Section 2 Flashcards
antihistamines
relieve allergies
antihistamines ex
Benadryl (diphenhydramine), cetririzine, loratadine
antihypertensives
lower blood pressure
antihypertensives ex
Lisinopril, Metoprolol, valsartan, clonidine
antilipemics
lower cholesterol
antilipemics ex
atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine
antimigraine agents
relieve migraine headaches
antimigraine agents ex
topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitripran
antipsychotics
psychoses
antipsychotics ex
Haldol, haloperidol, risperidone, Quetiapine
antipyretics
fever
antipyretics ex
acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen, aspirin (no kids)
antitussives, mucolytics, and expectorants
relieve coughing, loosen respiratory secretions, or aid in the removal of thick secretions
antitussives, mucolytics, and expectorants ex
Dexomethorphan, codeine, Mucinex (guaifenesin)
antivirals
inhibit viral replication
antivirals ex
Zovirax, interferon, oseltamivir, Acyclovir
bronchodilators
relax airway muscles
bronchodilators ex
Proventil (albuterol), isoproterenol, theophylline
cholinergic blocking agents
affect the autonomic nervous system, reduce bronchospasm
cholinergic blocking agents ex
dicyclomine