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Pharmacology
Analgesic | Relieves pain without causing loss of conciousness |
Anesthetic | Produces lack of feeling |
Antacid | Neutralizes acid |
Antianxiety | Relieves anxiety and muscle tension |
Antirrhythmic | Controls heart arrythmias |
Antibiotic | Destructive to microorganisms |
Anticholinergic | Blocks parasympathetic nerve impulses |
Anticoagulant | Prevents or delays blood clotting |
Anticonvulsant | |
Antidepressant | Relieves symptoms of depression |
Antidiarrheal | Prevents or relieves diarrhea |
Antidote | Counteracts poisons and their effects |
Antiemetic | Relieves nausea/vomitting |
Antihistamine | Counteracts histamines |
Antihypertensive | Controls high blood pressure |
Anti-inflammatory | Counteracts inflammation |
Antimanic | Treats manic episodes of manic-depressive disorder |
Antineoplastic | Destroys malignant cells |
Antipyretic | Reduces fever |
Antitussive | prevents or relieves cough |
Bronchodialator | Dilates the bronchi |
Contraceptive | Prevents conception |
Decongestant | Reduces nasal congestion |
Diurectic | Increases the exertion of urine |
Expectorant | Facilitates removal of secretion from broncho-pulmonary |
Hemostatic | Controls or stops bleeding |
Hypnotic | Produces sleep or hypnosis |
Hypoglycemia | Lowers blood glucose level |
Laxative | Promotes normal bowel elimination |
Muscle relaxant | Relaxes skeletal muscle |
Sedative | Calms without causing sleep |
Tranquilizer | Reduces mental tension and anxiety |
Vasodilator | Produces relaxation of blood vessels; lowers blood pressure |
Vasopressor | Produces contraction of muscles of capillaries and arteries |