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Hypnotic

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Produces sleep of hypnosis; depresses CNS

Chloral hydrate, Placidyl, Seconal

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Antispasmatic

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Controls hyper-mobility in IBS

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Antibiotic

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Destroys or inhibits growth of microorganisms

Kelfin, Rocephin, Pentids, Penicillins, Augmentin

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Antimanic

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Used for the treatment of manic-depressive and bi-polar disorders

(Lithium)

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Muscle Relaxnt

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Produces relaxation of skeletal muscles

Norflex, Paraflex, Robaxin, Skelaxin, Valium

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Antihistamine

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Acts to prevent the action of histamine (allergies)

Allegra, Benadryl, Dimetane

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Antitumor Necrosis Factor

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Seems to slow, if not halt all together, the destruction of joints by disrupting the activity of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)

(Enbrel)

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Decongestant

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Reduces nasal congestion and/or swelling; Produces vasoconstriction

(Afrin, Sudafed)

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Antitussive

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Prevents or relieves cough

Codeine, Dextrometorphan

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Antimigrane

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Causes vasoconstriction in large intracranial arteries

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Anticoagulant

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Prevents or delays blood clotting

Heparin, Warfarin, Coumadin

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Platelet Inhibitor

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Inhibits the ability of platelets to adhere to each other; Similar to coagulant

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Weight Control Agent

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used to manage obesity

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Antichlolinergic

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Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses; Decreases oral and respiratory secretions

(Atropine, Artane)

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Antidiabetic

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Uses to manage diabetes

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Cardiac Glycoside

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Exerts a positive inotropic effect on the heart; increases strength and force of contractions and slows heart rate (Digitalis preps)

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Hypoglycemic

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Lowers blood glucose level

Diabinese, Insulin

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Anti-infective

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Kills & inhibits growth of bacteria

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Antidysrythmic

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Controls & prevents cardiac dysrythmias

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Antianemic

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Prevents or cures anemia

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Ophthalmic Anti-infective

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Treats eye infections

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Disease-modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

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May produce the course of disease progression of rheumatoid arthritis

(Arava, Cuprimine, Cytoxan, Rheumatrex, Ridaural)

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Vasodialator

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Produces relaxation of blood vessels; Lowers BP

Isordil, Nitroglycerin

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Electrolyte Replacement

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Treats or prevents electrolyte delpetion

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Antidote
Counteracts poisons and their effects | Narcan
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Antiemetic
Prevents or relieves N/V | Dramamine, Marinol, Phenergan, Reglan, Tigan
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Thyroid Hormone
Increases basic metabolic rate
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Antigout
Inhibits production of Uric Acid
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Smoking Deterrent
Used to manage nicotine withdrawl
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Antifungal
Kills or inhibits the growth of fungi
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Antidepressant
Prevents or relieves symptoms of depression | Tofranil, Marplan, Nardil
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COX-2 Inhibitor
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-2) enzymes found in joints & other areas affected by imflammation
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Antianxiety
Relieves anxiety and muscle tension | Librium, Lithium
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Antiulcer
Used in treatment of active duodenal ulcer and for pathological hyper-secretory; controls stomach acid (Axid, Pepcid, Tagamet, Zantac)
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Analgesic
Agent that relieves pain w/o causing loss of consciousness | Tylenol, Advil, Motrin
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Antacid
Neutralizes acid | Amphojel, Gelusil, Mylanta, Milk of Magnesia
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Corticosteriod
Suppresses inflammation & modifies normal immune response
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Antiprotozoal
Destroys protozoa
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Anti-impotence
Used to treat erectile dysfunction
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Anesthetic
Produces lack of felling either local or general depending upon how administered. (Lidocaine, Zylocaine, Novocain)
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Immunologic
Induces immunity and preents infectious diseases; stimulates body to produce antibodies (DTP, MMR, Engerix-B, Varivax)
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Anti-hypertensive
Prevents or controls high blood pressure | Catapres, Aldomet, Lopressor
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Bone resprption inhibitor
Treat and prevent osteoporosis
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Expectorant
Facilitates removal of secretion from broncho-pulmonary mucous membrane (Robitussin, Mucinex)
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Anti-inflamatory
Prevents inflammation | Advil, Motrin, Naprosyn
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Anti-flatulent
Relieves gas & bloating in GI tract
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Anti-hyperlilidemic
used to lower abnormally high blood levels of fatty substances (lipids) (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, Nicobid, Zocor)
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Anti-neoplastic
prevents the replication of neoplastic cells; used to treat tumors (Myleran, Cytoxan)
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Diuretic
Increases the excretion of urine | Diuril, Lasix, Osmitrol
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Thrombolytic
Dissolves on existing thrombus (clot) when administered soon after it's occurance (Abbokinase, Activase, Eminase, Kabikinase, Streptase)
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Gastric Acid-pump Inhibitor
Suppresses gastric acid secretions; also used for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) (Aciphex, Prevacid, Prilosec, Protonix)
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Lipid Lowering Agent
Lowers Cholesterol
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Contraceptive
Device, method or agent that prevents conception
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Mucolytic
Breaks chemical bonds in mucus lowering the viscosity (Mucomyst)
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Anticovulsant
Prevents or relieves convulsions/seizures | Tegretol, Zarontin, Dilantin
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Vasopressor
Produces contraction of muscles of capilaries and arteries; elevates BP; Used to treat allergic reactions (Aramine, Levophed)
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Hemostatic
Controls or stops bleeding | Amicar, Humafac, Vitamin K
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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Blocker
Used in treatment & management of asthma | Singulair, Zyflo, Accolate
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Immunosuppressant
Treat & prevent rejection of transplanted organs
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Antipytetic
Reduces fever | Tylenol, Asprin
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Anti-tuberculosis
Used in treatment of tuberculosis; Inhibits growth of microbacteria (INH, Myambutal, Mycobutin, Priftin, PZA, Rifadin, Streptomycin)
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Sedative
Produces calming effect w/o causing sleep; Depresses CNS | Amytal, Buticaps, Phenobarbital
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Bronchodiator
Dialates the bronchi | Proventil, Isuprel
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Anti-viral
Combats a specific viral disease | Denavir, Famivir, Relenza, Retrovir, Ramiflu, Zovirax
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Anti-anginal
Prevents or relieves angina attacks
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Emetic
Used to induce vomiting | Apomorphine HCI, Ipeacac Syrup
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Anti-diarrheal
Prevents or relieves diarrhea; Inhibits peristalsis and reduces fecal volume (Kaopectate, Lomotil, Pepto-Bismol)
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Anthelmintics
Used to treat worm infection
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Anti-psychotic
Used to treat psychotic disorders
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Anti-parkinsonian
Used for the pallative relief of major symtoms of Parkinson's Diseas (L-dopa, Requip, Symmetrel, Tasar)
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Neuroleptic
Modifies psychotic behavior | Risperdal, Zyprexa, Stelazim
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Serotonin nonselective reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Inhibits the uptake of both seratonin and norepinephrine | Effexor
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Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)
Selectively inhibits seratonin reuptake and results in potentation of serotonergic neurotransmissons (Luvox, Paxilo, Prozac, Zoloft)
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Otic Preperations
Treat ear conditions
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Anti-retroviral
Used to manage HIV infections
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Anti-rrythmic
Controls cardiac arrhythmias | Lidocaine HCI, Sylocaine, Linderal
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HRT | Hormone Replacement Thearopy
Treats vasomotor symptoms of menopause
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Anti-fungal
Destroys or inhibits the action of histamine | Difucan, Lamasil, Lotromin, Monistat, Nizoral, Terazol
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Laxative
Loosens and promotes normal bowel elimination; relieves constipation (Ducolax, Metamucil)

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