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GBCN Drug Categories
Question | Answer |
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Ca+ channel blocker | prevent calcium from entering cells of the heart and blood vessel walls, resulting in lower blood pressure. |
Erectile dysfunction | enhancing the effects of nitric oxide, a natural chemical your body produces that relaxes muscles in the penis |
Anesthetics | inhibiting excitation of nerve endings or by blocking conduction in peripheral nerves |
ACE inhibitor | (inhibit) the activity of the enzyme ACE- decreases the production of angiotensin II. As a result, blood vessels enlarge or dilate, and blood pressure is reduced. |
Benzodiazepine | enhance the effect of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at receptor- Results in sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing), anxiolytic (anti-anxiety), anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant properties. |
Antilipidemic | promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood |
Corticosteroid | provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. (asthma, arthritis, skin problems) |
Beta blocker | manage abnormal heart rhythms, and to protect the heart from a second heart attack |
Penicillin (Antibiotic) | effective against many bacterial infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci. |
Oral hypoglycemic | treatment of type 2 diabetes |
Proton pump inhibitor | long-lasting reduction of stomach acid production. |
Antiviral | treating viral infections |
Thrombolytic | dissolve dangerous clots in blood vessels, improve blood flow, and prevent damage to tissues and organs |
Antiemetic | effective against vomiting and nausea. used to treat motion sickness, side effects to opioid analgesics, general anaesthetics, and chemotherapy |
Bronchodilator | dilates the bronchi and bronchioles, decreasing resistance in the respiratory airway and increasing airflow to the lungs. |
Anticoagulant | blood thinners |
Antiulcer | prevent or treat ulcers @ wall of the stomach or duodenum |
Antihistamine | treat allergic rhinitis and other allergies |
Antibiotic | inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms. |
Tricyclic antidepressants | antidepressants |
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor ( SSRIs) | treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder |