Medication Classification Flashcards
Analgesic
Relives pain
Anti-acid/anti-ulcers
Relieves pain
Antibiotics
Kills bacteria
Anti-cholinergics
Reduces bronchospasm
Anticoagulant
Delay blood clotting
Anticonvulsants
Prevents or control seizures
Antidepressants
Relieves depression
Anti-diarrheal
Reduce diarrhea
Anti-emetics
Reduces nausea and vomiting
Antifungal’s
Kills fungi
Antihistamines
Relieve allergies
Antihypertensives
Lower blood pressure
Anti-inflammatories
Reduces inflammation
Antilipemics
Lower cholesterol
Anti-Migraine agents
Believes migraine headaches
Anti-osteoporosis agents
Improve bone density
Anti-psychotics
Control psychotic symptoms
Antipyretics
Reduce fever
Antitussives/expectorants
Control cough promotes elimination of mucus
Antivirals
Kill viruses
bronchodilators
Relax airway muscles
Anxiolytics
Reduce anxiety
Central nervous system stimulant
Reduce hyperactivity
Contraceptives
Prevent pregnancy