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Classifications
Question | Answer |
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Antiviral | Treats or controls viral infections |
Antibiotic | Inhibits or kills microorganisms inhabiting the body |
Diuretic | Cause increased urine production to rid the body of sodium and water |
Antipyretic | Prevents or reduces fever |
Anticoagulant | Prevents the formation blood clots and the coagulation of blood |
Analgesic | Relieves pain |
Antilipemic | Lowers the level of lipids within the blood |
Antihypertensive | Lowers blood pressure |
Bronchodilator | Relaxes the muscles surrounding the airway to widen the bronchi |
Anthelmintic | Causes the body to expel parasitic worms |
Antifungal | Prevent or kill infectious fungi |