Section 1 Flashcards
analgesic
used to relieve pain
analgesic ex
Tylenol (acetaminophen), Bayer (aspirin), Advil, Motrin (ibuprofen), cedeine
anesthetics
reduce feeling pain during procedures
anesthetics ex
Novacaine, Xylocaine
antacids
neutralize or reduce the acidity of the stomach, GERD
antacids ex
Esomeprazole, Calcium carbonate, famotidine, Mylanta, Maalox, Zantac, Tums
anti-inflammatories
reduce inflammation and swelling of tissues
anti-inflammatories ex
Ibuprofen, celecoxib, NSAIDS, Advil, Aleve (naproxen)
anti-osteoporosis agents
improves bone density
anti-osteoporosis agents ex
Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin
antianginals
increase blood flow and oxygen to coronary muscle
antianginals ex
nitroglycerin
antianxiety agents, anxiolytics
act on subcortical areas of the brain to relieve symptoms of anxiety
antianxiety agents, anxiolytics ex
Clonazapam, lorazepam, Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diaze
antibiotics
fight bacterial infections
antibiotics ex
Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole
anticholinergics
smooth muscle spasms
anticholinergics ex
Ipratropium, diclomine, hyoscyamine
anticoagulants and thrombolytics
delay the formation of blood clots or dissolve blood clots
anticoagulants and thrombolytics ex
Coumadin (warfarin) Lovenox
anticonvulsants
reduce the excitability of the brain (prevent/treat seizures)
anticonvulsants ex
Klonopin (clonazapam), Tegretol, gabapentin, phenytoin
antidepressants
various actions, affect chemistry of the brain to change patient’s sense of emotions
antidepressants ex
Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline, Celexa (citalopram), Prozac, Elavil
