin
Contraceptive, Transdermal drug
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Ethinyl estradiol
Contraceptive, Transdermal drug
100
intravaginal ring inserted releasing drugs that prevent conception
Contraceptive, Vaginal
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Etonogestrel
Contraceptive, Vaginal
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an agent that includes the steroid hormones naturally produced in the adrenal cortex; it includes cortisol and others
Corticosteroid
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an anticholinergic drug used topically in the eye to induce paralysis of accommodation and dilation of the pupil
Cycloplegic
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Cyclopentolate
Cycloplegic drug
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an adrenergic drug used orally or topically to induce vasoconstriction in nasal passages
Decongestant; Nasal
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Phenylephrine HCl
Decongestant; Nasal drug
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Pseudoephedrine HCl
Decongestant; Nasal drug
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a bland viscous liquid, usually water based, used to coat and soothe damaged or inflamed skin or mucous membranes
Demulcent
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Methylcellulose
Demulcent drug
