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Medication Types
Medication classifications and their uses
Term | Definition |
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analgesics | relive pain |
antacids/anti-ulcer | neutralize stomach acid |
antibiotics | kill bacteria |
anticholinergics | reduce bronchospasm |
anticoagulants | delay blood clotting |
anticonvulsants | prevent or control seizures |
antidepressants | relieve depression |
antidiarrheals | reduce diarrhea |
antiemetics | reduce nausea, vomiting |
antifungals | kill fungi |
antihistamines | relieve allergies |
antihypertensives | lower blood pressure |
anti-inflammatories | reduce inflammation |
antilipemics | lower cholesterol |
antimigraine agents | relieve migraine headaches |
anti-osteoporosis agents | improve bone density |
antipsychotics | control psychotic symptoms |
antipyretics | reduce fever |
antispasmodics/muscle relaxants | reduce or prevent muscle spasms |
antitussives/expectorants | control cough, promote elimination of mucus |
antivirals | kill viruses |
anxiolytics | reduce anxiety |
bronchodilators | relax airway muscles |
central nervous system stimulants | reduce hyperactivity |
contraceptives | prevent pregnancy |
decongestants | relive nasal congestion |
diuretics | eliminate excess fluid |
hormone replacement | stabilize hormone deficiencies |
laxatives, stool softeners | promote bowel movements |
oral hypoglycemics | reduce blood glucose |
sedative-hypnotics | induce sleep/relaxation |