Medication Classifications Flashcards by Caydn Smith

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Antifungals

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kills fungi

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Antihistamines

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Relieves allergies

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Antihypertensives

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Lowers blood pressure

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Anti-inflammatories (celecoxib)

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Reduce Inflammation

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Antilipemics(pravastatin)

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Lower cholesteral

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Antimigrane

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Relieve migraine headaches

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Anti-osteoporosis

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Improves bone-density

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Antipsychotics(olanzapine,aripiprazole,)

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Control psychotic symptoms

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Antipyretics

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Reduce fever

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Antispasmodics

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Reduce or prevent muscle spasms

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Antitussives

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Control cough and mucus

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Antivirals

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Kills viruses

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Anxiolytics

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Reduce anxiety

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Bronchodilators(montelukast/
albuterol/fluticasone)

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Relax airway muscles

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Central Nervous System Stimulants(Methylphenidate)

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Reduce hyperactivity

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Contraceptives

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Prevent pregnancy

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Decongestants

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Relieve nasal congestion

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Diuretics(furosemide)

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Eliminate excess fluids

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Hormone Replacements

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Stabilize hormone deficiencies

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Laxatives

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Promote bowel movements

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Hypoglycemics(insluin/
metformin)

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Reduce blood glucose levels

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Sedative-Hypnotics

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Induce sleep/relaxation

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Analgesics(oxycodone/
hydrocodone)

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Relieve pain

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Antiacids

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Neutralize stomach acid

Antibiotics(amoxicillin/ azithromycin/cephalexin/...)

Kill bacteria

Anticholinergics

Reduce bronchospasms

Anticoagulants(enoxaparin/ warfarin)

Delay blood clotting

Anticonvulsants(gabapentin/ pregabalin)

Control seizures

Antidepressants(escitalopram/ duloxetine)

Relieve depression

Antiemetics

Reduce vomiting/neusea